Anatomy: Inside the Human Body
    In-person Program

    Anatomy: Inside the Human Body

    by UBC Future Global Leaders

    Study human anatomy through collaborative projects and real-world problems, with university preparation workshops alongside subject learning.

    Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    Anatomy Inside the Human Body at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    High school students

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 15-18

    Location / Region

    Vancouver, Canada

    Cost

    $1,940; $2,620

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Accommodation: Optional single-room campus residence
    Meals: Full board; commuter weekday lunch
    Certificate / Outcome: Letter of Completion
    Sessions / cadence: Monday–Friday: 3-hour classes, 1.5-hour workshops
    Campus experience: University preparation and recreation
    Tutors / faculty: Leena Alkhammash, MSc
    Residence support: 24/7 staff; 10-to-1 student-to-staff ratio

    Anatomy Inside the Human Body summary

    Anatomy: Inside the Human Body connects human anatomy with everyday life through collaborative activities and interactive projects.

    The learning experience pairs subject exploration with university preparation, helping students connect academic interests with possible health care careers.

    Its strongest appeal is the combination of anatomical vocabulary, practical problem-solving and experience of university life.

    What is Anatomy: Inside the Human Body?

    Anatomy: Inside the Human Body is a UBC Extended Learning course within Future Global Leaders. It introduces human anatomy through collaborative group activities and interactive projects that connect the subject to everyday life and contemporary challenges.

    Students build anatomical vocabulary and apply their knowledge to practical problems, with teaching led by anatomist Leena Alkhammash. Morning academic classes are paired with afternoon university preparation workshops and opportunities to experience campus life.

    Why Succeed highlights Anatomy Inside the Human Body

    • Collaborative projects give students a practical way to use anatomical knowledge rather than only memorize terminology.

    • Leena Alkhammash brings nearly a decade of anatomy education experience and a UBC teaching award.

    • University preparation workshops broaden the experience beyond subject teaching.

    • The course connects naturally with interests in medicine, nursing, physical therapy and kinesiology.

    • Residence support includes round-the-clock staff and a published 10-to-1 student-to-staff ratio.

    Who is Anatomy Inside the Human Body for?

    Best for

    Students curious about human anatomy who enjoy group learning and want to explore medicine or another health care field.

    Not ideal if

    You mainly want a direct university admission pathway or prefer independent study to a structured campus experience.

    Is Anatomy Inside the Human Body worth it?

    This course is worth considering if you want to test your interest in anatomy while experiencing university-style learning. Collaborative projects and specialist teaching give you concrete ideas to reflect on when comparing health care subjects and careers.

    The value depends on whether you want the wider campus experience as well as the academic course. Families should weigh the residence option against commuting, and students should remember that participation does not provide a direct route to university admission.

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    Cost and what is included

    $1,940; $2,620; includes Morning academic classes and afternoon university preparation workshops., Weekday lunch for commuter students., UBC Recreation Card, including swimming and drop-in sports., Afternoon campus social and recreational activities., Residence option: single room and daily breakfast, lunch and dinner., Residence option: scheduled airport transfers and evening and weekend activities., Residence option: local medical insurance for international students..

    Accommodation

    Optional single-room campus residence

    Meals

    Full board; commuter weekday lunch

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; Vancouver, Canada.

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    How much preparation does Anatomy Inside the Human Body need?

    Effort level

    Moderate academic intensity with a structured weekday routine.

    Best started

    Begin family and travel planning several weeks before a confirmed session start, allowing longer for visa or accessibility arrangements.

    Main challenge

    Using unfamiliar anatomical vocabulary confidently in collaborative work.

    Typical preparation

    • Review basic human body terminology and note which health care careers interest you.

    • Discuss commuting or residence with your parent or guardian and read the conduct and refund policies.

    • After registration, complete the information package within 48 hours and arrange accessibility support promptly if needed.

    Useful if

    You want to explore a health care interest before choosing further study.

    What do students do on Anatomy Inside the Human Body?

    You study human anatomy through collaborative activities that connect terminology and knowledge with practical problems. Academic learning is complemented by university preparation and campus activities.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Attend morning anatomy classes and develop your understanding of the human body.

    2. 2

      Work with classmates on interactive projects connected to everyday life and contemporary challenges.

    3. 3

      Join afternoon university preparation workshops on academic success and future study.

    4. 4

      Take part in campus social and recreational activities, with additional evening and weekend activities for residence students.

    Anatomy Inside the Human Body dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Programme dates

    20-31 July 2026

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • High school students ages 15-18.

    • Canadian and international students may participate.

    • Registration requires a parent or guardian Family Account.

    • The information package must be submitted within 48 hours of registration.

    How much does Anatomy Inside the Human Body cost?

    Canadian course fee

    $1,940 CAD — Includes permanent residents; commuter option.

    Funding or discounts

    • International course fee: $2,620 CAD — Commuter option.
    • Residence add-on: $2,650 CAD — Accommodation, full board and additional residence services.
    • Registration deposit: $500 CAD — Part payment under the 2026 payment policy.
    • UBC President Bursary: Full tuition — 2026 terms cover weekday lunch or residence meals and accommodation for qualifying BC students.

    What's included

    Morning academic classes and afternoon university preparation workshops., Weekday lunch for commuter students., UBC Recreation Card, including swimming and drop-in sports., Afternoon campus social and recreational activities., Residence option: single room and daily breakfast, lunch and dinner., Residence option: scheduled airport transfers and evening and weekend activities., Residence option: local medical insurance for international students.

    How to apply to Anatomy Inside the Human Body

    1. 1

      A parent or guardian creates a Family Account using their own primary email address.

    2. 2

      Add the student as a family member using a different email address.

    3. 3

      Select the Anatomy course session and attendance options, then add the student in the cart.

    4. 4

      Complete checkout and the required payment.

    5. 5

      Select New Application in the Family Account and submit the information package within 48 hours of registration.

    6. 6

      Follow the student's email instructions to set up their student account and UBC Campus-wide Login.

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    What does Anatomy Inside the Human Body cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Human anatomy

    Build understanding of the human body and confidence with anatomical vocabulary.

    Anatomy in everyday life

    Connect anatomical knowledge with practical situations and contemporary challenges through interactive projects.

    Collaborative problem-solving

    Work with classmates to apply anatomical knowledge and strengthen problem-solving skills.

    University preparation

    Explore applications, study habits, subject choices and well-being through afternoon lectures whose topics vary by session.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Anatomy Inside the Human Body?

    A typical day during the program.

    Anatomy classes

    Three hours of academic learning each weekday.

    University preparation

    Daily 1.5-hour workshops or lectures support university preparation.

    Campus activities

    Students can join campus activities, study or spend time with friends.

    Residence activities

    Residence students have social activities, study time and free time.

    Who teaches on Anatomy Inside the Human Body?

    Leena Alkhammash, MSc, is an anatomist and PhD candidate in UBC's Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program with nearly a decade of anatomy education experience. She received the UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award and emphasizes interactive learning.

    University preparation lectures are led by UBC instructors and professionals experienced in advising high school students.

    Where do students stay on Anatomy Inside the Human Body?

    Residential plan

    • Single-room residence: Stay in a furnished single room with no roommate and two included laundry loads.
    • Full board: Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided daily, including weekends.
    • Student support: Student life assistants live in residence and support students 24/7 at a 10-to-1 ratio.
    • Transfers and activities: Scheduled airport transfers, evening activities and weekend excursions are included.

    Non-residential plan

    • Daily commuting: Students arrange their own accommodation and transportation to campus on weekdays.
    • Lunch and recreation: Weekday lunch, a UBC Recreation Card and afternoon campus activities are included.
    • Commuter supervision: UBC takes daily class attendance but does not supervise commuters beyond the in-class attendance check.

    Residence rooms are on mixed-gender floors with shared bathrooms; students bring towels and rooms have no air conditioning.

    What happens after Anatomy Inside the Human Body?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Build confidence using anatomical vocabulary.

    Explore interests in medicine, nursing, physical therapy and kinesiology.

    Develop practical problem-solving through collaborative projects.

    Gain university preparation skills and firsthand campus experience.

    Earn a Letter of Completion by meeting attendance and conduct requirements.

    Participation is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university.

    Where does Anatomy Inside the Human Body take place?

    The course takes place on UBC's Vancouver campus, which has residence dining, recreation facilities and on-campus medical services. Commuters can use buses serving the central UBC Bus Loop, while Vancouver International Airport is about a 30-minute drive from campus.

    Complimentary residence airport transfers operate within designated Sunday arrival and Saturday departure windows.

    Anatomy Inside the Human Body FAQs

    You explore the human body, develop anatomical vocabulary and apply your knowledge through collaborative activities and interactive projects connected to everyday life.

    Leena Alkhammash, MSc, is an anatomist and UBC PhD candidate with nearly a decade of anatomy education experience. She received the UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award.

    Anatomy classes run from 9 am to noon, followed by university preparation workshops from 1:30 to 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Afternoon campus activities follow.

    Yes. Commuter students arrange their own accommodation and transportation, receive weekday lunch and can participate in afternoon campus activities. Evening and weekend activities are reserved for residence students.

    Residence students have a single room, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, scheduled airport transfers, and evening and weekend activities. International residence students receive local medical insurance.

    Student life assistants live in residence and provide support around the clock, with a 10-to-1 residence student-to-staff ratio. Staff have first aid, CPR-C and AED certification and enhanced criminal record checks.

    Students receive a Letter of Completion if they remain in good standing with program and conduct expectations and miss no more than one class without approval.

    No. Future Global Leaders is not a direct pathway to UBC or another university; it offers subject exploration, university preparation and experience of campus life.

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