Undergraduate study

We offer a rigorous, hands-on education in human, veterinary and comparative anatomy. Through expert-led teaching, practical classes, imaging, prosection and donor-based learning, you will develop strong anatomical knowledge, practical skills, and a deep understanding of structure, function and clinical relevance.

Subjects you can study

Applied Anatomy
Become an expert in anatomical principles and structures through inspiring lectures, seminars and practical dissection.

Intercalated degrees

An intercalated award is an additional undergraduate degree (BSc or BA) or master's level programme that you complete in an intensive year away from your normal medical, dental or veterinary studies. Apply to intercalate at the University of Bristol.

We welcome all intercalating UK and international medical, dental and veterinary students onto our intercalated degree in Functional and Clinical Anatomy (BSc).

Gateway degrees

Our gateway courses are a widening participation initiative for UK students who fulfil specific criteria and wish to apply for a clinical programme.

Gateway to Dentistry

Gateway to Dentistry is aimed at students who have the potential to become dentists but do not meet the academic entry criteria to apply directly to our five-year undergraduate BDS Dentistry course.

Gateway to Medicine

Gateway to Medicine is aimed at students with the potential to become doctors who do not meet the standard academic entry criteria to apply directly to our five-year Medicine course.

Gateway to Veterinary Science

Gateway to Veterinary Science is aimed at students who have the potential to become vets but do not meet the standard academic entry criteria to apply directly to our five-year undergraduate BVSc Veterinary Science course.

My time spent studying for my Applied Anatomy degree gave me the knowledge and confidence to apply for the Scientist Training Programme and commence studying to become a Clinical Vascular Scientist. I particularly feel that my extensive theoretical knowledge gained during my degree has been invaluable, along with the practical skills I developed during my dissection module in particular. I wouldn’t even have heard about the Scientist Training Programme had it not been for my time at Bristol University

Holly K

BSc (Hons) Applied Anatomy

Anatomy: the study of the structure of the body: what is where, and how parts relate to one another.
Dissection: the careful cutting and separation of body tissues to reveal anatomical structures and relationships.
Prosection: a prepared anatomical specimen, dissected by an expert so that specific structures can be studied clearly.

Academic support: 100%
Student voice: 100%
Teaching on my course: 99%
Learning opportunities: 99%
Mental wellbeing services: 94%
Learning resources: 94%

Data for students graduating 2024-25

Bristol offers so much, especially when it comes to dissection experience. Not many students get to learn anatomy by dissection - we were really lucky to be able to learn in this unique way.

Tilly W