20 credit level 6 and level 7 module
Page last updated 30 September 2024
You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.
The aim of this 20 credit Promoting Sexual Health in Practice module (available at level 6 and level 7) is to develop knowledge and understanding of the factors that contribute to good sexual health.
This course takes a broad approach drawing on a range of disciplines including social sciences, clinical nursing, medicine and public health.
It is particularly suitable if you wish to gain an introduction to sexual health and confidence in promoting sexual health awareness in a range of settings, e.g. primary care/general practice; schools; community care settings; hospitals; prisons; youth centres; and as such is appropriate for nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, teachers, youth workers and health and social care staff.
View the Promoting Sexual Health in Practice flyer (PDF).
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
At level 6 (UZVSQA-20-3)
At level 7 (UZVSJC-20-M)
For information about part-funded places, please contact Hettie Lean ( Hettie.Lean@uwe.ac.uk).
You must be working in an appropriate environment to meet the learning outcomes.
Note: The minimum level of study is level 6 (undergraduate level); applicants would need to have studied up to this level before applying.
There is an additional module in sexual health available for nurses working in an appropriate setting:
Our modules can contribute towards a BSc/MSc qualification.
Topics covered will typically include:
Teaching will be delivered over five consecutive days by specialist nurses on the topics of contraception and sexual health, and includes speakers who are experts in their field.
Scheduled learning
Approximately 40 hours which includes lectures, technology enhanced learning materials, seminars, workshops and tutorials.
Independent learning
Approximately 160 hours which includes hours engaged with essential reading, preparation prior to study days and project planning and completion.
Upon susccesful completion of the module, 20 credits at either level 3 or level M will be awarded.
200 contact hours.
This module will be assessed through a written project of 3,000 words in which you are required to examine and analyse sexual health practice.
The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.
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Part-sponsored fees are available, please contact the Module Leader, Hettie Lean (Hettie.Lean@uwe.ac.uk), for further details.
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