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M5010 Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences (M5010) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, graduate diploma course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Monash Medical Centre and Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points
48
Duration
1 years full time
2 years part time
Campus
Monash Medical Centre, Clayton
On campus

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

This course is offered by the Education Program in Reproduction and Development (EPRD), in the Monash Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with significant input from the Ritchie Centre for Baby Health Research and other centres in the Hudson Institute of Medical Research. Other Monash departments that participate in the course include anatomy and developmental biology, paediatrics, physiology, pharmacology and the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies. The program is also supported by Monash 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 will provide you with a broad theoretical understanding of, the applications of reproductive biology to current human and veterinary medicine, assisted reproduction and conservation, and consideration of the social and ethical issues raised by the use of these techniques. 

Course structure

The handbook's description of this structure

The course consists of eight units. You will develop a broad knowledge of reproductive biology for current human clinical and veterinary medicine, and comparative reproduction, captive breeding and wildlife conservation. You will also explore the associated social and ethical issues in regard to fertility regulation and treatment of infertility and the associated assisted reproductive and genetic technologies.

Your theoretical learning is supported by exposure to practical and research skills delivered online and through face-to-face lab modules. 

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises eight units (48 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

You must complete:

  • GRS4100 Laboratory skills in reproductive science
  • GRS4101 Reproductive endocrinology
  • GRS4102 Gonadal development and function
  • GRS4103 Pregnancy and parturition
  • GRS4110 Research skills in reproductive science
  • GRS4104 Reproductive health and fertility regulation
  • GRS4201 Reproduction and planetary health
  • GRS4202 Clinical embryology: Introduction

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

  1. 1

    display and communicate a detailed theoretical knowledge and understanding of human and animal reproductive science

  2. 2

    critically evaluate recent developments in clinical human and animal reproductive sciences

  3. 3

    conduct an appropriate statistical analysis of data from studies in reproductive sciences

  4. 4

    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

  5. 5

    demonstrate various common practical techniques currently in use in reproductive sciences

  6. 6

    plan and conduct a research project, and prepare a standard scientific report of the research findings

  7. 7

    competently communicate in written and oral formats their findings from critical reviews, data analyses and a practical project.

Entry requirements

English language

Monash Level A, that is:  IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Master of Clinical Embryology (M6010). You must pass all units and achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70%). 

Other information

This course is offered by the Education Program in Reproduction and Development (EPRD), in the Monash Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology with significant input from the Ritchie Centre for Baby Health Research and other centres in the Hudson Institute of Medical Research. Other Monash departments that participate in the course include anatomy and developmental biology, paediatrics, physiology, pharmacology and the School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies. The program is also supported by Monash 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 will provide you with a broad theoretical understanding of, the applications of reproductive biology to current human and veterinary medicine, assisted reproduction and conservation, and consideration of the social and ethical issues raised by the use of these techniques. 

Contacts

Academic Coordinator
Dr Kiri Beilby

Common questions

How long is Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences?

1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences?

At Monash Medical Centre and Clayton.

How do I plan my Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification
Graduate Diploma
AQF level
Level 8
Credit points
48
Full time
1 Years
Part time
2 Years
Maximum time
4 years
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CRICOS code
019066D
Abbreviation
GradDipRepSci
Award title
Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences