How to become a fertility specialist
1. Complete a degree in medicine or health
Admission to our range of degrees that include the Reproductive Health and Fertility pathway in our Postgraduate Program in Sexual and Reproductive Health require previous degrees to gain admission. You must have either a medical degree or a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
2. Complete the postgraduate program in Sexual and Reproductive Health
We offer eight postgraduate coursework options that include the Reproductive Health and Fertility pathway. Four of these require a degree in medicine, and four require a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline.
Our postgraduate program in Sexual and Reproductive Health offers four pathways including: HIV and STIs, Psychosexual Therapy/Sexology, Public Health (with aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health) and Reproductive Health and Fertility.
There is also the option to choose no pathway and tailor an individualised course that suits your career goals.
Path for medical graduates
The four postgraduate degrees designed for medical graduates are:
- Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
- Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
- Master of Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
- Master of Medicine (Advanced)(Sexual and Reproductive Health)
Path for health or science graduates
The four postgraduate degrees for health or science graduates have been designed for health-related professionals, social workers, public health officers, and laboratory scientists. They are:
3. Learn from leaders in the fertility space
Our courses aim to help students develop nuanced knowledge and effective skills in dealing with the psychosocial contexts, prevention strategies and management techniques for sexual and reproductive health issues.
The Postgraduate Program in Sexual and Reproductive Health is designed to provide the maximum professional relevance, flexibility and choice.
The course is flexible in structure, as it is delivered predominantly online with a two-week intensive face-to-face session on campus.
The Reproductive Health and Fertility pathway is led by expert academics and clinicians who aim to deliver advanced education in reproductive health and fertility. This program emphasises clinical practice, diagnostics, public health, and the social dimensions of reproductive health.
This pathway provides a thorough and multidisciplinary approach to reproductive health and fertility, preparing students to address a wide range of issues in this critical field.
4. Start your new career
Fertility specialists have diverse career opportunities that allow them to impact patient care, advance medical knowledge, influence public policy, and contribute to the development of new treatments and technologies.
Added to this, a degree with a specialisation in fertility from the University of Sydney, a top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2025), is sure to open doors throughout your career.
Our graduates undertake opportunities in clinical practice (either in a private or hospital environment) that focus on reproductive health and patient care. They also work in specialised fertility services such as In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) centres or with donor or surrogacy programs.
There is also the potential to work in clinical trials for research institutions, or work towards an academic position in the fertility field by undertaking a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Health or science graduates may develop careers in laboratory work supporting fertility clinics, patient education, and social support.
For those interested in research to advance knowledge and improve treatments for infertility, our Master of Medicine or Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Sexual and Reproductive Health) provide introductory training on research methods in the field of Reproductive Health and Fertility.
Fertility medicine is a rapidly and continuously evolving field, with exciting opportunities for those passionate about reproductive health. By becoming a fertility specialist, you can make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
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