The study of Anatomy is one of the first, most basic and yet one of the most important subjects studied by medical students when they begin their medical career. Its importance cannot be over-estimated because it helps to lay the foundations for all future learning. It will be seen therefore, that the decision of an individual to donate his or her body for anatomical examination is a vital contribution towards the understanding and advancement of medical science.

The procedure for donating your remains to the University is a very simple one. A letter to that effect would have to be sent to the Department of Anatomy at the address below. You would also need to insert a codicil in your will stating this wish. The Department undertakes to organize the funeral once the unfortunate event occurs.

Should you wish to donate your body to medical science or obtain further information, please contact the Anatomy Department in person, by e-mail, telephone or post as specified below: