Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health

Key information

Start date:
15 April 2024
Attendance dates:

15, 29, 30 April 2024

07, 08, 09 May 2024

Venue:
Kate Granger Building, 30 Priestley Road, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7YH

Depending on the subject and content, modules will mainly be delivered via a combination of face-to-face and online.

Some modules may be taught at: Stag Hill campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH
Contact details:
  • Level
    7 (postgraduate)
  • Credits
    15
  • Module code
    HCRM040

Module aims

This module will enable you to make an in-depth analysis of some of the contemporary issues affecting sexual and reproductive health, focusing on physiological, psychological, psychosocial, cultural, epidemiological and environmental factors affecting individual’s during their life span.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the module, you should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a clear understanding of the social context in which sexuality and sexual health is experienced.
  • Critically analyse evidence based knowledge of contraception, sexually transmitted infections, blood borne viruses, gynaecology, sexuality and psycho-sexual issues.
  • Assess the role of the practitioner when providing healthcare to men and women within sexual and reproductive healthcare.
  • Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the needs of specific groups such as teenagers and other high risk or vulnerable groups.

 

Course content

Indicative module content includes:

  • Pre-pregnancy planning
  • Assisted conception
  • Early pregnancy complications
  • Men’s health and well-being
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Diagnosis, investigation and management of common gynaecological disorders, for example polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis
  • Urogynaecology
  • Current contraceptive choices
  • Female genital mutilation, labiaplasty
  • Termination of pregnancy
  • Sexually acquired infection
  • Contemporary issues in childbearing
  • Young people and sex.

Learning and teaching methods

For the 2023/24 curriculum, our PGT/CPD modules will continue to be delivered using hybrid learning. This means that depending on the subject and content of learning and teaching, modules will mainly be delivered via a combination of face to face and online delivery (both live and asynchronous), as this has worked really well for our practice-based colleagues. It is important to recognise the majority of modules contain face to face contact time and attendance at the University will be required.

Learning and teaching methods include:

  • Key theoretical lectures
  • Class discussions and debate
  • Self-directed learning activities
  • E-learning.

Assessment

A case study analysing an aspect of sexual and reproductive healthcare, specific to your own area of practice, from both a physical and psychological perspective. 

Word count:  3,000

Course leader

Dr Ann Robinson

Senior Teaching Fellow in Integrated Care (Midwifery)

Reading list

Take a look at the module reading list.

Entry requirements

  • Ability to study at level 7
  • Professional registration as a healthcare professional:
    • Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
    • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Working in health and social care.

Fees and funding

£1,019

How to apply

Please download and fill in an application form. 

Please note: 

  1. Applications close on 4 March 2024 or earlier if we reach a maximum number of applications. If we still have spaces on the course, we may extend the application deadline date.
  2. It is important to ensure that you complete all sections and answer all questions, incomplete forms will cause a delay and may result in you missing out on an available place.
  3. If you are registered on a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course then you will need to complete an application form for each CPD module you wish to apply for.

Send your completed application to postreg_admin@surrey.ac.uk.

Terms and conditions

When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and regulations and our terms and conditions. You are also confirming you have read and understood the University's prospective student privacy notice.

If your sponsoring healthcare provider is funding you for this module, by submitting an application you agree to allow all information regarding your module (for example your exam results) to be shared with the sponsoring provider.

Cancellation policy

If you withdraw less than seven days before the module commences or do not attend on the first day (without informing the module administrator) the full cost of the module will be charged. Withdrawals after the module commences will also be charged.

Module availability

Places are confirmed approximately one month before the module start date. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps. 

Disclaimer

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to module content) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the module. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a module with us. Read the full disclaimer.

Course location and contact details

Campus location

Kate Granger Building

Our Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS degree, nursing and midwifery, and health science courses are taught at the Kate Granger Building (30 Priestley Road), on the Surrey Research Park.

Additional information

Depending on the subject and content, modules will mainly be delivered via a combination of face-to-face and online.

Some modules may be taught at: Stag Hill campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH.

Post-registration Administration team
Address

University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey GU2 7XH