Entry requirements
A level
Standard offer: ABB including two science-related subjects. Contextual offer: BBC including BB in two science subjects. Please visit: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science, or Science) with 30 credits at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit, including 12 graded level 3 credits in each of two sciences at Distinction.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Requirements are as for A-levels, where Grade A* is D2, A is D3, B is M2, and C is M3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE profiles: Standard numeracy requirement (C in GCSE Maths or equivalent) and Standard literacy requirement (C in GCSE English or equivalent) . For further information about GCSE profiles: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/gcse/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in two science subjects. Contextual offer: 29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in two science subjects. Please visit: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM in Science with Distinction in science units, plus B in a lab-based science A-level.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AB in two science/mathematics subjects.
Scottish Higher
Standard Higher: AAABB.
Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
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About this course
Anatomy is the study of structure from cell to tissue to whole organism. Applied Anatomy examines structure-function relationships in the context of related subjects such as diagnostic imaging, anatomical pathology and sports medicine. The initial, broad basis of the degree and later specialisation will equip you for a wide variety of careers.
Our teaching philosophy delivers a practical, hands-on and student-centred approach to all aspects of learning. The course will facilitate your journey from school leaver to independent critical thinker and anatomist.
Year one introduces the principles of comparative anatomy and the structure of the major mammalian body systems. Teaching involves dissection and study of human and animal prosected cadaveric specimens. You will choose optional units in related subjects to tailor your degree to your own interests and career aspirations.
Year two allows you to specialise in medical or veterinary anatomy, although both units can be taken concurrently and we encourage you to do so. These units emphasise clinical relevance and application throughout. A dissection unit is an integral part of the second year.
In year three you will follow a seminar-based course in which you will be actively involved in expert-led discussion of the latest anatomical research. The key focus of this year is an original research project, which can be laboratory-based scientific study, clinically related anatomical investigation or anatomically themed educational research. You are encouraged to select a project aligned to your future ambitions and to take a leading role in its direction. Our course in experimental design and statistics will give you all the tools you need to complete your project.
A personal and professional development theme runs through the degree course and equips you with essential transferable skills for future employment.
This course is available for intercalation.
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