Medical Anatomy and Physiology

Saint Louis University's post-baccalaureate certificate program in medical anatomy and physiology aids graduates in gaining entry into medical school, other health care professional programs, or biomedical science graduate programs.

1. Graduates will be able to will demonstrate competency in the clinically oriented anatomical sciences related to the human body through participation in didactic, small group discussions, interactive laboratories, and performance on written and laboratory examinations. These primary learning outcomes should better prepare the student for successful admission to medical, allied health professional or advanced graduate programs
2. Graduates will be able to describe prenatal human development with an emphasis on the correlation of normal embryological development with common congenital malformations.
3. Graduates will be able to identify and describe the microscopic and ultrastructural features of the human body with an emphasis on the clinical application of the structure and function of tissues and organs.
4. Graduates will be able to describe the physiological principles and mechanisms of the human body with an emphasis on normal function and key homeostatic processes within cells, tissues and organ systems.
5. Graduates will be able to identify and describe the normal structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on anatomical relationships and clinical significance.
6. Graduates will be able to identify and describe the structure and function of the human nervous system with an emphasis on functional neuroanatomical systems, concepts of key neurobiological processes, and the correlation of clinical presentation with nervous system lesions.

Send transcripts of all secondary work.

Find out from your admission counselor what secondary credentials are required. We’ll evaluate how you’ve done in school up to this point, so please send all transcripts for secondary work, along with their English language translations.

Submit proof of your English language proficiency.

These are scores from any standardized test you may have taken to prepare for college — TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, ACT or Duolingo score. All of our international applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency, and these tests can help us make that determination.

If you do not meet SLU’s direct entry requirements, we encourage you to apply to the Pathway or English Language programs offered by INTO Saint Louis University.

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Though not required for admission, submission of a resume of activities and letters of recommendation is encouraged. All undergraduate applicants are also encouraged to complete an admission interview.

The program allows students to explore career interests in the biomedical sciences while also getting a head start in pursuing an advanced degree. Many students who go on to medical school are qualified to be tutors and teaching assistants in advanced anatomical science courses.