GRS4200 Research in reproductive science
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
GRS4200 Research in reproductive science is a level 4, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Monash Medical Centre
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 24 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before GRS4200
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After GRS4200
No unit lists GRS4200 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M5010.
Overview
In this unit you will be introduced to the common methods being used to study reproductive science and become familiar with the research process by undertaking your own research project.
Practical sessions will introduce you to the lab and key elements of experimental design. You will then complete tuition in biostatistics and the key components of research theory. Under the guidance of a supervisor, you will follow the standardised method of scientific enquiry to identify gaps in our understanding of a subject area and propose an experimental design to test your hypotheses. You will then statistically analyse data and report your findings in a research report.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Monash Medical Centre | Blended |
Assessment
- Workshop (1.5 hours, 500 words)Presentation25%
- Research plan (1,500 words) (Pass/Fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Project milestone meeting summaries (500 words x 2) (Pass/Fail)ArtefactCompetency hurdle-
- Scenario based testQuiz / Test25%
- Project report (4,000 words)Written50%
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 common scientific methods used in research within reproductive biology
- 2
Employ the appropriate use of statistics to analyse data in reproductive science
- 3
Analyse current scientific literature to formulate new research questions and propose an experimental design to investigate these questions
- 4
Compose a research plan to solve a problem using well-established experimental design and measurable outcomes
- 5
Communicate effectively with a range of audiences in a variety of formats
- 6
Work effectively as a team to solve a problem using scientific theory
- 7
Reflect on the experimental process and on group participation and learning.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments10 hours
- Lectures5 hours
- Applied sessions50 hours
- Tutorials15 hours
- Laboratories20 hours
8 hours of teacher directed study per week, which may be dedicated to lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, or working on research projects.
16 hours per week of self-directed study dedicated to the completion of the research project and preparation of assessments.
Total per week = 24 hours
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kiri Beilby
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kiri Beilby
- Will Leong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for GRS4200?
GRS4200 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is GRS4200 offered?
In 2026, GRS4200 runs in Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre.
How much work is GRS4200?
The handbook expects about 24 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does GRS4200 have an exam?
No. GRS4200 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.