Women's Health MSc

University College London

Postgraduate

In London

£ 11,760 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Globally, the life course of women from birth to puberty, motherhood, menopause and old age, is filled with opportunities to improve health and wellbeing. This unique MSc covers the different aspects of women’s health (physical, mental, social, cultural, legal and ethical) whilst optional modules allow you to tailor your programme to your individual interests.

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Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

This degree prepares students for progression to higher research degrees or more advanced work in their particular field. It will enhance knowledge and awareness of the many issues relevant to women's health.
There is a strong focus on the development of key skills in the programme. In addition, we offer a comprehensive careers programme involving our current staff and alumni; covering job applications, CV writing, general careers in science and specific advice on careers in women's health.

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Professional experience in the field of women’s health is desirable. Applicants whose qualifications vary from UCL standards may be admitted if evidence of an adequate academic background and work experience in an appropriate field can be shown.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Women's Health MSc
  • Women’s Health
  • Physiology and pathology
  • Depression & Anxiety
  • Healthcare
  • Global Child Health
  • Gametogenesis
  • Preimplantation
  • Pregnancy & Childbirth

Course programme

The four core modules will provide you with a broad understanding of the central themes in women's health. You can then shape your learning to reflect your career aspirations through the selection of four optional modules. These include topics such as sexual health, reproductive health, pregnancy and childbirth, mental health, health psychology and health economics.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a research project (60 credits).

Core module
  • Understanding Research in Women’s Health
  • Female Reproductive Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
  • Concepts and Controversies in Women’s Health
  • Legal & Ethical Aspects of Women’s Health
Optional modules

Students will be guided in their optional module choice depending on their academic/employment background and future career aspirations.

  • Current Research in Dementia
  • Current Research in Depression & Anxiety
  • Engaging Women in Healthcare (from 2019/20)
  • Essentials of Global Child Health
  • Evaluation and policy in Mental Health
  • Fetal and Perinatal Medicine
  • Gametogenesis, Preimplantation Development and IVF
  • Gender and Global Health
  • Health Inequalities over the Lifecourse
  • Health Related Behaviours and Cognitions
  • Physical and Mental Health Stress and Ageing
  • Pregnancy & Childbirth
  • Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis and New Technologies
  • Reproductive Health
  • Science, Bodies and Health Technologies
  • Sexual Health: designing sexual and reproductive health programmes in low- and middle- income countries

Optional modules are subject to availability and timetabling

Dissertation/report

All students undertake a clinical, laboratory, audit or library-based research project, which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words (60 credits).

Teaching and learning

Each module is taught and assessed differently but will most likely be delivered by lectures, tutorials and small group work, and may include some online learning. Assessment methods include: unseen exams, essays, group and individual seminars/presentations, critical reviews, clinical case studies and the dissertation.


Additional information

Fee - £26,670 (FT) £13,350 (PT)

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