Anatomical sciences
Doctor of Anatomical Sciences
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. University of Idaho’s Doctor of Anatomical Sciences (D.A.S.) program addresses this critical gap by training the next generation of clinically focused anatomists. Graduates are 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.
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 learning: Participate in immersive, on-campus training during the eight-week summer sessions in June and July 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’s School of Health and Medical Professions (SHAMP).
- Student resources: Access Idaho’s largest library in person and online, including extensive databases, journals and scholarly works related to anatomical studies and health care.
View the sample three-year plan for this degree.
Overview
Related Topics
Experts in how the human body works
Application information
University of Idaho 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 degree-specific 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/Duolingo: 79/6.5/115 (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language)
- Number of references: Three
Program availability
- Semester intake: Summer
- Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status
- Deadlines: Deadline for priority consideration is January 15. Rolling admissions continue until April 15.
Visit Graduate Admissions to learn more and start your application
Contact information
DAS Program Director Contact: Joshua I. Johnson; jijohnson@uidaho.edu, 208-885-1115
Secondary DAS Program contact: David Pfeiffer; dpfeiffer@uidaho.edu
Graduate Admissions contact: graduateadmissions@uidaho.edu, 208-885-4001
Costs, funding and research
Tuition:
~$56,000 tuition and fees for all three years. One cost for in-state and out-of-state students.
Teaching and Research Experiences
Enhance your experience with hands-on training and collaborative opportunities through SHAMP, including:
- A capstone project to apply your skills in real-world educational and research settings.
- Mentored teaching opportunities for all DAS students
- Research opportunities through the Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research.
- 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.
To learn about various ways to fund your graduate degree, check out Graduate Funding.
Degree fit
Is the anatomical sciences doctorate degree right for you? This program could be a good fit if you:
- Have an interest in medical and health professional education.
- Have earned a degree in health sciences, biology or a related field and want to elevate it further.
- Want to become a faculty member in anatomy and physiology or advance your current role.
- 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 Moscow campus for eight-week summer courses during June and July.
Curriculum and courses
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 and III
- Instructional Practicum
- Neuroanatomy for Anatomy Teachers
- Seminar: Practice in Allied Health
Career outcomes
Current job openings
7,326 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
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