Bachelor of Science Honours in Anatomy

Honours degree

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0584_100_G116

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Anatomy aims to address the national shortage of anatomists. It consists of a theoretical and a practical component which will not only enable you to be involved in training, but will also equip you with a thorough knowledge on the use of human tissue for research purposes.

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Ms Ayesha Jeffery

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One year

Kampus

Tygerberg

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Coursework

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Please note that selection for postgraduate programmes is highly competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme.

Minimum toelatingsvereistes

Specific admission requirements
One of the following qualifications from a recognised institution:
• BSc with Anatomy as major subject, and Biochemistry, Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology or Zoology as an additional major;
• MBChB or BChD;
• BTech with appropriate subjects and motivation. Depending on the specific field of study, additional work may be required or you may be required to complete an admission examination; or
• any other relevant qualification approved by Stellenbosch University Senate.

For all of the abovementioned qualifications you must have obtained at least 65% in the Anatomy modules of the second and third years, and at least 65% in the additional major.

Programstruktuur

Programme content
Compulsory modules (100 credits)
Anatomical Techniques and Laboratory Practice 771(10)
Gross Regional Anatomy 771(20)
Microscopic Anatomy and Histological Technique 771(20)
Legal and Ethical Aspects and Use of Animals in Research 771(10)
Assignment (Anatomy) 771(40)

Elective modules
Choose modules to a total of 20 credits.
Clinical and Surgical Anatomy 771(10)
Comparative Anatomy 771(10)
Developmental Anatomy 771(10)
Physical and Forensic Anthropology 771(20)
Human Anatomical Variation 771(10)
Radiological Anatomy 771(10)

Assessment and examination
• You must obtain a subminimum of 50% for each of the following assessment components:
o an assessment covering the subject content of the compulsory modules (50% of final mark);
o an assessment covering the subject content of the elective modules (17% of final mark); and
o successful completion and submission of the assignment (33% of final mark).
• The final mark is determined by calculating the weighted average of the marks you obtained in each of the assessed components.

Last updated 01 April 2026

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