Women's Health

Module Aims
To examine the sciences (anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, microbiology and pathology) that underpin women’s health and the external professional and ethical issues that influence practice, recognising and addressing potential conflict areas.

Module Content

• The importance of women’s health both globally and locally
• Gender based and domestic violence
• Female reproductive physiology and anatomy
• Normal placental function and pregnancy
• Prevention and screening of infections affecting women’s health
• Identification and treatment of infections affecting women’s health

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically apply knowledge of clinical sciences to the understanding of women’s health issues
2. Critically appraise the importance of social and cultural factors determining women’s health.
3. Reflect on learning from prior experience and challenge preconceptions in order to holistically integrate new knowledge within complex situations.

Module Aims
To examine the choices in family planning and fertility control, including ethical considerations. Develop critical skills and confidence in the diagnosis and safe management of early pregnancy conditions.

Module Content

• Public health considerations for contraception and early termination of pregnancy
• Contraception
• Early miscarriage
• Ectopic and molar pregnancy
• Miscarriage
• Termination of pregnancy

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the diagnosis and management of early pregnancy problems.
2. Critically interpret the evidence base relating to contraception, abortion and early pregnancy problems.
3. Demonstrate advisory skills in offering evidence-based choices about fertility control, contraception, termination and continuation of pregnancy whilst navigating complex ethical and legal issues.

Module Aims
Understand the pathophysiology that leads to fetal compromise including prevention, diagnosis and management. Develop confidence in counselling skills to support affected parents.

Module Content

• Common structural and chromosomal abnormalities
• Prenatal screening and diagnosis
• Fetal infections
• Genetic disease
• Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
• Ethics and counselling

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of genetic, chromosomal and structural fetal abnormalities, screening and the diagnosis and management of intrauterine growth restriction.
2. Analyse and synthesise different perspectives in understanding the ethical issues and decisions made concerning fetal abnormalities, both pre and post, prenatal screening.
3. Demonstrate the ability to exercise initiative, personal responsibility and ethical decision-making in complex and/or unpredictable situations.

Module Aims
To understand the importance of detection and management of maternal complications in and resulting from pregnancy.

Module Content

• Maternal mortality and morbidity
• Pregnancy related disease, effect of pregnancy on pre-existing disease
• Labour issues
• Cesarean section, placental pathology
• The puerperium
• Preventing problems for future

Learning Outcomes

1. Critically appraise the importance of routine pregnancy care, screening in pregnancy and management of abnormal pregnancy and childbirth.
2. Critically examine the conditions contributing to maternal morbidity and mortality.
3. Demonstrate the ability to exercise initiative, personal responsibility and ethical decision-making in complex and/or unpredictable situations.

Module Aims
To develop an understanding of the disease burden of female cancer and endometriosis both locally and globally, developing an awareness of primary and secondary prevention, diagnosis and appropriate management.

Module Content

• Incidence and mortality from female cancers
• Prevention and diagnosis
• Vulval and cervical cancer
• Endometrial and ovarian cancer
• Breast cancer
• Endometriosis and pelvic pain

Learning Outcomes

1. Utilise the evidence-base to critically appraise the benefits of primary prevention, screening for early detection and treatment for cancers specific to women.
2. Critically appraise the prevalence and aetiologies of gynaecological cancer and breast cancer.
3. Reflect on learning from prior experience and challenge preconceptions in order to holistically integrate new knowledge within complex situations in female cancer.

Module Aims
To understand the impact of benign gynaecological conditions throughout a woman’s life course and be able to diagnose and provide evidence-based care.

Module Content

• AUB (diagnosis and management)
• Amenorrhea and adolescent gynaecology
• Infertility
• Menopause and osteoporosis
• Incontinence, fecal and urinary
• Prolapse

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate ability to critique health information sources for women and communicate appropriately with them about benign gynaecological conditions.
2. Critically examine the impact of benign gynaecological problems on women’s lives.
3. Construct management strategies for the investigation and treatment of benign gynaecological problems.

Aims of the module:
To prepare students for an independent research-based project by developing skills in selecting, appraising, discriminating, using evidence and appropriate research/investigative methods to address relevant topics for investigation.

Synopsis of the module content:

• Quantitative Studies
• Statistical Analysis Interpretation
• Interpreting the Evidence
• Meta-analysis and Systematic Reviews
• Qualitative Studies
• Evidence Appraisal: Interpreting, Weighing and Synthesizing the Evidence
• Audit, Governance and Quality Improvement, Health Economics
• Preparing a Research Proposal: Research Committees, Consent, Ethics, Probity and Literature Review

Following the research methods, students will submit a professional project proposal for their chosen topic, this includes a proposal form and ethics application. Students are given a 4-week period after the research methods to complete this.

Students will then create a piece of work based upon a specific subject-related project relevant to the student’s practice. The students will have a further 24-weeks to complete this. This project may comprise:

• Systematic literature review and appraisal of the evidence
• Audit of non-patient data/organisational audit
• Review and implementation of evidence-based practice
• Literature review and qualitative or quantitative research proposal
• Case(s)-based and quality of service review with critical appraisal
• Case report, review of literature and organisational assessment
• Secondary data analysis

Learning outcomes:

1. Critically analyse and interpret research to assess its application to delivery/service development.
2. Critically appraise different methodological approaches and tools used to answer research questions in your field of practice.
3. Design and undertake a professional project related to your field of practice in order to produce an extensive piece of literature which may be suitable for peer-reviewed publication.
4. Create evidence-based recommendations to add to the knowledge base of your subject area.
5. Develop a critical understanding of the interrogation of academic literature.
6. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of ethical considerations in the performance of research.
7. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of research methodologies in quantitative and qualitative research.
8. Demonstrate critical evaluation skills enabling an in-depth critique of the academic literature.
9. Demonstrate the ability to create academic work of a publishable standard.
10. Evaluate ethical considerations in research and the process of engagement with ethical committees.

As each Medical Council has their own rules/regulations with regard to Postgraduate study we recommend that you contact your local Medical Council with regard to recognition.

Upon completion of the course the University would invite you to a graduation ceremony and provide your certificate which makes no reference to the fact that the course was studied online and is therefore typically recognised the same as any other UK University qualification.

Rest assured, the overall Postgraduate Diploma carries a total of 1,200 CPD points, with the MSc an additional 600 CPD points, and all official certifications are issued directly by the University.

When you study one of our programmes you may be surprised to find that there are no lectures or seminars. Your learning will be self-directed meaning that rather than being told information you find it for yourself (with tutor guidance and support). We do this via a series of clinically rich scenarios which your tutor will post on our academic forum which you and your classmates will research, respond to and discuss.

You will be assessed through the Academic Forum, Reflective Journal and Assignments. Learning will be carried out using our online learning platform: Moodle.

You can study whenever and wherever you want - our programmes are totally flexible to fit around your other work and life commitments.

The course is specifically designed so that part of your study is the application of theory to practice in your day job.

We typically suggest that students aim to log into the Moodle platform daily. We recommend a "little and often" approach for reading, reflection and/or posting. High achieving students will typically spend 1-2 hours dedicated to their studies a day; 10 hours per week is sufficient time to spend on the platform.

Those who cannot dedicate more time than once/twice per week may struggle with the demands of this postgraduate programme.

Yes, everything is done entirely online through our learning platform, Moodle. You do not need to attend the University.

All of our courses are delivered in English, so proficiency in the English language is essential for success. If English is not your first language, we require proof of competency as part of your application. We accept the following as proof of English Language skills:

We Accept a Range of English Language Qualifications
While IELTS and TOEFL are among the most commonly used English tests, we understand that students come from diverse backgrounds — and we’re happy to work with you to accept a wide range of other recognised English language qualifications.

We accept IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Our most commonly accepted test, IELTS is globally recognised and widely used for university admissions.

We accept TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Another widely accepted test, TOEFL assesses your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in an academic setting.

We accept English Medium of Instruction (EMI) Letters
Many of our international students provide an EMI (English Medium Instruction) letter from their previous institution. This letter should confirm that you were taught in the medium of English. It is a popular and widely accepted form of proof, especially if you have completed prior academic studies in English.

Our University partners Requirements
The University of South Wales accepts an overall score of 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 for each band) and The University of Buckingham accepts an overall score of 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 for each band).

Our Flexible Instalment Plan is designed to offer ultimate flexibility to pay for your programme. You have the choice of two payment options:

Make an Upfront Payment in Full: For those who prefer to settle their fees upfront, you can pay the full amount at the beginning of your programme.

Interest-Free Payments: Alternatively, you can choose to spread your payments out with interest-free instalments every month for the duration of your course.

These options are separate from our existing lending partners, which you can explore further on our programme pages. We believe that education should be accessible to all, and our Flexible Instalment Plan is just one of the ways we are committed to supporting you in your academic journey.

We currently offer two discounts: the Early Bird Discount and the Action Taker Discount. The Early Bird discount allows you to save up to £500 or more, available only to self-funders and is a limited-time offer that runs for the entirety of November for the March cohort or the entirety of May for the September cohort. Our Action Taker Discount allows you to save up to £150 off for PGCert and £250 off for PGDip/2-year MSc programmes. To qualify for Action Takers, you must pay the deposit within 7 days of acceptance.

For Early Bird Discounts, the discount is visible if your application and acceptance are completed within the required timeframe. For Action Taker Discounts, it will reflect once conditions are met.