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BSc Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy)

Our BSc Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy) degree blends traditional approaches with modern digital techniques to provide you with a stimulating, interactive, and up-to-date degree programme.

Anatomy class

As an Anatomy student at Cardiff University, you will study practical and advanced human anatomy alongside developmental and musculoskeletal science, stem cell biology and tissue engineering.

You will also have opportunity to select additional bioscience modules, enabling you to tailor your degree to fit your interests and career aspirations.

Hands-on experience

We are the only University in Wales (and one of just a small number in the UK) to allow our Anatomy students to undertake dissection. This dissection takes place under the direction of skilled anatomical and educational experts, and offers you the rare opportunity to gain hands-on surgical skills.

Career options

With their detailed knowledge of the human body and scientific training, our graduates go on to enjoy a variety of successful and rewarding careers - both in healthcare, as doctors, dentists, nurses, physiotherapists and paramedics, as well as in various disciplines of biomedical, anthropological and forensic research.

Many of our graduates have also gone on to become leaders in anatomical education and training.

Apply

To study Anatomy at Cardiff University you will need to apply for our BSc Biomedical Sciences degree.

Once enrolled on the course, you can then choose the appropriate modules to graduate with a degree in Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy).

I have always had an interest in the human body, so I did lots of research and found that Cardiff University provides excellent resources, support and teaching to their anatomy students.We are taught anatomy in an integrated fashion, allowing us to understand the in-depth anatomy and functioning of the human body.It has been an absolute privilege to study anatomy at Cardiff University.

Ashleigh Wood Anatomy student