Dissecting Room

Leicester Medical School has produced skilled, professional doctors for over 50 years. As part of their learning experience, our students are taught in our Human Tissue Authority (HTA) licensed Dissecting Room. A division of the College of Life Sciences, we also help with training and educating other healthcare professionals including: midwives, nurses, physiotherapists, radiographers and pharmacists.  We are proud to study human anatomy through traditional methods with a commitment to provide the highest quality clinical education and training. Guided by a team of expert instructors and professionals, our curriculum emphasises real-world applications, fostering both confidence and competency in anatomy. 

About the Dissecting Room

As part of the Medical School, the University of Leicester Dissecting Room specialises in delivering hands-on, practical anatomy courses designed to provide an immersive learning experience. Our programmes are ideal for those who want to move beyond theoretical knowledge and gain practical skills through direct application. If you’re looking for an exceptional, hands-on learning experience in anatomy, the University of Leicester Dissecting Room is the perfect location.

As an HTA-licensed facility, we have a spacious Dissecting Room (444m²) currently accommodating 46 body donors. Along with pre-dissected specimens, real bones and plastic models, we are able to offer in-depth exploration and learning opportunities covering all major body systems.

Anatomy courses tailored to your needs

We understand that every course has unique goals and requirements. We can be flexible in allowing you to focus on the areas most relevant to your career or studies with expert guidance from anatomists, who are able to cover every aspect of basic and clinical anatomy, tailored to your specific goals. We also have an option which allows you to host and deliver the teaching for your own course if you prefer.

Whether you are looking for an anatomy refresher course to deepen understanding of clinical anatomy for a small group of healthcare professionals, or looking to host your own clinical/surgical specialised training course, our facility is able to ensure all your needs are met.

With the added value of a central demonstration area equipped with an overhead camera and eight wall-mounted TV screens, our facility enhances group learning by ensuring clear visibility for all participants.

All-inclusive support

From personal protective equipment (PPE), including disposable gowns and eye protection, to basic dissecting instruments, we’ve got all your essentials covered. Our highly experienced technical and administrative staff ensure that every session runs smoothly, leaving you free to focus on your training.

Specialised customisation

Our HTA licence covers all human tissue for training and education purposes. While we don’t hold fresh-frozen tissue on site, we can work with the Nottingham National Repository to organise delivery of fresh-frozen specimens - ideal for surgical training courses. 

If your course requires specialist equipment (such as Ultrasound machines) we can work with sponsors and companies to take delivery and collection of any equipment you may require, ensuring its safe storage ready for use during your course.

Convenient location

Leicester is centrally located, easily accessible from many major cities by train or motorway, and just 65 minutes from London St Pancras. The Dissecting Room is in the Maurice Shock Medical Sciences Building.

Additional facilities

The University of Leicester can provide catering options and break-out rooms outside of the dissecting room (if available) to provide refreshments if required.

Contact us

Contact us today drcourses@le.ac.uk to learn more about our facilities or to organise a visit. At the University of Leicester Dissecting Room, we’re here to help you shape the future of healthcare anatomy training and education.