This
course offered by the Monash Institute of Reproduction and Development (MIRD)
is an intensive one-year, full-time course. It provides candidates with the
essential postgraduate knowledge and skills necessary to contribute competently
to the human infertility clinical services.
The practical skills to be taught will be presented in the broader context of
the quality control procedures required to ensure maximum success in an IVF
laboratory. The regulations and legislation that control these endeavours in
different countries will also be presented.
Applicants must have a medical degree, veterinary science degree, Bachelor of
Science degree with honours or the equivalent professional experience in
embryology or reproductive biology gained following a pass degree.
The course consists of nine subjects, seven of which involve lectures accompanied by tutorials, seminars, journal reviews, discussion groups, and some site visits and case study analysis. The other two subjects consist of practicals and statistical methods.
Assessment will include journal review presentations, 2500 and 3000-word essays, examinations and practical competence.
Inquiries should be directed to Ms F Spain, c/- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Monash University, Victoria 3800.
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