The Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology is dedicated to improving human health. The department houses cutting-edge biomedical research programs focused on a variety of diseases/disorders, trains the next generation of health care professionals through innovative educational programs and curricula, and participates in service initiatives that improve the teaching and research environment at Indiana University School of Medicine.<br>The department has a long history of synthesizing different subdisciplines of the life sciencesincluding cell and molecular biology, genetics, biophysics and physiology, anatomical structure, histology, neuroscience, and imagingto solve complex health problems from a basic science perspective.<br><br>The educational mission has provided foundational instruction in anatomy and physiology for tens of thousands of practicing physicians, physical therapists, physicians assistants and scientists working in academia, the biotech industry, private medical practice and governmental/nonprofit. The collective expertise of the department's diverse and collaborative faculty provide for a rich, technically advanced and interactive training experience for medical students and fellows.<br><br>Indiana University School of Medicine offers Masters degree programs in Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology with three different learning tracks that prepare students for successful careers in research or education, or entry into professional clinical programs of study such as medicine, occupational therapy or physical therapy. These are independent degrees and not required as a prerequisite for the Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiology doctoral degrees.<br><br>The Clinical Anatomy and Physiology Master of Science degree program at Indiana University School of Medicine is a one-year non-thesis program that provides students with a rigorous background in the traditional anatomical and physiological disciplines, coupled with training in pedagogy and curriculum as well as supervised experiences teaching anatomy and physiology. This 30 credit hour education MS program is intended to train learners to become educators in the field of anatomy.