Structural & Cellular Biology

Master of Science in Anatomy

A 1-year post-baccalaureate program designed to improve your credentials for admission to medical or dental school.

Program Overview

This is a 1-year non-thesis program of study of cadaveric dissection-based gross anatomy, embryology, cell biology and histology, and neuroscience leading to a Master of Science degree in Anatomy. It is designed specifically for candidates who plan to attend medical school, or dental school or enroll in other professional or advanced degree programs; it serves to improve credentials to compete for admission to a medical or dental school. Class size is maintained at 20 students to maximize the small-group teaching environment. Students in the MS program take the anatomy, histology and neuroscience course along with first year medical students at Tulane Medical School. All other graduate courses are taught within the School of Medicine by full time Medical School faculty.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to the MS in Anatomy program should have successfully completed the requirements for a baccalaureate degree. Admission is competitive and applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0, MCAT of 27 or DAT of 16, GRE General Test score of 1100 (for tests taken prior to August 1, 2011) or GRE revised General Test score of  310 (for tests taken on or after August 1, 2011).

Application Process

The application for admission to the Master of Science degree program in Anatomy should be submitted to the Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences along with a fee of $50.00 payable to Tulane University. This fee is non‐refundable. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and applicants will be admitted on a competitive basis. Therefore early submission of applications is highly encouraged. To apply, download application forms for the Master of Science degree program in Anatomy at the following web site: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/tulane/

Degree Requirements

Students must take 32 credit hours of course work during the fall and spring semesters and complete the requirements for the degree.

Program Calendar

The M.S. in Anatomy curriculum is designed for completion within one year. Orientation and classes will start in the first week of August and end in the first week of May the following year.
 

Program Curriculum

Fall Semester Courses

ANAT 7065 – Graduate Anatomy (11 credits)

This course provides in-depth knowledge of gross and developmental anatomy of the whole body.  Includes dissection lab.

ANAT 7120 – Anatomy Research Seminar 1 (1 credit)

ANAT 7240 – Advances in Anatomical Sciences 1 (1 credit)

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Spring Semester Courses

ANAT 7055 – Graduate Histology (5 credits)

ANAT 7575 – Graduate Neuroscience (6 credits)

ANAT 7560 – Signal transduction and hormone action (2 credits)

ANAT 7130 - Anatomy Research Seminar 2 (2 credits)

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Tuition

Full time tuition for the 2013-14 academic year is $26,500 to be paid on a two-semester basis. No tuition waivers are available for this program. Students will also be charged the following estimated fees on a per semester basis: Academic Support Services ($1300), Student Activities ($120), Reily Recreation Center ($130), and Student Health Services ($320).

Outcomes

The MS in Anatomy Program is tailor-made for individuals who are looking to enhance their academic credentials in order to improve their chances of acceptance in to medical or dental school. At the end of this new Masters in Anatomy program, candidates will be well-positioned to apply for entry into medical or dental school, or enroll in professional or advanced degree programs that can lead to careers in research or college teaching. The program, though new, already has a strong history, experience, and track record of students being offered interviews at medical schools such as Mercer Medical School, Lincoln Memorial DCOM, West Virginia School of Medicine, UT-Memphis, and LSU-New Orleans