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Department of Human Anatomy

Chair of Department
Dr Willis Oyieko (MBChB, MMED, MSc
About Us

About Human Anatomy

In pursuit of the University's goals and mission, the department of Anatomy aims to prepare graduates for careers in health sciences, Biomedical sciences, teaching, and research by adding advanced knowledge and practice in the current innovations,  technology, and modern anatomical techniques. The training of health and biomedical professionals in this unique field will add value to the University’s contribution in achieving competitive and quality education, training, research, and affordable healthcare as enshrined in the big 4 agenda and Vision 2030.

Our Vision

The Vision is to provide skilled and competent Biomedical and  Health professionals capable of addressing national and global  health needs.

Our Mission

In line with the mission of the School of Medicine, the  Department of Anatomy will provide high-quality teaching of anatomical sciences to medical and Biomedical students. The  Department will conduct research and cultivate an intellectual environment that encourages a sense of inquiry.  

Core values  

  • Discipline  
  • Care of stake holders  
  • Professionalism 

 

The Course

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. MBS 100 Human Anatomy 1
  2. MBS 200 Human Anatomy 2
  3. MNS 100 Human Anatomy
  4. PML 122 Anatomy 1

Year1:Semester1
MHA 800 Advanced Cell Biology & Genetics
MHA 801 Special Embryology
MHA 802 Special Histology
MHA 803 Applied and clinical anatomy of the limbs  MHA 804 Applied and clinical anatomy of the trunk MHA 805 Research Methodology
MHA 806 Advanced Microscopy
MFP 808 Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Year1:Semester2
MHA 811C Applied and clinical anatomy of Head and Neck   MHA 812E Advanced Neuroscience  
MHA 813C Embalming, Anatomical and museum techniques  MHA 814E Histo-chemistry and histological techniques   MHA 815C Medical education  
MHA 816E Radiology and imaging technique-elective  Year2:Semester1
MHA 827C Research seminar
MHA 899C THESIS RESEARCH

 

Year2:Semester2
MHA 827C Research seminar
MHA 899C THESIS RESEARCH

The Course

Graduate Programmes

Master of Human Anatomy

To train Human Anatomists with bias in clinical and applied correlates,  apply knowledge in medical education training, and prepare candidates intensively in the field of research. This will ensure graduates are enriched in both knowledge and practice in the field of emerging innovations as enshrined in Maseno University Philosophy.

Year1:Semester1
MHA 800 Advanced Cell Biology & Genetics
MHA 801 Special Embryology
MHA 802 Special Histology
MHA 803 Applied and clinical anatomy of the limbs  MHA 804 Applied and clinical anatomy of the trunk MHA 805 Research Methodology
MHA 806 Advanced Microscopy
MFP 808 Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Year1:Semester2
MHA 811C Applied and clinical anatomy of Head and Neck   MHA 812E Advanced Neuroscience  
MHA 813C Embalming, Anatomical and museum techniques  MHA 814E Histo-chemistry and histological techniques   MHA 815C Medical education  
MHA 816E Radiology and imaging technique-elective  Year2:Semester1
MHA 827C Research seminar
MHA 899C THESIS RESEARCH

 

Year2:Semester2
MHA 827C Research seminar
MHA 899C THESIS RESEARCH

Be a holder of MBChB, BDS, BScN, BSc (Hons) in Human Anatomy, BSc Physiotherapy, B.Sc Clinical Medicine of Maseno University or other institutions recognized by Maseno University Senate. Be registered by the relevant regulatory bodies.

Duration of the Programme

Master of Science Human anatomy will be offered over a period of two (2)  years and will not exceed a period of 4 years

Degree Structure

The programme will have a total of 19 Courses out of which 16 are core  while 3 are electives. The programme has a total of 89 Credit Units that will be completed within 2,895 total contact hours (TCH)