The goal of the Graduate Program in Reproductive and Developmental Sciences is to provide students with a broad knowledge of mammalian reproductive and developmental biology, as well as with in depth expertise in at least one area of research, including reproductive and molecular endocrinology, immunology of reproduction, maternal adaptations to pregnancy, women’s mental health, fertilization and early embryonic development, perinatal metabolism, fetal/neonatal physiology and pathophysiology and perinatal; epidemiology.
M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs of study are offered, and basic science, clinical or epidemiologic research projects are possible. The MSc program involves both course work and a thesis research project. The PhD program can involve course work, but this is not always the case. It does, however involve a comprehensive examination and thesis based research which produces new research findings.
In 2015, there were 38 students enrolled in the RDS Program. During the year 4 PhD and 3 MSc students graduated and 2 PhD
and 5 Mc students were accepted into the program. We offer our congratulations and best wishes to the graduating students and welcome the new students.