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Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Diploma of Reproductive Sciences

Course code: 0101 + This course is offered by the Education Program in Reproductive Biology (EPRB), which is a joint venture of the Monash Institute of Reproduction and Development and Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research, in association with the Monash departments of Anatomy, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Physiology and Pharmacology. The primary aim of the EPRB is to foster education and research into reproductive biology and medicine.

Course description

The course aims to provide a thorough theoretical understanding of, and practical training in, the applications of reproductive biology to current clinical human and veterinary medicine, and the social and ethical issues that the use of these techniques raises. The course also provides the opportunity for those currently interested in reproductive sciences to update their knowledge.
On completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate a thorough theoretical understanding of human and animal reproductive sciences and demonstrate practical techniques currently in use in human medical and veterinary reproductive sciences.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a bachelors degree in medicine, science or nursing or equivalent qualifications or experience in the reproductive sciences gained after completing a pass degree in another field.

Course structure

The course is offered over one year full-time or two years of part-time and consists of seven units.

Assessment

Assessment is by written examinations, 3000 and 5000-word literature reviews, the demonstration and understanding of selected practical skills, poster and oral presentations and critical reviews.

Inquiries

Course Manager
Education Program in Reproductive Biology
c/- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Building 13C
Monash University, Victoria 3800
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 2765
Email: eprb@med.monash.edu.au
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/eprb

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