A UNIQUE live tour, not for the squeamish, is coming to a Bournemouth school next summer.

Operating Theatre Live is the country's only touring hands-on post mortem suite, where audiences can try human dissections on a semi-synthetic cadaver.

During its 2019 educational tour, it will be visiting Talbot Heath School, Rothesay Road, Bournemouth.

An Operating Theatre Live spokesman explained pupils have an opportunity to "take on the role of a trauma doctor, bringing the systems of the human body alive through dissections."

The event, specifically tailored to younger students who may pursue careers in medicine and healthcare, is led by human anatomist Samuel Piri and his team of clinicians.

In March 2019, an adult version of the tour - aimed at undergraduate students - is set to take place at The Village Hotel, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth.This is already a sell-out.

Mr Piri said: "We are really excited to be back with the surgery tour in 2019.

"We have worked hard to respond to everybody's feedback and requests and the surgery is definitely going to be exciting.

"A perfect blend of infotainment that will promise an unforgettable night like never before."

The cadaver used is a replica of a human body, containing real internal organs from pigs, chosen for their anatomical similarity to humans.

On the Talbot Heath date, the spokesman said: "For those quick enough to grab tickets, students will work systematically through a complete dissection of the human body.

"Students will be taught a variety of important clinical skills including interpreting X-rays and linking symptoms to clinical diagnosis.

"There will be the opportunity to ask questions and at the same time handle the anatomical

samples and even the chance to undertake some dissection for themselves.

"With a post-mortem style experience, students will look at disease and pathology, working on real specimens using real surgeons’ tools.

"They will discover the intricate structures and how they function to keep us alive."

Anatomy Lab Live is scheduled for Talbot Heath School, Rothesay Road, Bournemouth, on June 22.

Visit operatingtheatre.co.uk for tickets and more information.