Clinical Embryology MSc

Set yourself up for a career in fertility treatment and reproductive research on this unique Clinical Embryology MSc. The master’s is designed and run in conjunction with Care Fertiity, a leading fertility network. It is the only fully integrated UK clinical embryology masters taught with fertility treatment providers.<br/><br/><br/>• Study on this Clinical Embryology MSc, which is jointly taught by LJMU and Care Fertility<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from academic, research-active staff at LJMU and clinical embryology and reproductive medicine specialists at Care Fertility<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Focus on practical experiences, patient journeys and current advances in fertility research<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Provides a strong practical and academic foundation and knowledge base to prepare you for a career in assisted reproduction<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from teaching in state-of-the-art facilities at LJMU and Care Fertility<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Obtain hands-on training in clinical embryology procedures, including semen analysis, ICSI, blastocyst biopsy and vitrification<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop an in-depth understanding of current and developing technologies relevant to the fertility sector, including automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get first-hand experience of Care Fertility’s AI tool CareMaps, which has been developed in-house for embryo assessment and selection<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Meet international guest lecturers and build your scientific communication skills and professional network<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Choose from a broad array of clinical research projects and learn how to prepare your work for publication<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain careers advice and support from Care Fertility supervisors<br/><br/><br/><br/>The MSc Clinical Embryology programme has been designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of assisted reproductive technologies. You will have access to specialist, state-of-the-art laboratories at both LJMU and Care Fertility Manchester and will receive training in standard and relevant new technologies. Care Fertilitys dedicated training laboratory features six fully-equipped zones for hands-on practical work and expert demonstrations. Each zone has a microscope, laser and micromanipulator with access to IVF incubators and consumables. There is also a dedicated area with audio-visual tools for teaching, discussion and study with live-link video to the on-site clinical IVF laboratory, where you will also spend time observing the work of the embryology and andrology teams.<br/><br/>The curriculum is research-led and the latest advances will be explored in student-focused seminars. Upon graduation, you will have a competitive edge in the fertility treatment jobs market. Please note that this degree does not lead to state registration as a Clinical Scientist. If you require further careers advice on the route to becoming an embryologist/andrologist, please contact: courses@ljmu.ac.uk for more information.