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0101

18 September 2017 22 November 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2014 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2014 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Managing facultyMedicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Abbreviated titleGradDipRepSc
CRICOS code019066D
Total credit points required48
Standard duration of study (years)1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/0101
Contact details

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: telephone +61 3 9594 5680; email med-eprd@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/scs/ob-gyn/eprd/

Course coordinator

Associate Professor Peter Temple-Smith

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • This course must be completed in a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 4 years. The course duration is inclusive of any periods of intermission.

Description

This course is offered by the Education Program in Reproduction and Development (EPRD), in the Monash Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is a joint venture with Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research and Monash IVF. Other departments and institutions that participate in the course include Ritchie Centre for Baby Health Research, Monash Institute of Medical Research, Monash departments of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, Paediatrics, Physiology and Pharmacology. The program is also supported by Melbourne IVF, Family Planning Victoria, the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority, the University of Melbourne, Zoos Victoria, Genetics Australia, and Melbourne Aquarium. 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 and experience research by participating in a minor research project.

Outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html).

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 various common practical techniques currently in use in reproductive sciences
  • plan and conduct a research project, and prepare a standard scientific report of the research findings
  • competently communicate in written and oral formats their findings from critical reviews, data analyses and a practical project.

Assessment

Assessment is by written examinations, a 3000-word literature review, the demonstration and understanding of selected practical skills and a practical report, poster and oral presentations and critical reviews, minor research project plan and report, application for a conference travel grant, biostatistics assignment.

Structure

This course consists of seven core units.

Areas of study

Requirements

Students must complete:

Semester one

  • GRS4101 Introduction to reproductive endocrinology
  • GRS4102 Gonadal development and function
  • GRS4103 Pregnancy and parturition

Semester two

Progression to further studies

Students who pass all units for this course and achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70 per cent) may qualify for admission into course 2309 Master of Clinical Embryology or higher degrees by research including course 3438 Master of Philosophy and 0047 Doctor of Philosophy, among others.

Award(s)

Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences