Cluster of experienced experts at IVIRMA, leaders in assisted reproduction
Master's in assisted reproductive technology
Private degree issued by Universidad Europea de Valencia
| Online with live classes | Start: May 2026 | 14 months, 60 ECTS | School of Health Sciences of Valencia |
The Master's Degree in Biotechnology Applied to Assisted Human Reproduction, Embryology and Genetics offers specialised training that combines a solid scientific foundation with a practical orientation focused on the real environment of assisted reproduction laboratories. Throughout the programme, you will acquire a comprehensive overview of the reproductive processes and laboratory techniques most commonly used in the sector, preparing you to develop professionally in a highly technological and constantly evolving field.
- Master the biological and physiological fundamentals of human reproduction, understanding the mechanisms involved in fertility and infertility.
- Learn the main laboratory procedures and techniques in assisted reproduction, including gamete and embryo handling, in vitro fertilisation and cryopreservation.
- Train in laboratory organisation, basic research and the legal and ethical regulations governing professional practice in assisted reproduction .
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A master's degree developed in collaboration with IVIRMA, a world leader in assisted reproduction
IVIRMA Global is the largest assisted reproduction group in the world and an international benchmark for innovation and clinical excellence. This collaboration provides the master's degree with a solid and up-to-date academic foundation, aligned with the standards and scientific advances that shape professional practice in assisted reproduction laboratories worldwide.
Curriculum
Syllabus structure
- Module 1. Physiological and endocrine foundations of human reproduction and infertility.
- Module 2. Gametogenesis, fertilisation, embryonic development and embryo retrieval techniques.
- Module 3. Introduction to assisted reproduction techniques and embryo culture.
- Module 4. Embryo and gamete multiplication and embryo quality improvement.
- Module 5. The andrology laboratory.
- Module 6. The clinical embryology laboratory.
- Module 7. Cryobiology. Preservation of maternal and paternal inheritance. Embryo preservation.
- Module 8. Genetic analysis in assisted reproduction and sex determination techniques.
- Module 9. The preimplantation genetic diagnosis laboratory.
- Module 10. Basic and clinical research in human reproduction and stem cells.
- Module 11. Ethical and legal aspects of assisted reproduction techniques.
- Module 12. Master's Thesis.
An intensive programme to become a specialist in just one year:
1
Initial training block
- Learn the physiological and endocrine fundamentals of human reproduction and understand the main factors that affect fertility.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of gametogenesis, fertilisation, embryonic development and embryo retrieval techniques, mastering the initial processes of reproduction.
- Analyse assisted reproduction techniques and embryo culture, understanding their clinical and laboratory applications.
- Develop skills in gamete and embryo multiplication, as well as in improving embryo quality for use in reproductive treatments.
- Work in the andrology laboratory, acquiring practical skills in the handling and analysis of male samples.
2
Second training block
- Apply clinical embryology knowledge, handling embryo culture and monitoring techniques in a professional setting.
- Master cryobiology and gamete and embryo preservation, including vitrification and safe storage.
- Understand and apply genetic analysis in assisted reproduction, as well as sex determination techniques, with an ethical and clinical approach.
- Develop skills in pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, performing laboratory analyses for embryo selection.
- Take part in basic and clinical research in human reproduction and stem cells, evaluating recent studies and innovative techniques.
- Analyse ethical and legal aspects of assisted reproduction techniques, ensuring regulatory compliance and good professional practices.
- Conclude the programme with a master's thesis, developing an applied project that brings together your clinical, technical and research skills in human reproduction.
How does the online methodology work?
Flexible
Live virtual classes that you can connect to from anywhere and any device.
Accessible
You will have the support of our expert teachers who will facilitate your learning, as well as a tutor who will guide you and help you achieve your goals.
Functional
The virtual campus will be your learning platform where you will find the subjects you are going to study. You will also have access to the library, a community area where you can connect with other students, and 24-hour support.
Our educational model
At Universidad Europea we are committed to learning that prepares you for the needs of the professional world. Thanks to our methodology you will be able to acquire the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies that facilitate maximum employability in a global world.
Experiential learning
The student learns by doing, without action there is no learning. You will put into practice the knowledge you have learned through our virtual campus and the online tools we make available to you.
Meaningful learning
The teacher relates the knowledge, skills and previous experiences to the interests, expectations and cognitive characteristics of the students.
Collaborative learning
The students "learn together", so they are motivated not just by their own learning but to increase the achievements of others, forming a social and academic learning experience.
Professional Learning
The teacher acts as an advisor and as a guide of the learning towards a professional application.
Constructive and discovery learning
Students investigate and explore concepts. This allows you to build cognitive structures by comparing, relating and reorganising new concepts with those you have already dealt with.
Autonomous Learning
The teacher encourages the students to learn for themselves, developing self-learning. The student is understood as an active and cooperative agent, protagonist of their own education.
Individualized learning
The teacher is sensitive to the diversity and different learning styles of the students, adjusting the training activities to suit their needs.
Creative learning
The development of creativity and initiative allows knowledge to be perceived as open, unfinished, something which can always be redefined and understood from other points of view.
Admissions process
The admission process to pursue an online undergraduate or postgraduate certificate at Universidad Europea can be carried out throughout the year, although enrolment on any of our programmes is subject to availability. In order to complete the process, follow these simple steps:
1
Documentation
You will need to send the specific documentation to your personal advisor
- Admissions form.
- Legal document required for accessing the programme
- Photocopy of your ID.
- Curriculum vitae.
2
Admissions test
Once your documentation has been reviewed, your personal advisor will contact you.
- Competency assessment test.
- Personal interview.
- Language assessment test (B2).
3
Reserving a place
Formalising the reservation of a place through our different methods of payment
- Direct debit.
- Credit card.
- Online payment.
Entry requirements and pathways to the degree
The masters degree is directed to students with an undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences.
Faculty
Our teaching staff
Director
- Nicolás Garrido
Director of the IVI Foundation, PhD in Biological Sciences with an Extraordinary Doctorate Award. Specialist in study design and statistics applied to health, science management, and project management. Author of more than 240 articles, 80 book chapters, and 430 conference communications. Recognized with awards from the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF), Spanish Association of Urology (AEU), American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and Fundación Salud 2000. Associate editor of leading journals and an international reference in reproductive medicine.
Teachers
- José Remohi
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and co-founder of the Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (IVI), a global leader in assisted reproduction. Trained in Valencia and at the University of California, Irvine (USA), he has been a maternologist since 1984 and a sexologist since 1986. He has received numerous awards from American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Spanish Fertility Society (SEF), and other institutions, and is the author of more than 650 publications, 22 books, and hundreds of lectures. He holds prominent positions in international scientific rankings. - Juan Giles
Gynecologist at IVI RMA Valencia and MD from the Complutense University of Madrid. Specialist in gynecological endoscopy with certification from European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). Researcher at the IIS La Fe Health Research Institute and the IVI Foundation, and lecturer in master’s programs at the University of Valencia and the King Juan Carlos University. Author of 87 publications and more than 150 conference communications. Awarded by American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), and International Congress on Reproductive Immunology (ICIRA). His main areas of expertise are gynecological endocrinology and endometriosis. - Marcos Meseguer
Senior embryologist, principal investigator at the IVI Foundation and the IIS La Fe Health Research Institute, and a global reference in AI applied to embryo selection. PhD in Biomedicine with more than 260 publications, 11,000 citations, and an h-index of 61. He has led 30 research projects and supervised 21 doctoral theses. A pioneer in automated software for sperm evaluation and prediction of reproductive success. Recipient of 24 international scientific awards. - María José de los Santos
Global Coordinator of IVF laboratories at IVI RMA and Director of the Clinical Embryology Laboratory at IVI Valencia. Trained at Harvard University, she is an expert in embryonic mosaicism, mitochondrial biology, vitrification, and transcriptomic PGT. Author of more than 100 publications and supervisor of numerous doctoral theses. She has led projects funded by national and international organizations and holds leadership roles in European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), Association for the Study of Reproductive Biology (ASEBIR), and the Council of Europe. - José Bellver
Gynecologist specialized in human reproduction at the Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad (IVI) and full professor at the University of Valencia. Graduated with an Extraordinary Award and holds a PhD in Medicine with cum laude distinction and an Extraordinary Doctorate Award. He has participated in 13 research projects, is editor or co-editor of 17 books, and author of 160 scientific articles. - Francisco Domínguez
Senior Miguel Servet Researcher at the IIS La Fe Health Research Institute and coordinator of the IVI research laboratory. PhD with an Extraordinary Award, specialized in the molecular and immunological regulation of embryo implantation. He has completed notable postdoctoral fellowships, including at Stanford University. Author of more than 80 articles and speaker at European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI), and American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) conferences. A recognized authority on endometrial receptivity and reproductive biomarkers. - Amparo Mercader
PhD in Biological Sciences and senior embryologist accredited by European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF). Coordinator of the IVF-PGT laboratory at IVI Valencia and lecturer in several master’s programs. Former researcher at the IIS La Fe Health Research Institute and member of the IVI Institutional Review Board. Author of more than 80 publications and 150 conference communications, with awards from American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), Spanish Fertility Society (SEF), and Merck. She also holds the Healthcare Biologist Certification. - Ana Cobo
Director of the Cryobiology Unit at IVI Valencia, with extensive international training and a PhD cum laude focused on embryo quality in cryopreserved oocytes. Principal investigator in multiple funded research projects and author of more than 50 articles and 50 book chapters. She has delivered more than 100 international presentations and is an active member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), and the Spanish Fertility Society (SEF). - Patricia Diaz-Gimeno
PhD in Reproductive Genetics, creator of the first genomic tool for evaluating endometrial receptivity. Principal Investigator at the IIS La Fe Health Research Institute with more than 60 publications, 4,500 citations, and an h-index of 27. She leads projects in personalized reproductive medicine integrating genomics, systems biology, and artificial intelligence. She has completed research stays at the University of Oxford and the Prince Felipe Research Center (CIPF), supervises doctoral theses, and serves on the editorial board of Fertility & Sterility. - Irene Cervello
PhD with an Extraordinary Doctorate Award and an international reference in endometrial stem cells. Principal Investigator at the IIS La Fe Health Research Institute / IVI Foundation with more than 80 publications and an h-index of 34. She has conducted research stays at leading international centers and supervised more than eight doctoral theses. Member of scientific committees of European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI). Recipient of awards including the SRI President’s Plenary Award and the Basic Science Award from European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. - Héctor Tabernero
Lawyer specialized in biomedical regulation and assisted reproduction. He advises clinical centers and international projects on contractual, regulatory, and data-protection matters applied to medical and genetic research. He also combines professional practice with university teaching in ethics and legislation related to assisted human reproduction.
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Frequently asked questions
Why study this Master's with IVIRMA Global and UEV?
IVIRMA is the world leader in assisted reproduction, with over 200 centres and 150,000 treatments per year. Training with them gives you access to real clinical protocols, cutting-edge technology and a faculty composed of internationally renowned clinical specialists and some of the most highly cited authors in assisted reproduction.
Their high level of clinical activity offers unique experience with direct access to cutting-edge technologies, protocols and lines of research in reproductive medicine.
Who is this master's degree aimed at?
Graduates in Biomedical sciences.
Can I do the master's from anywhere in the world?
Yes. The programme is fully accessible from anywhere in the world, with online classes combining recorded sessions and live classes adapted to different time zones. The methodology is designed for international students and guarantees flexibility and personalised support.
What skills will I acquire upon completing the programme?
You will learn practical and theoretical skills related to:
- IVF techniques.
- Reproductive genetic diagnosis.
- Gamete and embryo handling.
- Reproductive counselling.
- Biomedical research.
- Quality management in reproduction laboratories.
You will receive specific training in:
- Embriología Clínica.
- IVF laboratory techniques.
- Genetic pre-implantation screening and diagnosis.
- Reproductive biology.
- Reproductive counselling.
- Biomedical research.
- Quality management in reproduction laboratories.
What career opportunities does this master's degree offer?
The growth of fertility clinics, the increased demand for treatments and scientific advances have generated a growing need for professionals in embryology, genetics and reproductive biotechnology. For this reason, this master's degree offers excellent employment opportunities in the sector.