The competitive postgraduate Master of Science in clinical anatomy (C.A.) program provides an evidence-informed education to future teachers of human applied clinical anatomy

Northeast’s three-year Master of Science in clinical anatomy residency program includes earning a master’s degree after the completion of the second year of postgraduate study. During the third year of the residency program, the resident concentrates on professional development that integrates their clinical anatomy training and pedagogical skills into lecture and laboratory instruction in the anatomical sciences.

Why Study Clinical Anatomy at Northeast?

The M.S. in clinical anatomy three-year, full-time residency program is dedicated to the discipline of teaching anatomical sciences in clinical settings. Responsibilities of students enrolled in the clinical anatomy residency program include teaching in laboratories and lectures of various anatomical sciences courses, both at Northeast and at our partner institutions.

Our graduates are able to teach

  • human gross anatomy
  • neuroanatomy, embryology
  • and histology in a variety educational and healthcare settings.
  • Applicants must be either licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New York.

Core Courses Credits
AST 6556 Preparation as a College Educator
Prerequisites: Entrance requirements
Prerequisite for: CAN 5504, CAN 5203
2
CAN 5103 Clinical Anatomy 2
CAN 5104 Advanced Embryology 3
CAN 5201 Special Topics – Neuroanatomy
Prerequisites: Entrance requirements
2
CAN 5203 Teaching Methodology
Prerequisite: AST 6556
2
CAN 5301 Special Topics – Histology
Prerequisites: Entrance requirements
2
CAN 5303 Cross Sectional Anatomy 2
CAN 5402 Special Topics – Embryology 2
CAN 5403 Advanced Special Dissection 2
CAN 5504 Teaching Practicum
Prerequisite: AST 6556
4
CAN 5602 Independent Study 4
RES 5210 Experimental Analysis
Prerequisite for: RES 5410, RES 5910, RES 5810
2
RES 5310 Experimental Design and Research Methodologies
Prerequisite for: RES 5910, RES 5410, RES 5810
2
RES 5410 Thesis I
Prerequisites: RES 5210, RES 5310
Prerequisite for: RES 5810, RES 5910
2
RES 5810 Thesis II
Prerequisites: RES 5210, RES 5310, RES 5410
Prerequisite for: RES 5910
2
RES 5910 Thesis III
Prerequisites: RES 5210, RES 5310, RES 5410, RES 5810
2
Total Required Credits - M.S. in clinical anatomy 37

Academic requirements of candidates seeking admissions into the Master of Science in clinical anatomy program include:

  • must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning,
  • must hold a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and have successfully completed all National Board examinations,
  • must have an anatomy cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 with no grade lower than a "C" in any anatomical science course within their Doctor of Chiropractic degree program,
  • should have at least a 3.0 overall GPA within their Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.

Candidates for the Master of Science in clinical anatomy program must apply by submitting a residency application to the Human Resources Department Applications are available online and should be submitted with all required materials stated on the application form to the Director of Human Resources.

The Master of Science in clinical anatomy graduate program provides a comprehensive professional education that focuses on developing professional teachers of clinical anatomy.

There are things you're simply not able to do – palpating a muscle, evaluating a spine – if you're not in a shared environment with someone. A chiropractic education needs to reflect that reality.

Dr. Wendy Maneri
dean of clinical education

Explore your path to the Master of Science in clinical anatomy now.

Do you want to pass along your expertise in clinical anatomy?

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Do you want to pass along your expertise in clinical anatomy?

If you are interested in pursuing the postgraduate M.S. in clinical anatomy I would be happy to help you get started. Please reach out to me directly by calling 315.568.3869 or email us at anatomycenter@northeastcollege.edu.
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