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Reproductive and Developmental Medicine MSc

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.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.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 35,840per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

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    Biological Sciences

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    24th out of 39 7

  • Entry standards

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  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
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    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    29th

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  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    151 72%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

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  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.32 83%

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  • Entry standards

    / Max 251
    173 69%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    31st

    4

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