The MSc in Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy is a new one
year taught postgraduate programme offered by the Digital Design
Studio at The Glasgow School of Art in collaboration with the
Laboratory of Human Anatomy, University of Glasgow.
The purpose of this programme is to create a unique opportunity
to combine actual cadaveric dissection with 3D digital
reconstruction, interaction and visualisation using state of the
art virtual reality facilities. It allows students to examine human
anatomy, and to reconstruct it in a real-time 3D environment for
use in education, simulation, and training. This programme will
enable students to create original medical datasets, allow a
greater understanding of "normal" anatomy and regional variations,
and provide a novel approach to aid multi-disciplinary fields in
anatomical knowledge, understanding, training and skills transfer.
With the demand from clinicians of anatomical knowledge of students
increasing (as a result in changes to medical and dental
curricula), this Masters programme provides an ideal opportunity
for enhancement of research into human anatomy, diagnostics,
simulation, and visualisation.
Programme Structure
The MSc Medical Visualisation & Human Anatomy programme is
delivered over one year (45 weeks) in 3 Stages. Students
undertaking the programme will split their time equally between the
University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art. The programme
is delivered as two core areas - digital technologies applied to
medical visualisation (delivered by the Digital Design Studio in
Stage 1) and human anatomy (delivered by the Laboratory of Human
Anatomy in Stage 2). In Stage 3, students work towards a
large-scale self-directed final project, supported throughout by
individual supervision.
STAGE 1
- 3D modelling and animation (15
credits)
- Applications in medical visualisation (15
credits)
- Volumetric visualisation (15 credits)
- Core research skills for
postgraduates (15 credits)
STAGE 2
- Introduction to anatomy (20
credits)
- Structure and function of the human body (20 credits)
- Cadaveric dissection techniques (20
credits)
STAGE 3
- MSc Research Project (60 credits)
Entry requirements
You should have a Honours degree or equivalent in any of the
following disciplines:
• Life sciences, medical or biomedical science, e.g. anatomy,
physiology, dentistry or dental technology, forensic anthropology,
molecular biological degrees and the allied health
professionals
• Computer science, 3D visualisation, computer graphics, health
informatics, mathematics, and physics
• Medical illustration, 3D design, product design, digital media,
digital arts, 3D modeling and animation
• or equivalent professional practice
High calibre graduates from other disciplines may be considered
if they are able to demonstrate an interest and ability in the
field of medical visualisation.
IELTS 6.5 for overseas applicants for whom English is not their
first language.
