Leaving your body to the University of Glasgow is a generous decision, which plays a crucial role in our ability to train students, medical professionals and scientists to the highest standard.
Body Donation improves our knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, allows healthcare professionals to hone surgical techniques, and contributes towards the development of treatments which will benefit future generations.
We maintain the highest levels of care for our donors at all times, in accordance with The Anatomy Act (1984) and the Human Tissue (Scotland) Act (2006), which regulate the use of donations for anatomical examination, training and medical research.
We are aware that many people who are considering Body Donation are also interested in or have already registered as an organ donor.
The law around organ and tissue donation had changed to an opt out system in Scotland on 26th March 2021 and it is important that you understand what this means for you should you wish to get involved with body donation at the University of Glasgow.
Unfortunately it is not possible to donate both organs for transplantation and your body to Medical Science. However you can be registered with organ donation and with body donation at the University of Glasgow but it will mean that organ donation will be given priority should you be accepted. Organ donation Scotland has information regarding organ and tissue donation and the choices you have.
This is entirely your decision and whatever you decide, it's important to make sure your donation decision is known to your family and friends.
For any enquiries in relation to body donation or for anyone notifying of a death of someone on our register for body donation please contact 0141 330 5397.
Contact us
Jim McMurray, Anatomy Administrator
0141 330 5397
bodydonation@glasgow.ac.uk
The University is closed at weekends. If you have an urgent enquiry regarding a death, please call 0141 330 5397 and we will return your call during office hours.