MSc Clinical Embryology
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
The MSc Clinical Embryology at Liverpool John Moores University is a one-year full-time master's course. It is unique in the UK because it is run together with Care Fertility, a leading fertility clinic. Students learn from both academic staff and clinical embryologists. They study in modern labs at both LJMU and Care Fertility and gain hands-on experience with IVF methods like semen checks, ICSI, embryo biopsy, and freezing. Students use high-spec labs, and in some cases, they may do their research project at the clinic, though this depends on availability and placement competition.
The course has six key modules: Embryology, Assisted Reproduction Technologies I and II, Genetics, Advanced Laboratory Skills, Research Methods, and a large Research Project. Each module combines technical theory and lab practice. Students learn through lectures, hands-on skills sessions, group discussions, and self-directed research. They are assessed in many ways, such as written exams, practical lab reports, presentations, literature reviews, research reports, portfolios, and oral defence of their research project. This mix aims to build both expertise and confidence.
Key highlights
- Designed and jointly taught with fertility network Care Fertility
- Hands-on training in semen analysis, ICSI, blastocyst biopsy and vitrification
- Explore automation, robotics and AI in fertility, including CareMaps tool
- Training laboratory with microscope, laser and micromanipulator workstations
- Observe embryology and andrology teams in an on-site clinical IVF laboratory
- Choose clinical research projects and learn to prepare work for publication
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 (a minimum of 6.0 is required in all components) as recognized by LJMU
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee Embryologist
- Andrology Laboratory Scientist
- IVF Laboratory Technician
- Reproductive Science Researcher
- Fertility Clinic Laboratory Assistant
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Clinical Embryology from Liverpool John Moores University can work as:
- Clinical Embryologist
- Laboratory Embryology Technician
- IVF Laboratory Practitioner
- Fertility Clinic Research Scientist
- Clinical Scientist Trainee
Cost of study
For international students enrolling in the MSc Clinical Embryology from Liverpool John Moores University, the tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year is £30,000.
Admission
To apply for the Liverpool John Moores University MSc Clinical Embryology, prospective students can apply online through the University website. If you need assistance with your application, you can reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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