The Anatomical Sciences Graduate Certificate provides students with coursework to become an effective anatomist in higher education fields related to health and medical sciences. The program provides a depth of understanding of the anatomical sciences and substantial hands-on experience in the gross anatomy laboratory. The amount and level of coursework offers students the rigorous training to develop distinct expertise in anatomy knowledge, dissection technique, and instruction of anatomy requisite for careers as an anatomist in health or medical science education.
Program Prerequisites
Admission is open to those who have completed a graduate program in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or other related healthcare or medical science-related discipline. Alternatively, those with a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5 in the following pre-requisite coursework will be considered:
Pre-requisites
- Anatomy or Anatomy and Physiology (8 credits total with labs)
- Physics (8 credits total with labs)
- Biology (6 credits minimum)
- Chemistry (6 credits minimum)
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
18 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- PHT6115C - Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience I (6)
- PHT6118C - Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience II (6)
- PHT6510 - Administration of Anatomical Sciences Laboratory (3)
- PHT6119L - Seminar in Anatomical Sciences Techniques (3)
Elective Courses
2 Total Credits
- Earn at least 2 credits from the following:
- BSC5665 - Clinical Embryology and Congenital Malformations (3)
- APK6102 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
- APK6107C - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology (3)
- PHT5125 - Clinical Kinesiology (2)
- PHT6306 - Pathology in Rehabilitation (2)
- ZOO5758C - Vertebrate Histology (4)
- ANG5525C - Human Osteology (4)
- ANG6520C - Advanced Human Osteology (3)
- PHT6161C - Neuroplasticity of Human Movement (3)
Grand Total Credits: 20
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
