Master of Reproductive Sciences

The Master of Reproductive Science offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge and capabilities in the reproductive biology and technology. It opens up a wide range of vocational opportunities including work in an IVF facility, zoological and agricultural occupations in animal improvement breeding programs, wildlife conservation, pest control and the preservation of endangered species.

The MRS is a two-year research degree with a compulsory coursework component in the first year, providing advanced theoretical understanding of the applications of reproductive biology to clinical and veterinary medicine. The coursework component is run at MIMR and Monash Medical Centre. It consists of various teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, journal reviews, poster presentations, site visits, short practical projects and discussion groups. Research Fellows interested in supervising your chosen topic are approached and research is carried out in the Department of your selected Supervisor.

Entrance requirements
The Master of Reproductive Sciences is open to students who have:

• IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each band, and an Honours degree (upper second class – division 2A (70%) or above) in biological, medical, paramedical, agricultural or veterinary science from an approved tertiary institution
• A pass degree with at least two years of relevant experience
• Successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences with a grade average of at least 70%. GRS students who qualify to enrol in this program will be exempt from the coursework component.

2010 Fees
The Master of Reproductive Sciences is financed by the Research Training Scheme (RTS), which provides funding for higher degrees by research places at Australian universities. Students granted an RTS placement are exempt from paying course fees for a maximum of two years.

International students: $32,700 per year for 2 years

More information
Graduate Diploma of Reproductive Sciences brochure
Monash University course finder
Email Course Coordinator, Dr. Sarah Jansen or call +61 3 9594 7360