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Master of Science in Finance in Human Anatomy

<p>The Master of Science in Human Anatomy is a postgraduate programme that prepares medical professionals and educators for advanced practice in anatomical sciences, clinical anatomy, and anatomical education. The programme combines anatomical theory with practical dissection, imaging, and research application.

Duration
2 years
Next intake January 2027
Public tuition
Ksh 405,000
Ksh 810,000 total
Private tuition
Ksh 463,200
Ksh 926,400 total
Job market
Moderate
Market demand for graduates

The short answer

What it costs
Up to Ksh 405,000 a year at a public institution, Ksh 810,000 for the whole course. Up to Ksh 463,200 a year at a private one.The detail
Who can get in
A KCSE mean grade of N/A (Postgraduate) or above. There is another way in without it.The detail
How long, and when
Takes 2 years, full-time, part-time, with 0 months of attachment. Next intake January 2027, at 4 institutions.The detail
Where it leads
8 careers in the catalogue. The least exposed to AI is Early Childhood Strategist, at 10 out of 100.The detail

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Overview

Core areas include gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, clinical anatomy, radiological anatomy, anatomical education, research methods, and thesis. Students engage with both anatomical theory and practical dissection and laboratory work through coursework and research.

The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi through the Department of Human Anatomy and Medical Physiology in the School of Medicine, and JKUAT through the College of Health Sciences. Both are public universities offering programmes over two academic years through full-time and part-time modes of study.

Students develop competencies in gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, clinical anatomy, and anatomical education. The programme includes coursework in year 1 and a supervised research thesis in year 2, with practical dissection, laboratory work, and clinical application.

University of Nairobi charges approximately KES 405,000/year (KES 810,000 total) for MSc in Human Anatomy with tuition at KES 348,000/year. JKUAT charges similar fees for health sciences masters programmes. Entry requires a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent from a recognised university, with evidence of registration with the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board.

Graduates pursue careers as anatomy lecturers, clinical anatomists, surgical educators, radiological anatomists, anatomy researchers, and medical educators across medical schools, hospitals, research institutions, and universities.

Skills Required

  • Gross Anatomy and Dissection Techniques
  • Histology and Microscopic Anatomy
  • Embryology and Developmental Biology
  • Neuroanatomy and Nervous System Studies
  • Clinical and Applied Anatomy
  • Radiological and Imaging Anatomy
  • Anatomical Education and Teaching Methods
  • Anatomical Research and Scientific Communication
  • Research Methods in Anatomical Sciences
  • Academic Writing and Thesis Research

Key Subjects

  • Gross Anatomy and Dissection Techniques
  • Histology and Microscopic Anatomy
  • Embryology and Developmental Biology
  • Neuroanatomy and Nervous System Studies
  • Clinical and Applied Anatomy
  • Radiological and Imaging Anatomy
  • Anatomical Education and Teaching Methods
  • Anatomical Research and Scientific Communication
  • Research Methods in Anatomical Sciences
  • Thesis Research

Certifications

  • KMPDC Medical Registration
  • IFAA Anatomical Certification

Specializations

Gross Anatomy

Focuses on gross anatomy, covering dissection, structures, systems, regions, and managing gross anatomy education.

Histology

Examines histology, covering tissues, microscopy, staining, organology, and managing histology education.

Neuroanatomy

Covers neuroanatomy, covering brain, spinal cord, nerves, pathways, and managing neuroanatomy education.

Clinical Anatomy

Focuses on clinical anatomy, covering applied, surgical, radiological, variant anatomy, and managing clinical anatomy.

Embryology

Examines embryology, covering development, gametogenesis, organogenesis, congenital, and managing embryology education.

Anatomical Education

Covers anatomical education, covering teaching, assessment, curriculum, simulation, and managing anatomy education.

What you study

10 subjects
  • Gross Anatomy and Dissection Techniques
  • Histology and Microscopic Anatomy
  • Embryology and Developmental Biology
  • Neuroanatomy and Nervous System Studies
  • Clinical and Applied Anatomy
  • Radiological and Imaging Anatomy
  • Anatomical Education and Teaching Methods
  • Anatomical Research and Scientific Communication
  • Research Methods in Anatomical Sciences
  • Thesis Research

Modules

12 in the programme

  • Gross Anatomy and Dissection

    Year 1Semester 14 creditsCore

    Examines dissection, structures, systems, regions, body wall, limbs, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head and neck, and managing gross anatomy.

  • Histology and Microscopic Anatomy

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Covers tissues, microscopy, staining, organology, cell biology, and managing histology.

  • Embryology and Developmental Biology

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Examines development, gametogenesis, fertilisation, organogenesis, congenital anomalies, and managing embryology.

  • Neuroanatomy and Nervous System

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Covers brain, spinal cord, nerves, pathways, cranial nerves, autonomic, and managing neuroanatomy.

  • Research Methods in Anatomical Sciences

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Covers research design, data collection, analysis, anatomical research methods, and conducting research, preparing students for their thesis.

  • Clinical and Applied Anatomy

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Examines applied, surgical, variant, surface, living anatomy, and managing clinical anatomy.

  • Radiological and Imaging Anatomy

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Covers imaging, CT, MRI, ultrasound, cross-sectional, radiological interpretation, and managing radiological anatomy.

  • Anatomical Education and Teaching Methods

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Examines teaching, assessment, curriculum, simulation, technology, and managing anatomy education.

  • Advanced Regional Anatomy

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Covers advanced regional anatomy, variations, surgical approaches, clinical correlations, and managing regional anatomy.

  • Anatomical Variations and Clinical Significance

    Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

    Examines anatomical variations, congenital anomalies, clinical significance, surgical implications, and managing anatomical variations.

  • Surgical Anatomy and Operative Approaches

    Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

    Covers surgical anatomy, operative approaches, landmarks, complications, and managing surgical anatomy.

  • Research Thesis

    Year 2Semester 29 creditsCore

    Original supervised research thesis on an anatomical sciences topic, demonstrating mastery of research methods and anatomical knowledge, assessed through written submission and oral defence.

Specialisations

  • Gross Anatomy

    Focuses on gross anatomy, covering dissection, structures, systems, regions, and managing gross anatomy education.

  • Histology

    Examines histology, covering tissues, microscopy, staining, organology, and managing histology education.

  • Neuroanatomy

    Covers neuroanatomy, covering brain, spinal cord, nerves, pathways, and managing neuroanatomy education.

  • Clinical Anatomy

    Focuses on clinical anatomy, covering applied, surgical, radiological, variant anatomy, and managing clinical anatomy.

  • Embryology

    Examines embryology, covering development, gametogenesis, organogenesis, congenital, and managing embryology education.

  • Anatomical Education

    Covers anatomical education, covering teaching, assessment, curriculum, simulation, and managing anatomy education.

A day as a student

A typical day during the MSc in Human Anatomy programme combines lectures, dissection sessions, laboratory work, practical workshops, seminars, and independent study. Sessions cover gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, and clinical anatomy. Gross anatomy sessions examine dissection, structures, systems, regions, and managing gross anatomy. Histology sessions cover tissues, microscopy, staining, organology, and managing histology. Embryology sessions cover development, gametogenesis, organogenesis, congenital anomalies, and managing embryology. Neuroanatomy sessions cover brain, spinal cord, nerves, pathways, and managing neuroanatomy. Clinical anatomy sessions cover applied, surgical, radiological, variant anatomy, and managing clinical anatomy. Radiological anatomy sessions cover imaging, CT, MRI, ultrasound, cross-sectional, and managing radiological anatomy. Anatomical education sessions cover teaching, assessment, curriculum, simulation, and managing anatomy education. Research methods sessions prepare students for their thesis, covering research design, data collection, and analysis. Dissection sessions provide hands-on experience with cadaveric dissection, prosection, and anatomical structures. Laboratory sessions provide hands-on experience with histology, microscopy, staining, and tissue analysis. Practical workshops provide hands-on experience with anatomical models, imaging, and teaching tools. Seminars and discussion groups provide opportunities for debating current issues in anatomical sciences and presenting research findings. Guest lectures from experienced anatomists, surgeons, and radiologists provide practical insights. The programme culminates in a supervised research thesis on an anatomical sciences topic.

The trade-offs

In its favourAgainst it
Growing demand for anatomy educators with the increasing number of medical and allied health schools in Kenya.UoN charges relatively high fees at approximately KES 405,000/year (KES 810,000 total).
Programme provides advanced anatomical knowledge for clinicians seeking to enhance surgical and clinical practice.JKUAT specific human anatomy fees not independently verified.
UoN offers comprehensive programme through the Department of Human Anatomy and Medical Physiology with experienced faculty.No private university confirmed offering this programme.
Graduates are eligible for KMPDC registration and IFAA certification, enhancing career prospects.Programme requires MBChB or equivalent medical degree, limiting access to medical professionals only.

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 349 health sciences courses
Public179k to 405k
179k at JKUAT405k at University of Nairobi
Private150k to 463k
150k at Kenya Methodist University463k at Aga Khan University

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

UoN anatomy avg~405k/yr (uonbi); JKUAT 178.5k; KeMU 150k. AKU unverified.

HELB postgraduate loans are available for Kenyan students. UoN may offer postgraduate scholarships. KMPDC and some medical research organisations may offer research grants for anatomical research. Some hospitals may sponsor medical staff for anatomy postgraduate study.

Funding options

  • HELB Postgraduate Loan

  • UoN Postgraduate Scholarship

  • KMPDC Research Grant

Scholarships

3 recorded

  • HELB Postgraduate Loan

    LoanKsh 200,000Kenyan

    Kenyan students pursuing postgraduate studies at recognised universities.

  • UoN Postgraduate Scholarship

    ScholarshipKsh 150,000Kenyan

    UoN offers postgraduate scholarships for eligible students.

  • KMPDC Research Grant

    ScholarshipKsh 500,000Kenyan

    KMPDC and medical research organisations may offer research grants for anatomical research.

Scholarships you could apply for

2 usable where it is taught
Save one and be reminded before it closes

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade
N/A (Postgraduate)minimum entry
Alternative entry

UoN requires MBChB from UoN or equivalent from a recognised institution, with evidence of KMPDC registration, certificate of good conduct, and valid professional indemnity cover. JKUAT requires Upper Second in relevant field from JKUAT or recognised institution, or Lower Second with three years of relevant experience, or Pass with five years of relevant postgraduate experience. Contact respective universities for specific admission requirements.

When it next starts

Taught at 4 institutions
January 20274 institutions

Including Multimedia University of Kenya, University of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

May 20274 institutions

Including Multimedia University of Kenya, University of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

September 20274 institutions

Including Multimedia University of Kenya, University of Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

How you are assessed

4 components

  • Coursework and Continuous Assessment

    Coursework30% of the mark

    Continuous assessment through coursework assignments, dissection reports, laboratory reports, seminar presentations, and class participation.

  • Written Examinations

    Examination70% of the mark

    Written examinations covering gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, and clinical anatomy.

  • Practical and Dissection Assessment

    Practical30% of the mark

    Practical assessment through dissection, histology, imaging interpretation, anatomical identification, and demonstrating anatomy skills.

  • Research Thesis

    Research100% of the mark

    Original supervised research thesis on an anatomical sciences topic, demonstrating mastery of research methods and anatomical knowledge, assessed through written submission and oral defence.

Accreditation

  • Commission for University Education (CUE)

    Academic accreditationRequired

    Programme accredited by CUE and aligned with KMPDC. University of Nairobi and JKUAT (both public) offer MSc programmes in Human Anatomy. All programmes meet CUE standards for postgraduate training in anatomical sciences. Graduates are eligible for KMPDC medical registration and IFAA anatomical certification.

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and aligned with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). University of Nairobi and JKUAT (both public) offer MSc programmes in Human Anatomy. All programmes meet CUE standards for postgraduate training in anatomical sciences. Graduates are eligible for KMPDC medical registration and IFAA anatomical certification.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

6 roles

  • Anatomy Lecturer

    High demandKsh 120,000 to Ksh 500,000

    Teaches anatomy at medical school or university level, overseeing instruction, dissection, research, and academic supervision.

  • Clinical Anatomist

    Moderate demandKsh 130,000 to Ksh 550,000

    Applies anatomical knowledge to clinical practice, overseeing surgical, radiological, and clinical anatomy applications.

  • Surgical Educator

    Moderate demandKsh 150,000 to Ksh 600,000

    Teaches surgical anatomy, overseeing surgical training, approaches, simulation, and managing surgical education.

  • Radiological Anatomist

    Moderate demandKsh 130,000 to Ksh 550,000

    Interprets anatomical imaging, overseeing CT, MRI, ultrasound, cross-sectional, and managing radiological anatomy.

  • Anatomy Researcher

    Moderate demandKsh 120,000 to Ksh 500,000

    Conducts anatomical research, overseeing experiments, publications, variations, and managing research projects.

  • Medical Educator

    High demandKsh 120,000 to Ksh 500,000

    Develops and delivers medical education, overseeing curriculum, assessment, simulation, and managing medical education.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates pursue careers as anatomy lecturers, clinical anatomists, surgical educators, radiological anatomists, anatomy researchers, and medical educators across medical schools, hospitals, research institutions, and universities.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

  • Anatomical Dissection Kit

    EquipmentPrimary

    Dissection kit for cadaveric study, covering dissection, exploration, identification, and managing gross anatomy practical work.

  • Light Microscope

    Equipment

    Light microscope for histology, covering tissues, staining, organology, and managing microscopic anatomy.

  • 3D Anatomy Software

    Software

    3D anatomy software for visualisation, covering models, systems, structures, and managing digital anatomy education.

  • Radiological Imaging Software

    Software

    Radiological imaging software for anatomical interpretation, covering CT, MRI, cross-sectional, and managing radiological anatomy.

Common misconceptions

  • Human anatomy is just about memorising body parts.

    Human anatomy covers comprehensive gross anatomy, histology, embryology, neuroanatomy, and clinical application beyond just memorising body parts.

  • This programme is only for doctors.

    Anatomy skills are valuable for educators, researchers, surgeons, radiologists, and allied health professionals beyond just doctors.

  • Anatomy is a dead science with nothing new to discover.

    Anatomy continues to evolve with imaging technology, surgical approaches, anatomical variations, and clinical applications.

  • Dissection is just about cutting bodies.

    Dissection covers comprehensive anatomical exploration, identification, variation, documentation, and three-dimensional understanding.

  • Clinical anatomy is just about knowing where things are.

    Clinical anatomy covers comprehensive applied, surgical, radiological, and variant anatomy for clinical decision-making.

  • Anatomy education is just about lecturing.

    Anatomy education covers comprehensive teaching, assessment, curriculum design, simulation, and technology-enhanced learning.

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