General Course Information

MS in Integrative Anatomical Sciences is a 12-month MS program that begins in the summer with intensive instruction in gross anatomy. Students have the opportunity to assist in teaching gross anatomy during the regular academic year.

Summer Term: 8 units

Required courses (8 units)
IAS 501ab Human Gross Anatomy (7 units).
IAS 550 Integrative Anatomical Sciences Seminar (1 unit).

Fall Semester: 12 units

Required courses (7 units)
IAS 511aL Microscopic Anatomy (3 units).
IAS 521 Neuroanatomy (3 units).
IAS 580 Teaching in the Anatomical Sciences (1 unit).

Electives (5 units)
IAS 502 Advanced Regional Anatomy (2 units).
IAS 572 Medical Physiology I (4 units).
IAS 581 Teaching in the Anatomical Sciences: Practicum (3 units). (1 semester required, may also be taken in the Spring)
IAS 590 Directed Research (1-3 units). Requires a written final report.
BKN 551 Musculoskeletal and Biomechanical Basis of Movement (4 units).
PM 510L Principles of Biostatistics (3 units).

Spring Semester: 12 units

Required courses (6-9 units)
IAS 504 Human Skeletal Anatomy (3 units).
IAS 511bL Microscopic Anatomy (3 units).
IAS 581 Teaching in the Anatomical Sciences: Practicum (3 units). (1 semester required, may also be taken in the Fall)

Electives (3-6 units)
IAS 503 Advanced Regional Anatomy (2 units).
IAS 573 Medical Physiology II (4 units).
IAS 590 Directed Research (1-3 units). Requires a written final report.
PM 510L Principles of Biostatistics (3 units).