Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Anatomy is fundamentally dedicated to advancing human health by creating new knowledge about the structure and function of the human body at both macroscopic and microscopic levels. The program's core mission to produce high-caliber researchers capable of creating innovations and internationally recognized research makes it a powerhouse for achieving SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). By training experts in advanced research techniques, including immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy, the curriculum is a key driver for SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) within the biomedical and healthcare technology sectors. As a research-intensive doctoral program, it is a flagship for SDG 4 (Quality Education), cultivating the next generation of scientists and academics. Through its requirement for internationally recognized research, the program fosters the global knowledge-sharing and collaboration essential for SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingAlignment Summary: This program is centrally focused on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being by providing the foundational knowledge of human structure necessary for all medical sciences. The curriculum offers an advanced, research-intensive education on gross anatomy, microanatomy, and neuroanatomy, which is critical for understanding disease, developing new surgical techniques, and creating innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| MD 617 723 | Microanatomy | Provides a deep understanding of cellular and tissue structure, which is fundamental for research into the mechanisms of both communicable and non-communicable diseases (Target 3.3, 3.4). |
| MD 617 724 | Neuroanatomy | Supports research into mental health and neurological disorders, a key component of promoting well-being (Target 3.4). |
| MD 617 726 | Human Gross Anatomy and Development I | Directly supports good health by providing the essential anatomical knowledge required for clinical practice, surgery, and biomedical research. |
| MD 617 727 | Human Gross Anatomy and Development II | Builds upon foundational knowledge to provide a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy, which is essential for advancing all areas of healthcare (Target 3.B). |
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: As a doctoral program, this curriculum is the epitome of quality education. It is designed to cultivate expert researchers and academics by providing advanced training in scientific research, ethics, and teaching, fostering a culture of lifelong learning and contributing to the global knowledge economy in the biomedical sciences.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| MD 567 714 | Medical Sciences Research Methodology | Provides essential doctoral-level skills in research design and data analysis, which is a cornerstone of quality tertiary education (Target 4.3 and 4.4). |
| MD 617 735 | Teaching Techniques in Anatomy | Directly contributes to quality education by training the next generation of educators in effective pedagogical methods for a core medical science discipline (Target 4.c). |
| MD 617 99X | Dissertation | Represents a capstone lifelong learning opportunity (Target 4.3), where students conduct original, in-depth research, acquiring superior skills for employment and innovation (Target 4.4). |
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureAlignment Summary: The program is a catalyst for innovation in the biomedical and healthcare technology industries. By providing advanced training in cutting-edge laboratory techniques, including molecular biology, electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry, it enhances scientific research and upgrades the technological capabilities of sectors focused on diagnostics, drug development, and medical devices.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| MD 567 712 | Cells and Molecular Biology | Enhances scientific research (Target 9.5) by providing expertise in the core techniques that drive innovation in the biotechnology industry. |
| MD 567 713 | Laboratory Techniques in Medical Sciences | Drives innovation by teaching a wide range of advanced laboratory technologies that are critical for research and development in the biomedical industry (Target 9.5). |
| MD 617 731 | Laboratory in Tissue Preparation for Transmission Electron-Microscope | Fosters innovation in diagnostics and research by providing expertise in high-resolution imaging techniques (Target 9.5). |
| MD 617 732 | Laboratory in Immunohistochemistry | Supports industrial innovation by training experts in a key technique used for diagnostics, drug target validation, and biomedical research (Target 9.4). |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The program's international scope and focus on globally relevant health issues inherently foster partnerships. The curriculum requires engagement with the international scientific community through seminars and research dissemination, promoting the knowledge-sharing and multi-stakeholder collaborations vital for achieving global health goals.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| MD 617 991 | Seminar in Advanced Anatomy I | Promotes the global partnership for sustainable development (Target 17.6) by requiring students to engage with and present on the latest international research, fostering a culture of global knowledge-sharing. |
| MD 617 99X | Dissertation | Represents a significant contribution to global partnerships (Target 17.16) by creating new, publishable knowledge that is shared internationally to help solve critical health and disease challenges. |