The Anatomical Sciences Graduate Certificate is designed to prepare students for careers in higher education, particularly in the health and medical sciences. The program offers in-depth coursework and substantial hands-on experience in the gross anatomy laboratory. Through rigorous education and training, students develop advanced expertise in anatomy knowledge, dissection technique, and instructional methods. Graduates of the program will be well-equipped to pursue roles as anatomists and educators in health and medical science settings.
Program Prerequisites
Admission is open to those who have completed a graduate program in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or other related healthcare or medical science-related discipline. Alternatively, those with a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.5 in the following pre-requisite coursework will be considered:
Pre-requisites
- Anatomy or Anatomy and Physiology (8 credits total with labs)
- Physics (8 credits total with labs)
- Biology (6 credits minimum)
- Chemistry (6 credits minimum)
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
18 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- PHT6115C - Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience I (6)
- PHT6118C - Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience II (6)
- PHT6510 - Administration of Anatomical Sciences Laboratory (3)
- PHT6119L - Seminar in Anatomical Sciences Techniques (3)
Elective Courses
2 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 2 credits from the following:
- BSC5665 - Clinical Embryology and Congenital Malformations (3)
- APK6102 - Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3)
- APK6107C - Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology (3)
- PHT5125 - Clinical Kinesiology (2)
- PHT6306 - Pathology in Rehabilitation (2)
- ZOO5758C - Vertebrate Histology (4)
- ANG5525C - Human Osteology (4)
- ANG6520C - Advanced Human Osteology (3)
- PHT6161C - Neuroplasticity of Human Movement (3)
- See Program Details section below for information on elective class offerings.
Grand Total Credits: 20
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Below is information about the elective courses including the semester they are offered, college, and department.
| Elective Class | Class Title | Term of Offering | College | Department |
| PHT6161C | Neuroplasticity of Human Movement (3) | Spring | College of Health Professions and Sciences | School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences– Kinesiology |
| PHT6306 | Pathology in Rehabilitation (2) | Spring | College of Health Professions and Sciences | School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences– Kinesiology |
| ZOO5758C | Vertebrate Histology (4) | Spring | College of Medicine | College of Medicine Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences |
| PHT5125 | Clinical Kinesiology (2) | Summer | College of Health Professions and Sciences | School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences– Kinesiology |
| BSC5665 | Clinical Embryology and Congenital Malformations (3) | Summer, Fall | College of Medicine | College of Medicine Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences |
| ANG5525C | Human Osteology (4) | Fall | College of Sciences | Anthropology |
| APK6102 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology (3) | Occasional | College of Health Professions and Sciences | School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences– Kinesiology |
| APK6107C | Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology (3) | Occasional | College of Health Professions and Sciences | School of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences– Kinesiology |
| ANG6520C | Advanced Human Osteology (3) | Occasional | College of Sciences | Anthropology |
