MHSSH NURSING STREAM
The HIV, STI and Sexual Health Program provides high levels of knowledge and skills in the understanding and control of HIV, STIs and other sexual health issues. Our comprehensive program will give you an opportunity to develop your skills in a multidisciplinary, research-rich environment.
Target Audience
- Recent nursing graduates interested in pursuing a career in HIV, STIs and Sexual Health.
- Nursing professionals who deal with HIV, STIs and Sexual Health issues as a part of their professional work and wish to gain greater knowledge and understanding in these areas. This includes those currently working in Sexual Health Clinics, Family Planning Clinics, Women’s Health and associated specialities elsewhere.
Learning Pathways
Students may enrol into one of the following:
- Individual units of study (subject to approval by the unit of study Coordinator)
- The Masters of HIV, STIs and Sexual Health (MHSSH) - Nursing stream (48 credit points)
- The Graduate Diploma in HIV, STIs and Sexual Health (GDipHSSH) - Nursing stream (36 credit points)
- A double degree of the MHSSH with a Master of Philosophy (MPhil). Please note that this is only available to AusAID-funded students.
- Students who successfully complete the MHSSH degree with a Credit grade (or higher) may apply for consideration to enrol in an intercalated MPhil degree program. Those who successfully complete their MPhil may use this as a one year contribution towards a three year PhD program.
Entrance Requirements
A nursing degree from a recognised institution.
Nursing Stream
| Stream Core Units of Study | Stream Elective Units of Study |
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To be awarded a Master degree (MHSSH), students must complete 48 credit points of stream specific units of study. |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 1 |
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SEXH5200 |
MDED5002 Scholarship in Teaching (6crp) |
| SEXH5206 Diagnostic Methods in Sexual Health (6crp) |
NURS5069 Research in Nursing and Health Care (6crp) |
| SEXH5008 Sex and Society (2crp) |
PUBH5010 Epidemiology Methods and Uses (6crp) |
| SEXH5101 Public Health Aspects of STIs (2crp) |
PUBH5018 Introductory Biostatistics (6crp) |
| SEXH5102 Public Health Aspects of HIV/AIDS (2crp) |
SEXH5402 Counselling in Sexual Health 1 (6crp) |
| SEXH5404 Variations in Sexual Function(6crp) |
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| SEXH5409 Adult Sexual Assault (6crp) |
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| SEXH5408 HIV/STI Program Delivery (2crp) |
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| Semester 2 | Semester 2 |
| SEXH5008 Sex and Society (2crp) |
MIPH5116 Culture, Health, Illness and Medicine (4crp) |
| SEXH5101 Public Health Aspects of STIs (2crp) |
MIPH5118 Global Perspectives of HIV/AIDS (4crp) |
| SEXH5102 Public Health Aspects of HIV/AIDS (2crp) |
MIPH5135 Health Systems in Developing Countries (4crp) |
| SEXH5202 Advanced HIV Infection (6crp) |
NURS5071 Contemporary Health Leadership (6crp) |
| PUBH5113 International Health (4crp) |
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| SEXH5205 Advanced Adolescent Sexual Health (6crp) |
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| SEXH5403 Counselling in Sexual Health 2 (6crp) |
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| SEXH5405 Contraception and Reproductive Health (6crp) |
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| SEXH5407 Sex Gender and Sexuality(6crp) |
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| SEXH5408 HIV/STI Program Delivery (2crp) |
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| SEXH5410 Sexual Health Promotion (6crp) |