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Clinical embryologist
This page describes the role of clinical embryologists, including information on entry requirements and training programmes.
Working as a clinical embryologist
Clinical scientists in embryology, or clinical embryologists work in a very new dynamic area of the NHS. They investigate the many scientific areas of infertility.A clinical embryologist will be involved in research and laboratory investigation of various aspects of IVF treatment and other programmes of assisted reproduction. This will involve the collection of eggs from patients for examination, checking fertility levels of individuals and cutting edge techniques .
Entry requirements:
For information about entry requirements for training to work as a clinical scientist, please click here.Training programmes:
For more information on training as a clinical scientist, how to apply, and financial support available while training, click here.Registration
In order to practice in the UK as a clinical scientist, you must be registered with the health professions council. Click here for details.For further information:
For further information about a career as a clinical embryologist, contact the Association of Clinical Embryologists (ACE) - click here for detailsClick on the links on the right for additional information.
