On successful completion of the program the graduate should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts of (i) Anatomy, (ii) basic and applied research methods used in Anatomy; (iii) normal structure and functions of organs of healthy animals and (iv) etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of the common anatomical disorders that occur in animals.
Skeleton mounting and Topographical muscle display for animal morphological studies
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Summary of Courses under the Programme and their Notional Hours Distribution
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
Core courses and their course units/credits in semester 1
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
VM 621 |
Research Methods |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
|
VM 622 |
Statistics and Data Management |
35 |
15 |
10 |
20 |
20 |
10 |
|
VA 604 |
Histochemical Techniques |
20 |
15 |
45 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
ACB 601 |
Advanced Cell Biology |
30 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
8 |
|
VA 609 |
Clinical Anatomy |
20 |
10 |
40 |
20 |
10 |
10 |
|
|
Sub-Total Hours/Credits |
145 |
70 |
125 |
70 |
70 |
48 |
*L= Lectures; T*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
Elective courses and their units/credits in semester 1
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
VA 608 |
General Anatomy |
30 |
10 |
40 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
|
MBB 607 |
Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics |
30 |
5 |
30 |
5 |
10 |
8 |
|
ACB 604 |
Instrumentation |
15 |
5 |
30 |
5 |
5 |
6 |
|
|
Sub-Total Hours/Credits |
75 |
20 |
100 |
20 |
25 |
24 |
|
|
Total for Semester |
220 |
90 |
225 |
90 |
95 |
72 |
*L= Lectures; T*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
SEMESTER II
Core courses and their course units/credits in semester 2
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
VA 601 |
Comparative Functional Anatomy |
25 |
10 |
40 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
|
VA 602 |
Systemic Anatomy |
30 |
10 |
40 |
10 |
15 |
10 |
|
VA 603 |
Anatomical Techniques |
15 |
10 |
40 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
|
VPB 606 |
Forensic Science |
40 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
|
IPM 600 |
Research Innovations Management and Commercialization |
40 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
10 |
|
|
Sub-Total Hours/Credits |
150 |
40 |
160 |
60 |
95 |
50 |
*L= Lectures; T*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
Elective courses and their units/credits in semester 2
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
T* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
VA 607 |
Immunofluorescence and Immunohistochemistry |
20 |
7.5 |
45 |
10 |
7.5 |
9 |
|
VA 610 |
Comparative Wildlife Anatomy |
20 |
10 |
45 |
10 |
10 |
9 |
|
VA 611 |
Avian Anatomy |
7 |
5 |
20 |
7 |
16 |
4.5 |
|
ACB 602 |
Molecular Developmental Biology |
20 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
8.0 |
|
ACB 603 |
Quality Assurance and Laboratory Management |
15 |
5 |
20 |
5 |
15 |
6.0 |
|
|
Sub-Total Hours/Credits |
82 |
37.5 |
150 |
42 |
68.5 |
36.5 |
|
|
Total for Semester |
232 |
77.5 |
330 |
102 |
163.5 |
86.5 |
*L= Lectures; T*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
Credits for research proposal writing
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
ST* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
VA 700 |
Research Proposal Writing |
0 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
15 |
|
|
TOTAL |
0 |
60 |
0 |
0 |
90 |
15 |
*L= Lectures; T*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
Credits for dissertation writing
|
Code |
Module Title |
Scheme of study (Hours/Credits) |
|||||
|
L* |
ST* |
P* |
AS* |
IS* |
Credits |
||
|
VA 700 |
Dissertation |
0 |
50 |
0 |
0 |
400 |
45 |
|
|
TOTAL |
0 |
50 |
0 |
0 |
400 |
45 |
*L= Lectures; T*= Tutorial; P*= Practical; AS*= Assignment; IS*= Independent Study
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
There shall be two exit points. Successful completion of all CORE and ELECTIVE courses but without engaging in the research part of the programme will qualify a candidate for award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Anatomy. Successful completion of all CORE and ELECTIVE courses and research part of the programme will qualify candidates for award MSc. Anatomy. Regulations pertaining to coursework evaluation shall be as per SUA general regulations and guidelines.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Registration for courses shall be as per SUA general regulations and guidelines. To be admitted into this programme, the candidates must have attained at least level 8 of higher education training levels and hold a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Science from SUA or from a recognized institution with a distinction or credit in Anatomy subjects.
See also: General Minimum Admission Qualifications for Postgraduate Studies
FEES
HOW TO APPLY
CONTACT
For further information, please contact
The Director,
Directorate of Postgraduate studies, Research, Technology Transfer and Consultancy
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3151, Chuo Kikuu,
Morogoro, Tanzania.
Telephone:+255 023-2640013,
Fax: +255 023 2640013
E-mail: postgraduate.students@suanet.ac.tz
Website: http://www.dprtc.sua.ac.tz/
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