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Postgraduate Certificate - PGCert
University of Glasgow - Gilmorehill Campus
Full Time
Jan 2028
5 Month
A new unique programme offering comprehensive training in all human anatomy, including legislation relevant to working in a human anatomy laboratory, cadaveric dissection techniques and typical laboratory practices. The aim is to ensure you gain valuable understanding and a range of skills encompassing anatomical legislation, human anatomy, cadaveric dissection techniques and typical laboratory practices.Study in one of the busiest human anatomy laboratories in Europe where we admit approximately 100 donors each year. This provides us with a very unique and privileged way to teach and research in the field of human anatomy.Gain access to a large number of prosected (professionally dissected) anatomical specimens.Access the recently refurbished teaching and research laboratories within the Thomson Building.Study in facilities which house our Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre (CASC) - a unique partnership between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the University of Glasgow.Experience working in our recently modernised and refurbished laboratories including a large dissection room, histology teaching laboratory, histology preparation library.Tutorial and lecture facilities have been updated with modern audio-visual equipment, all with internet access.Be taught by clinical anatomists active in research, including those specialising in pedagogical techniques related to anatomy and anatomical education.Train with postgraduate demonstrating staff that have either anatomical or anatomical and medical visualisation training.Network with clinicians, paramedical and allied health professionals, scientists and industry specialists.
This course provides students with an introduction to dealing with human tissue in a cadaveric setting, dissection techniques, safe practice and laboratory conduct. In this course you will undertake cadaveric dissection on a focal area of anatomical structure to enhance dissection techniques.
This course provides students with an introduction to the history of anatomy, its applications in medical, dental, scientific and allied health professional circles, and a detailed knowledge related to the legislation around body donation.
This course provides students with an introduction to the approaches and techniques used in studying anatomy, anatomic and medical terminology, and an overview of the integumentary, cardiorespiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
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