Applied Anatomy MS | Programs

Applied Anatomy

A human skull and bones sitting on a desk

Master of Science

About the Program

A comprehensive understanding of human anatomy starts with the Master of Science in Applied Anatomy at �ǿմ�ý School of Medicine. Taken as a standalone two-year master's program or as part of a four-year joint MD-MS curriculum, this program supports a range of professional goals, including teaching, medicine and other health-related fields, and biomedical research.

What to Expect

Our flexible curriculum enables you to customize your master's degree beyond the core offerings of gross anatomy, histology, neuroanatomy and embryology to suit your interests.

You'll undergo extensive training in the macro- and microscopic structure of the entire human body using approaches that integrate virtual microscopy, problem-based learning, whole-body anatomical dissection and 3D neuroanatomical imaging through our augmented-reality software, HoloAnatomy.

Choose the non-thesis (Plan B) MS in Applied Anatomy to prepare for subsequent studies in medicine, dentistry, nursing or a career in teaching. Or choose the thesis (Plan A) MS in Applied Anatomy degree if you have a strong interest in research or plan to pursue a PhD.

Plus, if you're looking to attend medical school after you complete this degree, you'll be guaranteed an interview with the Admissions Committee of �ǿմ�ý School of Medicine if you meet specific criteria.* And if you are already a student in �ǿմ�ý's MD program, our joint MD/MS in Applied Anatomy program can help you prepare for an anatomy-focused speciality such as surgery or radiology.

*Note: Some criteria for the interview predate the program, including undergraduate GPA.

“Comparing myself from when I graduated from my undergrad program and now, I can wholeheartedly say that I feel much more prepared and confident for medical school in the fall.”

Bradley Krapes (MS '19, Applied Anatomy)

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Beyond the Classroom

Extend your training beyond traditional classroom and laboratory settings through independent readings and educational or research projects. You can enhance your resume and reinforce what you learn by working in a research lab, serving as a teaching assistant or taking part in hands-on opportunities. With such close proximity to world-renowned hospitals including Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth Medical Center, Louis Stokes VA Medical Center and University Hospitals, you'll have your choice of ways to volunteer, shadow and connect with the local health care community.

By the Numbers

51%

of graduates become physicians

28%

of graduates enter other clinical roles in anesthesia, dental medicine, physical therapy and physician assistant practice

12%

of graduates join higher education faculty

3.48

average undergraduate GPA

500

average MCAT score

Applied Anatomy students using the HoloLens software

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Applied Anatomy students in the Health Education Campus lecture hall during class

Curriculum

Applied Anatomy being led by a faculty member as they study visual projections on a screen

Tuition and Fees

Students in an applied anatomy research lab learning from a faculty member

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Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
$50 application fee
Personal statement
Resume/CV
Unofficial transcripts
Test scores (optional) for MCAT, GRE or DAT
Two letters of recommendation
International applicants: Results of TOEFL or IELTS exam (not required for students matriculating from a school taught in English)

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Contact Us

Darin Croft, PhD

Director, Master of Science in Applied Anatomy Program

�ǿմ�ý School of Medicine

Telephone

216.368.3430

anatomy@case.edu