GRS4103 Pregnancy and parturition
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
GRS4103 Pregnancy and parturition is a level 4, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Monash Medical Centre. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Monash Medical Centre
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before GRS4103
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After GRS4103
No unit lists GRS4103 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
In this unit, you will develop an in-depth understanding of human pregnancy and birth as well as pathophysiological changes within the maternal-placental-fetal unit. You will also cultivate higher-order thinking skills through analysing and critiquing recent research developments in this field, refining your communication abilities to effectively convey complex scientific ideas.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Monash Medical Centre | On campus |
Assessment
- Tests (Total duration 1 hour 30 mins)Quiz / Test45%
- Critical appraisal (4,000 words)Portfolio55%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the normal physiology of human pregnancy, fetal development and birth.
- 2
Explain pathophysiological aspects related to gestation, fetal growth, and parturition.
- 3
Interpret recent research developments in perinatal processes.
- 4
Analyse information provided to society regarding maternal and fetal health and effectively communicate inconsistencies.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
6 hours of teacher directed study per week, including ~3 hours of lecture content and ~3 hours of tutorials
12 hours of self-directed study per week
= 18 hours per week over an 8-week period for a total unit requirement of 144 hours.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Filippe Falcao Tebas Oliveira
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Filippe Falcao Tebas Oliveira
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for GRS4103?
GRS4103 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is GRS4103 offered?
In 2026, GRS4103 runs in Semester 1 at Monash Medical Centre.
How much work is GRS4103?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does GRS4103 have an exam?
No. GRS4103 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.