Division of Clinical Embryology
Clinical Embryology is a rapidly evolving discipline driven by the global rise in infertility. Since the birth of the first IVF baby in 1978, reproductive science has seen remarkable breakthroughs—from advanced genetics to precision lab technologies. Today’s fertility labs are dynamic environments where life begins under the care of skilled professionals. Clinical embryology demands more than technique; it calls for curiosity, precision, and empathy. This MSc program prepares you to lead in a field that continues to evolve, offering hope to millions.
At NIAHS, our MSc in Clinical Embryology is a rigorous four-semester program designed to cultivate both clinical expertise and scientific inquiry. With a strong emphasis on hands-on training and an independent research dissertation, the program empowers students to become thoughtful practitioners and contributors to the field’s scientific advancement.
Our program is uniquely affiliated with KSHEMA IVF – Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Centre, located at Justice K.S. Hegde Charitable Hospital, Deralakatte. Established in December 2013, KSHEMA IVF was the first IVF centre within a teaching hospital in Mangalore—making our program the first of its kind in the Dakshina Kannada region.
Why choose us?
- Highly qualified faculty
- Research-driven curriculum with hands-on training in advanced ART
- State-of-the-art training labs with collaborative opportunities
- Opportunity to participate in research projects and publications
Faculty
Curriculum Overview:
Our Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) curriculum ensures a balanced mix of theory, practice, and research.
Semester I: Fundamentals of Cell and molecular biology, Biochemistry, Reproductive Biology, Biostatistics and research methodology.
Semester II: Human andrology and laboratory training, Basics of Clinical Embryology, Clinical Postings-I, Dissertation Synopsis submission.
Semester III: Advanced Clinical Embryology and laboratory training, Good laboratory practices, ethical and legal aspects of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), Clinical Postings-II.
Semester IV: Recent advancements in ART, Internship, Final submission of Dissertation work.
Career Opportunities:
The Career Opportunities that a candidate may explore after completion of MSc Clinical Embryology Program and with relevant experience in the field, include, but are not limited to the following:
- As a full-time embryologist in IVF clinics in India or abroad
- In teaching institutions and medical colleges that provide Assisted reproductive facilities as faculty & researchers
- In the Pharmaceutical & Biotech industry
- Research and Development
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
Prof. (Dr). Prasanna Kumar Shetty K
- Designation HoD OBG & KSHEMA IVF
- Email prasannashetty@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
M.D.
Prof. Swaminathan Dakshinamoorthy
- Designation Professor of Practice/ Senior Consultant Embryologist
- Email dakshina.swami@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 12-09-2023
MSc
Ms. Mayuri Chatterjee
- Designation Course Coordinator
- Email mayuri.chatterjee@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date 01-06-2023
MSc (CE)
rn Human Andrology studies rn Advances in ART: Methods of sperm separation rn
Awarded second prize in poster presentation at 12th International Conference of Academy of Clinical Embryologists, India, 2024.
At 12th International Conference of Academy of Clinical Embryologists, India, 2024- "Embryological Outcomes Among Patients Using Microfluidics And PICSI To Process Sperm- A Comparative Study"
Ms. Princy Rosaline D’souza
- Designation Lecturer/ Senior Embryologist
- Email princy.dsouza@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
MSc (CE)
Ms. Niharika J K
- Designation Lecturer/ Clinical Embryologist
- Email niharika.jk@nitte.edu.in
- Joining date
MSc (CE)
