MSc Reproductive and Developmental Medicine

About the course

The course provides training in reproductive and developmental medicine for scientists, clinicians and others, for instance ethical advisers or lawyers looking to specialise. It's a good platform for a research career or a career in clinical laboratory training for IVF or embryology.

Through the taught modules you'll develop a solid understanding of reproductive science relevant to clinical applications. We cover the breadth of processes from gonadal development and production of gametes through to pregnancy and parturition. Each module is taught by leading scientists and clinicians in that field.

You'll also have the opportunity to learn about the ethical issues and international laws regulating reproductive medicine. Finally, you'll undertake a research project to develop a depth of knowledge in a specialist topic.

Core modules

• Scientific information and research design
• Gonads to gametes: fundamentals of reproduction
• Fertilisation, implantation and embryology
• Fetal development, pregnancy and parturition
• Reproductive endocrinology and infertility
• Law, ethics and policy in reproductive medicine
• Research project

Teaching

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Student presentations
• Practical sessions
• Small group teaching
• Project placements

Your career

The demand for training and careers in this sector is increasing. You'll get a range of subject-specific and transferable skills that will help you enter clinical programmes in assisted conception units.

The experience gained during the course is excellent preparation for a PhD.

Study environment

Opened in 2001, the Jessop Wing is a purpose-built facility that houses a maternity unit, an assisted conception unit as well as the Academic Unit of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine (AURDM).

You'll be primarily based in the AURDM, which includes state of the art teaching and research laboratories equipped for molecular biology, microscopy and IVF. You'll also have further access to core facilities in The Medical School.

Teaching

You'll be taught by leading research scientists and clinicians giving you up-to-date knowledge of advances in the field and research experience with internationally-renowned research groups.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

If you have any questions please contact the programme director (details opposite).

Postgraduate Online Application Form