Description
The Division of Anatomy at The Ohio State University offers graduate studies in anatomy leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
Master of Science
There are two master's degree plans: thesis and non-thesis. Students may
pursue either plan, subject to the rules of the Graduate Studies Committee.
Students may wait until the completion of the first year of study to decide
if they will pursue the thesis or non-thesis master's program. Students enrolled
in both professional school and graduate school must pursue the thesis plan.
The M.S. in Anatomy would be appropriate for students who want a graduate degree in anatomy to fulfill a professional need, e.g., physical or occupational therapists, etc. The M.S. may also be helpful to those students who are undecided about a career in the health professions and want to improve their background knowledge in order to make a more informed decision.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Anatomy gives students the opportunity
to achieve a high level of scholarly competence and to develop the capacity
to contribute to knowledge in the anatomical sciences. During the course of
study, the student has the option to specialize in one or more of the subdisciplines
of anatomy. The option is always available to engage in subspecialties outside
the department, subject to approval by the Graduate Studies Committee.
The Ph.D. degree prepares the student for a career in academics, governmental
or industrial research, science education, and service in planning and regulatory
agencies. A creative and imaginative student will find few limitations to
the career they finally choose.