Sexual and Reproductive Health Medicine

The Postgraduate in Sexual and Reproductive Health provides a diverse and inter-professional curriculum suitable for Australian and international students interested in the range of disciplines related to HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), psychosexual therapy/sexology, sexual and reproductive health, and public health.

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 require a thorough understanding of the psycho-social contexts in which they occur as well as the biological and diagnostic aspects.

These programs are designed to provide maximum professional relevance, flexibility and choice. This program has four distinct pathways, or specialisations:

1. HIV and STIs, 
2. Psychosexual therapy, 
3. Reproductive health and fertility, and
4. Public health.

There is a no specialisation (pathway) option as well.

Course options include:

• Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health)*
• Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
• Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health)*
• Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
• Master of Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health)*
• Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
• Master of Medicine (Advanced) (Sexual and Reproductive Health)*
• Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
• Master of Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) and Master of Philosophy*
• Master of Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) and Master of Philosophy

*Requires a medical degree

There are three different opportunities for students interested in postgraduate research.

Advanced Masters

Students enrolled in the Master of Medicine or Master of Science in Medicine maybe eligible to undertake the Advanced Masters option in their specialisation. The Advanced Masters is an extra two units of study (12cp) and is completed full-time over one semester or part-time over two semesters. If you are currently enrolled in the Master courses in the Postgraduate Program in Sexual and Reproductive Health please discuss opportunities with your Pathway Coordinator.

If you would like more information you can speak to Associate Professor Iryna Zablotska – Advanced Masters and Research Coordinator for the Postgraduate Program in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Sydney Medical School.

• Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Sexual and Reproductive Health)
• Master of Medicine (Advanced) (Sexual and Reproductive Health)

Higher Degree by Research

The University also offers a range of research opportunities. You can undertake a:

• Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

For further information about our research degrees please contact Associate Professor Iryna Zablotska.

To learn more about research opportunities in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, visit our postgraduate research page.

We have a diverse and active research program in sexual health including projects in clinical, laboratory science, therapeutics and vaccines, epidemiology, behavioural research as well as translational research aimed at improving clinical services in sexual health.

Our comprehensive research program is undertaken in domestic and international settings and is aimed at:

• Sexual Health, including STIs in women/women’s health, STI vaccines & access, Rapid Diagnostics for STIs, STI prevention and control
• Sexual Function and Sexual Well-being
• Fertility/Reproductive Health, including subfertility
• Public Health/Health promotion/Education
• SRH Workforce including health professionals’ knowledge and attitudes towards sexuality, workforce education and training needs

• Associate Professor Iryna Zablotska Manos, Co-Director – Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs,  Public Health Pathway Coordinator, Westmead Clinical School
• Dr Christopher Fox, Co-Director – Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs, Psychosexual Therapy (Sexology/Sexual Health Counselling) Pathway Coordinator, Westmead Clinical School
• Associate Professor Shailendra Sawleshwarkar, HIV and STIs Pathway Coordinator, Westmead Clinical School
• Professor Kirsten Black, Reproductive Health & Fertility Pathway Coordinator, Professor and Joint Head of Gynaecology and Neonataology, Central Clinical School
• Professor David Lewis, Conjoint Professor and Director of Parramatta Sexual Health Centre, Westmead Clinical School
• Dr Vijayasarathi Ramanathan, Senior Lecturer in Sexual Health (Sexology)
• Dr Fiona Robards, Senior Lecturer in Sexual Health
• Ms Arlie Rochford-Lilley, Associate Lecturer in Sexual Health
• Mr Andrew Everingham, Lecturer in Sexual Health (Sexology)
• Ms Elise Denyer, Education Support Officer

• Clinical Professor Dave Templeton, Central Clinical School
• Dr Deborah Couldwell, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Westmead Clinical School
• Dr Catriona Ooi, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Northern Clinical School