Reproductive Sciences and Medicine

RHHG5005

This unit covers the following topics: reproductive cycle 1 (hypothalamus and pituitary); gamete approximation and fertilisation biology; ovarian function, oogenesis and ovulation; testicular function, spermatogenesis, male accessory organs; sexual physiology; reproductive cycle 2 (ovary and genital tract); implantation, embryogenesis; placentation; fetal development - ultrasound perspective; endocrinology of pregnancy and parturition; lactation; puberty and menstruation; menopause; effects of reproductive steroids on metabolism and other body systems; gonadal differentiation and genital development.

Unit of study details

Unit of study level: Postgraduate

Credit points: 4

Commencing semesters: 9

Further unit of study information

Unit of study handbook: RHHG5005

Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships

Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates

Available for study abroad and exchange: No

Our courses that offer this unit of study

• Master of Medicine (Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics)
• Master of Science in Medicine (Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics)
• Master of Medicine (Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics) and Master of Philosophy
• Master of Science in Medicine (Reproductive Health Sciences and Human Genetics)/Master of Philosophy