Obstetrics and Gynaecology

DPhil in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Course Code | 001980

MSc by Research in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Course Code | 001990

The Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology encompasses multi-disciplinary research across a wide range of important issues in human reproduction and applied basic science. These include: 

• Genetic studies
• Molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying normal and aberrant reproductive function
  
• Immunology of reproduction
  
• Clinical studies in women’s health and pregnancy
  
• Epidemiological and health services research

The clinical and laboratory programmes are based in the Women’s Centre and there are collaborations with the School’s Institutes, the University’s Science Departments and with researchers outside Oxford, in the UK and internationally.

MSc in Clinical Embryology

Course Code | 003840

This one-year residential taught MSc aims to provide graduate students, scientists and clinicians with highly advanced theoretical and practical understanding of human reproductive biology, embryology, infertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART) along with intensive ‘hands-on’ practical training in essential laboratory skills and the sophisticated gamete micromanipulation techniques associated with ART.

Our MSc prepares students for employment within the clinical embryology/ART sector. Our broad intention is to inspire, motivate and train a network of future leaders in clinical embryology throughout the world.

Additionally, our students benefit from intensive training in a range of laboratory skills highly suitable for a research career in reproductive science.

• Length of programme: One year
• Programme specification

The laboratories of the Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology are fully equipped for a wide range of molecular and cell biology work with dedicated image analysis and flow cytometry facilities. They are located in the Women’s Centre at the John Radcliffe Hospital, giving excellent access to patients and clinical samples for research from clinics, theatres, delivery suites and the Oxford Fertility Unit.

The Department maintains many special clinical services which help generate programmes of research.

Information on academic staff profiles

Further research in reproductive, biological and biomedical science, assisted reproduction, clinical academic work and industry.