The School of Science focuses on disciplinary plus a wide range of interdisciplinary courses to broaden students’ perspectives and knowledge in the Sciences. The high-quality programs are conducted by qualified teachers, along with guest faculty members from the industry, subject experts, and independent researchers. The school also collaborates with industry for research and development on real life projects, making students industry ready.
A robust placement assistance program bridges the gap between the student’s aspirations and industry expectations. Some of the leading companies in pharmaceuticals and clinical research employ students from School of Science at NUV.
MSc in Clinical Embryology is a two-year postgraduate degree program with focus on all the key skills needed by a student in both clinical and scientific areas. It lays emphasis on the overall development of essential skills of an embryologist and empowers a student with hands on experience and focus on clinical practices being used in a ART clinic.
The Program offers complete hands on insights and independent working in a clinical setup. The course work comprises of lectures, practical, and hands on training for techniques such as IUI, IVF, Human oocyte handling, establishing an IVF lab and its GLP, assessment of viability of embryos and their developmental competence for implantation, cryopreservation techniques and most importantly understanding the all the basic concepts of embryology and andrology. The program has a unique model of University-Clinical collaboration with Oasis Fertility as the clinical partners to this program. This enables experts from both the fields to give their valuable inputs and training to this program which is one of the unique models of knowledge sharing available in the country for such highly skill driven programs.
Hands on training at any one of the below Oasis Fertility Clinic Centres
Banjara Hills
Miyapur
Secunderabad
Dilsukhnagar
Gachibowli
Vijayawada
HSR
Banashankari
Hebbal
Chennai
The master’s degree program is divided into a mandatory course and University elective area. Apart from the core papers, six months dissertation as a master’s project is compulsory. In addition, you must choose university electives from a specified catalogue. The elective area serves to acquire additional technical, interdisciplinary, and professional skills. Elective modules can be chosen from the entire range of Courses offered across NUV.
The Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Embryology is designed to equip students with a profound understanding of the fundamental principles and practical applications within the field. Rooted in a multidisciplinary approach, the curriculum is meticulously structured to seamlessly integrate theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, thereby preparing graduates for diverse career trajectories in academia, clinical practice, and research.
The core courses form the bedrock of the program, providing students with a solid grounding in essential such as Foundations of Human anatomy and physiology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Biochemistry, and Research Methodology. These foundational courses lay the groundwork for a deeper exploration of specialized tracks, allowing students to tailor their academic journey based on individual interests and career aspirations.
The program places a strong emphasis on practical training and research, offering laboratory rotations and opportunities to engage in research projects in collaboration with faculty or clinical partners.
A series of seminars on innovative and advance topics in clinical embryology provides students with exposure to the latest developments in the field. The capstone experience involves presenting research findings in a public forum, showcasing the culmination of a student’s academic journey.
The culmination of the program is marked by the successful completion and defence of a thesis, where students conduct independent research, demonstrating their ability to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Graduates emerge from the program with a solid foundation in the field.
An embryologist can be employed as a junior or senior embryologist in an ART clinic. Embryologists work with fertility experts to assist patients in improving their reproductive health and perform clinical research. They can also conduct academic research and provide counselling to patients. With more experience and taking up additional responsibilities, you can attain the position of a Lab Manager in the IVF clinic. However, basic embryology training opens a myriad of opportunities. Stem cell therapy, Tissue Engineering, Reproductive Genetics, Cryo-Biology are few of the disciplines where an embryologist’s skill is needed.
An embryologist can be employed as a junior or senior embryologist in an ART clinic. Embryologists work with fertility experts to assist patients in improving their reproductive health and perform clinical research. They can also conduct academic research and provide counselling to patients. With more experience and taking up additional responsibilities, you can attain the position of a Lab Manager in the IVF clinic. However, basic embryology training opens up a myriad of opportunities. Stem cell therapy, Tissue Engineering, Reproductive Genetics, Cryo-Biology are few of the disciplines where an embryologist’s skill is needed. All in all Embryology as a CAREER can be a quick passport for a bright future.
Need for Embryologists:
India sees around 2, 00,000 IVF cycles annually, it is anticipated to witness a rise in the number of cycles. There are more than 20,000 IVF clinics across the country and there is a dearth of qualified embryologists, suggesting a pressing need for more life
science graduates to pursue a career in clinical embryology. Upon completion of a course in clinical embryology, students can be rest assured to get hired by fertility hospitals and clinics. As there are several private and government sectors equipped with ART facilities, stirring the requirement for specialists, due to the increasing demand for treating infertile couples. Internationally a lot of African and Asia Pacific countries welcome embryologists from India to perform various embryological procedures as there is a huge dearth of trained embryologists in these countries and the professional remuneration is highly rewarding. It is important to remember that embryology is still a budding field. Owing to fertility treatment costs and facilities, India will soon be one of the foremost destinations in the world for fertility treatments, leading to more focused research, springing enormous growth opportunities. Embryology can be a very lucrative career for those who are willing to work hard, stay focused and dedicated to the task at hand. This field overs a peaceful work-life balance and a good pay structure, and the satisfaction of helping couples in living their dream of parenthood, thus the field of embryology is surely one of the best and rewarding careers to choose
4 Semesters | Full-time | Two-year | Postgraduate Degree Program
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Fee Structure: Rs. 126500/- per semester
Navrachana University, a premier university in Vadodara, known for its innovative and forward-looking approaches to education has now implemented a choice-based curriculum for its students. It is aimed at transforming the student learning experience, empowering them to “tailor-make” their own degree.
The need of the hour today is to create highly skilled professionals who possess a broad-based outlook enabling them to collaborate, understand and empathize with larger sociocultural realities.
Dissertation of at least 6 months is a mandatory requirement for the competition of your master’s degree
Post Graduate or Graduate from Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences and allied subjects, BHMS, BAMS, BDS, MBBS
Written aptitude test and personal interview to assess potential, area of interest, confidence, presence of mind and long-term goals
Collaboration with Oasis Fertility Clinics
Pre-teaching sessions, conducted at the beginning of every semester, serve as vital preparatory sessions aimed at providing students with foundational knowledge and essential skills necessary for success in their upcoming courses. These sessions typically encompass a variety of activities and discussions designed to orient students, set academic expectations, and foster a conducive learning environment.
Description of what pre-teaching sessions may entail:
A monthly course audit is a systematic review process conducted to assess the progress and effectiveness of ongoing courses.
Academic Advisory Board consists of Program matter experts who provide guidance, expertise, and innovative pedagogy and continuous improvement within the academic.
Student feedback serves as a valuable tool for assessing and improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enhancing overall academic quality.
A mentorship program for students is designed to provide invaluable guidance, support, and opportunities for personal and professional development within the field.
Ratio of Mentor: Mentee is 1:3
Academic Advisors play a crucial role in guiding students through the selection, planning, and completion of elective courses within their academic programs.
