Clinical Embryology MSc

at University of Leeds

Building on your existing knowledge and experience, the course offers advanced learning and establishes good practice in clinical embryology and the field of assisted reproductive technologies.
 

Through a series of compulsory modules you’ll develop your knowledge of both the theory and practice of clinical embryology.
 

For your research project, you’ll write a persuasive research proposal in a subject area relevant to clinical embryology. The subject is chosen by you and comprises an original area of investigation.
 

This research module aims to give you useful experience of hypothesis-driven research, including:

• critical evaluation of published literature in the chosen field of study

• collation and justification of the project itself

• research methodology and resources needed

• statistical methods

• report writing and scientific presentation
   

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Fundamentals of Clinical Embryology    
• IVF and Embryo Culture    

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in a biological or related science or equivalent qualification.
 

We will also consider applicants with appropriate or accredited experience within an embryological laboratory.
 

You should be employed in a laboratory practising clinical embryology and with an employer who supports you in allowing time for study.
 

You must also have access to email and the internet.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Fees

• UK: £17,750 (total)
• International: £17,750 (total)
   

This course allows students to gain a wide breadth of knowledge that will give them confidence in their subject and skills that can be transferred to the workplace.
 

Enhancing mobility and success in the workplace are ingrained in the course. The course intake comprises of embryologists, clinicians, reproductive technicians and reproductive scientists, typically working full time. We aim to uphold the academic excellence and integrity that has made the University of Leeds postgraduate programmes in clinical embryology so highly respected in the field.
 

The enhancement of academic understanding of clinical embryology gained through the course provides good prospects for promotion, mobility in the workplace and for application to other positions. This has allowed many former students to move on to more senior positions, including several laboratory directors. Some former students are now directing policy in the field of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technology). Other students have gone on to open their own ART clinics and many have become research active. Students also get the opportunity to network with an international group of ART practitioners, which is important for exchanging ideas on clinical practice and for career networking.