- COVID-19 Announcement
The University’s latest update and response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, including student support information.
- Melbourne Academy of Surgical Anatomy (MASA)
MASA offers lifelong learning opportunities in surgical education and training, micro-credentials, research and commercialisation.
- Graduate Research
We are passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of biomedical scientists. Start your research career with us.
- Honours and Masters by Coursework
See our project guide for a wide range of available Honours & Masters projects.
Welcome to the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience
Meet our Head of Department, Professor Gary Hime - and find out what’s happening around Anatomy and Neuroscience.
The University of Melbourne is a globally engaged, comprehensive, research-intensive university uniquely positioned to respond to the major social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.
- Research Themes
Our research is encompassed within several broad research themes. This multidisciplinary approach aims to increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on projects that span common themes.
- Research Groups
An overview of our research interests within the department and the project work being carried out by our research groups.
- Graduate Research
We are passionate about the training and mentoring of the next generation of scientists. A range of research degrees are offered at Master and Doctorate level.
- Services and Facilities
The School of Biomedical Sciences includes a number of shared research facilities, as well as several research services open to researchers external to the University of Melbourne on a fee for service basis.
Research in the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is Australia's largest biomedical research faculty. We employ more than 1500 academic staff, 4000 honorary staff and 1500 graduate researchers undertaking world class research across a wide range of health and social issues in a diverse range of research settings. Researchers are located at key sites across Victoria, with more conducting research around the world. These renowned experts from every field can be found in labs, hospitals, affiliated research institutes and all across the wider community.
Information and support tools for Faculty staff are available on the Faculty intranet.Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, we have something to suit your needs and schedule. With the highest teaching evaluations in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences we are proud to offer our coursework and short course programs to our leaders and future leaders.
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Degrees
Learn from world-renowned academics in the heart of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct – the perfect way to begin in the field of biomedical science.
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Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offers an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
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Student Prizes in the Department
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience administers three Majors with a top student prize available in each.
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Departmental Student Resources
A range of support resources are available for students in the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience.
Honours and Masters by Coursework
See our project guide for a wide range of available Honours and Masters projects.
Careers in Anatomy and Neuroscience
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience offers training in three areas, represented by our three majors (Human Structure and Function, Neuroscience, Cell and Developmental Biology). Students completing any of these majors have a variety of employment opportunities open to them.
All majors equip students to work in science as Research Assistants, performing research under supervision in one of the many research laboratories at the University of Melbourne or other Universities, as well as one of the many Research Institutes around Melbourne. Students may also elect to take further training leading to a PhD and a career as a research scientist in Australia or internationally.
Finally, training in any of our Majors leads naturally to an application for postgraduate training in the health sciences at this university or elsewhere around Australia. Available courses include Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Optometry, Population Health, Social Work, Audiology, Genetic Counselling and Speech Pathology. Students considering postgraduate training should course plan carefully to ensure that they have the undergraduate prerequisites, if relevant, for their preferred course.
Through our alumni engagement, donors, partnerships, collaborations and unique programs, we strive to connect our School’s teaching, students and research with the local community and the world.
- Alumni
Our alumni community brings together our talented graduates – from those working in medicine, professional health, engineering to law and commerce. Stay connected with this global network.
- Support
Our School’s work is enriched in many ways through our donors and alumni. From creating scholarships, supporting ground-breaking research to building partnerships and community engagement.
- Partners
Collaboration with industry, other institutions and research organisations, the community, not-for-profits and government means research outcomes in our School can have a global impact.
- Community
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience co-ordinates a Body Donor Program for the purposes of anatomical examination and the teaching and study of anatomy.
Centre for Stem Cell Systems
Maximising the visibility, understanding and translational impact of stem cell research and technologies across the University of Melbourne and surrounding medical research institutes.
Melbourne Academy of Surgery (MASA)
An exciting development as part of the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience in the School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Melbourne. Where leading surgeons develop positive impact and improve patient outcomes
Body Donor Program
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne co-ordinates a Body Donor Program for the purposes of anatomical examination and the teaching and study of anatomy.
Welcome to the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience
Gary Hime, BSc (Adelaide), PhD (Adelaide)
Our research in neuroscience, cell and developmental biology, and anatomical sciences aims to understand fundamental biological mechanisms in order to develop new treatments for injury and disease states.
Contact Us
Includes:
- Useful phone numbers, locations, transportation
- Staff and student directory
- Information for current or future students
- Department Enquiries
Departmental Structure
A Who's Who of the Department
A staff listing showing positions held within the structure of the Department.
For more information on the Department, download the 2019 Anatomy and Neurosciences Brochure.
History
A short illustrated history of the Department from March 1862, when the Medical Course first started, through to the present day.
Body Donor Program
The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne co-ordinates a Body Donor Program for the purposes of anatomical examination and the teaching and study of anatomy.