Reproductive and Developmental Medicine MSc
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
The Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Course description
Lead academic: Dr Mark Fenwick
The course, taught by leading scientists, clinicians and embryologists, 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.
Completion of this course will prepare you for a range of opportunities, including:
- a PhD (or MD) programme in reproductive science
- a clinical laboratory training programme
- specialising in assisted reproductive technologies (ART), embryology or andrology. Remember that our course does not provide training in clinical embryology techniques such as IVF and ICSI – these require specialist courses elsewhere
- sub-specialising in reproductive medicine for doctors, lawyers and ethical advisors
- a medical or teacher training programme.
Intercalation
We accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.
Modules
A selection of modules are available each year – some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Duration
1 year full-time
Teaching
Much of the teaching during the first six months is lecture-based, but also includes seminars, tutorials and practical classes. Class sizes are kept small to encourage interactive learning.
You’ll mostly be taught on site in the Jessop Wing, a purpose-built facility that houses the Academic Unit of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine. Occasionally classes may be scheduled in the Medical School or main University campus.
During the second six months, you’ll be allocated a research project. This involves independent learning supported by one-to-one supervision.
Assessment
Assessment tasks have been developed to help you develop skills relevant to careers in reproductive medicine:
- practical exercises with reflective reports
- preparation of research articles
- mock ethics committee presentations
- systematic review and meta-analysis
The research project is assessed by:
- a poster presentation
- short reflective reports
- a thesis
- a short oral exam based on the written work
Your career
After successfully completing their course, graduates have had the opportunity to find work in a wide variety of areas and industries:
- Medical or scientific writing
- Clinical research and policy
- Further PhD training in reproductive science
- Technical support in fertility clinics, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and, clinical diagnostic labs
Our graduates often use the course as a stepping stone towards further training and a career in clinical embryology or Andrology clinics, with a high proportion securing a place onto the very competitive Scientific Training Programme (STP).
For medical students, our masters provides an introduction to obstetrics and gynecology or for those who may be interested in sub-specialising in reproductive medicine and fertility treatment.
Our graduates now work in various fertility clinics around the UK, as well as National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Springer Nature and Porterhouse Medical.
Entry requirements
You’ll need a 2:1 in a life science subject – biochemistry, biology, genetics, molecular biology – veterinary science or medicine.
Medical students can intercalate after completion of three years of their medical degree.
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
- Home (2022 annual fee) : £11,500
- Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £28,500
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.
key dates
September start
Monday 29 August 2022 |
Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process. |
Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time) |
Applications close for September 2022 entry |
Monday 17 October 2022 |
Last date to register for most courses |
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (GBP)
28500
Application Fee
0
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
80
accommodation
The international undergraduate and postgraduate students at this university can use different types of accommodation options and live in a safe and vibrant environment to focus entirely on their studies and get the best result, also the students can use the cafes and bars gyms, and other living facilities, on the other hand, they can have an accommodation tour and Sheffield city tour to become familiar with their living environment and make the most suitable decision, as we said, this university offers various accommodation options with different fees like £6,782.58 to £10,210.62 for a rental place in the city for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and they can choose to have a private or shared room.
After Graduation
The international students can work up to 20 hours in part-time jobs in the UK, however, they must refer to their visa to see whether they have study and work permits or not, we recommend you to focus only on your education to get the best results and be able to find the most suitable jobs in the UK or the global market right after graduation, on the other hand, if the international applicants need extra financial help to pay for their tuition fee, living, and study expenses, they can find part-time jobs under some conditions, also if the students find related jobs to their educational fields (with the help of the university), they will obtain more real experience and skills aside from the theoretical knowledge that they acquire during their study period.