Graduate Diploma in Women's and Children's Health

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This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

This comprehensive Graduate Diploma in of Women’s and Children’s Health prepares midwives, nurses and allied health practitioners to advance their careers in a range of diverse and challenging roles. Developed in close consultation with experts and industry stakeholders, core subjects in women’s health provide contemporary and responsive content that is industry aligned, evidence-based and research-informed, ensuring that graduates are well prepared to meet the current and future needs of women’s health.

Specialisations in, reproductive health, leadership, and research enable students to develop skills and knowledge in their area of interest.

This course is designed to prepare students to assume roles in leadership, research, and advanced practice in a wide range of health services and facilities. The course encourages students to critically reflect on current healthcare models, and whether they are meeting the needs of the diverse populations in our community. The content aims to develop skills in working with a range of people, systems, and processes within health services and drive system-level change that meets the dynamic needs of communities, clinicians, governments and organisations. The fully online study mode allows students to personalise their learning, with flexible study options.

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Course fees

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Local student

In most cases, UTS offers domestic students entry to postgraduate courses on a fee paying basis.

Tuition fees are charged:

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  • based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled
  • at the rates set for the current year and revised annually

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Tuition fees can be found in the online calculator.

A small number of postgraduate courses offer government subsidised Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Find out whether there are CSPs available in this course by visiting our postgraduate fees page.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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International student

Tuition fees for international postgraduate coursework students can be found using fees search.

Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.

For this course, the cost per credit point for 2025 is $548. The total credit points are 48.

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In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.

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For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' fees information page.

Careers

The Graduate Diploma in Women’s and Children’s Health appeals to midwives, nurses and allied health professionals such as general practitioners, social workers, psychologists, dietitians and nutritionists, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologists and other allied health professionals who wish to expand their current clinical knowledge and experience and focus their career on supporting the health needs of women and children.

The course supports graduates to pursue roles in:

  • Their current field of expertise but become specialists in women's and children’s health
  • Policy development
  • Leadership and managerial roles
  • Further study (Masters)

Course structure

Course structure explained

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points, comprising seven core subjects offered by UTS: Health, and two electives offered by UTS: Health

Course completion requirements
Requirement Credit Points
STM91805 Women's and Children's Health core 24
STM91806 Women's and Children's Health core and electives 24
Total 48

Additional information

Course duration

The course can be completed in a minimum of 16 months online study, 1 x 6 credit point subject (or equivalent) per session over 8 x 7-week sessions.

UTS: Handbook

See the Graduate Diploma in Women's and Children's Health in the UTS: Handbook for comprehensive course details.

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How to apply

This is an exit-only course. Current UTS students wishing to transfer may submit an Internal Course Transfer - Graduating application. To confirm eligibility, check with the UTS Student Centre.

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How to apply

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