Clinical Embryology
Postgraduate
In Leeds
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Postgraduate
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Leeds
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The Clinical Embryology MSc is an internationally recognised qualification that provides academic and professional development for clinical scientists and clinicians working in the field. It is delivered by distance learning, allowing you to remain in full-time employment.
The programme aims to provide a high standard of education in clinical embryology and to provide enhanced academic and professional development for clinical scientists and clinicians working in the field through provision of a recognised qualification which will contribute to uniformity of knowledge in the theory and practice of clinical embryology.
It was the first web-based MSc programme in clinical embryology, established in 2000. Since then nearly 300 students, from around 40 countries, have attended. The programme was developed by the Division of Reproduction and Early Development in association with Leeds Fertility at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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The programme leader is John Huntriss. Course lecturers include staff from the University of Leeds, Bourn Hall Clinic in Cambridge, Leeds Centre for Reproductive Medicine, University College London and the University of Sheffield.
You can also study this subject at Postgraduate Diploma level (distance learning).
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Entry requirements
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 free time for study.
You must also have access to email and the internet, as well as to a medical library or online journals.
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We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications degree programme. For information and entry...
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Building on your existing knowledge and experience, the programme offers advanced learning in clinical embryology. It aims to help establish good practice in 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 the 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.
These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.
Modules Year 1Compulsory modules
- Fundamentals of Clinical Embryology 45 credits
- IVF and Embryo Culture 35 credits
Compulsory modules
- Micromanipulation 15 credits
- Cryobiology and Cryopreservation 15 credits
- Ethics and Law for Embryologists 10 credits
- Research Project in Clinical Embryology 60 credits
For more information on typical modules, read Clinical Embryology MSc in the course catalogue
Learning and teachingYou’ll learn through a combination of:
“core” lectures and practical sessions at face-to-face workshops
self-directed learning, using web-based and printed resources and the University library.
There are three, compulsory, one-week, residential workshops in the UK over two years. In the first of these workshops you’ll be assigned a tutor and will meet the teaching staff and your fellow-students. You’ll take part in practical sessions, seminars and discussion groups and will attend lectures, sometimes by guest speakers. Formal examinations will also take place during the second and third residential workshops.
Contact with your tutors and fellow-students is through email and online discussion rooms.
AssessmentStudent assessment will be split between assessed course work and formal examination.
For the MSc award you are also assessed on the research project proposal you submit as your dissertation.
Clinical Embryology