EPRD

Education Program in Reproduction & Development

The Education Program in Reproduction and Development (EPRD) aims to foster education and research into reproductive biology, embryology and developmental biology for domestic and international postgraduate students.

The EPRD program is located in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the Southern Clinical School on Level 5 in Monash Medical Centre. The program is a joint venture between the Monash University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Prince Henry’s Institute in association with the The Ritchie Centre, Monash University Departments of Physiology, Pharmacology, Paediatrics and Anatomy & Cell Biology and the Monash Institute of Medical Research (MIMR). The program has a close relationship with Monash IVF and is supported in its teaching and research activities by staff from Melbourne IVF, the University of Melbourne, Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority, Family Planning Victoria, and many IVF centres around Australia and New Zealand

The Graduate Diploma & Master of Reproductive Sciences and the Master of Clinical Embryology are run by the EPRD through the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. EPRD courses attracted enrolments from 52 students, including 24 international students in 2011.

PHI plays a key role in the coordination and teaching of the EPRD program and helps to promote its activities. Many of the Institute’s scientists assist in the development of course units, lecturing, facilitate practical sessions, unit assessment activities and supervising students in minor research projects for the Graduate Diploma in Reproductive Sciences.

PHI researchers also supervise students undertaking research projects in the Master of Reproductive Sciences.

For more information on courses and open days contact Penny Chen (EPRD Administrator) on +61 3 9902 4772, +61 3 9594 7462 or +61 3 9594 7100, email penny.chen@monash.edu or eprd@monash.edu, or visit the EPRD website at www.med.monash.edu.au/eprd