Post Graduate Diploma in Anatomy

M.Sc. in Anatomy

M.Sc. Anatomy (Medical)

The master's programme in Human Anatomy would provide a solid foundation in human anatomy as a basis for teaching as well as basic and applied research. The programme includes gross anatomy, embryology, microanatomy, neuroanatomy, radiological anatomy, the clinical and surgical relevance of anatomy and anatomical techniques employed in the preservation and preparation of human material for teaching and research. The programme has a strong practical component supplemented by lectures, small group discussions and tutorials. Students will develop subject-specific, key transferable and research skills through coursework assignments and a research dissertation.

Career Options

There is a shortage of anatomist worldwide. Careers in anatomy are diverse such as:

Teaching in medical, dental and paramedical colleges.

Research in basic or clinical fields.

A traditional route to a career in anatomy research would be to do a PhD directly after completing the postgraduate degree. After that, spending a couple of years doing post-doctoral research in labs either in India or elsewhere in the world is typical and provides the opportunity to develop a variety of research skills. At this point one may get a position that allows him/her to set up their own laboratory in a university or a research institute or in an industrial setting.

Private and Non Profit Organisation

Biotechnology Firms

Medical Laboratories

Pharmaceutical Companies

Chemical Companies

Research Companies

Consulting Firms

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

Pathological Firms

Career Path

Research
- technical positions in biomedical research laboratories in universities, government research institutes and industrial biotechnology companies.

Teaching
- high schools, universities, colleges, and applied arts & science institutions. (Additional study in the College of Education is required to obtain a high school teacher's certificate. Teaching positions at the college- and university-level require advanced training at the Ph.D. level).

Practice
- students who obtain an Doctorate degree in Anatomy also have an excellent basis for a career in the biotechnology as well as nanoparamedical industry, as well as the health industry.