Graduate Diploma in 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 provides a broad theoretical understanding of, and practical training in, the applications of reproductive biology to current clinical human and veterinary medicine, and consideration of the social and ethical issues raised by the use of these techniques. 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.

Course objectives

On completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. communicate competently a broad theoretical knowledge and understanding of human and animal reproductive sciences; 2. conduct and interpret statistical analyses of data in the reproductive sciences, and critically evaluate recent developments in clinical human and animal reproductive sciences; 3. discuss the ethical issues and implications raised by research in the reproductive sciences and in population control; and 4. demonstrate practical techniques currently in use in human medical and veterinary reproductive sciences.

Course structure

The course consists of seven 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

Postgraduate Course Administrator: telephone: +61 3 9594 7360; email: eprb@med.monash.edu.au or visit www.med.monash.edu.au/eprb

Course coordinator

Dr Peter Temple-Smith

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