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Course dates: Monday 14 - Friday 18 July 2025 - 5 days full time.

After attending the course you should be able to:

• To learn basic terminology and outline of male reproductive physiology
• 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.

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.

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.

For members of the Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists: £990

Non-members: £1100

Fee includes lectures and guided, printed handouts of presentations, practical exercises, lab coats, get together party, lunches and coffee/tea.

The WHO laboratory manual and other books are not included.

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For any further questions please email: mdscpdenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk