Sexual Health Medicine
Sexual health continues to grow in public awareness and the related call for healthcare professionals who have enhanced knowledge in this important area of healthcare is a related area of growth, particularly with an accessible yet highly credible qualification which could support further study in this field.
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Key Course Details
An increased awareness and need for specialist clinics, services and related delivery of care points to a clear need for applicable knowledge and opportunities to engage in important research in this field.
DESIGNED FOR
The program offers opportunities for students to be part of tutor-led peer discussion on key subjects with a multidisciplinary approach, exploring realistic applications with a global reach.
In partnership with
- Learna | Diploma MSc
Skills Taught
- Advanced problem-solving
- Critical analysis
- Research
- Communication
Module Overview
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.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Typical qualification requirements:
To secure your place on the course, applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant subject.
International applications welcomed:
We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence, please view our dedicated country pages.
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.
Contextual offers
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.
USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.
We're here to help
Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch, and we'd love to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.
Fees and Funding
ADDITIONAL COSTS
As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment.
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University Quality Assurance
At USW, we regularly review our courses in response to changing patterns of employment and skills demand to ensure we offer learning designed to reflect today’s student needs and tomorrow’s employer demands.
If during a review process course content is significantly changed, we’ll write to inform you and talk you through the changes for the coming year. But whatever the outcome, we aim to equip our students with the skillset and the mindset to succeed whatever tomorrow may bring. Your future, future-proofed.
Course Highlights
How you’ll learn
Distance Online Delivery is a mode of delivery for an individual student who studies a course wholly online with no tuition delivered or supported through face-to-face approaches giving a strong element of control over time, place and pace of delivery.
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How to apply
If you're ready to apply for this course, the next step is to complete your application through our delivery partner, Learna Ltd. While this course is validated by the University of South Wales, all applications are processed directly by Learna. Please visit the Learna website, where you’ll find detailed instructions on how to apply, including the required documentation and key deadlines. By applying through Learna, you'll be taking the first step toward joining a flexible and high-quality learning experience designed to fit around your commitments.
Learna website