Reproductive Medicine - 7379
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
Contact: Faculty of Medicine website
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 0.5 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 4
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 24
Award(s):
Graduate Certificate (Specialisation)
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Program Description
THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY.
Reproductive medicine is an expanding field. It is at the forefront of emerging medico-scientific technology offering hope to many needy couples, and career opportunities to those with demonstrable skills and knowledge. Increasing numbers of medical practitioners are developing special interests in this area - particularly GPs, family planning practitioners and specialist gynaecologists working in menopause and infertility. In addition there are similar specialisations emerging in nursing and counselling, and amongst biological scientists.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The program will provide a more detailed knowledge of reproductive medicine and a qualification that will clearly demonstrate their expertise.
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Reproductive Medicine will be awarded after the satisfactory completion of 24 Units of Credit. Students must complete SWCH9001 Basic Reproductive Physiology (if studying SWCH 9003, 9004 or 9005) and 18 UOC's from the following list of electives or 24 UOC from the following list.
Elective Courses
- SWCH9001 Basic Reproductive Physiology (6 UOC)
- SWCH9002 Contraception (6 UOC)
- SWCH9003 Clinical Reproductive Endocrin (6 UOC)
- SWCH9004 Clinical Reproductive Med 1 (6 UOC)
- SWCH9005 Clinical Reproductive Med 2 (6 UOC)
- SWCH9006 Laboratory Aspects of ART (6 UOC)
- SWCH9007 Menopause (6 UOC)
- SWCH9008 Psychosocial Issues In Reprod (6 UOC)
- SWCH9009 Ethics & Law In Reprod Med (6 UOC)
- SWCH9011 Repro Epi Biostats (6 UOC)
- SWCH9012 Infections in Reproduction (6 UOC)
Academic Rules
The entry requirement for the programs above is an undergraduate degree in medicine, nursing, health or medical science and:
- an Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or higher qualification in medicine, nursing or health or medical science; or
- commencement of a recognised postgraduate medical specialist training program (e.g. general practice, obstetrics & gynaecology); or
- 1 year full-time equivalent of postgraduate professional experience in medicine, nursing, health or medical science
- an Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or higher qualification in medicine, nursing or health or medical science; or
- commencement of a recognised postgraduate medical specialist training program (e.g. general practice, obstetrics & gynaecology); or
- 1 year full-time equivalent of postgraduate professional experience in medicine, nursing, health or medical science
How to Apply
Applications can be made online at https://applyonline.unsw.edu.au/login
The following information should be attached to the application form:
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- Employer-provided statements of service
- Originals or certified copies of your academic record and proof of completion of previous degree
The following information should be attached to the application form:
- Your Curriculum Vitae
- Employer-provided statements of service
- Originals or certified copies of your academic record and proof of completion of previous degree
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: UNSW Fee Website.
Articulation
Credit for courses completed as part of the GradCert may be transferred to the Master's program, in accordance with the UNSW policy on credit transfer.
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