MSc Clinical Embryology

A first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a subject related to biology, biomedical science or a medical degree.

TERM 1 (MICHAELMAS): October to December
The first term is planned to ensure that students gain core knowledge in the fundamental principles of reproductive science and the application of essential laboratory techniques. Course material is presented in the form of five modules:

Essential Cellular and Molecular Biology
Laboratory Methods and Practical Skills
The Mammalian Reproductive System
Fertilisation and Early Embryogenesis
Embryonic Development and Pregnancy
TERM 2 (HILARY): January to March TO MARCH
The second term aims to provide students with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of infertility and ART. Material is presented in the form of five further modules:

Infertility
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Assisted Conception: Skills and Techniques
Micromanipulation in ART
Infertility and ART: Developments and Current Issues
TERM 3 (TRINITY): April to September
The extended third term is predominantly devoted to a research project which is expected to involve approximately 12 weeks of experimental work based within the department, the wider university, and collaborating universities and institutes.

Results are to be written up and submitted as a dissertation.