Anatomists Salary Structure In Nigeria (2023)

In this post, we shall look at Anatomists salary structure in Nigeria 2023, giving you a detailed breakdown on how much they earn per month on the average. Human Anatomy is the aspect of natural science that deals with the study of the structure of the human body and the relationship between its parts.

Anatomy when not restricted to only humans, studies animal body structures and functions. It is one of the medical professions that even though has been overshadowed by the likes of medicine and surgery, pharmacy and dentistry, is still very relevant in the quest to save lives in the country, and the world at large.

Anatomy is a very important profession in the medical line as anatomists understand the human body unlike many other health professionals. What this article seeks to do is to enlighten the reader about their monthly take home pay and any other information that they should know about anatomy in Nigeria.

ANATOMISTS SALARY IN NIGERIA 2023: HOW MUCH THEY ARE PAID 

Anatomy is a leading profession in the biological sciences and it is a well paying job. It might not get the attention that medicine and surgery gets but it is very important and very vital for the advancement of medicine.

It is also a very respectable job and many people the world over are beginning to take interest in it. If you are aspiring to become an anatomist in Nigeria today, you should know that there are other places where anatomists can work apart from the hospitals as their expertise can help them work in collaboration with biomedical engineers to develop equipment required for medical use.

The monthly salaries of anatomists differ from one company to another. Their monthly take home pay, while not very much on the high side, is quite decent and is improved by their allowances and bonuses and such bonuses are set by the company that they work at.

As we proceed, we will look at how much anatomists earn in different places of work

ANATOMISTS SALARY IN HOSPITALS

Anatomists in government hospitals are paid a monthly salary between ₦80,000 – ₦120,000 this 2023. Some of the health professionals in the medical sector, especially medical doctors have comprehensive backgrounds in anatomy and physiology. Anatomists at private hospitals are paid between ₦60,000 – ₦90,000 per month.

ANATOMISTS SALARY IN VETERINARY HOSPITALS 

The salary of anatomists in veterinary hospitals range between ₦70,000 – ₦120,000 at entry level. These medical professionals understand the inner workings of the body parts of animals and are paid decently for it. Their importance to this field of medical science is on the rise and pay is expected to improve.

ANATOMISTS SALARY IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR

Most pharmaceutical companies employ anatomists for research purposes and they can also employ anatomists alongside other professionals who have a background in the life sciences to work as medical representatives to push the company’s products to the target market with the intent to generate demand and add considerable revenue to the company.

In this capacity, anatomists as medical representatives are paid a salary in the region between ₦60,000 – ₦120,000 for generic companies and ₦120,000 – ₦180,000 for multinationals at entry level. Allowances and bonuses can impact salaries positively.

ANATOMISTS SALARY IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR 

Anatomists in the education sector work mostly as lecturers at universities and polytechnics. They are paid a salary in the range between ₦70,000 – ₦150,000 at entry level and this depends on their years of experience and academic qualification. Salaries are subject to increase with time and those with more qualifications tend to earn more.

Some anatomists work in other tertiary education institutions apart from universities and polytechnics. They also serve as lecturers there or they are involved in research work.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ANATOMY

Anatomy involves the study of organs and tissues in the humans and animals. The discipline is an aspect of the biological sciences and it is a very integral part of medicine and surgery.

If you want to study anatomy in the country, you should be a science student and must pass your O’Level by getting at least 5 credits in your core science subjects including English and Mathematics in at least two sitting.

Then you proceed to write JAMB UTME, where your subject combinations should be Use of English, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. You should aim to score above 200 so that you will be well suited to write your post UTME with confidence. Once you scale through the post UTME phase, you will be offered provisional admission to study the course of your choice.

It takes at least 4-5 years to study anatomy depending on the school and once you graduate, you are mandated to go for the one year NYSC programme to serve your fatherland and on successful completion of the programme, you will be given a discharge certificate that enables you to work anywhere in the country as an anatomist.

UNIVERSITIES WHERE YOU CAN STUDY ANATOMY IN NIGERIA

Below are some of the universities in the country that offer anatomy:

• Afe Babalola University
• Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
• Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
• Babcock University
• Bayero University Kano
• University Of Benin
• Bowen Univesity
• Benue State University
• Delta State university
• Ebonyi State University
• Enugu State University Of Science and Technology
• Gregory University
• Igbinedion University
• University Of Ilorin
• University Of Jos
• Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
• Madonna University
• University Of Maiduguri
• Northwest University
• Olabisi Onabanjo University
• University of Osun
• Nnamdi Azikiwe University