Anatomy Education

Hours

The Anatomy Education Master's program is a total of 55 credit hours, leading to a Master of Science degree in Anatomy Education. This comprehensive curriculum revisits the four anatomical sub-disciplines (gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology, and embryology) with a focus on teaching methodologies, alongside additional coursework in curriculum design, medical imaging, and modern digital visualization technologies.

Delivery Method

This intensive program is delivered through a blend of didactic lectures, laboratory work, and academic sessions, requiring full attendance and active participation. The curriculum emphasizes practical teaching experience, culminating in a leadership role in the summer prosection seminar, alongside the development of a scholarly paper under faculty guidance.

Applicant Prerequisites & Requirements

Prospective students can originate from three main pathways: completion of WCU's Master's of Biomedical Science (MBS) curriculum, the pre-clinical years of WCUCOM's osteopathic medicine curriculum, or anatomical sciences coursework from an accredited university. Admission criteria include holding a bachelor's degree or higher, achieving a minimum 'B' grade in relevant coursework, submitting GRE scores (if applicable), and providing letters of recommendation, a resume or CV, and completing a faculty interview.

Career Outlooks

Graduates from the program are primed for faculty positions at medical and osteopathic schools, bringing a wealth of knowledge in clinical anatomical sciences. Equipped with a solid foundation in didactic and practical aspects of anatomy, curriculum design, and modern educational technologies, alumni are well-positioned to contribute to the evolution of medical education, designing curricula that align with contemporary teaching standards and licensing examination requirements.