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Why not take a break from your degree for a year to deepen your understanding of anatomy? The intercalated Clinical Anatomy degree offers the perfect chance to elevate your anatomical knowledge to new heights.
The significance of anatomy has surged with advancements in imaging and minimally invasive interventions, from laparoscopic surgeries, diagnostic and interventional radiology to ultrasonography, endoscopic procedures, and interventional cardiology. As most new medical graduates will engage with these methods, a thorough knowledge of anatomy is crucial for their success. Explore the role of anatomy in modern clinical medicine and how emerging techniques and treatments demand a deeper understanding of anatomical structure, function, and dysfunction.
Course highlights
- 76th in the world, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally. QS World University Rankings, 2026
- 11th in the UK. QS World University Rankings, 2026
Working alongside a research team of academics and clinicians, you will conduct your own piece of clinically relevant research. This can be a hugely enriching experience, not only will you learn a wide range of new and transferable skills, but you may also discover something truly novel that changes the way we approach medicine.
- Engage in challenging dissections, guided by experts from a multidisciplinary team of dissectors, anatomists, and surgeons. Dissection opportunities will be more comprehensive than what is typically offered in most pre-clinical curriculums.
- Benefit from close ties between the University's anatomy department and local hospitals, including University Hospitals Birmingham and Birmingham Children's Hospital.
- Our modules have significant input from senior clinical staff and include on-site hospital rotations. Participate in the 'Anatomy in the Clinical Environment' module, which includes presenting a clinical case to the public.
- Collaborate with a research team of academics and clinicians to conduct your own clinically relevant research.
- Gain new and transferable skills such as effective communication skills by gaining experiences of interacting with patients and clinicians.
Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available, we can help you achieve your goal.
Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness.
Careers Network
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
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Available for students studying Medicine or Dentistry
You must be in year 3 or 4 of your medical degree, or year 2 in your Dental degree.
This course is only available to internal or external students currently studying Medicine or Dentistry looking to intercalate between years 3 and 4, or years 4 and 5.
Students studying medicine following successful completion of their third or fourth year and who will return to the fourth or fifth year of the MBChB course on completion of the intercalation. The programme is not available before you have completed at least one year of clinical training.
Dental students are advised to contact the Programme Lead prior to applying.
Apply for partial scholarships
Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available, we can help you achieve your goal.
Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness.
Careers Network
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
- Anatomy in the Clinical Environment
- Embryological and Developmental Basis of Disease
- Form, Function and Dysfunction
- Project
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