Undergraduate Anatomy 2026-2027

• this course will equip you with key micro-anatomical principles and concepts that underpin human form and function; 
• you will study the intricacies of cellular and extracellular components; how these combine structurally and functionally to form a coherent organ, and how they are altered in disease; 
• you will learn through structured practical classes, which form the core element of this course, lectures, tutorials and online histology packages; 
• the course will equip you with key generic microscopical, analytical, problem-solving and transferable skills, aimed at developing graduate attributes, to provide a solid foundation for further study in the biomedical sciences

• this course provides a broad overview of the fundamental processes underpinning transformation of a single fertilised egg into a fully functioning individual;
• you will gain in depth and cutting edge knowledge on the major patterning and morphogenetic processes essential for establishing the body plan, major organ systems and causes of birth differences;
• this core knowledge is directly relevant and will prepare you for more advanced studies in all areas of Life Sciences, including Anatomy, Developmental Biology, Physiology and Neuroscience;
• wide transferable and employability skills, including problem solving and presentation practice, are a core component of the course

• This course will give you an in-depth understanding of the human musculoskeletal system, how it produces movements of the body and how it can be affected by injury and disease.
• You will gain hands-on experience of human dissection, imaging techniques and image analysis.
• You will learn which information can, and cannot, be obtained using different imaging techniques.
• You will obtain transferrable skills, including problem-solving and presentation practice.
• The course is taught jointly by basic scientists, clinicians and technicians.

Ever wondered where your brain comes from?

This course merges cutting edge developmental biology, neuroscience, and cellular physiology to describe how the nervous system arises and gets "wired up".

The bewildering arrays of cells in the nervous system interconnect in highly specific ways. Here you will learn what dictates neuronal cell fate, how neurons find appropriate partners and how cells communicate to generate behaviour.

In addition to lectures from dynamic researchers and anatomical dissection sessions, this course will hone core skills for basic scientists and medics through group presentation work, independent library research and scientific writing.