Undergraduate Science and Biomedical Science
BME3082 - Fetal and Neonatal Development, is a 3rd year elective unit for Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science students. In BME3082 you will learn about our current understanding of fetal and neonatal development, how new knowledge is created via hands-on discovery, and also how medical research is translated into clinical practice.
Course Overview
BME3082 is taught by internationally-renowned scientists and clinicians from The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
During the lectures you will learn about:
- Maternal adaptations to pregnancy
- Fetal development and physiology
- Birth and the transition to extra-uterine life
- Complications during fetal life, birth and early postnatal life
- Long-term outcomes of perinatal complications
During practical sessions, you will experience actual medical research experiments that address current clinical problems and gaps in our knowledge relating to maternal health, fetal development, the fetal transition to extra-uterine life and neonatal complications.
You will also work with a leader in the field of obstetrics, gynaecology, perinatology or neonatology to identify a knowledge gap in the field, to design an experiment and to develop a research proposal.
Skills Gained
You will develop the following skills:
- Clear and accurate scientific writing
- Experimental design and analytical skills
- Problem-solving
- Independent, critical and clear thinking
Location
The practical sessions are primarily based at The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research (Clayton) and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University (Clayton).
Contact
- Dr Filippe Oliveira (Unit Co-coordinator)
- Dr Stacey Ellery (Unit Co-coordinator)
- A/Prof Megan Wallace (Chief Examiner)
Email: bme3082.clayton-x@monash.edu
The Ritchie Centre,
Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Monash University