Qualified students are prepared for careers in teaching and research.
Diversified courses are offered in the areas of cell biology, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, and human anatomy. Research opportunities are available for students to specialize in an area of interest and to acquire experimental skills and problem-solving abilities. Teaching and seminar activities are designed for students to develop proficiency in oral and written presentations. A master's with thesis involves 45 hours of graduate credit, research experience culminating in an approved thesis, and satisfactory performance in a final examination that involves both a defense of the thesis and a demonstration of proficiency in the fundamental principles of anatomy. The non-thesis master's plan requires 45 hours of graduate credit and satisfactory completion of a written examination and a two hour oral examination.