MSc Clinical Embryology

Liverpool John Moores University

About this course 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 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 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.