Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy
The competitive postgraduate Master of Science in clinical anatomy (C.A.) program provides an evidence-informed education to future teachers of human applied clinical anatomy
Northeast’s three-year Master of Science in clinical anatomy residency program includes earning a master’s degree after the completion of the second year of postgraduate study. During the third year of the residency program, the resident concentrates on professional development that integrates their clinical anatomy training and pedagogical skills into lecture and laboratory instruction in the anatomical sciences.
Why Study Clinical Anatomy at Northeast?
The M.S. in clinical anatomy three-year, full-time residency program is dedicated to the discipline of teaching anatomical sciences in clinical settings. Responsibilities of students enrolled in the clinical anatomy residency program include teaching in laboratories and lectures of various anatomical sciences courses, both at Northeast and at our partner institutions.
Our graduates are able to teach
- human gross anatomy,
- neuroanatomy, embryology,
- and histology in a variety of educational and healthcare settings.
| Core Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| AST 6556 Preparation as a College Educator Prerequisites: Entrance requirements Prerequisite for: CAN 5504, CAN 5203 |
2 |
| CAN 5103 Clinical Anatomy | 2 |
| CAN 5104 Advanced Embryology | 3 |
| CAN 5201 Special Topics – Neuroanatomy Prerequisites: Entrance requirements |
2 |
| CAN 5203 Teaching Methodology Prerequisite: AST 6556 |
2 |
| CAN 5301 Special Topics – Histology Prerequisites: Entrance requirements |
2 |
| CAN 5303 Cross Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| CAN 5402 Special Topics – Embryology | 2 |
| CAN 5403 Advanced Special Dissection | 2 |
| CAN 5504 Teaching Practicum Prerequisite: AST 6556 |
4 |
| CAN 5602 Independent Study | 4 |
| RES 5210 Experimental Analysis Prerequisite for: RES 5410, RES 5910, RES 5810 |
2 |
| RES 5310 Experimental Design and Research Methodologies Prerequisite for: RES 5910, RES 5410, RES 5810 |
2 |
| RES 5410 Thesis I Prerequisites: RES 5210, RES 5310 Prerequisite for: RES 5810, RES 5910 |
2 |
| RES 5810 Thesis II Prerequisites: RES 5210, RES 5310, RES 5410 Prerequisite for: RES 5910 |
2 |
| RES 5910 Thesis III Prerequisites: RES 5210, RES 5310, RES 5410, RES 5810 |
2 |
| Total Required Credits - M.S. in clinical anatomy | 37 |
Academic requirements of candidates seeking admissions into the Master of Science in clinical anatomy program include:
- A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in the biological sciences or related field or a Master of Science or doctoral degree in the allied health sciences professions.
- If a successful candidate holds a Bachelor of Science degree in the biological sciences or related field, part of their workload may include attending lecture sessions in the gross anatomy and neurosciences courses in addition to their clinical anatomy courses and assist assignments.
Candidates for the Master of Science in clinical anatomy program must apply by submitting a residency application to the Office of Human Resources. Applications are available online and should be submitted with all required materials to the director of human resources.
The Master of Science in clinical anatomy graduate program provides a comprehensive professional education that focuses on developing professional teachers of clinical anatomy.
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dean of clinical education
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Do you want to pass along your expertise in clinical anatomy?
Do you want to pass along your expertise in clinical anatomy?
