BSc Applied Anatomy
About this course
BSc Applied Anatomy, a degree centred on human and veterinary anatomy through practical teaching and dissection. The curriculum includes practical sessions and dissection opportunities exploring comparative anatomy and mammalian body systems. Students undertake an original research project in the final year. The course covers fundamental concepts through modules such as Physiology, Functional Neuroanatomy, and Introduction to Neuroscience. These components build an understanding of the structure of major body systems via functional, applied, and clinical perspectives.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including two science subjects, at least one of which must be a core science. Core science subjects include: Biology (or Human Biology); Chemistry; Mathematics (or Further Mathematics); and Physics. Science subjects also include: Environmental Science; Geography; Geology; Psychology; Physical Education; and Marine Science. Due to overlapping content, applicants should only have one of: Biology or Human Biology Physical Education or Sport Science. IB: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in two science subjects, at least one of which must be a core science. Core science subjects include: Biology (or Human Biology); Chemistry; Mathematics (or Further Mathematics); and Physics. Science subjects also include: Environmental Science; Geography; Geology; Psychology; Physical Education; and Marine Science. Due to overlapping content, applicants should only have one of: Biology or Human Biology Physical Education or Sport Science. BTEC: DDM in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 26%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Physiology
- Functional Neuroanatomy
- Introduction to Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Anatomy at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £51,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Anatomy at University of Bristol do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Applied Anatomy at University of Bristol?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Anatomy at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Anatomy at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.