0101 - Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradDipRepSc |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 019066D |
| Managing faculty | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Contact details | Postgraduate course administrator: telephone +61 3 9594 7360; email eprd@med.monash.edu.au or visit www.monashinstitute.org/eprd. |
| Course coordinator | Associate Professor Peter Temple-Smith |
Description
This course is offered by the Education Program in Reproduction and Development (EPRD), 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 EPRD 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.
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.
Objectives
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- display and communicate a detailed theoretical knowledge and understanding of human and animal reproductive science
- critically evaluate recent developments in clinical human and animal reproductive sciences
- conduct an appropriate statistical analysis of data from studies in reproductive sciences
- understand, intelligently consider and clearly communicate the ethical issues and implications raised by research in the reproductive sciences and in population control using both a local and an international perspective
- demonstrate practical techniques currently in use in human medical and veterinary reproductive sciences
- competently communicate in written and oral formats their findings from critical reviews, data analyses and a practical project.
Structure
Requirements
Students complete:
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.