(Award available for year: Master of Science)
Subject-Specific Learning Outcomes
1. Critically evaluate core and advanced concepts in reproductive biology
2. Analyse the etiology and management of male and female infertility
3. Integrate understanding of gamete and embryo biology in ART practices
4. Critically design and evaluate innovative IVF clinic spaces
5. Critically evaluate principles and techniques in fertility preservation
6. Critically evaluate molecular and genetic techniques in reproductive science
7. Design and present a research proposal to advance the field of reproductive science (MSc Only)
Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Academic Skills: Develop advanced critical thinking, synthesising complex scientific literature and developing academic writing skills.
2. Digital Skills: Become proficient in using digital tools for example, information gathering and designing IVF clinic layouts.
3. Work-Ready Skills: Communicate complex scientific concepts, demonstrate strong teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills and time management skills.
4. Technical Skills: Develop hands-on proficiency in laboratory techniques and understanding of the implementation of quality assurance protocols and clinical and research standards.
5. Sustainability Skills: Evaluate and integrate ethical, environmental, and sustainable approaches in ART and reproductive research.
6. Enterprise Skills: Devise creative solutions to complex challenges, develop adaptability, resilience and the ability to learn from setbacks.
Competence Standards
1.Critically analyse mechanisms and principles of reproductive biology and reproductive science that are the foundation for clinical embryology and assisted reproduction technologies.
2.Evaluate clinical andrology including male reproduction, health, genetics, subfertility and how to apply laboratory processes involved in sperm analysis and processing.
3.Demonstrate knowledge of essential laboratory techniques used to achieve fertilization in vitro, and for the culture and assessment of embryos and evaluate legal and ethical governance.
4.Demonstrate and apply scientific knowledge for the design and management of fertility clinics, detailing facilities and equipment, quality assurance, operational efficiency and sustainability.
5.Evaluate the key techniques, scientific principles and latest advancements in fertility preservation by cryopreservation of gametes, embryos and gonadal tissues.
6.Demonstrate knowledge and critically evaluate the latest concepts in molecular biology, epigenetics and genetic testing technologies in assisted reproduction technologies.
7.Apply scientific knowledge of reproductive science and practical assisted reproduction technologies to a novel research question and demonstrate reflection on own development.
8. Perform clinical embryological laboratory techniques, including the use of micro-scopes and precision pipetting, ensuring adherence to laboratory standard operating procedures and clinical and research standards
The assessment strategy for the MSc in Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproduction Technology (CEART) is designed to comprehensively evaluate the theoretical understanding and practical skills of students, ensuring they achieve the academic standards required for postgraduate study in reproductive science and ART. While the MSc programme provides an extensive practical training component to develop laboratory proficiency, further industry-specific training will be required for those pursuing professional certification. The approach encompasses both formative and summative assessment methods, tailored to assess students’ mastery of the programme’s learning outcomes. Formative assessments are embedded throughout the modules to provide continuous feedback and opportunities for skill refinement. Summative assessments are designed to comprehensively evaluate student achievement across all subject-specific and skills-based learning outcomes.
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