Study Anatomy at Otago
Overview
Anatomy is a diverse discipline encompassing the study of the structure of the body (especially, but not exclusively, the human body), at both the visible and microscopic levels. As such it encompasses traditional approaches to study of the human body, as well as very modern molecular and microscopical approaches using the latest techniques and ideas. It seeks to discover the relationship between the structure of organs and cells and the function they perform. It is an integral part of the biological disciplines, closely related to Physiology, Biochemistry and Biological Anthropology, and fundamental to all biomedical science. Otago is the only university in New Zealand to offer this subject for the Bachelor of Science (BSc) and Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) degrees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons))
- Diploma for Graduates (DipGrad)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
- Master of Science (MSc)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Papers
See the full list of Anatomy (ANAT) papers.
Programme Requirements
Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Anatomy
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | 18 18 18 18 | |
| 200-level | 18 18 18 | |
| 300-level | Four of ANAT 331, ANAT 332, ANAT 333, ANAT 334, ANAT 335, BIOA 301 BIOA 201 is a prerequisite for BIOA 301 | 72 |
| Plus | 162 further points; must include 54 points at 200-level or above. Up to 90 points may be taken from outside Science With Head of Department approval prospective MSc students may take ANAT 354 | 162 |
| Total | 360 |
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Anatomy
| Stage | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage | 54 further points | 18 18 18 18 54 |
| 2nd stage | 54 further 200-level points 18 further points | 18 18 18 54 18 |
| 3rd stage | Four of ANAT 331, ANAT 332, ANAT 333, ANAT 334, ANAT 335, BIOA 301 36 further approved points at 200-level or above BIOA 201 is a prerequisite for BIOA 301 | 18 72 36 |
| 4th stage | Three of ANAT 451, ANAT 452, ANAT 453, ANAT 454, ANAT 455, ANAT 456, ANAT 457, BIOA 401 | 48 24 72 |
There is no second stage Honours course in this subject; admission to the Honours programme is normally at third stage (after passing a total of 252 points, including at least 108 points above 100-level, in the first and second years of study). |
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Anatomy
| Papers |
|---|
Four of ANAT 451, ANAT 452, ANAT 453, ANAT 454, ANAT 455, ANAT 456, ANAT 457, BIOA 401 |
Note: With the approval of the Head of Department or Programme Director concerned, a 48 point dissertation or project may be substituted for any project of fewer points prescribed in the table above. |
Master of Science (MSc) in Anatomy
| Papers |
|---|
ANAT 495, ANAT 458, and three of ANAT 451, ANAT 452, ANAT 453, ANAT 454, ANAT 455, ANAT 456, ANAT 457, BIOA 401. ANAT 5 (thesis) |
Minor Subject Requirements
Anatomy as a minor subject for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Theology (BTheol), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) or Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree
| Level | Papers | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 100-level | See below | |
| 200-level | 18 18 18 | |
| 300-level | Two of ANAT 331, ANAT 332, ANAT 333, ANAT 334, ANAT 335, BIOA 301 Prerequisites for ANAT 241, ANAT 242 and ANAT 243 include CELS 191, HUBS 191, and HUBS 192. BIOA 201 is a prerequisite for BIOA301 | 36 |
| Total | 90 |
Further Information
Email anatomy@otago.ac.nz or visit our home page http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy

