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Reproductive Science and Women's Health MRes

London, Bloomsbury

Study Reproductive Science and Women's Health in UCL’s world-class research environment, working with researchers and clinicians who are shaping the newest ideas and developments in this field. Build your expertise in maternal and fetal health, neonatology, women's cancer and reproductive health, develop a valuable network, and come away with sought-after research skills and experience.

UK students International students
Study mode
UK tuition fees (2026/27)
£19,300
£9,650
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Overseas tuition fees (2026/27)
£42,700
£21,350
Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.
Duration
1 calendar year
2 calendar years
5 calendar years
Programme starts
September 2026
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 26 Jun 2026

Applications closed

Applicants who do not require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 28 Aug 2026
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

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.

The English language level for this course is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

Join us at UCL’s Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health (UCL EGA IfWH) to explore reproductive science and women's health, focusing on the areas of this field that interest you the most. 

You will choose taught modules, and select research areas, from a variety of subjects spanning the four themes of the institute: maternal and fetal health, neonatology, women's cancer and reproductive health.  

You will have the chance to conduct an independent research project, and gain practical experience and theoretical understanding in research methodologies and critical analysis.

The course brings together the expertise of clinicians and researchers from a diverse range of disciplines, working on innovation in research and clinical practice. You will get first-hand insight into some of the newest developments in the field of reproductive science and women’s health.

It places a strong emphasis on research skills and experience, and you will come away with transferable academic and professional skills valuable for your future career, such as knowledge on how to perform research and critical appraisal.

Who this course is for

The course is suitable for medical, science and nursing students who wish to gain a grounding in reproductive science and women's health and develop the skills required by today's science. It is also suitable for clinical staff, working in academic, biomedical, and clinical environments.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

  • Study at one of the world's top ten universities. UCL is ranked 3rd in the world for public health (ShanghaiRankings 2024), 9th in the world as a university (QS World Rankings 2026) and is rated number one for research power and impact in medicine, health and life sciences (REF 2021).
  • Work with world-class researchers and clinicians at the UCL Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Institute for Women's Health (UCL EGA IfWH), a centre set up to deliver excellence in research, clinical practice, education and training, making a real and sustainable difference to women's and babies' health worldwide.
  • Benefit from our close partnership with the UCL Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust collaboration, including opportunities to attend clinical observation days (where possible).
  • Benefit from UCL’s diverse expertise across maternal and fetal medicine, neonatology, reproductive health and women's cancer.
  • Build your own professional networks and stay up to date with the latest advancements in the field, including the newest research in areas like assisted reproduction, fertility and women’s health.
  • Develop subject-specific and wider transferable skills to boost your career prospects.
  • Access to specialised career events tailored to your interests in fields like embryology, health policy, medical research, clinical medicine, FemTech and entrepreneurship – to tap into career information and opportunities, and network with leading professionals.
  • Benefit from a wide range of optional modules which allow you to tailor the course to your specific needs and interests.
  • Spend a large part of the course on your research project (twice as long as compared to the other MSc courses at our institute) giving you time to shape and carry out a greater depth project. This is particularly useful if you are considering a career in research in this field.
Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

The foundation of your career

Graduates go on to a wide range of careers, including:

  • Pursuing a PhD or further research in reproductive biology or women’s health.
  • Working in IVF clinics, fertility labs, or biotechnology companies.
  • Roles in health policy, public health, or women’s health advocacy.
  • Clinical roles with additional qualifications (e.g. medicine, nursing, midwifery).

This includes across organisations such as the NHS, Public Health England, Nucleus Global, Herts and Essex Fertility Centre.*

*Graduate Outcomes survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 cohorts.

My programme provided me with the opportunity to acquire knowledge and learn about research methods and lab work. All of the professors and lecturers have been instrumental in providing me with valuable insights into the field of reproductive science and women's health, ultimately shaping my journey to where I am today.

Sheila

Reproductive Science and Women's Health MRes

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Employability

By the end of this course, you will be in a strong position to progress onto higher research degrees or more advanced work in your field.  

With a solid foundation of knowledge, and awareness of the many issues relevant to women's health, you will be well equipped for going onto work in fields such as further research, biological sciences, FemTech or training to become an embryologist. You will also find the course extremely useful in developing your own businesses in women’s health.

There’s a big focus on developing key skills throughout. You will also have access to our comprehensive careers programme, involving our staff and alumni, where you can tap into support to help you build your career in science generally, or in women’s health in particular.

As a graduate, you will acquire key skills, such as:  

  • Evaluating and reviewing data from papers, case studies, media coverage etc. 
  • Collecting, interpreting and presenting data using both written and oral methods.
  • Intellectual curiosity and an ability to critically challenge current research methods or standpoints.
  • Cross-disciplinary perspectives (linking together the wide variety of optional modules).
  • Learning to excel in debates and ethical discussions. 
     

Networking

You will have the chance to attend our annual research day where we hear about the various projects across the institute, including from our clinical staff at UCLH, as well as from invited keynote speakers from around the world. These events include lots of networking opportunities throughout the day and usually end with a group social event. During your research project, you may also attend research group meetings to strengthen your knowledge in that topic area and make connections with others working in the same field.  

Teaching and learning

Each module is organised differently, in a way which best suits the module content. There will be a variety of lectures, seminars and tutorials as well as guided student presentations, debates and sessions led by patients, advocates or experts in the field. Where possible, observation days in fetal/reproductive medicine units and IVF clinics will be offered.

The types of assessment you will do will depend on which modules you choose. We use a variety of methods including essays, patient case reports, critical reviews, examinations, patient information leaflets/press releases, oral presentations and the dissertation.

Each 15-credit module equates to around 150 learning hours, which are spread out over the whole period of the module. These hours include the time you spend in taught sessions, independent study, group work, and preparing for your assessment.

You will typically spend 6–8 hours per week in face-to-face learning, including lectures, seminars, practicals, and guided group work. Overall, we expect full-time students to spend a full 35-hour week studying, with 27–29 weekly hours outside classes spent in self-directed study.

Some additional face-to-face hours may be required for certain project types.

Modules

The course structure and subject areas of this MRes are designed to provide you with an opportunity to tailor taught module and research project choices to suit your specific interests within the fields of reproductive science and women’s health.

For the taught module component of the course, you will choose and study four subject areas during each Term from a selection of modules from the other MSc courses at UCL EGA IfWH.

You will begin work on your research project from the beginning of the academic year. You will shape your proposal together with a supervisor with expertise in one of the institute’s four research areas: 

  1. Maternal and fetal medicine;
  2. Neonatology;
  3. Women’s cancer or;
  4. Reproductive health.

This will ensure that your project design and necessary approvals are in place early in Term 1. You will work on your project throughout the academic year, gaining experience in project design, literature review, data collection, analysis and interpretation. You will submit an interim project introduction in Term 2 and submit your final project in late August/early September. 

For the taught module component of the course, you will choose and study four subject areas over two years from a selection of modules from the other MSc courses at UCL EGA IfWH. Most students choose two subjects per year, but you can also choose one and three, or vice versa, depending on your schedule.

You can begin to work on your research project from your first year but most part-time students start to work on their research project in their second year.

Modular flexible students can take their taught modules over two to five years; the dissertation is often taken in the final year of study. Individual modules are delivered in the same way as they are for full-time students. Modular flexible students are not eligible for student finance governmental funding.

For the taught module component of the course, you will choose and study a minimum of one subject area per year (up to a total of four) from a selection of modules from the other MSc courses at UCL EGA IfWH.

You can begin to work on your research project at any time during the course but most students start in their final year. 

Compulsory modules



Optional 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. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MRes in Reproductive Science and Women's Health.

Accessibility

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time Part-time
Tuition fees (2026/27) £19,300 £9,650
Tuition fees (2026/27) £42,700 £21,350

Programme also available on a modular (flexible) basis.

Postgraduate Taught students benefit from a cohort guarantee, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Where the course is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this course.

For in-person teaching, UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2025. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

EGA Institute for Women's Health BAME Master's Scholarship

Deadline: 31 July 2026
Value: £10,000 toward tuition fees (1 year)
Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need
Eligibility: UK

Next steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

  • Why you want to study Reproductive Science and Women's Health at graduate level.
  • Why you want to study Reproductive Science and Women's Health at UCL.
  • How your personal, academic and professional background meets the demands of a challenging academic environment.
  • Where you would like to go professionally after this course.

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this course match what the course will deliver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between the MSc and the MRes in Reproductive Science and Women’s Health?

The two courses are the same length and bear the same credits. The MSc has eight compulsory modules and a 60-credit research project whereas the MRes has only four modules, all optional which you can select from a list and combine as you find best for your goals, and a 120-credit research project, enabling a more in-depth research experience. This is suitable for people who have an interest in research, would like to learn more about it and gain hands-on experience, and may be thinking about doing a PhD in the future.

Would I be able to work alongside this course?

Full-time study is rigorous and undertaking other significant work whilst studying would be challenging. Our part-time and modular flexible options are preferable for students who may want or need to continue working alongside their studies.
 
Am I eligible for this course if I did not study a relevant subject but have since worked in the area?

We welcome applications from a broad range of students with an interest in women's health and will be able to assess your applications on an individual basis that will take account of not only your degree but also of your work experience and demonstrable interests.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate courses (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2026-2027

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