Anatomical Sciences, Hybrid Doctorate
Shape the next generation of health care professionals
With the demand for medical and allied health professionals at an all-time high, the need for skilled anatomy educators has never been greater. 果冻传媒麻豆社鈥檚 hybrid Doctor of Anatomical Sciences (D.A.S.) program addresses this critical gap with online anatomy and physiology courses. Graduate ready for high-demand faculty roles in medical, nursing and health sciences programs through a combination of on-campus, hands-on training and online coursework.
Earn Your D.A.S. Degree
Educate the Next Generation of Health Care Professionals
Earn the first doctoral degree of its kind in the United States
Prepare for a rewarding career as an anatomy educator through this program's unparalleled advantages:
- State-of-the-art anatomy facility: Gain hands-on experience in our dissection-based cadaver lab, equipped with advanced tools like point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
- Flexible hybrid learning: Participate in immersive, on-campus training during the summer and engage in online coursework throughout the academic year.
- Pioneering program: Join the only Doctor of Anatomical Sciences degree in the world, specifically created for aspiring anatomy educators.
- Expert faculty: Learn from professors with real-world health care experience in U of I鈥檚 School of Health and Medical Professions (SHAMP).
- Student resources: Access Idaho鈥檚 largest library in person and online, including extensive databases, journals and scholarly works related to anatomical studies and health care.
Overview
Your path to a Doctor of Anatomical Sciences degree
Is the anatomical sciences doctorate degree right for you? This program could be a good fit if you:
- Have earned a degree in health sciences, biology or a related field and want to elevate it further.
- Want to become a tenure-track faculty member in anatomy or physiology.
- Have teaching experience in anatomy-related disciplines and want to earn a terminal degree to advance your career.
- Are a working professional looking for online coursework.
- Can come to the Moscow campus during the summer for hands-on learning.
Explore a curriculum that balances foundational anatomical knowledge with educational theory and practical teaching experience. The D.A.S. degree requires a total of 80 credit hours, typically completed over three years, with options for part-time study. You can also select electives that align with your professional goals.
Key courses in the program include:
- Advanced Gross Anatomy for Teachers I & II
- Curriculum Development in Medical Education
- Embryology for Anatomy Teachers
- Histology for Anatomy Teachers
- Immersion I, II & III
- Instructional Practicum
- Neuroanatomy for Anatomy Teachers
- Seminar: Practice in Allied Health
Equipped with the D.A.S. degree as a trained anatomist, you’re qualified for faculty and leadership roles everywhere, from medical and nursing schools to physician assistant, physical therapy and occupational therapy programs. And this terminal doctoral program sets you on the path to becoming tenure-track faculty.
Acquire the skills to advance medical education and develop the health care professionals of tomorrow. Read about how the D.A.S. degree prepares educators for success.
The cost of the D.A.S. degree program varies based on transferred credits, part-time or full-time enrollment, and travel or lodging expenses for summer sessions. The approximate total expected costs are:
- In-state students: $55,000
- Out-of-state students: $110,000
Enhance your experience with hands-on training and collaborative opportunities through SHAMP, including:
- A capstone project or internship to apply your skills in real-world educational settings.
- Research opportunities through the Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research.
- Clinical practice with WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho).
- Opportunities to increase health care access and knowledge in underserved communities through North Idaho Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
- Project ECHO Idaho’s telementoring program for health care professionals.
Apply for the Doctor of Anatomical Sciences program by May 15 for a summer start, or take advantage of the priority deadline on January 15.
Before beginning the D.A.S. degree, applicants should complete a bachelor's degree and/or work as an instructor without a terminal degree. 果冻传媒麻豆社 gives admission preference to prospective students with educational backgrounds in health, medicine and other related fields and those who have taken anatomy and physiology courses. Applicants must also meet the admission requirements below:
- Education Level: Bachelor's degree
- Graduate GPA: 3.0 (applicants with a lower GPA may be considered under specific circumstances)
- GRE: No
- TOEFL/IELTS (for international applicants): 79/6.5
- Number of References: Three
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