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Universities United Kingdom University of Aberdeen Courses MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Biology

MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Biology
at University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,100
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90

Program Overview

Infertility and other reproductive biology issues are increasing in the UK and the call for more expertise in the subject to help understand these conditions is needed.

This MSc programme aims to provide advanced knowledge in reproductive biology and developmental biology and their relevance to health professionals. Focused on humans, and using animal models as well, you will be equipped with knowledge and skills involved in embryonic and foetal development and health; prenatal diagnosis and management of pregnancy; in vitro fertilisation; use of genomic technologies to understand gene function and identify disease causing gene mutations; role of stem cells in development and potential stem cell and gene therapy strategies to tackle congenital defects.

In addition, the programme provides laboratory based research projects in developmental and/or reproductive biology. Upon completion, you will have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of reproductive and developmental biology including the latest state-of-the-art tools to study these processes. You will be equipped for professions allied to medicine as well as research careers.

Course Content
Semester 1
- Bioinformatics (MB5021)
- Principles of Reproductive Biology (MB5026)
- Applied Statistics (PU5017)
- Molecular Genetics (MB5025)
Semester 2
- Research Tutorials (MB5518)
- Applied Developmental Biology (MB5524)
Semester 3
- Masters Research Project (PU5922)
- Masters Research Project (Laboratory) (MB5904)
Entry Requirement
For State and Central Universities we would look for a minimum of 60% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree.
For Private and Deemed Universities we would look for a minimum of 65% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree.
While the above is a general guide we understand that the marking system in some states and national universities make it harder to achieve 60%, therefore we will accept 55% from the University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi etc. among others. Graduates from the IITs and IIMs will also be considered with marks in the region of 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£25100 per year

Career Prospect

The MSc Reproductive and Developmental Biology Programme will provide you with the academic, analytical and practical skills to assist you into many careers.

Many of our graduates choose to continue in research careers and begin PhDs or become research scientists (research assistants or technicians). Our scientists have obtained posts in Universities, industry (including research and development), biotechnology and professions allied to medicine including hospital diagnostic (including IVF) and pathology laboratories.

More generally, reproductive and developmental biologists can use their training in education, working in schools, colleges of further education and in Universities. Further opportunities are available to apply reproductive and developmental biology training in scientific publishing, in patent offices working on biological patents, in science outreach and contributing to the public understanding of reproductive and developmental biology issues, including ethical issues like cloning and genomic editing.

Cost Of Studying At University of Aberdeen

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Biology at University of Aberdeen