Graduate Certificate in Women's and Children's Health

The Graduate Certificate in Women's and Children’s Health comprises four online subjects (24 credit points [CP] in total).

• Contemporary Women’s Health Issues (6 CP)
• The Child in the Contemporary World (6 CP)
• Global Perspectives in Sexual, Reproductive, and Maternal Health (6 CP)
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Women’s Health (6 CP)

Applicants must demonstrate the completion of a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in midwifery, nursing, allied health or health science field.

English language requirements

Local applicants with international qualifications must satisfy English language requirements with an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 and a writing score of 6.5.  

Learning outcomes

Establish a philosophy and practice that puts women and children at the heart of health: Reflect on politics, gender, history and tradition to establish a philosophy and practice designed to meet the individual needs of each woman. Build an ability to recognise the influence of gender, how it intersects with other dimensions of diversity, and the impact on equitable access to services and personal wellbeing.

Learn how to reflect on current practice, policy and research in women’s and children’s health: Critique the legal and ethical issues in women’s health, specifically pertaining to reproduction and birth, through case studies, and reframe these to a woman-centred philosophy. Explore the sociocultural and environmental impacts on children over the past two decades to understand how the unique challenges faced by children impact their health and well-being.

Reflect on cultural contexts to provide individualised care: Women of all cultures have individual needs, and not all are afforded the same quality of healthcare. In this course you’ll gain an understanding of the diverse needs and expectations of Indigenous Australian women and women from diverse cultural contexts. Learn to critically reflect on these contexts to inform your professional cultural capability to provide individualised and equitable care.

Gain the foundations of contemporary, strengths-focused leadership: Build the strength, confidence and vision to drive change in women’s and children’s health. Model evidence-based practice and respectful care in your practice. Develop the foundational skills to move into a leadership role including effective communication for various healthcare needs, collaboration and responsiveness in healthcare settings.

Career outcomes

Health and social assistance is Australia's largest and fastest-growing sector, with employment projected to grow by 15.8% over the five years to November 2026. 

Studying UTS Online’s Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Children’s Health may lead to roles such as:

• Senior Policy Officer
• Policy Advisor
• Midwife or Nurse Unit Manager
• Midwifery or Nursing Educator
• Midwifery or Nursing Researcher
• IVF Midwife or Nurse
• Sexual Health Coordinator
• Progression to further research

Fees shown are subject to change. You may also be required to pay student amenities fees. Contact the university directly to confirm.

The fees shown are per unit. The number of units are listed below fees. Together they indicate the total fees for the course.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.