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.
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.
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.
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UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.
Throughout the MSc programme you will acquire key skills such as:
You will also have the opportunity to take part in debates and ethical discussions and to learn basic laboratory techniques.
Employability
This degree prepares you for progression to higher research degrees or more advanced work in your particular field. This will enable the science-orientated students to go on to pursue research degrees, further training for careers in prenatal diagnosis or embryology, or other careers in the field or in general science. Medically-orientated students will be able to develop their careers in the field of fetal medicine.
Compulsory modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.
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