2024 entry (view 2023 entry)
BSc Applied Anatomy (B112)
Course overview
Typical offer
A-level standard offer: ABB
A-level contextual offer: BBC
See entry requirements for full details and eligibility.
Course duration
3 year(s) full-time
Part-time study is not available for this course
Application method
Full-time: UCAS
Fees
£9,250 per year, home students
£27,200 per year, international students
Fees quoted are for 2023 entry only. Fees for 2024 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2023.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Location
Our teaching philosophy delivers a practical, hands-on and student-centred approach to all aspects of learning. The course will facilitate your journey from school leaver to independent critical thinker and anatomist.
Year one introduces the principles of comparative anatomy and the structure of the major mammalian body systems. Teaching involves some dissection and study of human and animal prosected cadaveric specimens.
Year two covers detailed human and veterinary anatomy. It also provides you the opportunity to further your existing anatomical knowledge and understanding by exploring the dissection of cadaveric specimens. Units in the second year emphasise functional and clinical relevance and application throughout.
In year three you will follow a seminar-based unit in which you will be actively involved in expert-led discussion of the latest anatomical research. The key focus of this year is an original research project aligned to your future ambitions. Our unit in research skills will give you all the tools you need to complete your project.
A personal and professional development theme runs through the course and equips you with essential discipline-specific and transferable skills for future employment. Applied Anatomy BSc graduates enter a wide range of career paths and use their skills in a variety of fields including research, professions allied to health, journalism, and education.
Our graduates go on to pursue a PhD or an MSc degree in anatomy, biomedical sciences, clinical sciences or imaging. Many of our graduates go on to study medicine, veterinary medicine, or dentistry. Other graduates choose to use their transferable skills in non-scientific careers.
You will learn in a friendly and vibrant environment by enthusiastic teaching staff and have access to many student study spaces, anatomy museums, imaging suite, and a wide range of online resources to supplement your learning.
Course structure
In year one you will study Anatomical Sciences, which explore the principles of vertebrate design with an emphasis on structure-function relationships and comparative anatomy. Alongside these units you will also study Physiology, Functional Neuroanatomy, and Introduction to Neuroscience.
In year two you will further your existing anatomical knowledge with detailed prosection-based units, Human Anatomy and Vet Anatomy. You will have the rare opportunity to undertake a full body dissection. You will also apply your existing anatomical knowledge in the context of diagnostic imaging of normal and abnormal tissue through a variety of diagnostic imaging modalities.
In year three you follow a seminar-based unit where you will be actively involved in expert-led discussion of the latest anatomical research. The teaching explores two key themes; normal function of, and aging and dysfunction of, the mammalian body. The highlight of this year is an original research project where you are able to choose a topic which potentially supports your interests and career aspirations.
Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.
Go to programme catalogueEntry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
A-level standard offer
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.
A-level contextual offer
BBC including BB in two science subjects, at least one of which must be a core science
Find out if you are eligible for a contextual offerCore 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 our BTEC entry requirementsCore 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma contextual offer
29 points overall with 14 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in two science subjects, at least one of which must be a core science
Find out if you are eligible for a contextual offerCore 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.
European Baccalaureate
77% overall, with 8.0 in two science subjects including at least one 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.
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Advanced Higher: AB in two science/mathematics subjects and Standard Higher: AABBB
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.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/Medical/Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (including 9 at Distinction) in each of two separate science subjects.
Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
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.
Welsh Baccalaureate
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade
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.
Cambridge Pre-U
Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/M2 is B, and M3 is C.
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.
International qualifications
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Search international qualificationsApplicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements
No specific subjects required.
Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
- IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
- GCSE English Language grade C or 4
- An alternative English Language Profile E qualification
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels
More about UK qualifications.
Selection process
- We only use your information in UCAS to assess your application. There are no other selection criteria or processes.
- Full information about our selection processes for this course:
- The admissions statement above relates to 2023 entry. The statement for 2024 entry will be available in summer 2023.
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement:
