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EXPLORING ANATOMY

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Who is it for?

The EXPLORING ANATOMY event is designed specifically for GCSE students studying science with a view to study further education courses towards medicine or other healthcare professions. This is event is matched to core components of the GCSE specifications and captures all specifications offered across the UK. The experience assumes a basic level of biology as expected in year 8 or mid KS3.

How long does it take?

There is 4 hours of content delivered around your normal breaks and lunch time. Events typically begin at 0900 and end at 1400.

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THE HEAD & NECK

  • ​Brain anatomy and structure

  • Homeostasis and core body parameters 

  • Full brain dissection

  • The reflex arc

  • Full spinal cord dissection

  • Optic nerve examination

  • Eye dissection, lens, retina and humorous

  • Brain injuries 

THE THORAX

  • The thyroid & thyroxine

  • The respiratory system

  • Ventilation & gas exchange 

  • Tracheal dissection

  • Lung dissection

  • Effect of smoking & vaping and

  • Dissection of the heart

  • Valves and chambers

  • Aorta dissection

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THE ABDOMEN

  • Oesophagus examination

  • Stomach dissection

  • Liver & Gall Bladder dissection

  • Duodenum, Jejenum, Illiium

  • Appendix and large intestine

  • Enzymes for digestion​​

  • Defecation

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EVENT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

For up to 60 student participants

For this event to take place at your school, college, sixth form or university we require the following:

Site access from 0730 to unload and set up

A large gym or hall space with a hard floor, a classroom is not sufficient

A projector or large screen capable of receiving a HDMI input

60 seats and 15 tables

A power socket

Access to a sink area (this can be in another room)

A supervising staff member at all times

A nominated first aider

Your event with us includes:

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  • DBS checked qualified human anatomist Sam Piri QTS

  • Sam's DBS technician to support the event delivery

  • Pop up Dissection Lab installation

  • All porcine dissection specimens, Ovine available by request

  • All dissection equipment

  • PPE, aprons and disposables

  • Printed colour learning aids

  • Printed colour certificate of participation 

  • 50 Question online A Level exam to examine learning post event and check progress

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You will need to:

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  • Choose 60 students to participate in the full day

  • Ensure that all 60 students are given the pre-event briefing (available from the portal)

  • Arrange for your site team to set the chairs and tables up as per the floor plan the evening before the event

  • Ensure that the event space is suitable and meets the guidance: a large flat gym or hall, no carpet, has a screen with a HDMI input, is step free or there is a lift

  • Arrange for a skip or bin to be made available for all event waste

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Cost & funding 

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  • Event price £1800 for 60 students

  • Grant funding opportunities available

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TAKE THE NEXT STEP

TEACHER PITCH PACK

We know you will need to obtain SLT approval for your event to take place, to help you we have prepared a TEACHER PITCH PACK for your to circulate and share with decision makers, curriculum leads and senior leaders. It contains an overview of the ORGAN LAB event and its benefits and cost base. Simply hit download to get planning your live event.

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WHAT DO TEACHERS SAY?

Ralph Allen School hosted an event in July 2025, they received a funding grant of £400 and made up the rest via a £30 student contribution. All 60 places we're signed up quickly and they have rebooked an event next year. Hear what Mr McCarthy the organiser had to say...

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