0100 Master of Reproductive Sciences

Students will have to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for a master's degree at Monash University. For more information on English Language requirements, please visit: University webpage at https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/study/apply/english-language-proficiency-requirements-for-admission

Full documentary evidence in support of English Language Proficiency (ELP) must be submitted with applications for admission and scholarship. Monash University reserves the right to seek further documentary evidence of ELP.

You may apply to transfer to a PhD after a defined period (usually 9-12 months enrolment full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Conditions of enrolment

You will be required to complete:

• Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
• Research Integrity (online)
• Respectful Research at Monash (online)
• Cultural Foundations: Building your knowledge of Australia's First Peoples (online)
• any faculty or program induction requirements.

In addition, students may be required to undertake occupational health and safety training. As a student of the university, you will be required to abide by all relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. This includes maintaining satisfactory progress via regular milestone reviews in accordance with the Graduate Research Candidature Management policy and procedures, ensuring you are undertaking research of an appropriate quality and scale as required by your course. You should refer to the University's current statutes and the University Policy Bank for links to relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.

The course provides advanced theoretical understanding and research training in the applications and principles of reproductive biology and medicine, including emerging biotechnologies, to clinical human and veterinary medicine. It also offers knowledge and understanding of recent advances in reproductive technologies and their implications for professionals in various fields.

Graduates obtain suitable training for those concerned with:

• research and development projects involving reproduction
• IVF programs
• medical and paramedical areas
• development and implementation of policy on reproductive and population issues
• developing areas of agriculture and veterinary science where skills in new reproductive technologies are assuming considerable importance
• biological areas such as wildlife conservation, pest control and preservation of endangered species.

This course is offered by the Education Program in Reproduction and Development within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. Students should contact the course coordinator to discuss research topics and relevant supervisors.