Reproductive and Developmental Biology MSc

University of Aberdeen

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.

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition