Saint Louis University offers two options for a master's degree in anatomy: thesis and project. Students receive instruction from a diverse team of award-winning clinical anatomists dedicated to teaching and training.<br><br>Teaching faculty and mentors are drawn from a select group of scientists and clinicians at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. The faculty are united by their extensive experience teaching and training young scientists, medical students and physicians-in-training.<br><br>Students also can pursue research projects with dedicated scientific support staff to assist them. Many students present their research at local and national scientific conferences.<br>Thesis Option<br>The thesis option provides advanced training in anatomy for individuals interested in teaching fundamental courses in anatomy and serves as an introduction to biomedical research. It is also appropriate for those whose primary interests are in related fields such as medicine or the allied health professions. A total of 30 credits, including six credits of thesis research, are required for graduation.<br><br>Project Option<br>The project option provides training in anatomy with a capstone project and is appropriate for students who want to fulfill a professional aspiration to teach human anatomy structure and function. It is also suitable for students who are undecided about a career in the health professions and want to improve their academic background before applying to professional schools such as medicine, dentistry or allied health professions. A total of 30 credits is necessary to complete the degree.