Anatomy
About this course
BSc/MSci in Anatomy, a human biology degree centred on the structural study of the body across cellular and systemic levels. Core topics include Research Methods. Students have the option to undertake an additional year abroad during their studies. The first year covers core biological sciences and chemistry through Biology 1A, Biology 1B, Chemistry 1, and Science Fundamentals-1X. The second year expands into broader biological principles with Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2, Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2, Fundamental Topics in Biology 2, Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2, Genes, Molecules & Cells 2, and Microbiology and Immunology 2. The third year focuses directly on anatomical structures via Anatomy 3A and Anatomy 3B with COIL. The final year involves an independent project—choosing from the Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project, Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project, Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project, or Life Sciences Internship Honours Project—alongside the compulsory Core Skills for Modern Anatomists 4X core. Optional studies in the final year let students specialise through Clinical Applied Anatomy (Sem 2) 4D option, Problems in Human Reproduction 4B option, Applied GenAI and Data-Informed Practice in Anatomical Imaging 4C option, Forensic Osteology 4Y option, and Diverse Anatomy 4Y option.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.) Scottish Higher: ABBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. (A in either). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. Direct entry to Year 2 via UofG HNC programmes*
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Biology 1A
- Biology 1B
- Chemistry 1
- Science Fundamentals-1X
- Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences 2
- Investigating Human Biological Sciences 2
- Fundamental Topics in Biology 2
- Animal Biology, Evolution and Ecology 2
- Genes, Molecules & Cells 2
- Microbiology and Immunology 2
- Anatomy 3A
- Anatomy 3B with COIL
- Life Sciences Investigative Honours Project
- Life Sciences Outreach Honours Project
- Life Sciences Dissertation Honours Project
- Life Sciences Internship Honours Project
- Core Skills for Modern Anatomists 4X core
- Clinical Applied Anatomy (Sem 2) 4D option
- Problems in Human Reproduction 4B option
- Applied GenAI and Data-Informed Practice in Anatomical Imaging 4C option
- Forensic Osteology 4Y option
- Diverse Anatomy 4Y option
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Anatomy at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £36,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of Anatomy at University of Glasgow do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Anatomy at University of Glasgow?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Anatomy at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 215 UCAS points.
Does Anatomy at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Anatomy at University of Glasgow?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.