Master of Clinical Embryology

at Monash University

• The course consists of ten units. On completion of this course, you will have developed the specialised knowledge and practical skills needed to work in, and manage, human assisted reproductive technology (ART) clinics.
• Your studies will include the foundations of mammalian embryology, detailed assessment of all infertility treatment strategies and the theoretical basis behind all ART laboratory processes (andrology and embryology).
• You will also study units dedicated to ART laboratory operations and management, genetic testing in ART and ethics and regulation. Throughout the course you will acquire all the practical skills required of andrologists and embryologists, including sperm and embryo handling and assessment, in vitro fertilisation techniques and cryopreservation techniques, including vitrification of gametes and embryos. You will finish the year learning ICSI and biopsy procedures.
• While learning the practical skills, you are also given opportunities to visit ART clinics and attend ART industry conferences within Australia and internationally.You will engage in research projects that are designed to enhance your practical and research skills, while assessments throughout the year are designed to measure your competency in theoretical, practical and research disciplines.

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

Qualifications
 

• An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline in science or biomedicine - second class or above
  
  OR
   
• An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline in medicine or veterinary science with WAM over 60%
  
  OR
   
• 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
  
  OR
   
• 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

Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.
A$45,700