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SEXH5420: Assisted Reproductive Technologies
2025 unit information
This unit provides a comprehensive understanding of the causes, investigation, and management of male and female infertility. Topics covered include: gametogenesis, fertilisation biology, embryo development, assisted reproductive technologies (ART), controlled ovarian stimulation and the processes of embryo culture, cryopreservation, and preimplantation genetic analysis. It also explores the ethical, legal, and regulatory aspects of ART.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Sexual Health |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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SEXH5417 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand the fundamentals of Assisted Reproductive Technologies
- LO2. describe the origin of gametes, oogenesis and spermatogenesis, process of fertilisation and early embryo development
- LO3. demonstrate an understanding of female and male infertility and approaches to diagnosis and management
- LO4. understand the laboratory aspects of assisted reproductive technologies focusing on embryo culture, cryopreservation and genetic analysis
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Block mode | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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