This standalone anatomy course will help you understand the structural organization of the human body from the cellular level to organ system level. This class is fully online and asynchronous so you can learn on your own schedule!
This will cover gross and microscopic anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems of the human body. This course is perfect for covering your anatomy prerequisite for a variety of academic and professional programs.
You’ll be able to study anatomy using cutting edge online technology and virtual dissections.
Please use the links below to express interest in taking this course in:
Summer 2025
7-week courses: May 12 - Jul 6, 2025 Jul 7 - Aug 31, 2025
14-week course: May 12 - Aug 31, 2025
Fall 2025
7-week courses: Sep 2 - Oct 26, 2025 Oct 27 - Dec 21, 2025
14-week course: Sep 2 - Dec 21, 2025
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered fully online and asynchronously with the opportunity to meet with instructors via Zoom. Students use cutting-edge technology to complete their virtual labs and learn about the human body using the Visible Body-Courseware platform.
Interested in visiting PLNU?
Please speak with your instructor about ways you can visit the anatomy lab in person on the Point Loma campus.
Who teaches this course?
This course is taught by Dr. Joy Balta who is the Director of the Anatomy Learning Institute. Dr. Balta completed his doctorate in anatomy and has been teaching in different medical schools nationally and internationally and most recently at The Ohio State University. Dr. Balta currently teaches in the physician assistant and occupational therapy programs here at PLNU and in the Doctor of Medicine program at UCSD.
How much does the course cost?
Tuition is $900 plus a $50 lab fee.
*Please check with your intended program to ensure fully online courses are accepted.
State Authorization
In certain states outside California, PLNU is not authorized to enroll students in online courses and/or offer internships. If a student moves to another state after admission to a program or enrollment in an online course, continuation in the program/course will depend on whether PLNU is authorized within that state. Please refer to the State Authorization map to view which states allow online courses and/or internships.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Student Success Department at gpss@pointloma.edu if you have any registration questions.