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Careers in Reproductive Medicine

A field as broad as your ambitions

Reproductive science reaches far beyond fertility. It addresses health across the lifespan, including menopause, pregnancy, contraception, reproductive cancers, and other disorders. Across species, it supports animal health, livestock reproduction, and conservation. The study of reproductive science creates career opportunities in research, technology, policy, and public engagement. 

Graduates will be prepared for careers in biomedical research, embryology and assisted reproduction, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, FemTech, animal reproduction, clinical research, conservation, policy, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and further professional or doctoral training.

Explore where you could contribute

  • Research and further study — Investigate reproductive mechanisms and disease in academic or biomedical laboratories or pursue doctoral training.
  • Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals — Contribute to reproductive therapeutics, diagnostics, contraceptive discovery, and research and development.
  • Embryology and assisted reproduction — Explore laboratory careers supporting human or animal reproduction, subject to role-specific training and qualifications.
  • FemTech and entrepreneurship — Help develop technologies addressing reproductive and women’s health, including needs associated with menopause.
  • Animal health and conservation — Apply reproductive knowledge to livestock, companion animals, endangered species, and reproductive technologies.
  • Data and precision medicine — Use research design and analytical skills to interpret reproductive health data.
  • Policy, advocacy, and regulatory science — Connect scientific evidence with decisions about reproductive technologies, access, ethics, and public health.
  • Education and science communication — Make reproductive science accessible to professional and public audiences.

Career examples describe possible directions, rather than guaranteed outcomes. Some positions require additional degrees, certification, or specialist training. The MS-FTRM does not lead to licensure in medicine, veterinary medicine, or other licensed professions.