Anatomy and Histology
Overview
A major in Anatomy and Histology is offered by the School of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health. Units of study in this major are mostly available at standard and advanced level.
The School of Medical Sciences, anatomy teaching team are internationally recognised for both education and research in human anatomy and histology. The Discipline offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The School maintains a large collection of physical and virtual resources for education and research in anatomy and histology. It also houses the JT Wilson Museum of Human Anatomy and the J.L. Shellshear Museum of Physical Anthropology and Comparative Anatomy, supported by a growing range of online resources created by our Anatomy Multi-Media laboratory.
Members of our teaching discipline participate in a wide range of biomedical research and our research facilities include an advanced microscopy suite, including a high resolution transmission electron microscope and excellent specimen preparation facilities; laboratories for state-of-the-art analysis of human brain imaging data; multi-user molecular biology laboratories; immunohistochemistry and in-situ hybridization facilities as well as, behavioural neuroscience laboratories.
About the major
A major in Anatomy and Histology introduces students to the study of the structure and development of the human body from the subcellular and cellular levels through to the gross macroscopic level. Qualitative and quantitative descriptions of the structure of the human body is related to its subcellular, cellular and gross physical functions.
Specialised study of the subcellular and cellular development and organisation of body structures and systems is undertaken in specialist units of study in histology. Detailed study of the development, structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, head and neck, the viscera and the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system are studied in units of study in our specialist units of anatomy.
A major in Anatomy and Histology will provide students with a thorough and broad understanding of the microscopic and macroscopic structure and function of the human body, of its development and maturation and of its normal organisation and potential for disruption and damage.
Requirements for completion
The Anatomy and Histology major and minor requirements are listed in the Anatomy and Histology unit of study table.
Honours
Honours in Anatomy and Histology may be undertaken in certain appended honours degrees. Admission requirements and unit of study information can be found on the Anatomy and Histology – Honours unit of study table. Read how to apply for honours as a current student.
Contact and further information
Website Discipline of Anatomy and Histology
Major coordinators
A/Prof Kat Sanders
A/Prof Erik Wibowo
