Human Anatomy University of Nairobi

Overview

Anatomy encompasses all levels of structural organization: topographical, neuroanatomical, histological, cellular and developmental, both embryonic and phylogenetic; and comparative aspects at higher levels.

A sound understanding of Human Anatomy is not only essential for the understanding and innovative advancement in all surgical disciplines but in almost all medical specialties especially but not limited to, neurology, interventional cardiology, pathology and radiology.

Despite its importance, there are worldwide reports of a decline in dedicated basic and applied anatomists.

The Human Anatomy programme offered by the University of Nairobi provides the opportunity for extensive study of the subject in more detail and depth than a medical degree covers, engaging in a piece of original research thus enhancing research-related transferable skills beneficial in both academic and clinical careers. 

This selected subset of medical students is also introduced to some components of educational principles aimed at increasing the pool of well-trained anatomists with research, leadership and analytical competencies.

Key Features

The overall goal of the programme is to equip the learner with in-depth knowledge of applied anatomical sciences and competencies necessary for basics of biomedical research that will enable participation in future professional development.

This is a premier course designed to enable a few MBChB/BDS students who have completed and passed all the courses of the first and second year and have particularly distinguished themselves in those courses to acquaint themselves with more detailed Human Physiology and Anatomy.

This program acquaints the selected students with modern research methods and to enable them to develop skills in some of these research methods, especially building upon their work of the first and second year courses. 

These students obtain the Degree of Bachelor of Science as an indication of their basic potential for specializing later within the fields of Medicine, Physiology and related Biological Sciences.