MSc Clinical Embryology

Set yourself up for a career in fertility treatment and reproductive research on this unique Clinical Embryology MSc. The masters is designed and run in conjunction with Care Fertility, a leading fertility network. It is the only fully integrated UK clinical embryology masters taught with fertility treatment providers.

• Study on this Clinical Embryology MSc, which is jointly taught by LJMU and Care Fertility
• Learn from academic, research-active staff at LJMU and clinical embryology and reproductive medicine specialists at Care Fertility
• Focus on practical experiences, patient journeys and current advances in fertility research
• Provides a strong practical and academic foundation and knowledge base to prepare you for a career in assisted reproduction
• Benefit from teaching in state-of-the-art facilities at LJMU and Care Fertility
• Obtain hands-on training in clinical embryology procedures, including semen analysis, ICSI, blastocyst biopsy and vitrification
• Develop an in-depth understanding of current and developing technologies relevant to the fertility sector, including automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning
• Get first-hand experience of Care Fertility’s AI tool CareMaps, which has been developed in-house for embryo assessment and selection
• Meet international guest lecturers and build your scientific communication skills and professional network
• Choose from a broad array of clinical research projects and learn how to prepare your work for publication
• Gain careers advice and support from Care Fertility supervisors

The MSc Clinical Embryology programme has been designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of assisted reproductive technologies. You will have access to specialist, state-of-the-art laboratories at both LJMU and Care Fertility Manchester and will receive training in standard and relevant new technologies. Care Fertility's dedicated training laboratory features six fully-equipped zones for hands-on practical work and expert demonstrations. Each zone has a microscope, laser and micromanipulator with access to IVF incubators and consumables. There is also a dedicated area with audio-visual tools for teaching, discussion and study with live-link video to the on-site clinical IVF laboratory, where you will also spend time observing the work of the embryology and andrology teams.

The curriculum is research-led and the latest advances will be explored in student-focused seminars. Upon graduation, you will have a competitive edge in the fertility treatment jobs market. Please note that this degree does not lead to state registration as a Clinical Scientist. If you require further careers advice on the route to becoming an embryologist/andrologist, please contact: [email protected] for more information.