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Stellenbosch University

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Anatomy

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Anatomy in Health Professions is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science with Honours in Anatomy offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

The programme aims to address the national shortage of anatomists. It consist of a theoretical and a practical component which will not only enable you to be involved in training, but will also equip you with a thorough knowledge on the use of human tissue for research purposes.

Duration of programme

The programme extends over one year on a full-time basis and two years on a part-time basis.

Please note: The formal programme starts in the first week of January.

Programme Content

Compulsory modules (80 credits)

Anatomical Techniques (10)

Use of Animals in Research (5)

Laboratory Practice (10)

Gross Regional Anatomy (20)

Legal and Ethical Aspects (5)

Assignment (Anatomy) (30)

Elective modules

Choose modules to a total of 40 credits.

Cell Biology (10)

Clinical and Surgical Anatomy (10)

Comparative Anatomy (10)

Developmental Anatomy (20)

Forensic Anthropology (10)

Human Anatomical Variation (10)
Microscopic Anatomy and Histological Technique (10)

Physical Anthropology (10)
Radiological Anatomy (10)

Assessment and Examination

• You must obtain a subminimum of 50% for each of the following assessment components:
  • a written three-hour examination covering the subject content of the compulsory modules (20% of final mark);
  • a written three-hour examination covering the subject content of the elective modules (20% of final mark);
  • successful completion and submission of the research project report/mini-thesis (30% of final mark);
  • oral presentation of the research project (10% of final mark);
  • completion of a review article (10% of final mark); and
  • preparation of a paper or a poster that you must present at the Academic Year Day of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and/or a conference (10% of final mark).
• The final mark is determined by calculating the weighted average of the marks you obtained in each of the assessed components.