Highlights
Tuition fee
1100 GBP / full
1100 GBP / full
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Tuition fee
1100 GBP / full
1100 GBP / full
Unknown
Duration
5 days
Duration
5 days
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Campus location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Campus location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Basic Semen Analysis course from the University of Birmingham is designed to ensure correct foundation knowledge and skills for achieving accurate semen analysis according to the latest WHO manual and ISO 23162:2021. 

Overview

The Basic Semen Analysis course from the University of Birminghamis an international course which has run for over two decades.

Key facts

Two persons from each laboratory - one with clinical responsibility (“supervisor”) and one engaged in practical laboratory work (“technician”) - are encouraged to participate in the course, but we are happy to also accept individual lab members.

You will receive a certificate of completion from the Centre of Human Reproductive Science. The course is examined so those passing the exam receive a further certificate of achieving a pass.

Programme Structure

After attending the course you should be able to:

  • To understand clinical aspects of semen analysis including definitions and use of thresholds
  • To conduct a basic semen analysis, comprising:
  • Making a wet preparation
  • Examining a wet preparation
  • Assessing sperm count/concentration
  • Assessing sperm morphology
  • Assessing sperm motility
  • Assessing sperm vitality
  • To gain an appreciation of wider sperm tests.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 5 days

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Dates are TBC

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • The course is taught and examined in English, so attendees should be able to communicate with reasonable scientific fluency in English.
  • People attending the course should also have basic laboratory skills as a minimum, some prior experience at handling semen is preferred (and if lacking should be flagged to the team at registration).
  • The practicals involve handling unscreened human semen. As such prior immunisation for Hep B is recommended and is the responsibility of the registrant and their employer.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    1100 GBP / full
    1100 GBP / full
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    1100 GBP / full
    1100 GBP / full

Additional Details

Fee to be confirmed

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom
765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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