This course aims to provide a thorough grounding in the methods and approaches to scientific enquiry and research in the anatomical sciences. This award has been designed to facilitate the learning of the generic skills and knowledge essential to successful higher clinical practice and careers in academic medicine by applying the principles of the scientific method to studies in both anatomical research and clinically-applied anatomy. Anatomy encompasses all levels of structural organisation, topographical, neuroanatomical, histological, cellular and developmental, as well as providing a basis for studies in radiological imaging and pathology. This approach allows students to integrate recent advances in molecular genetics, cell biology, microscopy, imaging and computer simulation to biological and clinical problems concerning the human body. The taught modules are assessed in a variety of ways including, for example, written assignments/essays to hand in, powerpoint presentations, anatomy viva, ultrasound practical skills assessment.