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Graduate Diploma of Reproductive Sciences

Course code: 0101 + Course abbreviation: GradDipRepSc + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Monash Medical Centre, Clayton)

Course description

This course is offered by the Education Program in Reproductive Biology (EPRB), a joint venture of the Monash Institute of Medical Research 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.

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 consists of seven units:

Core units

  • GRS1001 Introduction to reproductive endocrinology
  • GRS1002 Gonadal development and function
  • GRS1003 Pregnancy and parturition
  • GRS1004 Reproductive health
  • GRS1005 Fertility regulation
  • GRS2001 Animal sciences
  • GRS2002 Assisted reproductive and genetic technologies

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.

Contact details

Inquiries

Postgraduate Course Administrator
Education Program in Reproductive Biology
C/-- Monash Institute of Medical Research
27--31 Wright Street
Clayton, Victoria 3168
Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9594 7100

Email: eprb@med.monash.edu.au

Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/eprb

Course coordinator

Dr Peter Temple-Smith

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