Resources for future students
What you can study with us
The Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Newborn Health provides high-quality academic services across a broad range of clinical, educational and research activities within its associated teaching hospitals. Whether you're an undergraduate student looking for postgraduate research opportunities or an MD student interested in clinical electives we offer teaching and learning opportunities to meet your needs.
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Clinical Electives
Clinically-based elective placements in obstetrics, gynaecology or neonatology, designed to supplement prior learning.
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Honours and Masters by Coursework
Supervision by leading research academics with access to state-of-the-art resources and facilities.
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Degrees
Taught by world-renowned academics, our degrees are the perfect way to begin in biomedical sciences.
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Short courses
Designed to keep you up to date with the latest research and information.
Why study with us?
A values led department
We are committed to maintaining a culture consistent with the Faculty values of respect, accountability, compassion, collaboration & teamwork and integrity.
A team on a mission
We attract and nurture great people to deliver our mission of teaching and research that leads to improved health outcomes globally in obstetrics, gynaecology, and newborn health.
Big ideas in teaching and research
A strong research base with a history of significant competitive grant funding success. Our vision is to improve health worldwide through research, education and clinical training in obstetrics, gynaecology and newborn health.
Where we teach
We provide high-quality academic services across a broad range of clinical, educational and research activities within our associated teaching hospitals, especially at our major centres, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Mercy Hospital for Women.
Other associated teaching hospitals are the Joan Kirner Women's and Children's at the Sunshine Hospital, the Northern Hospital in Epping, the St Vincent’s and the Epworth Clinical Schools (and private hospitals) and the Ballarat Hospital and Goulburn Valley Hospital (Shepparton), both of which are linked to the Department of Rural Health.
Scholarships, bursaries and prizes
The University and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offer an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students and students applying for graduate research study.
Highlighting our students
Coco Moysey
Coco Moysey's experience during her Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Newborn Health placement at Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton provided opportunities to practice clinical skills . Here she talks about the unique learning opportunities on an OGN rural placement.
Abigail Rowe
Abigail Rowe found the faculty and staff to be incredibly supportive and welcoming during her rotation. Her experiences in OGN both inspired her and strengthened her career aspirations. Here, she provides valuable information and advice for future OGN students.