Programme Overview

A relevant university undergraduate healthcare qualification is a requirement for medical professionals enrolling in this Postgraduate Certificate programme.

Society today is more informed than ever before on the stages and management of menopause. Securing a place on this higher education Postgraduate Certificate in Menopause Medicine will significantly increase your knowledge of this topic, support your career progression and enable you to have positive, open discussion of symptoms and care related to perimenopause, menopause and premature ovarian insufficiency.

This menopause certificate for healthcare professionals will also allow you to explore the systemic symptoms associated with menopause, such as skin changes and hot flushes. Studying this menopause course online will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of menopause, its diagnosis, hormone replacement therapies, long-term management, and related conditions.

This current and concise six-month menopause course will include discussion of clinically rich case scenarios, with peers and experts. Covering HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), along with comprehensive long-term management strategies, including lifestyle modifications, non-hormonal treatments, and complementary therapies. This specialised knowledge will equip you to provide valuable support and guidance to patients at all stages of menopause.

On completion of this fast-paced menopause course, you will be:

Encouraged to develop critical analysis of written content and actively debate and offer contrasting views, to contribute academically to the discussion points and topics raised and addressed by your peers in the Academic Forum.
Apply the knowledge gained directly into your workplace scenarios, to synthesise the knowledge from the programme and develop management strategies and related application of the knowledge gained, for the benefit of patient outcomes and the development of your teams.
Equip you with lifelong learning and advanced problem-solving skills that you can apply to practise when treating patients experiencing menopause.
Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the investigation and evidence-based management of patients experiencing menopause.
Critically analyse the biological, epigenetic and physiological measures to assess symptoms related to menopause.

Entry Requirements

Since our courses are conducted entirely online, they are accessible to both UK and international registered healthcare professionals.

Applicants will typically hold a first degree or equivalent (including international qualifications) in a relevant professional healthcare field, such as a medical or nursing degree.

Registered healthcare professionals without these recognised qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and a wide range of prior experience may be taken into account. In some cases, applicants may be asked to submit a piece of work for assessment in order to confirm that they are able to work comfortably at postgraduate level, and demonstrate the requisite clinical and professional knowledge.

Documents Required

A copy of your updated CV including your address and date of birth.
A copy of your undergraduate degree certificate.
The name and email address of someone who is able to provide a reference, this can be a work colleague, employer or former tutor.
A detailed personal statement explaining why you would like to undertake the course.
A copy of your proof of English competency (see below).
English Language Requirements Proficiency in the English language is also essential to completing our courses. If English is NOT your first language, we ask for proof of competency during the application process. We are able to accept an IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 for each band) or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet these requirements, please don’t worry. The University of South Wales run a number of English Language Programmes at the Centre for International English to prepare you for your academic studies. You can also contact our admissions team on admissions@diploma-msc.com for more information on the qualifications we accept.

Who is this course for?

Designed for medical professionals who have an interest in menopause and those who work in menopause care including those in community, primary and secondary care. Our anticipated audience includes:

Medical graduates with an interest in menopause care
Healthcare practitioners with an interest in menopause care including nurses within primary care, GPs within the NHS and private clinics, and clinical pharmacists or independent prescribers.