MSc in Infertility – Assisted Reproduction Techniques
MSc in Infertility – Assisted Reproduction Techniques
Program Overview – Objectives
The MSc in Infertility – Assisted Reproduction Techniques aims to provide comprehensive, systematic, and modern education to healthcare professionals (including physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, biologists, and midwives/nurses) in the diagnosis and treatment of human infertility, clinical embryology, and assisted reproduction. This pioneering program, offered for the first time in Greece, equips healthcare professionals with high-level, accredited training that combines theoretical knowledge and essential clinical and laboratory skills, preparing them to effectively manage patients with infertility.
The program is designed for three main professional groups: doctors (obstetricians-gynecologists), midwives/nurses, and biologists/embryologists. Additionally, it may appeal to professionals in related fields, such as legal experts specializing in medical law, judges, and managers of assisted reproduction units, who, while not engaging in practical training, will benefit from a theoretical foundation to enhance their understanding and expertise. The curriculum includes core courses relevant to all three professional groups, as well as specialized courses tailored to each. Practical training is also provided, adapted to the unique requirements of each group. Students receive theoretical training on the prerequisites for organizing and operating Assisted Reproduction Units, Clinical Embryology and Andrology Laboratories, and Cryopreservation Banks.
This MSc program is designed to prepare graduates for professional opportunities in infertility and assisted reproduction settings, ultimately enhancing the quality of healthcare by establishing high professional standards. Completion of the program supports the official certification of the candidates’ skills, knowledge, and practical experience, aiding in their professional advancement both nationally and internationally.
The primary aim of the MSc in Infertility – Assisted Reproduction Techniques is to deliver specialized training to students, enabling them to:
- Develop high-level accredited education in both theory and the required clinical and laboratory skills to manage infertility patients effectively.
- Advance research (both clinical and basic) in the field of assisted reproduction.
- Enhance their knowledge in endoscopic techniques related to assisted reproduction.
Upon the successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Master’s Degree in Science (MSc) in “Infertility – Assisted Reproduction Techniques” by the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Program Structure
Degree Title
Graduates of the program are awarded an MSc in “Infertility – Assisted Reproduction Techniques,” issued by the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Duration
The program spans four academic semesters. The first three semesters include theoretical, practical, and clinical courses, while the fourth semester is dedicated to the thesis project.
Location and Class Schedule
Classes are held at the amphitheater of Aretaieio University Hospital in Athens, with practical training conducted in outpatient clinics and affiliated units. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday and Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
ECTS Credits
The program follows the ECTS credit transfer and accumulation system, as per Article 14 of Law 3374/2005. Full-time students must complete 30 ECTS per semester, totaling 120 ECTS for the award of the MSc, which includes coursework and a Master’s thesis.
Tuition Fees
The program fee is set at €4,000, payable in four equal installments of €1,000 at the beginning of each semester.
Language of Instruction
The program’s official languages are Greek and English. Classes are conducted in either language depending on the audience composition and the lecturer’s nationality, with all presentation slides provided in English.
