ΠΣ°ΙΚΣΖ΅

Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy

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Contact

Russ Ferland, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Biomedical Sciences
College of Osteopathic Medicince
dbms@une.edu

Degree name
Clinical Anatomy, M.S.
Sections

Accreditation

ΠΣ°ΙΚΣΖ΅ is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), whose mission is to establish and maintain high standards of education through the doctoral level. Accreditation by NECHE signifies that ΠΣ°ΙΚΣΖ΅ meets or exceeds those high standards.

Program Description

The M.S. in Clinical Anatomy program offers post-baccalaureate training in the anatomical sciences, a fundamental cornerstone for understanding health and disease. This program will provide students with an in-depth understanding of human anatomy and medical physiology, and the skills to apply this knowledge to teach or work in medical fields. This program has two (2) concentrations. All students completing the program will be knowledgeable in detailed human anatomy, embryology, histology, clinical imaging, and physiology. Completion of the first year courses will provide students with a strong foundation for medical school. The second year courses, depending upon the concentration completed, students will gain additional knowledge and skills to teach these topics to professional students, or to successfully engage in research. 

Curricular Requirements

Program Required CoursesCredits
CAN 501 – Medical Embryology 10.5
CAN 505 – Medical Histology 11
CAN 510 – Medical Imaging 11
CAN 515 – Medical Gross Anatomy 16
CAN 520 – Medical Physiology 13
CAN 550 – Medical Embryology 20.5
CAN 555 – Medical Histology 21
CAN 560 – Medical Imaging 21
CAN 565 – Medical Gross Anatomy 26
CAN 570 – Medical Physiology 23
Select One (1) Clinical Anatomy Concentration below17.5–20.5
Minimum Total Required Credits40.5–43.5

Concentrations

Research Concentration

Research Concentration Required CoursesCredits
CAN 600 – Medical Neuroscience2.5
GPH 716 – Biostatistics3
RCA 500 – Research 11
RCA 550 – Research 21
RCA 600 – Teach in Gross Anatomy Lab 1RT2
RCA 605 – Research 33
RCA 650 – Teach in Gross Anatomy Lab 2RT2
RCA 655 – Research 46
Total Credits20.5

Teaching Concentration

Teaching Concentration Required CoursesCredits
CAN 600 – Medical Neuroscience2.5
GPH 716 – Biostatistics3
TCA 600 – Teaching in Anatomy Lab 14
TCA 650 – Teaching in Anatomy Lab 24
TCA 655 – Interprof Teaching in Anatomy4
Total Credits17.5

Academic and Technical Standards

Students pursuing a Master of Clinical Anatomy degree (either the two (2)-year teaching concentration or two (2)-year research concentration) will need to maintain an overall GPA of a B and must pass each course sequentially with a 70% pass minimum.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of human anatomy, embryology, histology, and physiology with special emphasis on knowledge relevant to health professionals.
  • Describe advanced anatomical knowledge as it relates to clinical imaging studies including fluoroscopy, radiology