MCE5201 Advanced skills: Embryo manipulations
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
MCE5201 Advanced skills: Embryo manipulations is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Monash Medical Centre
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 3 other tasks
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Requisites
Before MCE5201
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MCE5201
No unit lists MCE5201 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit will build on the assisted reproduction technology (ART) practical skills gained in MCE5112.
Hands-on practical tuition will enable you to gain an appreciation for more advanced embryology skills. Using a murine model, you will gain competency in embryo vitrification, embryo warming and micromanipulation (intracytoplasmic sperm injection [ICSI] and biopsy).
You will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key ART processes though both practical and written assessments. Associated laboratory skills such as laboratory etiquette, working as a group, liquid nitrogen training and writing laboratory reports will be included in the teaching of this unit.
Note; dissecting mice and attending the animal house for gamete and embryo collection is optional for you.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester (extended) | Monash Medical Centre | On campus |
Assessment
- Practical skills assessment: Vitrification and warming (3-4 hours)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle35%
- Practical skills assessment: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) (3-4 hours)DemonstrationCompetency hurdle35%
- Practical skills assessment: Objective structured practical examination (OSPE) (2 x 1hrs)Demonstration20%
- Reports (x10)Artefact10%
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
Synthesise knowledge and skills to successfully vitrify and warm embryos without compromising developmental potential
- 2
Model advanced micromanipulation techniques, including ICSI and embryo biopsy, to achieve optimal laboratory outcomes in assisted reproduction technology (ART).
- 3
Interpret and apply laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in a laboratory setting.
- 4
Integrate and advocate Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) principles into daily laboratory practices, ensuring safety in ART
- 5
Optimise the use of laboratory consumables, equipment, and reagents, applying evidence-based reasoning for enhanced efficiency and reliability in assisted reproductive technology (ART).
- 6
Formulate solutions to complex problems in unexpected laboratory scenarios where real-time problem-solving is required.
- 7
Synthesize experimental data and laboratory observations to produce actionable insights, addressing industry needs
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
- Applied sessions-
- Teaching approachActive learning
This is a practical based unit, with a high number of contact hours for hands-on training.
For on-campus students, this unit is conducted throughout all of Semester 2 (18 weeks), with up to 16 hours per week of directed and self-directed learning. It is expected that you attended all practical sessions and tutorials associated with this unit.
Off-campus students need to be working in an ART clinical to complete or gain credit for MCE5201 or you will need to attend face-to-face.
During some practical blocks, daily attendance will be required.
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Duc Huynh
- Ms Penny Chen
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Penny Chen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MCE5201?
MCE5201 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MCE5201 offered?
In 2027, MCE5201 runs in Semester 2 at Monash Medical Centre.
Does MCE5201 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.