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Duration
6 weeks
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Commitment
8 hours per week
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Price
US$1,850
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Study mode
Tutor guided
Certificate of Achievement
Evidence your learning with a Certificate of Achievement from the University of Cambridge on successful completion.
- Start
17 April 2023
- Finish
29 May 2023
- Enrol by
11 April 2023
- Start
Discover more about this course from the expert(s) behind it
Course overview
Neuroscience is one of the fastest growing areas of life sciences with functional neuroanatomy (the study of the structure and function of the brain) becoming an important area of study for the clinical practice of neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology and psychiatry.
Discover how key anatomical features of the brain and spinal cord underlie functions and how damage to these structures can lead to specific functional deficits, for example, due to stroke, trauma or neurodegenerative disease. Through a series of videos and images from the University of Cambridge dissecting rooms, you’ll be able to visualise brain structure at different levels and explore the regions of the brain involved in sensory, motor, emotional and cognitive function.
This course will provide you with the knowledge to identify brain and spinal cord pathology and the associated clinical signs in patients. It will give you the confidence to apply this knowledge to clinical scenarios, through practice with real-life examples in clinical puzzles and hands-on activities.
Our Functional Neuroanatomy course is certified by The Society of British Neurological Surgeons as conforming to continuing professional development principles. This course has an estimated 48 hours of learning.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- describe different regions of the brain, differentiate their function and evaluate their potential clinical relevance
- compare and differentiate different methods of live macroscopic imaging of human brain structure and vasculature; interpret images
- identify, map and label key functional structures and pathways in the brain
- recognise, analyse and interpret microscopic brain structure
- identify sites of injury based on clinical signs and symptoms, brain images and patient history.
Who is this course for?
This course will be of interest to the following:
- pre-clinical medical students
- junior doctors
- registrars
- allied health professionals
- graduate students
- professionals in research and industry who need an introduction to brain anatomy with a functional emphasis.
What will I get on completion?
Evidence your learning with a Certificate of Achievement from the University of Cambridge on successful completion.
University of Cambridge course leads
Susan Jones PhD
Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge; Group Leader in cellular neurophysiology in the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN); Human Neuroanatomy course organiser for undergraduate medical students.Hannah Clarke PhD
Associate Professor at the University of Cambridge; Group Leader in the neurobiology and psychology of behaviour; deputy course organiser, Human Neuroanatomy for undergraduate medical students.Elisa Galliano PhD
Assistant Professor at the University of Cambridge; Group Leader in neuronal plasticity in sensorimotor systems in PDN; leads practicals on brain histology for undergraduate and postgraduate students.Professor Steve Edgley PhD
Professor at the University of Cambridge; Group Leader in sensorimotor neurophysiology in PDN, Head of Teaching in PDN.
Course dates
- 2023
17 Apr - 29 May
Places available
Enrol by 11 Apr
Requirements
Level of knowledge
- a basic level of training in biological sciences: for example, first year of a biomedical degree or a diploma in a medical professional course will aid learning. Some basic knowledge of anatomy will be helpful but is not essential as we start at the basics of neuroanatomy. Enthusiasm for the subject is the most important qualification.
Materials & equipment
- sufficient internet speed and stability for video streaming (2 Mbps up/down)
- no specialist software or equipment needed
- please see our recommendations on web browsers (Opens in a new window)
What our learners are saying
The academic support was excellent throughout the course. All my questions were answered during our live sessions and I received feedback on the assignments within a very short period of time.
The academic support was excellent throughout the course. All my questions were answered during our live sessions and I received feedback on the assignments within a very short period of time.
It truly was a pleasure. The fact that a person with no prior medical education like myself was able to follow along and actually comprehend what was said, speaks volumes about the teaching standard. The exercises were amazing aids and supported me very well.
It truly was a pleasure. The fact that a person with no prior medical education like myself was able...
I loved interacting with my peers, who had varying specialties. Also seeing the brain dissections have really helped me visualise what and where in the brain is responsible for our everyday actions.
I loved interacting with my peers, who had varying specialties. Also seeing the brain dissections ha...
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