Teaching and assessment for Human Clinical Embryology & Assisted Conception MSc

Teaching

You will learn through a range of teaching methods, including:

lectures
seminars
tutorials
discussion groups
journal clubs
self-directed study
supervised laboratory work.

Teaching takes place in Ninewells Hospital, within the School of Medicine. This includes practical work in course-specific teaching labs. You'll also attend the Assisted Conception Unit (ACU) labs and clinics in the hospital.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a mix of coursework and examination, including:

essays
short answer questions
multiple choice questions
lab reports
presentations
written thesis

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: GM50043 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Clinical Statistics full module details

Module code: GM52036 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is the treatment of infertility by manipulating egg, sperm, and embryos. ART techniques and consequent successful treatment require an understanding of the clinical concepts and the complexities involved in ART.

This module covers the clinical issues and controversies relevant to ART and clinical embryology.

Clinical Issues full module details

Module code: GM52040 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module teaches techniques and practices that go beyond basic embryology, and are critical for research and clinical applications.

In this module you will advance your laboratory skills through practical hands-on sessions, to maximise your learning experience you will perform each practical in a group of 3 or 4 students.

Advanced Laboratory Skills full module details

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