University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Women's and Children's Health
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months (minimum)
Develop specialist skills in an in-demand industry and deliver impact where it matters.
Course overview
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Children’s Health with UTS Online?
- Kick-start your career leading the way in women's and children's health.
- Develop specialist skills in an in-demand industry to deliver impact where it matters.
- Study an industry-led curriculum designed to meet the industry's needs for the future.
- Accelerated and supported online study at a university that’s passionate about your success.
The UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Children’s Health is for midwives, nurses and allied health professionals looking to:
- Develop the foundational knowledge to pursue senior and specialised roles.
- Build on their existing skills and knowledge to advance into women’s and children’s health careers.
- Gain an understanding of the existing issues in women’s and children’s health and contribute to a changing industry, ensuring culturally safe and accessible healthcare is available.
- Adapt their skillset to meet the future needs of a rapidly changing and in-demand industry.
- Establish a point of difference with the first postgraduate course of its kind.
Key facts
July, 2025
August, 2025
October, 2025
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Women's and Children’s Health comprises four online subjects (24 credit points).
- Contemporary Women’s Health Issues
- The Child in the Contemporary World
- Global Perspectives in Sexual, Reproductive, and Maternal Health
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Women’s Health
Entry requirements
Applicants must demonstrate the completion of a UTS-recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in midwifery, nursing, allied health or health science.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; TOEFL: paper-based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5; internet-based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; AE5: Pass; PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited for online postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.
Outcomes
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 each woman's individual needs. Build an ability to recognise the influence of gender, how it intersects with other dimensions of diversity, and its impact on equitable access to services and personal well-being.
- 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 about 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 healthcare quality. In this course, you’ll understand 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 and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2025: $13,128 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated total fee is calculated based on a study load of four subjects or 24 credit points.
Tuition fees are charged:
- Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
- Based on the number of credit points you are enrolled in.
- At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.
Students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) in addition to tuition fees. Purchasing textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.