Human Anatomy With Lab

Human Anatomy With Lab

Overview

This standalone anatomy course (4 credits) 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 self-paced 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 click the button below to register for an upcoming session:

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Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the course start date. If a course no longer appears on the list, it means the course is full.

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.

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.

Who teaches this course?

Joy Y. Balta, MSc, MATLHE, PhD

Dr. Joy Balta

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. 

Application Information

This course is offered in 7- and 14-week options during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Please click the button below to register for an upcoming session:

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Registration closes the Wednesday prior to the course start date. If a course no longer appears on the list, it means the course is full.

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.

Career Opportunities

This course provides vital hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in human anatomy, preparing students for success in pre-med, nursing, and other health science programs. It supports career paths such as physician, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, anatomy lab technician, and more.

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Anatomy Learning Institute

The Anatomy Learning Institute (ALI) oversees and delivers anatomical education at PLNU. They are dedicated to using evidence-based practices to promote excellence in the scholarships of teaching, discovery, application, and integration of the anatomical sciences.

Financial Aid and Student Support

Scholarships

The Anatomy Learning Institute at PLNU offers a number of scholarship options for students pursuing an anatomy-related degree. Click here to see the scholarships currently offered and determine your eligibility for a scholarship.

Course List

For information about the Human Anatomy with Lab course, view the PLNU Catalog.

Course Information