Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Women's Health Medicine

The Graduate Certificate in Women's Health Medicine is a flexible, 100% online postgraduate program that equips medical professionals with specialized expertise to effectively diagnose and manage women's health conditions.

Overview

The program is designed for medical professionals, including general practitioners, family planning practitioners, and gynaecologists, as well as those in nursing, counseling, allied health, and biological sciences. It provides a comprehensive understanding of women's health medicine, including reproductive care, pre-pregnancy and pregnancy care, and the management of female-specific conditions.

Key Features

• Shaping the future of women's health through practice
• Meeting the demand for skilled women's health practitioners
• Designed for healthcare professionals
• Flexible and stackable online learning

Program Structure

The program can be completed in 0.7 years of full-time study or one year part-time. It is delivered online and has a nested structure with a defined pathway to a Master of Women's Health Medicine, offering flexibility and progression for health professionals.

Entry Requirements

For entry into this degree, you must have an undergraduate degree in medicine, nursing, health, or medical science and one of the following:

• An honors, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, or higher qualification in medicine, nursing, health, or medical science
• Commencement of a recognized postgraduate medical specialist training program (e.g., general practice, obstetrics & gynaecology)
• One year full-time equivalent of postgraduate professional experience in medicine, nursing, health, or medical science

English Language Requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations.

What Will I Study?

The program includes:

• 1 core course 6 UOC: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
• 3 prescribed electives 18 UOC, choosing from courses such as:
  • Contraception
  • Menopause
  • Reproductive, Perinatal Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  • The Impact of Infections on Reproductive Health
  • Antenatal Care
  • Child and Adolescent Gynaecology
  • Cancer in Women
  • Clinical Approaches to Pelvic Pain and Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • Common Urogynecological Conditions
  • Perinatal Psychology

Future Careers

This course is relevant to:

• General practitioners
• Those working in a family planning setting
• Obstetrician gynaecologists particularly those in training
• Sexual health physicians & nurses
• Midwives
• Biological scientists

Fees & Scholarships

• Commonwealth Supported Place: 2026 Indicative CSP First Year Fee $7,000, 2026 Indicative CSP Fee to Complete Degree $7,000
• Full Fee: 2026 Indicative First Year Fee $20,000, 2026 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree $20,500
• Scholarships: UNSW awards over $83 million in scholarships each year, with a range of scholarships available for domestic and international students.