Students on this course gain an understanding of the complex issues that surround the provision of modern infertility treatments as well as a grasp of current management strategies for infertile coulpes; the interdisciplinary teamwork essential to provide a comprehensive service is stressed; teaching is through a combination of lectures, seminars, case studies and small group work; the course describes principles and practice of a range of techniques including diagnostic andrology assessment, cryopreservation, sperm preparation, ovarian stimulation and monitoring, oocyte recovery, embryo culture and transer, and other assisted reproduction techniques; clinical aspects include epidemiology and investigation of infertility; issues of ethics, patient support and regulations are also explored indepth.