Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproduction Technology PGDip

at University of Leeds

Through a series of compulsory modules you’ll learn about:
 

• cell and molecular biology of human reproduction, fertility, andrology and embryology

• management and efficient running of an ART laboratory

• the practices, genetic and epigenetic concepts of micromanipulation and techniques, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)

• advances in cryobiology and its application to gamete and embryo freezing and fertility preservation.
   

The course also gives you valuable insights into the theory underpinning clinical treatments and the ethical and legal controversies surrounding assisted reproduction in humans.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Fundamentals of Clinical Embryology    
• IVF and Embryo Culture    
• Micromanipulation    
• Cryobiology and Cryopreservation    
• Ethics and Law for Embryologists    

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in an appropriate biological, biomedical or veterinary science subject, medicine or healthcare sciences, or equivalent qualification.
 

Your experience in laboratory related settings will be considered but you do not have to demonstrate any set number of hours or competency.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Fees

• UK: £10,667 (total)
• International: £21,500 (total)
   

The Clinical Embryology and Associated Reproductive Technology PGDip will educate graduates who want to pursue a career in human assisted reproduction (eg clinical embryology, infertility treatment) and/or research in the reproductive sciences.