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Reproductive and Developmental Biology MSc

University of Aberdeen

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Foresterhill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

A Masters degree delivered by a dedicated and active research team of developmental and reproductive biologists and clinicians, allowing a truly research-led teaching experience for students. Infertility and other reproductive biology issues are increasing in the UK and the call for more expertise in the subject to help understand these conditions is needed.This MSc programme aims to provide advanced knowledge in reproductive biology and developmental biology and their relevance to health professionals. Focused on humans, and using animal models as well, you will be equipped with knowledge and skills involved in embryonic and foetal development and health prenatal diagnosis and management of pregnancy in vitro fertilisation use of genomic technologies to understand gene function and identify disease causing gene mutations role of stem cells in development and potential stem cell and gene therapy strategies to tackle congenital defects.In addition, the programme provides laboratory based research projects in developmental and/or reproductive biology. Upon completion, you will have a thorough understanding of the key concepts of reproductive and developmental biology including the latest state-of-the-art tools to study these processes. You will be equipped for professions allied to medicine as well as research careers.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,250per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    30th out of 87 5

    20th out of 70 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    168 74%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    45th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    26th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    169 82%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    21st

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    56th

    47

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