Why ODU for Clinical Embryology?

Supporting patients through assisted reproductive technology requires deep clinical knowledge and precision in the IVF laboratory. ODU’s Clinical Embryology Certificate provides medical and health professionals with the essential training to assess gametes and embryos and strengthen their competence in embryology labs.

In this program, you will:

  • Learn best practices for IVF lab procedures and embryo assessment
  • Gain hands-on exposure to technologies used in gamete and embryo evaluation
  • Build clinical understanding of human reproductive biology and ART protocols
  • Strengthen your preparation for further study or clinical roles in reproductive medicine

This certificate is ideal for professionals looking to advance in embryology, andrology, or clinical ART settings and serves as a stepping stone for students planning to enter the Reproductive Clinical Science – Embryology & Andrology (M.S.) program.

When you complete this certificate, you will be prepared to contribute meaningfully in IVF laboratories and support clinical care teams in the delivery of reproductive healthcare.

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Program Information

Total
10 Credit Hours

You will take four required courses to complete the Clinical Embryology certificate:

  • Female Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
  • Gametes & Embryos
  • Ethics, Society & ART
  • Introduction IVF, Laboratory Tech and Skills Development

Explore Courses in the Graduate Catalog

This online Clinical Embryology graduate certificate is ideal for embryologists, laboratory technicians, physicians, and other professionals working in or preparing to work in IVF centers and ART environments.

Applicants should have plans to pursue advanced training, such as the Reproductive Clinical Science – Embryology & Andrology (M.S.) program.

This certificate is open to U.S. and international students and offers exposure to a range of laboratory skills, from foundational to advanced.

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Liang Yu, Ph.D.
Director, Associate Professor, Reproductive Clinical Science, PhD and MS
Reproductive Clinical Science, PhD and MS
757-446-8421
yul@odu.edu

Alfred Abuhamad, MD
Executive Vice President, Dean of Eastern Virginia Medical School
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
757-446-7900

Minglei Bian, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Reproductive Clinical Science, PhD and MS
757.446.8482
bianm@odu.edu

Eva Forgacs-Lonart, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biomedical and Translational Science
757-446-5108
forgace@odu.edu

Mahmood S. Morshedi, Ph.D., HCLD (ABB), CTBS
Professor Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine
Reproductive Clinical Science, Ph.D. and M.S.
757-446-8482
MorsheMS@odu.edu

Total
10 Credit Hours

You will take four required courses to complete the Clinical Embryology certificate:

  • Female Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
  • Gametes & Embryos
  • Ethics, Society & ART
  • Introduction IVF, Laboratory Tech and Skills Development

Explore Courses in the Graduate Catalog

This online Clinical Embryology graduate certificate is ideal for embryologists, laboratory technicians, physicians, and other professionals working in or preparing to work in IVF centers and ART environments.

Applicants should have plans to pursue advanced training, such as the Reproductive Clinical Science – Embryology & Andrology (M.S.) program.

This certificate is open to U.S. and international students and offers exposure to a range of laboratory skills, from foundational to advanced.

Access course materials online from any location. Many classes don't have a scheduled meeting time, so you can fit class into your personal schedule. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

Liang Yu, Ph.D.
Director, Associate Professor, Reproductive Clinical Science, PhD and MS
Reproductive Clinical Science, PhD and MS
757-446-8421
yul@odu.edu

Alfred Abuhamad, MD
Executive Vice President, Dean of Eastern Virginia Medical School
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University
757-446-7900

Minglei Bian, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Reproductive Clinical Science, PhD and MS
757.446.8482
bianm@odu.edu

Eva Forgacs-Lonart, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biomedical and Translational Science
757-446-5108
forgace@odu.edu

Mahmood S. Morshedi, Ph.D., HCLD (ABB), CTBS
Professor Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine
Reproductive Clinical Science, Ph.D. and M.S.
757-446-8482
MorsheMS@odu.edu

Bridge to the Master’s Program

The Clinical Embryology Certificate provides a direct path to the Reproductive Clinical Science – Embryology & Andrology (M.S.) program.

Students who earn a B or higher in each course may apply those credits toward the master’s degree, where they will appear on the transcript and count toward the cumulative GPA if admitted. This option supports continued growth in reproductive clinical science.

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Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$486 per credit hour*
Out-of-State Students
$982 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Careers in Clinical Embryology

Trained embryology professionals are essential members of ART teams, supporting fertility treatments and reproductive science advancements.

Career paths for certificate holders include:

  • Clinical embryologist
  • IVF laboratory technician
  • Andrology or embryology lab support specialist
  • Research assistant in reproductive biology
  • Entry-level roles in fertility clinics or academic research labs

Graduates may also choose to pursue a master’s degree in reproductive clinical science.

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Ready to Apply?

Applicants must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Two semesters each of college-level Biology and Chemistry with lab

Applicants with prior andrology or embryology experience must submit a skills report form; those new to the field must complete an observation experience and submit a corresponding report.

Additional requirements for International applications include a course-by-course evaluation of foreign transcripts (WES or ECE preferred), TOEFL scores (if applicable), and translated transcripts if not originally in English.

Explore all admission requirements in the Graduate Catalog.

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