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GRS4200 · Research in reproductive science
2026 Handbook12 credit pointsLevel 4Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
In this unit you will be introduced to the common methods being used to study reproductive science and become familiar with the research process by undertaking your own research project. Practical sessions will introduce you to the lab and key elements of experimental design. You will then complete tuition in biostatistics and the key components of research theory. Under the guidance of a supervisor, you will follow the standardised method of scientific enquiry to identify gaps in our understanding of a subject area and propose an experimental design to test your hypotheses. You will then statistically analyse data and report your findings in a research report.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Monash Medical Centre | Second semester | Activities scheduled as a mix of on-campus and online activities (BLENDED) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workshop (1.5 hours, 500 words) | Presentation | 25% | — |
| 2 | Research plan (1,500 words) (Pass/Fail) | Written | 0% | Competency |
| 3 | Project milestone meeting summaries (500 words x 2) (Pass/Fail) | Artefact | 0% | Competency |
| 4 | Scenario based test | Quiz / Test | 25% | — |
| 5 | Project report (4,000 words) | Written | 50% | — |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Describe common scientific methods used in research within reproductive biology
- Employ the appropriate use of statistics to analyse data in reproductive science
- Analyse current scientific literature to formulate new research questions and propose an experimental design to investigate these questions
- Compose a research plan to solve a problem using well-established experimental design and measurable outcomes
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences in a variety of formats
- Work effectively as a team to solve a problem using scientific theory
- Reflect on the experimental process and on group participation and learning.
Workload
8 hours of teacher directed study per week, which may be dedicated to lectures, tutorials, practical sessions, or working on research projects. 16 hours per week of self-directed study dedicated to the completion of the research project and preparation of assessments. Total per week = 24 hours
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 10 hours |
| Lectures | 5 hours |
| Applied sessions | 50 hours |
| Tutorials | 15 hours |
| Laboratories | 20 hours |
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