MSc Reproductive and Developmental Medicine at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

A one-year masters covering the biological, clinical and social issues of fertility, pregnancy, prenatal development and childbirth, taught by clinicians, embryologists, reproductive counsellors and genetic testing specialists.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Medicine and Population Health | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Gonads to gametes, Fertilisation, implantation and embryology, Fetal Development, Pregnancy and Parturition, Reproductive medicine and assisted conception, and Law, ethics and policy in reproductive medicine, followed by a six-month research project.

Career pathways

A stepping stone to specialist training and careers in clinical embryology or andrology; graduates work in NHS and private fertility clinics and many secure places on the NHS Scientist Training Programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, Medicine, Molecular Biology or Veterinary Science). Medical students may intercalate. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details and no supporting statement are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,345 a year (2027/28). Home fee, per year Source

International applicants: GBP 36,055 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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