MSc in Anatomy is a 2 year course divided into 4 semesters. It involves the following:-
· Didactic teaching
· Training - Communication skills, Hands on experience, Educational technology
· Submission of Thesis
· Written/practical assessment
An overview of the courses and topics covered in is given below:-
Name of the Subject |
Topics |
Objective |
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Gross Anatomy |
Structure of whole human body , Study of functional, sectional and radiological anatomy , |
The objective of this subject is to introduce students to the basics of gross anatomy. |
Histology And Hitochemistry |
Cell Biology , Nucleus , Tissues of Body , The systems/organs of body , |
The goal of this subject is to make students understand the biology of cells and tissues. |
Genetics |
Normal and abnormal chromosomes , Molecular genetics , Developmental genetics , Immunogenetics , Population genetics , Genetic counseling , |
This subject teaches students the different types of Genetics and its applications (Genetic counseling). |
Developmental Anatomy |
Gametogenesis , Early Human Development General and Systemic , Embryology , Environmental and Genetic influences on normal growth and development , Teratogenesis , |
The objective of this course is to teach students the basics of embryology and how it is influenced by other factors. |
Neuroanatomy |
Brain and its environment , Development of the nervous system , Neuron and Neuroglia , Somatic sensory system , Olfactory and optic pathways Cochleovestibular and gustatory pathways , Motor pathways , Central autonomic pathways Hypothalamo-hypophyseal system , Cross sectional anatomy of brain and spinal cord , |
This subject helps the students to learn about central nervous system that involves Brain and Spinal Cord. |
Systemic Pharmacology |
Autonomic nervous system , Central nervous system , Autocoids , Drugs affecting kidney function and Cardiovascular system , Drugs affecting gastrointestinal and respiratory system , Drugs affecting uterine motility , Chemotherapy of parasite infections , Chemotherapy of microbial diseases , Antineoplastic agents , Immunomodulators , Drugs acting on blood and blood forming organs , Hormones , |
This course enhances the knowledge of the student regarding how a drug affects the body of the person taking it. |
Physiology |
General & Cellular Physiology , Hematology , Renal Physiology & Fluid Balance , Cardio-vascular Physiology Respiration , Environmental Physiology , Nerve & Muscle Physiology General, Sensory & Motor Physiology , Special Senses , Limbic System and Higher Nervous System , Nutrition & Metabolism , Gastro-intestinal System , Endocrines & Reproduction , |
This course helps the students to gain knowledge about various physiological processes occurring in the human body. |
Biophysics |
Molecular Biology , Radiation Biophysics, Electronics , Dynamics Of Nonlinear Processes , Molecular Biophysics , Mathematical Methods , Quantum Biology , Microscopy , |
The goal of this subject is to enable students understand the dynamics of Biophysics. |
Dissertation |
Submission of research paper |
The students pursuing this course have to submit a Dissertation at the end of the last semester. |
Scheme of assessment:-
The Assessment is based on practical tests, final written examination and Dissertation.
Type of Exam |
External Assessment |
Internal Assessment |
---|---|---|
Theory Exams |
80 |
20 |
Practical Exams |
80 |
20 |
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