Anatomical Sciences at Adelaide

The Discipline of Anatomical Sciences encompasses the study of the morphology of the body at macroscopic and microscopic levels and illustrates how structure relates to function. A knowledge of anatomy provides the foundation for careers and research in medical, dental, and allied health professions. An understanding of the complex relationships between structure and function is fundamental for research in the areas of neuroanatomy, reproductive and developmental biology, cell biology, biological anthropology, and comparative anatomy.

Mission

To advance and promote Anatomical knowledge relevant to the practice of medicine, its allied professions and the life sciences, through research, education and service to the community.

The Discipline of Anatomical Sciences:

• Has a staff of highly skilled and motivated people and is recognised nationally and internationally in education, research and service.
• Is the only university department in South Australia that has an extensive range of anatomical and histological specimens available for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in anatomical sciences
• Is the only discipline in South Australia that offers expertise in techniques that show structure and function relationships from the gross anatomical level to the sub-cellular level.

Student Information
The Discipline of Anatomical Sciences offers undergraduate courses, Honours, and postgraduate programs.

Research Information
The Discipline of Anatomical Sciences has an international reputation for its research, particularly in Biological Anthropology and Comparative Anatomy, Reproductive Biology, and Neurobiology.

Surgical Workshops
The Discipline offers commercial and contract research services to industrial organisations, professional bodies, and educational institutions.