Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) requires:
successful completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine; or
a bachelor or postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually and may be changed without notice.
IELTS Academic: A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.5 in each band
TOEFL iBT: A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 22 in Writing
PTE Academic: A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 61 in each band
Study sexual and reproductive health at Sydney and develop a nuanced understanding of the challenges of sexual and reproductive health in Australia and internationally.
100% online course delivery
In this course there are four specialisations on offer. If you choose a public health or a generalist 'no speciality' pathway all units of study will be completely online.
If you choose HIV and STIs or Pyschosexual therapy and reproductive health and fertility, these specialisations are also mostly online, however they do require a 2 week intensive face-to-face session on campus.
Both options are extremely flexible and will allow you to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.
Why study this course?
Globally, the challenges of sexual and reproductive health including HIV/STIs, infertility, and unintended pregnancy continue to be a significant public health issue. Challenges to sexual function and wellbeing also impact on the health of individuals. Comprehensive prevention and treatment of sexual and reproductive health issues requires a thorough understanding of the psychosocial contexts in which they occur as well as the biological and diagnostic aspects of sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing.
Designed by clinical and academic experts, the program enables students to address these challenges head-on, through flexible units that deliver maximum professional relevance and choice.
Students will have opportunities to:
develop high levels of knowledge and appropriate skills in dealing with the psychosocial contexts, effective prevention strategies and management techniques for HIV, STIs, sexual and reproductive health issues
learn to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams on the practical challenges faced by professionals working in these areas
acquire skills recognised as essential components of the professional training in HIV and STIs, sexology/sexual health counselling/psychosexual therapy and reproductive health and fertility
learn to critically evaluate relevant research and contribute to the growing body of evidence-based, effective interventions.
Who should study this course?
This course is designed for graduates from a wide range of disciplines, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, laboratory scientists, public health officers, health promotion specialists, researchers and other allied health practitioners or students who are interested in working in the field of HIV and STIs, psychosexual therapy/sexology, sexual and reproductive health.
CRICOS code: 083648F
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The postgraduate program in sexual and reproductive health prepares graduates to work in advanced and specialist positions in sexual and reproductive health, depending on your pathway.
Career field options include:
sexual health medicine
HIV medicine
sexual health nursing
fertility medicine
reproductive medicine
women’s health
psychosexual therapy
sexual health counselling
fertility specialists.
OSHC - AUD $530 per year
