PostgraduatePart-time

MSc Clinical Embryology

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Medicine
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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Set yourself up for a career in fertility treatment and reproductive research on this unique Clinical Embryology MSc. The masters is designed and run in conjunction with Care Fertility, a leading fertility network. It is the only fully integrated UK clinical embryology masters taught with fertility treatment providers. Study on this Clinical Embryology MSc, which is jointly taught by LJMU and Care Fertility Learn from academic, research-active staff at LJMU and clinical embryology and reproductive medicine specialists at Care Fertility Focus on practical experiences, patient journeys and current advances in fertility research Provides a strong practical and academic foundation and knowledge base to prepare you for a career in assisted reproduction Benefit from teaching in state-of-the-art facilities at LJMU and Care Fertility Obtain hands-on training in clinical embryology procedures, including semen analysis, ICSI, blastocyst biopsy and vitrification Develop an in-depth understanding of current and developing technologies relevant to the fertility sector, including automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning Get first-hand experience of Care Fertility’s AI tool CareMaps, which has been developed in-house for embryo assessment and selection Meet international guest lecturers and build your scientific communication skills and professional network Choose from a broad array of clinical research projects and learn how to prepare your work for publication Gain careers advice and support from Care Fertility supervisors 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 Fertility's 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. 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.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · Subjects: Biological Science · or above

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS 6.5 (a minimum of 6.0 is required in all components) as recognized by LJMU

Fees

International students: £34,500 per year

UK students: £21,260 per year

Start dates

September

Campus

  • Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Applicants require a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.0 (equivalent to 2:2) or 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 2:1) For SCS Programmes a GPA of 3.3 is required for programs that require a 2:1. If you require further information, please get in touch with us.

English language

See the list below for the minimum grades required for each qualification. Please note: The grades shown are the minimum standards - courses may vary. IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component. Register: Book a new test on the British Council IELTS website. Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII) - B2 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE II 90 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. Further information: Visit Trinity College London’s Student information webpage. Trinity Integrated Skills in English III (ISEIII) - C1 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE III 105 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. LanguageCert Academic SELT Alignment to the CEFR and IELTS Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 65 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) or 70 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) Please note: The university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT…

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Scholarships at Liverpool John Moores University

4 for this level
  • 2-year Masters Scholarships
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship£3,500.00 (US$ 4,520)
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