Master of Clinical Embryology
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C
The Intensive Master of Clinical Embryology is internationally renowned as a training program for all assisted reproductive technologies (ART), producing high calibre embryologists. On completion of this course, you will have developed the specialised knowledge and practical skills needed to work in, and manage, human ART clinics. The course is offered both on-campus (one year full time) and off-campus (restricted entry, full or part-time) to domestic and international students. Your studies will include the foundations of mammalian embryology, detailed assessment of all infertility treatment strategies and the theoretical basis behind embryo production, embryo selection and cryopreservation, with a focus on all current and future technologies associated with ART. You will also study units dedicated to Total Quality Management, Preimplantation Diagnosis and Ethics. Throughout the course you will acquire all the practical skills required of andrologists and embryologists, from sperm and embryo handling and assessment, to in vitro fertilisation techniques and cryopreservation techniques, including vitrification of gametes and embryos. You will finish the year learning ICSI and biopsy procedures.
Designed for
Qualified allied health professionals wishing to work in the area of human infertility clinical services
Structure
- This intensive 8 unit practical-oriented course gives training in infertility and treatment strategies
- IVF processes
- embryo production
- cryopreservation, quality management, preimplantation genetic diagnosis
- and regulation and ethics in assisted reproductive technologies.
Subjects
- Clinical embryology
Standard entry requirements
- An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline in science or biomedicine - second class or above
- An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline in medicine or veterinary science with WAM over 60%
- An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least pass (50%) average and a minimum of one year of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience in embryology or reproductive biology
- An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and a Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Science from Monash University (or equivalent qualification from another institution approved by the faculty) with at least distinction (70%) average.
- English entry requirements
- Level A
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
- TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Clayton | International: $50,900 | No |
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| Monash Medical Centre | International: $50,900 | No |
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| Monash Online | International: $50,900 | No |
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Further information
Applicants wishing to study off campus will be expected to provide evidence of their ability to meet the course practical requirements.
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