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Reproductive Science and Women's Health MSc

London, Bloomsbury

Develop specialist knowledge of reproductive science and women's health, working alongside some of the world’s most prominent figures in this field. Delve into the latest developments in everything from fertility and childbirth, to breast and reproductive cancers – as you build your skills, confidence and professional network. 

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 close at 5pm UK time

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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

If you are looking to specialise in women’s health and reproductive science, this course gives you a solid foundation in the theoretical, clinical and laboratory aspects of this fascinating, and highly rewarding, field.

Working with UCL’s renowned academics, you will learn about everything from basic genetics, fertility and infertility, to female reproductive anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Other modules cover pregnancy and childbirth, breast and reproductive cancers, prenatal diagnosis and screening, reproductive health, and new technologies in reproductive health.

You will be immersed in real-world scientific and clinical case studies, and spend three months working on a research project tailored to your interests, under the supervision of experienced researchers and clinicians.

Alongside your subject and research expertise, you will build your confidence in using relevant technology, learn to analyse scientific papers, write essays, present seminars and conduct peer reviews, as well as develop your laboratory skills.

You will come away with comprehensive knowledge of reproductive science and women's health, with valuable skills, advice and contacts to take with you into your career.

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 and clinical environments.

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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).  
  • Tap into 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.
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The foundation of your career

Our graduates go on to a wide range of careers, including: 

  • Applying for NHS STP training in Reproductive Science (including embryology).
  • 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 a range of organisations including the NHS, Hertility Health, Novartis, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Imperial College London and UCL.*

*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. 

Employability

By the end of this course, you will be in a strong position for progressing 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 business 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 of this course, 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 many 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 that best suits the module content. There will be a variety of seminars and tutorials as well as guided student presentations, debates and sessions led by experts in the field.

Where possible, observation days in fetal/reproductive medicine units and IVF clinics will be offered.

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.

Each core module runs for one day a week for the duration of a term. As such, full time students who are taking three modules in Term 1, for example, can expect three full days of face-to-face teaching, plus some additional study time for preparatory and group work. Part-time students who are taking only two modules each term (in Year 1) can expect two full days on campus.

Students will typically spend 15-20 hours per week in face-to-face learning, including lectures, seminars and practicals. We expect full-time students to spend 20 - 15 hours per week in self-directed study. Part-time and flexible students study at a pro-rata rate.

Modules

The course structure and subject areas of this MSc are designed to provide you with a rounded and coherent understanding of reproductive science and women’s health.

In Term 1, you will study Basic Genetics and Technology, Fertility and Infertility: Science and Society, and Female Reproductive Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.

In Term 2, you build on your learning in Term 1 to progress to study of Pregnancy and Childbirth, Breast and Reproductive Cancers, and Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening.

In Term 3, your taught studies culminate in a focus on Reproductive Health and New Technologies in Reproductive Health.  

You will define your project topic in Term 1 and ensure that your project design and necessary approvals are in place and submit an interim project introduction in Term 2. You will work on your project full-time from early June and submit this in late August/early September.

Part-time students must take the same number of credits in both years of study; six taught modules in the first year, and two taught modules plus the dissertation in the second year. Individual modules are delivered in the same way as they are for full-time students.

Modular flexible students can take their taught modules over two to five years; their dissertation is taken in their 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 more information on funding visit the UCL website. 

Compulsory 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 MSc in Reproductive Science and Women's Health. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip 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

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of UK, a fee deposit will be charged at 2.5% of the first year fee.

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of Overseas, a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

For modular/flexible offer holders with a fee status classification of UK, a £350 deposit will be charged.

For modular/flexible offer holders with a fee status classification of Overseas, a £500 deposit will be charged.

There is no fee deposit required for PG Dip and PG Cert applicants.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

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.

There is an application processing fee for this course of £90 for online applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

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 academic and professional background meets the demands of this course.
  • 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’s the difference between the Women’s Health MSc and the Reproductive Science and Women’s Health MSc at UCL?

While both courses explore aspects of women’s health, they differ in focus. The Reproductive Science and Women's Health MSc combines reproductive biology, clinical care, and scientific research. The Women’s Health MSc takes a broader perspective, including more on public health, social science, and policy, exploring how gender, social structures, and healthcare systems affect women's health globally.

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 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.

Do I need a clinical background to apply for this MSc?

No, a clinical background is not required. The course welcomes applicants from a variety of disciplines including biomedical science, midwifery, biology, nursing and genetics. However, strong interest in reproductive science and women’s health is essential, and some prior scientific knowledge is recommended for successful engagement with the curriculum.

Does this MSc qualify me to work as a clinical embryologist?

No, this MSc alone does not qualify you to work as a clinical embryologist in the UK. However, it provides an excellent foundation in reproductive science and laboratory techniques, which can support your application to further training programmes, such as the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Reproductive Science.

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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Year of entry: 2026-2027

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