Sexual Health Medicine - PGCert

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,900 / year

Sexual Health Medicine - PGCert

About

The programme offers students the opportunity for tutor-led peer discussion on key topics with a multidisciplinary approach, exploring realistic application with global reach. Students will be offered the opportunity to enhance their research skills, communication, problem-solving, IT skills and the confidence and resilience needed to use their own initiative and manage their time effectively.

Understanding Sexual Health and Disorders

The aim of this module is to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of sexual health and various disorders related to it. Participants will gain knowledge about common infections, sexually transmitted infections, genito-urinary skin disorders, and both male and female sexual dysfunction. By the end of this module, participants will be equipped with the necessary skills to diagnose, manage, and provide effective care in sexual health.

Sexual Health, Society, and the Law

The aim of this module is to explore the intersection of sexual health with societal and legal aspects. Healthcare professionals will gain insights into the impact of issues such as sexual abuse and assault, and unwanted pregnancy and termination. Participants will understand their roles and responsibilities in providing compassionate care and support to individuals affected by these issues while navigating legal and ethical considerations.

Contraception and Family Planning

The aim of this module is to provide healthcare professionals with in-depth knowledge and skills related to contraception, family planning, and the unique sexual health needs of special populations. Participants will gain an understanding of various contraception methods, their benefits, side effects, and suitability for different patient profiles. They will also learn about family planning strategies and infertility diagnosis, investigations and management. By the end of this module, participants will be well-prepared to offer comprehensive sexual health services and support to their patients.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Students who have completed a 4 year Bachelor degree (60% overall or a GPA of 2.5 or above on the scale of 4, 4 being the highest) can be considered for entry onto a relevant postgraduate programme of study.
Applicants with other relevant qualifications or work experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Careers and Employability

Possible career paths

The public demand for HCPs who demonstrate skills in sexual medicine offers students attracted to this programme a direct application of their knowledge, across a range of settings at a domestic and international level.

Roles within sexual health clinics, primary care and related healthcare provision settings will offer opportunities for career progression in this field of care and promotion of wellbeing strategies that will support the population over time.