Reproductive Genetics and Fetal Medicine MSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 37,500 / year

Reproductive Genetics and Fetal Medicine MSc

About

About this degree

You will develop a knowledge and broad understanding of the field of reproductive genetics and fetal medicine. You will attend 8 compulsory modules which combine lectures, seminars, tutorials, and student presentations. This will be followed by a project, culminating in a dissertation. You can choose from a large variety of topics, such as laboratory-based projects, clinical projects, and practical audits, analysis of existing datasets, online surveys and/ or interviews, or projects focusing on reviewing the scholarship or evidence on a given subject.

You will also gain important transferable skills including information technology skills, the ability to analyse scientific papers, essay writing, seminar presentations, research techniques, peer review, and laboratory skills.

Who this course is for

We welcome applications from medical and science-based students who wish to gain a theoretical grounding in reproductive genetics and fetal medicine and to gain skills required by today's science and clinical staff, working in academic and clinical environments.

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What this course will give you

The UCL EGA Institute for Women’s Health delivers excellence in research, clinical practice, education and training in order to make a real and sustainable difference to women's and babies' health worldwide.

The institute's UCL/UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust collaboration provides an academic environment in which students can pursue graduate studies taught by world-class researchers and clinicians.

Our diversity of expertise in maternal and fetal medicine, neonatology, reproductive health and women's cancer ensures a vibrant environment in which students develop subject-specific and generic transferable skills, supporting a broad range of future employment opportunities.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

This unique programme provides you with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the field of reproductive genetics and fetal medicine, specifically basic genetics and technology, human genetics, genetic mechanisms, medical genetics, human embryonic development, stem cell biology, fertility and infertility, preimplantation genetic diagnosis and developing technologies and fetal and perinatal medicine. There is a strong focus on the development of key skills and careers advice in the programme.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for registration, normally a candidate must have obtained a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant science-based discipline, or a medical qualification (MBBS) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.