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Programme: BScHons Anatomy

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Code	Faculty	Department
10243004	Faculty of Health Sciences	Department: Anatomy

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 120	NQF level: 08

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Programme information

The following requirements are set for completing the programme:

Advanced instruction by means of self-tuition and four compulsory seminars of which at least one must be read to and defended before the department in question, on topics assigned to the student.
Practical experience of the laboratory techniques used in the particular subsections of the subject.
Attendance at the compulsory faculty module (TNM 700) Applied research methodology 700.
Successful completion of the prescribed module (MBS 700) Medical biostatistics 700.
Taking part in a research project and presentation of an independent research report.
Satisfactory attendance at a library-user course.

Admission requirements

1. Relevant bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree with at least one applicable biological subject as a major

2. A weighted average of at least 60% in the biological science subjects/modules at final-year level

Additional requirements

The prerequisites for admission to the honours degree in certain fields of study are indicated in the syllabuses of the specific department.

Also consult General Regulations.

Examinations and pass requirements

The examination at the end of the programme will consist of two written papers of three hours each as well as an oral examination of 30 minutes.
For the field of specialisation Medical Physics, one examination of three hours is required in each of the theoretical modules. The mark awarded to the practical work will also be taken into account when the final mark is calculated.
To comply with the pass requirements for the degree, a student must obtain a final mark of at least 50% in each division as indicated, as well as a pass mark of at least 50% for the essay/work assignment (if applicable). The stipulations regarding pass requirements for dissertations in the General Regulations apply mutatis mutandis to essays.
Also consult General Regulation G.18 regarding Renewal of registration.

Pass with distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained an average of at least 75% in the examination (written, oral, practical, etc).

Minimum credits: 124

Core modules

ANA 122

Human osteology 122

Credits: 4.00

Module content:
Introduction to osteology, bone function and classification, humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, clavicle, scapula, ribs, sternum, vertebrae, pelvis, hand and foot bones, sesamoid bones, skull, mandible, joints.

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ANA 700

Anatomy 700

Credits: 100.00

Module content:
A complete synopsis of all anatomy modules at postgraduate level is published in the study guide for postgraduate anatomy courses, which is available on request from the Department of Anatomy.
This module includes 30 research credits.

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MBS 700

Medical biostatics 700

Credits: 20.00

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TNM 700

Applied research methodology 700

Credits: 0.00

Module content:
*Attendance module only.

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The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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