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KEY FACTS

Start date: October


Application deadline: May

25

MSc Clinical
Embryology

Attendance mode: Distance-learning


Duration:
Diploma 19 months
MSc
24 months
Open to international
students? Yes
Entry requirements: An honours
degree (or international equivalent)
ideally in a biological science or a
related science degree. Applicants with
appropriate or accredited experience
within an embryological laboratory will
also be considered. Candidates should be
employed in a laboratory practising clinical
embryology with an employer expressing
support in allocation of free time for study.
IELTS Score: 6.5 or equivalent with no
less than 6.0 in every sub-band
How to apply: Apply online
www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm
Download application form
www.leeds.ac.uk/tp_application_form

The MSc in Clinical Embryology has been developed by the Division of


Reproduction and Early Development at the University of Leeds in
association with the Leeds Centre for Reproductive Medicine at the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The programme provides a high standard
of education in clinical embryology, academic and professional
development for embryologists, clinical scientists and clinicians working in
the field through a recognised qualification which will contribute to
consistency in the theory and practice of clinical embryology.
Who is the programme for?
Professionals in full-time employment in the
field of Reproductive Medicine.

What will you gain from the programme?


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Request an application form:


Taught Postgraduate Admissions
University of Leeds, 17 Blenheim Terrace
Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: +44 (0)113 3434044

Email: tp_applications@leeds.ac.uk
Fees: Please refer to our website for the
latest fee information
Programme Director:
Professor Helen Picton
Contact for further information:
Christine Sykes
Tel: +44 (0)113 3438324
Email: clinembmsc@leeds.ac.uk
Website: www.clinicalembryology.net
and
www.leeds.ac.uk/light/study/taughtpostgraduate/msc-clinical-embryology/

Advanced learning of topics and issues


related to Clinical Embryology in a
programme which builds on the specific
and generic outcomes of degree
programmes in a wide range of specialisms
(Medicine, Biological Sciences, etc)
An in-depth understanding of the
molecular and endocrinological control of
human reproduction, gametogenesis,
fertilisation and early embryonic
development, embryonic stem cells,
epigenetics, and the causes and
management of infertility
Knowledge of how to design, establish
and maintain an IVF laboratory
incorporating quality assurance and quality
management systems
Critical evaluation of tissue culture systems
for IVF and embryo culture, including the
latest methods used in embryo selection
A comprehensive knowledge of assisted
fertilisation techniques including
micromanipulation
The ability to evaluate the latest
developments in cryopreservation and
vitrification of oocytes, spermatozoa,
zygotes and cleavage and blastocyst stage
embryos as well as ovarian and testicular
biopsies
An understanding of the ethical issues
involved in infertility treatment, the HFE Act
and HFEA code of practice
The experience of designing a research
proposal related to the field of ART which
includes a critical review of the relevant
literature, development of a research
hypothesis, presentation of preliminary
evidence to support the hypothesis, choice
and justification of the appropriate
investigative methodology and resources
required.

Module
Credits
Special
Features
Compulsory
Fundamentals of
45
Level

modules
for The Clinical
Online
course Embryology
was established in 2000,
Postgraduate
as the first web-based MSc degree course in
IVF &The
Embryo
Culturedistance
35
Diploma
and
Clinical
Embryology.
part-time,
MSc
learning formatMicromanipulation
allows applicants in full-time
15
employment to acquire an MSc degree.
Cryobiology and
15
Workshops Three week-long workshops
Cryopreservation
are held in Leeds over the two-year programme,
at which students
are and
assigned
a personal10
Ethics
Law for
tutor, meet the Embryologists
staff and fellow students, attend
lectures and participate in practical sessions,
Masters
(MSc)
Research Project
seminars
and discussion
groups in
for a truly60
Clinical Embryology
interactive experience.

Level

Module

Modules for
Postgraduate
Diploma and
Masters (MSc)

Fundamentals of
Clinical Embryology

45

IVF & Embryo


Culture

35

Micromanipulation

15

Cryobiology and
Cryopreservation

15

Ethics and Law for


Embryologists

10

Research Project in
Clinical Embryology

60

Masters in
Science (MSc)

Credits

Career prospects
Designed for professionals in the field of
Reproductive Medicine, students will gain a
nationally recognised qualification that will
enhance knowledge in the subject of
embryology and help to establish good
practice in the field of Assisted Reproductive
Technology (ART). It will enrich the
professional and academic development of
clinical embryologists, and has led to
promotion to more senior posts for many
alumni.

Although it was distance-learning, I never felt that I was away from the classroom as all the professors
and tutors were just an e-mail away, were encouraging and supportive and always responded promptly.
I would definitely recommend this course to those who wish to gain a wider and deeper understanding of
human reproduction and to implement the knowledge in the embryology lab. Reena Gupta.

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