MSc/Diploma in Clinical Embryology
MSc/Diploma in Clinical Embryology - Distance Learning. Leeds, UK
2 years/16 months Part-time Programme
The course was established in 2000, as the first web-based MSc degree course in Clinical Embryology. There is a new intake of students every October.
The course aims to provide a standard for education in embryology and an internationally recognised qualification, which will contribute to uniformity of knowledge in the subject and practice of embryology. Course management committee and module teachers include Prof Helen Picton, Dr Kay Elder, Dr. David Miller, Dr John Huntriss, Dr Matthew Cotterill, Dr Karen Forbes, Dr Niamh Forde and members of Leeds Fertility.
The course teaching faculty spans staff from the University of Leeds, Bourn Hall Clinic in Cambridge, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust Assisted Conception Units, University of Manchester, University College London, and the University of Sheffield.
Benefits
Enrolled students are provided with access to use a vast array of journals that are relevant to human assisted reproduction and reproductive biology, and many other relevant areas. These are provided by the University of Leeds Library. Students are also given University email accounts and access to the University Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). All students are assigned a tutor, and another tutor is provided for the research project (Module 6) according to subject.
Course Content
The course is delivered via distance learning modules by internet, VLE, post and electronic mail. Three residential workshops, each lasting 5 days, will be held over the 2 year duration of the course. The rest of the programme is taken from a distance (i.e. studying at home).
Assessment will be split between assessed course work and formal examination, with Multiple Choice Questions, Short Answer Questions, Essays, and Case Studies.
The course will comprise the following compulsory modules:
****** MSc Clinical Embryology (Distance Learning) - online event ******
Wednesday 30th January 2019
15:00 – 16:00PM GMT
SIGN UP TO OUR ONLINE WEBINAR EVENT: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6306580289662166530
This webinar will give prospective students the opportunity to learn more about our clinical embryology distance learning course, course content, the structure of this two years part-time course and the academic team involved in your teaching. The webinar will explain the entry criteria, language requirements and application process.
The webinar is particularly suited to professionals in full-time employment in the field of reproductive medicine: embryologist, clinician, reproduction technologist, animal reproduction. Applicants would be expected to have studied a biological or related science undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
By attending this webinar you will gain a good understanding of our course which aims to provide in-depth knowledge of the topics and issues within and related to clinical embryology. You will learn about the format of our distance learning course and the support we offer to our students. You will also find out more about our academic team and their research interests and expertise and get the opportunity to ask questions to both academic and admissions staff.
We look forward to you attending our online event.