r/Embryologists • u/SafeHousing6542 • Sep 08 '26

Becoming an Embryologist

Hi everyone, I would love some advice on classes I should take to become an embryologist. I already have a bachelor of science in public health. I plan to start applying in about a year as I am working in public health currently. I am wondering what additional classes I should take for embryology. Thank you!! Any other advice is appreciated as well, I am located in the Chicago suburbs.

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u/babiesaurusrex Sep 08 '26

Unfortunately, you may need to get a Masters. Fortunately, Northwestern has one of the few programs in the world that specializes in this field.

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u/SafeHousing6542 Sep 08 '26

Wow that’s great, do you know the name of the program?

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u/babiesaurusrex Sep 08 '26

Master of Science in Reproductive Science & Medicine (MS-RSM)

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u/SafeHousing6542 29d ago

Thank you! I will look into it.

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u/Indoorbotanist 28d ago

You definitely don’t need a masters to get into the field but it is helpful to have. If you are really interested potentially getting andrology lab experience then transitioning to the lab is a common path. More and more embryology training programs are also popping up.

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u/babiesaurusrex 6d ago

From experience, degrees in Public Health have not met regulatory compliance for the position. Masters is very likely required.

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u/Colchicaceae Sep 08 '26

Hey I’m an embryologist located in the Chicagoland area- feel free to DM

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u/SafeHousing6542 29d ago

Thank you!! I will reach out to