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Read moreEarn your Master of Science in Anatomy in just one year with our intensive, hands-on program.
Our 12 month, accelerated Master of Science program in Anatomy combines intensive, hands-on study with a solid grounding in contemporary research techniques. You’ll gain valuable practical experience in our cutting-edge human gross anatomy labs all while working closely with faculty both in the classroom and in research settings.
Depending on the educational level you’ve attained before you enter our program, when you graduate from D’Youville’s MS Anatomy program, you’ll be well-prepared for a variety of career paths including pursuing a professional healthcare or science degree (MD, DO, PA, DC, PhD, etc.), academic research and instruction, or scientific and managerial positions in health-related industries.
Our program is ideal for anyone with a bachelor’s degree who wishes to apply (or re-apply) to medical, dental, chiropractic, or other professional healthcare degree programs or for those who hold professional graduate degrees who wish to add a specialization to their professional credentials.
The Master of Science in Anatomy program is a 12-month program of study consisting of 30 graduate credits. Depending on prior experience and education, some students may also be required to take between one and five undergraduate credits as either pre-or-co-requisites.
Find detailed course information for the Master of Science in Anatomy program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.
Code | Title | Credits |
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ANA-504L | Microscopic Anatomy Lab | 1 |
ANA-601 | Research Methods in Anatomy I | 3 |
BIO-505 | Neurobiology | 4 |
BIO-505L | Neurobiology Lab | 0 |
BIO-517 | Comparative Anatomy | 4 |
BIO-517L | Comparative Anatomy Lab | 0 |
BIO-520 | Developmental Biology | 4 |
BIO-520L | Developmental Biology Lab | 0 |
BIO-639 | Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
BIO-639L | Human Gross Anatomy Lab | 0 |
BIO-639XD | Human Gross Anatomy Extra Disection Lab | 0 |
BIO-689 | Special Topics | 1 |
Choose 1 of the following 2 sequences | 7 | |
ANA-602 & ANA-605 |
Research Methods in Anatomy II and Research Seminar |
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ANA-603 & ANA-604 |
Advanced Human Dissection and Anatomy Capstone |
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Total Credits | 30 |
The D'Youville Master of Science in Anatomy program is designed to prepare students for further professional study in healthcare, academic teaching and research, or to help those with a professional healthcare degree to acquire a specialization in Anatomy. Our highly-supportive, cutting-edge program is ideal for:
The MS Anatomy program offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid to qualified students including:
Accepted students will have the opportunity to receive a teaching assistantship position. While this position does not provide full tuition-remission, it does provide a stipend that can help with expenses while also giving you the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience under the supervision of a faculty member.
Please contact us to learn about the current award amount or to receive further details about the teaching assistantship requirements.
Students entering the program as graduate students must submit the following:
The prerequisite courses required for admission are the following:
Course equivalencies will be determined during the application process by a thorough review of applicants' undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts. In some cases, students may request to take practical comprehensive examinations in lieu of prerequisites. Please contact the department if you have any questions about these prerequisites before applying.
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