Programme Overview

This Postgraduate Certificate in Sexual Health Medicine is exclusively designed for healthcare professionals who hold a University undergraduate qualification in a medical field.

The high rates of sexual dysfunction amongst the population and the drastic government budget cuts for sexual healthcare underscore the importance of additional education being made available for Healthcare Professionals. Our online and part time postgraduate certificate in Sexual Health Medicine provides accessible and affordable postgraduate education dedicated to sexual medicine. This international programme will offer noticeable improvements, not only to sexual healthcare provision in the UK, but on a global scale

In addition to the significant UK shortage of Healthcare Professionals with knowledge in this in demand specialism, our PGCert in Sexual Health Medicine will also be particularly beneficial to those in developing countries, such as in Kenya, Uganda and Zambia, where there are stark shortages of sexual healthcare available.

This concise six month Sexual Health Medicine programme offers you the opportunity for tutor-led peer discussion on key topics with a multidisciplinary approach, exploring realistic application with global reach. You will be offered the opportunity to enhance your research skills, communication, problem-solving, providing you with the confidence and resilience needed to use your own initiative and manage your time effectively.

Following completion of the course you should be able to:

Be Equipped with life-long learning and advanced problem-solving skills that they can apply to practise in sexual health medicine.
Critically evaluate the evidence base in medicine related to sexual health.
Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the investigation and evidence-based management in sexual health medicine
Critically analyse the biological and physiological measures to assess sexual activity and sexual dysfunction within a variety of settings.

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?

The programme is targeted towards healthcare professionals with a postgraduate qualification in a related subject area, and who have an interest in sexual medicine, including the physiology and psychology of clinical sexology and related sexual health. This covers a broad spectrum of healthcare professions worldwide. Our anticipated core audience is most likely to include:

Medical graduates including family medicine physicians, GPs and practice nurses in primary care practices, developing specific services for sexual medicine, as well as specialist physicians within sexual health clinics.
Healthcare professionals including pharmacists, therapists, counsellors and allied health practitioners who are developing their knowledge and authority within sexual medicine.

Programme Overview

Our online, flexible, part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Medicine addresses the need for specific knowledge in the treatment and management of fertility issues.

As the first diploma in sexual medicine with a completion time of just one year, this comprehensive programme will help you meet the dramatic increase in demand for fertility services, fertility medication and IVF treatments.

Conditions such as polycystic ovaries and endometriosis in females and low testosterone and erectile dysfunction in males are increasing in prevalence. Additionally, around 10% of couples trying to conceive now present to primary care with issues relating to fertility, highlighting the need for knowledge and expertise in this field.

With a curriculum developed in line with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, you can rest assured that your learning experience on this diploma in infertility is of the highest quality.

We promote and enhance your professional skills and knowledge in reproductive medicine where there is direct relevance and application to the demands of your clinical role. What’s more, you won’t need to take any time away from your workplace to study and obtain this university-validated diploma in reproductive medicine. That’s because our learning model is completely flexible and 100% online, so you can log in daily any time and from anywhere.

On completion of this diploma in reproductive medicine, you will be able to:

Articulate professional decisions, incorporating an evidence based rationale, in a variety of diverse and complex situations.
Apply in depth knowledge of sexual and reproductive medicine to work and lead in the delivery and advancement of related care.
Demonstrate the ability to work in multi-agency, multicultural and/or international contexts.
Develop leadership and evaluation skills in the delivery of care to patients, colleagues and the general public.

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.

Should you have already successfully completed the 1 year Postgraduate Diploma and wish to convert to the MSc and complete only the second year of the programme this is possible. Please contact our admissions department admissions@diploma-msc.com to find out more.

Who is this course for?

The online diploma in sexual and reproductive medicine has been developed for:

GPs
Doctors
Nurses
Physicians
Pharmacists
Also suitably qualified individuals with an interest in sexual and reproductive medicine.