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Medical Illustration


Overview

Medical illustration programs prepare people to make drawings or paintings of human or animal bodies.

This program includes topics such as:

Schools

There are only a few schools that offer bachelor's or master's degrees in medical illustration programs. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree.

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Graduate Admissions

Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor's degree, good grades, and good test scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General.

Your recommended college major depends on the program. Some programs prefer that you major in pre-medicine or a science and take several art courses on the side. Other programs prefer that you major in fine arts and take several science courses on the side. And still other programs don't specify a preferred major at all, as long as you take their recommended art and science courses. These courses usually include some combination of the following:

Art Courses:

Science Courses:

Additional requirements include:

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

Most programs require students to complete a thesis or large research project as part of their degree curriculums.

Things to Know

Some medical illustration students can choose to work using three-dimensional mediums, using their artistic skills to design and create prosthetics.

Schools

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