Master of Applied Science Anatomical Sciences Education

Master of Applied Science in Anatomical Sciences Education at the University of Ottawa combines training in pedagogy and education scholarship with hands-on learning of human anatomy in a cadaveric laboratory. The program uses student-centred, applied teaching methods, including cadaveric dissection across the musculoskeletal, abdominal, and head, neck and thorax body systems, combined with histology, embryology, and medical education research training. It is intended for students pursuing careers or further study in anatomy education and health-professions teaching. Admission requires an honours bachelor's degree with a specialization, or equivalent, in biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, human kinetics (kinesiology), biopharmaceutical science, biomedical science or health sciences, with a minimum admission average in the B+ range. Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of language proficiency. Full-time students are expected to complete the program within five terms, about twenty consecutive months.