
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 £1,500International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000International 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 £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000The 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 feesVice 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
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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