Course summary
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.
- 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
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. On this programme you will be assessed via a combination of examinations, practical reports, oral presentations, critical literature reviews, portfolios, project reports and oral defences.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree: -a minimum 2.1 honours degree in Biological Science or another related biological sciences degree or: -alternative qualifications with significant work experience International requirements: -An international qualification that equates to UK requirements. International students must also have an English language qualification equivalent to at least IELTS 6.5 (a minimum of 6.0 is required in all components) as recognized by LJMU.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £18000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £18000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £18000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £18000 | Year 1 |
| International | £30000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ