Queen's University Belfast

Women’s Health

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Postgraduate Certificate provides a comprehensive and evidence-based exploration of women’s health across the lifespan, from puberty to menopause and beyond. Students develop advanced understanding of biological, endocrinological, psychological and social factors influencing women’s wellbeing, alongside key areas such as contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, gynaecological conditions, bone health, pregnancy loss, infertility and menopause. The programme also examines public health approaches, sexual and reproductive rights, legal and ethical frameworks, safeguarding, domestic and sexual violence, and the emotional and mental health dimensions of women’s healthcare.

It is designed for nurses and midwives working across acute, community, primary care and specialist services who wish to advance their capability, leadership and confidence in delivering holistic, person-centred women’s health care.

Key highlights

  • Covers women's health across the lifespan, from puberty to menopause
  • Explores contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV and gynaecological conditions
  • Includes bone health, pregnancy loss, infertility and menopause care
  • Examines safeguarding, domestic and sexual violence, and legal and ethical frameworks
  • Addresses public health approaches and sexual and reproductive rights
  • Designed for nurses and midwives seeking advanced capability and leadership

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Women's Health Nurse Specialist
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse
  • Gynaecology Nurse Specialist
  • Menopause Nurse Specialist
  • Specialist Midwife

Admission

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