The Programme

• Course Content

  This module explores the following content:  

  • The role of women’s/individuals’ reproductive and sexual health and its importance to the structure of society. 
  • Critical exploration of fertility control, reproductive and sexual health from a salutogenic perspective across the reproductive life span.  
  • The impact of negative sexual and reproductive health and its implications for fertility control and reproductive sexual health.  
  • The concepts and determinants of health and wellbeing for women/individuals and their impact in relation to gender inequality and inequalities in health will be critically explored.  
  • Critical discussion of cultural and sexual diversity and the implications for providing effective reproductive and sexual health services.  
  • Application of the principles of Safeguarding within reproductive and sexual healthcare provision in line with relevant legislation.  
  • Critical exploration of all available methods of contraception, including emergency contraception.  
  • Consultation and assessment skill. Person centred and trauma informed care provision. 
• Outcomes

  This standalone module is worth 40 CATs points. Where a clinical skills component is included, there may be a requirement for support and supervision of an experienced practitioner within the student’s clinical area.   

• Delivery

  Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas. 

  Autumn (AUT) teaching commences w/c Monday, 21 September 2026 (Week 1) and finishes w/c  Monday, 14 December 2026 unless otherwise advised. 

  Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 18 January 2027 (Week 18) and finishes w/c Monday, 27 April 2027 unless otherwise advised. 

  Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues. 

  Second Semester

• Selection Criteria

  Applicants must have a professional qualification in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health and Social Care Services. They shall normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.  

  Applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) may be considered on a case-by-case basis where they can demonstrate evidence of successful study at Level 6 in a healthcare related subject.  

  Applicants must provide evidence of at least 20 CAT points at Level 3/6. Certificates must clearly state level of study and credit worthiness in order to meet the entry requirements.  

  In addition, applicants accessing post graduate certificates or standalone modules must be working the relevant clinical area.  

  International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website:  Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)    

  Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.