Master of Women's and Children's Health

What you will study

The Master of Women's and Children’s Health comprises 13 online subjects (72 credit points [CP] in total). 

*Students who complete eight core subjects (48 CP) from the Master of Women’s and Children’s Health may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Women's and Children’s Health.

Core subjects

Complete the following 7 subjects (36 CP)

• 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)
• Leading Health and Social Care (6 CP)
• Indigenous Public Health (3 CP)
• Foundations in Public Health (3 CP)

Major subjects (Part 1)

Select a major OR complete four to five subjects (24 CP) from the following:

Health Research major

• Fundamentals of Biostatistics (3 CP)
• Fundamentals of Qualitative Research (3 CP)
• Contemporary Approaches to Digital Health (6 CP)
• Research in Health (6 CP)
• Fundamentals of Epidemiology (6 CP)

Leadership and Management in Health Care major

• Organisational Management in Health Care (6 CP)

And select 3 from the following:

• Health Systems and Change (6 CP)
• Managing Quality, Risk and Cost in Health Care (6 CP)
• Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care (6 CP)
• Creating a Culture of Teaching and Learning in Healthcare (6 CP)
• Using Health Care Data for Decision Making (6 CP)
• Planning and Evaluating Health Services (6 CP)

Reproductive Health major

• An introduction to Reproductive Health (6 CP)
• Assisted Reproduction (6 CP)
• Reproductive and Sexual Health: A Population Health Approach (6 CP)
• Therapeutic Communication in Reproductive Health (6 CP)

Entry requirements

Applicants must demonstrate one of the following:

• Completed a UTS-recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in midwifery, nursing, allied health or health science field

OR 

• Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Women’s and Children’s Health

OR

• Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health

Outcomes

Philosophy and practice that focuses on the individual needs of women and children: Understand that politics, gender, history and tradition all influence the current state of women’s health. Reflect on this to develop a philosophy and practice that puts women and children in focus. Enhance your 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.

Evidence-informed and reflective practice: Learn how to reflect on your practice, guided by informed judgements based on research, open-mindedness, and a responsive and inclusive attitude. Critique existing policies and strategies that promote social justice and advocate for further research in reproductive, sexual and women’s health.

An ethical and collaborative approach: Women of all cultures have diverse needs and expectations, and not all are afforded the same quality of healthcare. In this course you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to meet the unique and individual needs of women and children. Apply your understanding of social and cultural diversity, informed by an ethical and collaborative approach.

Contemporary, strengths-focused leadership: Build the strength, confidence and vision to drive change in women’s and children’s health. Explore strengths-based and future-focused leadership approaches for all areas of practice and healthcare settings, and learn how to model evidence-based practice and respectful care.

Career outcomes

Studying UTS Online’s Master of 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 RN/RM Coordinator
• Progression into further research

Fees & FEE-HELP

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