Anatomy & Histology

The study of anatomy and histology is organised into four disciplines including topographical anatomy, neuroanatomy, histology and embryology. Science graduates who major in anatomy and histology usually obtain positions in universities, CSIRO, hospitals or pathology laboratories. Often they specialise in electron microscopy or histochemistry - others have become teachers or are employed in scientific equipment sales.

www.anatomy.usyd.edu.au/

What will you study in anatomy & histology?

FIRST YEAR
The study of anatomy and histology does not begin until second year. In first year, students are advised to study maths, biology and chemistry and one other subject of choice.

SECOND YEAR
Anatomy and histology begins with the study of cell structure and the basic tissues of the mammalian body. In semester two, the unit covers musculoskeletal anatomy and compares living humans and apes with fossil hominids.

Concepts in Neuroanatomy - a broad introduction into the mystery and wonder of the brain - is also offered.

THIRD YEAR
The units offered by anatomy and histology in third year include topographical anatomy, neuroscience and advanced neuroscience, microscopy and histochemistry, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, cells and development, forensic osteology.

Elements of Anatomy and Histology may also be studied in the Neuroscience major.