(Short Course) Introduction to Anatomy
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Course details
Year of entry
2025
Duration
6 Weeks
Institution Code
G53
Location
Wrexham
Why choose this course?
This Introduction to Anatomy short course is an insightful, exciting and challenging exploration of the muscular and skeletal systems to understand the tissues beneath the skin. You will quickly increase your knowledge to help you to better understand the human body, while demonstrating how it can apply to your discipline area or future studies.
Students will:
- Explore the human anatomy while understanding muscle actions.
- Work with others to investigate joint structures using innovative and exciting teaching methods.
- Develop skills of communication and teamwork to solve problems.
- Be able to accurately identify structures of the human body both on the surface and on anatomical models.
- Reflect upon practical skills and knowledge to develop strategies for future success.
Key course features
- Unique opportunities to use the latest learning technologies.
- Blended learning
- Hands-on practical sessions that bring musculoskeletal anatomy to life
- Free course
What you will study
Students will be provided with online resources to develop their knowledge of anatomy across the foot, ankle, hip, pelvis, spine, shoulder, elbow wrist and hand.
Interactive face-to-face practical sessions will be held to explore the upper and lower limb anatomy as well as for assessment preparation.
Entry requirements & applying
Assessed on an individual basis.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching:
Asynchronous pre-recorded lectures
Practical face-to-face sessions
Quizzes
Self-directed learning
Assessment:
Assessment 1: Presentation – Students will be required to undertake a 15-minute
presentation using an anatomical model to demonstrate their knowledge of a specific joint.
Assessment 2: Portfolio – Students will be required to analyse their performance on the module as well as evidence of engagement in module materials.
Engagement:
36 hours learning and teaching
164 hours independent study
Fees & funding
To find out the most up to date fees for this course please contact shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk.
If you are a staff or student at Wrexham University current or living in Wales, you may be eligible for a fee reduction or waiver on eligible courses.
Please contact shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk for further details.
Course dates
There are currently no upcoming start dates for this course.
If you would like to be added to an enquiry list so you can be contacted when new dates are confirmed please register your interest.
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