byGaganDeep
Updated on - 29 Jul, 2024
M.Sc Anatomy is a Two year master’s degree program in which the learner is taught about the construction and arrangement of different body parts of human beings. This is a professional master’s degree programme, specifically gives detailed information about the gross anatomy, histology, embryology genetics and the applied human anatomy. Its objectives are to provide students with professional knowledge and knowledge of the structure and functions of human body systems to find employment in medical education, research, and other care related professions.
Any candidate with minimum of a bachelors’ degree in a relevant area of study including Physiology, Zoology or Botany is eligible to apply for M.Sc Anatomy program. The entry for the M.Sc Anatomy programmes is done through the national level entrance examination which includes, NEET PG, JAM, AIIMS PG, PGET and DUET.
| Highlight | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Science (Anatomy) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry (BDS), or Life Sciences (B.Sc in Biology, Zoology, etc.), minimum 50% marks |
| Top Colleges | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune |
| Entrance Exam | AIIMS PG, JIPMER PG, NEET PG, institute-specific entrance exams |
1. Any graduate from any field with minimum of 50% marks in the respective stream from any recognized university.
2. Preference will be given to candidates having background in science and having done courses in Biology/ Zoology/ Botany/ Physiology/ Health Sciences.
3. The university administered tests commonly referred to as placement tests, used to gauge the level of knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and biology.
4. Candidates of any age can participate with the opportunity to apply open to individuals from the fresher category as well as working professionals.
5. Sufficient interpersonal and problem solving abilities needed for comprehension of structural arrangement and analysis of anatomy parts.
6. Good foundations to the knowledge that is imperative in clinical and surgical anatomy advanced learning and discovery.
| Specialization | Average Salary Range (in INR per annum) |
|---|---|
| Neuroanatomy | ₹5 lakhs - ₹7 lakhs |
| Embryology | ₹4 lakhs - ₹6 lakhs |
| Histopathology | ₹5 lakhs - ₹7 lakhs |
| Forensic Anatomy | ₹4 lakhs - ₹6 lakhs |
| Comparative Anatomy | ₹4 lakhs - ₹5 lakhs |