Reproductive and Developmental Medicine

University of Sheffield

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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University of Sheffield

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 35,840 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Reproductive and Developmental Medicine

About

Course description

This course covers the biological, clinical and social issues surrounding fertility, pregnancy, prenatal development and childbirth. It covers the fundamentals of reproductive science and their clinical applications.

You will study topics ranging from genetics, gonadal development, the production of gametes and embryo development, through to pregnancy and labour. Disorders that can affect fertility, foetal development and pregnancy are covered, along with their treatments. You will also explore social issues, and the ethical and legal debates surrounding reproductive medicine.

Each module is taught by experts, including clinicians, embryologists, reproductive counsellors, genetic testing specialists and scientists.

Purpose-built facilities

Most of our teaching takes place in Sheffield Teaching Hospitals’ purpose-built Jessop Wing, which is home to working maternity wards and as well as the Reproductive and Developmental Medicine team. There is an assisted conception unit, an andrology clinic, imaging, ultrasound and neonatology facilities, and a dedicated teaching and lab space.

Research project

You will apply the knowledge you have gained in the first half of your degree to a six-month research project in the second half. This will give you experience of life as a scientific researcher, and you choose from a wide range of areas to identify a research topic that matches your interests. Projects can be based in the lab or have a clinical focus that involves working with clinical data sets or directly with patients.

Intercalation

We accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. Find out more on the School of Medicine and Population Health website.

Do you have a question? Talk to us

Book a 15-minute online meeting with our course tutor to find out more information and ask further questions.

Book an appointment with Dr Mark Fenwick

Disciplines

The Medical School

Faculty of Medicine

Dentistry and Health

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject.

Subject requirements

We accept degrees in the following subject areas:

Biochemistry
Biology
Genetics
Medicine
Molecular Biology
Veterinary Science

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

Entry requirements for international students

We assess each application on the basis of the applicant’s preparation and achievement as a whole. We may accept applicants whose qualifications don’t meet the published entry criteria but have other experience relevant to the course.

The lists of required degree subjects and modules are indicative only. Sometimes we may accept subjects or modules that aren’t listed, and sometimes we may not accept subjects or modules that are listed, depending on the content studied.

English language requirements

IELTS 7 (with 6.5 in each component) or University equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

English Program Requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent

Other English language qualifications we accept

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

Career

Your career

This course is an ideal stepping stone towards further specialist training and a career in clinical embryology or andrology. Our graduates work in NHS and private fertility clinics around the UK, and many have secured places in the highly competitive NHS Scientist Training Programme.