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 Study Anatomy at Otago

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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.

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Contact details

Website: http://www.otago.ac.nz/anatomy

Email: anatomy@otago.ac.nz

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Qualifications

Papers

See the full list of Anatomy (ANAT) papers.

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Programme Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Anatomy

Level Papers Points
100-level

CELS 191  Cell and Molecular Biology

CHEM 191  The Chemical Basis of Biology and Human Health

HUBS 191  Human Body Systems 1

HUBS 192  Human Body Systems 2

STAT 110  Statistical Methods, or STAT 115  Introduction to Biostatistics recommended

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200-level

ANAT 241  Human Biology: Cells to Systems

ANAT 242  Neurobiology

ANAT 243  Reproductive and Developmental Biology

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300-level

Four of
ANAT 331  Functional Anatomy,
ANAT 332  Cell Biology,
ANAT 333  Reproductive Biology,
ANAT 334  Developmental Biology,
ANAT 335  Neurobiology,
BIOA 301  Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton.

BIOA 201 Introduction to Biological Anthropology is a prerequisite for BIOA 301

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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 Special Topic

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Total   360

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Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)) in Anatomy

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Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Anatomy

Papers

  • ANAT 480  Research Project; and

  • Four of
    ANAT 451  Functional Human Anatomy,
    ANAT 452  Reproductive Biology,
    ANAT 453  Special Topics 1,
    ANAT 454  Neurobiology,
    ANAT 455  Research Topic,
    ANAT 456  Developmental Biology,
    ANAT 457  Special Topics 2,
    ANAT 458  Current Topics in Anatomical Science,
    or other 400-level Science papers as approved by the Head of Department.

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Master of Science (MSc) in Anatomy

  • ANAT 495  Master's Thesis Preparation; and

  • Four papers from
    ANAT 451  Functional Human Anatomy
    ANAT 452  Reproductive Biology
    ANAT 453  Special Topics 1
    ANAT 454  Neurobiology
    ANAT 455  Research Topic
    ANAT 456  Developmental Biology
    ANAT 457  Special Topics 2
    ANAT 458  Current Topics in Anatomical Science,
    or other approved 400-level Science papers; and

  • ANAT 5 (thesis)

    Note: The papers are normally taken before undertaking the thesis.

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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

ANAT 241  Human Biology: Cells to Systems

ANAT 242  Neurobiology

ANAT 243  Reproductive and Developmental Biology

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300-level

Two of
ANAT 331  Functional Anatomy,
ANAT 332  Cell Biology,
ANAT 333  Reproductive Biology,
ANAT 334  Developmental Biology,
ANAT 335  Neurobiology,
BIOA 301  Biological Anthropology of the Human Skeleton.

Prerequisites for ANAT 241, ANAT 242 and ANAT 243 include CELS 191, CHEM 191, HUBS 191, and HUBS 192.

BIOA 201  Introduction to Biological Anthropology, is a prerequisite for BIOA 301.

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Total   90

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