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: Both Semester 1 and 2

This module introduces you to the terminology and concepts of basic statistics. It also teaches you how to apply and interpret the results.

You'll learn statistical procedures for use with routine observational data using R studio. You'll develop skills in understanding statistical issues in clinical trials.

Clinical Statistics full module details

Module code: GM50044 Credits: 20 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

This module gives you a broad understanding of research methodologies. It also introduces you to essential skills for career development.

You'll develop a deep understanding of principles and techniques for research methods. You'll also learn how to apply them in the real world.

Research methods and job skills full module details

Module code: GM51053 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module gives you the knowledge you need to work in reproductive medicine. You'll learn the fundamental science concepts in reproductive biology. This helps you explore the anatomy, physiology and endocrinology of human reproductive systems.

Fundamental Science in ART full module details

Module code: GM51071 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

In this module you'll learn basic and routine lab practices for clinical embryology and assisted conception.

You'll experience practical work each week in small groups. These will be in the andrology and embryology laboratories.

Visiting companies host practical workshops, providing insights into new technologies and private sector interaction.

Basic Laboratory Skills full module details

Module code: GM52035 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Reproductive medicine is a fast growing field. It's important to understand the process behind the development of new technologies and service. It's also crucial to understand the management of efficient clinical setting and flow.

In this module, you'll learn how to develop this type of business and innovation.

Innovation in ART and Clinical Service 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

Module code: GM53009 Credits: 40 Semester: Runs during the summer

In this module you will plan, carry out and complete a research project. You'll choose a research topic relevant to clinical embryology and assisted conception.

You'll by supervised by experienced and well-established researchers. Weekly project updates will help to showcase your progression.

Research Project (MSc Human Clinical Embryology and Assisted Conception) full module details

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