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Overview
| Course Length: | 2-5 Years Part-Time |
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| Start Dates: | September 2020, September 2021 |
| Subjects: | Health and Social Care Medicine |
| Location: | Edge Hill University Liverpool Women's Hospital |
Please note, this programme is closed to further applications for September 2020 and September 2021 entry, however module HEA 4112 Ultrasound Scanning for Reproductive Practice remains available to study on a standalone basis.
Combining, taught sessions, online learning and clinical practice, this Masters degree bridges the theory of fertility and assisted conception with practice related to the assessment, investigation and treatment of the infertile/sub-fertile couple. The programme is designed to ensure you will be able to plan and implement a treatment pathway for infertile couples, whilst providing opportunities to focus on areas such as ultrasound scanning for reproductive medicine, embryo transfer, oocyte retrieval and clinical andrology. There are practice competencies to achieve that will allow you to develop and enhance your clinical skills, underpinned by exploration of the evidence base that supports fertility practice. The overall aim is to ensure that, on completion of the programme, you will meet and exceed the standards of an advanced practitioner in fertility and assisted conception.
In Depth
What will I study?
You will study the clinical assessment and diagnostics that relate to practice within assisted conception. Modules cover topics centred round the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the male and female reproductive systems, alongside the therapeutic and pharmacological interventions aimed at assisting conception and the medico-legal aspects of fertility practice.
You will be able to choose from a range of clinical practice modules which are designed to develop specific clinical skills relating to embryo transfer, oocyte retrieval and ultrasound scanning in reproductive medicine. In addition, you may choose to complete a non-medical prescribing module or undertake negotiated learning around a specific topic of interest within reproductive medicine.
An introduction to research methods and approaches will engage you with the evidence base that supports practice and prepare you for the final dissertation. This is an advanced practice project that allows you to make use of your newly developed skills and immerse yourself in a specific area of fertility practice.
How will I study?
The theoretical component of the course is delivered 50% online (via the virtual learning environment) and 50% through attendance at taught sessions at Liverpool Women’s Hospital and Edge Hill University.
The taught sessions typically run on Saturdays so that attendance can be incorporated with clinical work. Online delivery includes podcasts and lectures by consultants working with reproductive medicine and also incorporates interactive sessions relating to anatomy, physiology and pathology.
Several modules contain practice competencies that need to be met so a significant amount of time for learning is allocated to this work in practice supported by a clinical mentor.
How will I be assessed?
There are a range of practice competencies to be met in clinical practice. Case studies, reflections and presentations will also be assessed to allow you to demonstrate your engagement with the evidence base that supports practice and the application of best practice guidance to your clinical work.
Who will be teaching me?
The programme will be delivered by consultant gynaecologists, obstetricians and andrologists from the field of reproductive medicine, together with specialist nurses, councillors and sonographers.
A Great Study Environment
Edge Hill University
The Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine is one of the leading providers of education and training for health and social care professionals in the North West of England.
Offering some of the best facilities for health, social care and medicine students in the country, the outstanding teaching and learning resources include leading edge clinical skills facilities, an 860-seat lecture theatre, and a variety of teaching rooms and social learning spaces.
The faculty is home to a thriving research culture which includes a series of staff and student conference programmes, guest lectures and seminars, as well as active research groups.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital
The Hewitt Fertility Centre at Liverpool Women’s Hospital has been co-created with a number of clinicians, GPs, specialists and patients to design a useful, easy-to-use hub of information that matters to patients. You will be able to meet various specialists here, get to grips with the services they provide, get a taste of the patient journey and become acquainted with their ground breaking technology.
Modules
Expand AllHEA4002Advanced Practice Project (60 credits)
HEA4111Clinical Reproductive Practice (40 credits)
HEA4112Ultrasound Scanning for Reproductive Medicine (20 credits)
HEA4444Research Methods (20 credits)
You will select two of the following modules:
HEA4034Negotiated Learning Shell (20 credits)
HEA4105Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing (30 credits)
HEA4113Undertaking Embryo Transfer (20 credits)
HEA4114Oocyte Retrieval (20 credits)
HEA4115Clinical Andrology (20 credits)
HEA790Non-Medical Prescribing (45 credits)
Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements.
For more information about each module, including the dates and times of module sessions, please visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/cpdmodules.
Timetables
You can expect to receive your timetable at enrolment. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day or evening of the week.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Entry Criteria
Entry Requirements
The normal minimum requirement is a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a health or social care related subject. You must be employed within a clinical environment in the UK that delivers reproductive medicine. You should also be registered as a professional with a regulatory body based in health care, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council. A clinical mentor must be identified within this environment to support learning.
You will be invited for interview to help determine your suitability for the programme. Proof of your work environment and clinical mentor access will need to be provided. Your clinical mentor will also need to be named and contacted prior to admission to the programme to ensure the University can provide support in undertaking the role of mentor and assessor.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Edge Hill University recognises learning gained elsewhere, whether through academic credit and qualifications acquired from other relevant courses of study or through recognition of an individual’s professional and employment experience (also referred to as ‘experiential learning’). This may include credit or learning undertaken at another university.
Previous learning that is recognised in this way may be used towards meeting the entry requirements for a programme and/or for exemption from part of a programme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consult the University’s academic regulations (sections C7 and F3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested in studying.
Career Prospects
What are my career prospects?
This programme will develop and enhance your skills and knowledge in reproductive medicine and is designed to provide a strong foundation to progress your career within this discipline.
Finance
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for studying on this MSc are £6,480 for the entire programme for UK and EU students enrolling on the course in academic years 2020/21 or 2021/22.
Financial Support
For comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK and EU students joining postgraduate courses at Edge Hill University in academic year 2020/21, together with details of how to apply for potential funding, please view our Money Matters 2020/21 guide at www.edgehill.ac.uk/postgradfinance2020.
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How to Apply
Please note, this programme is closed to further applications for September 2020 and September 2021 entry. We are not accepting applications for the programme at this time.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about this programme, please contact:
- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine Student Recruitment and Marketing Support Team
- Tel: 01695 657249
- Email: cpdenquiries@edgehill.ac.uk
If you would like to talk to the programme leader about the course in more detail, please contact:
- Dr Lesley Briscoe
- Tel: 01695 657055
- Email: Lesley.Briscoe@edgehill.ac.uk