2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
PGDip Clinical Embryology (Distance Learning)
Programme code: | PGD-CLIN/EMB | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 19 Months | Method of Attendance: | Part Time |
Programme manager: | Prof Helen Picton | Contact address: | h.m.picton@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 120
Entry requirements:
- An honours degree in appropriate biological sciences or Medicine.
- Applicants with accredited prior work experience within embryological laboratory will also be considered.
- For non-english speakers we require an IELTS score of overall 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all components) or an overall score of 92 in TOEFL (with 21 in listening & reading, 22 in writing and 23 in speaking).
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Medicine
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Medicine Postgraduate Programmes Examinations Board
Programme specification:
The programme will provide a high quality standard of education in human embryology. The programme builds on the specific and generic outcomes of degree programmes in a wide range of specialisms (Medicine, Biological Sciences etc) and offers advanced learning in the subject of Clinical Embryology. Students will gain a nationally recognised qualification that will enhance knowledge in the subject of embryology and help to establish good practice in the field of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs). It will enhance professional and academic development of clinical embryologists while allowing them to remain in post.
The programme of study will enhance students' depth of knowledge and understanding of topics and issues within and related to clinical embryology. The ethical dilemmas posed by assisted reproductive technologies and the rapid advances in the technologies available will be covered. Students will gain a wide breadth of knowledge that will give them confidence in their subject and allow skills to be transferred to the workplace.
The course is delivered via distance learning. This will allow the students to take the course while in full time employment. Full use will be made of the Internet for delivery of teaching materials, tutoring and conferencing. Two residential workshops over 2 years will allow the students to meet staff as well as their fellow students, delivery of lectures by invited lecturers, participation in practical sessions, seminars and discussion groups.
Students will be encouraged to maintain contact with tutors and their fellow students throughout the duration of the course.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
REPR5210M | Fundamentals of Clinical Embryology | 45 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan, 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth) | |
REPR5220M | IVF and Embryo Culture | 35 credits | 1 Sep to 28 Feb, 1 Mar to 31 May (15mth) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
REPR5230M | Micromanipulation | 15 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jul, 1 Jan to 31 May | |
REPR5240M | Cryobiology and Cryopreservation | 15 credits | 1 Jan to 31 May, 1 Sep to 31 Jul | |
REPR5250M | Ethics and Law for Embryologists | 10 credits | 1 Nov to 31 Mar, 1 Mar to 31 May |
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