Master of Public Health (Sexual & Reproductive Health)

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Master of Public Health (Sexual & Reproductive Health)

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

United Kingdom, Liverpool

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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

United Kingdom , Liverpool

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines11-Sep-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,000 / year

Next Intake 11-Sep-2023

Master of Public Health (Sexual & Reproductive Health)

About

Programme Overview

This programme prepares students for leadership and equips them to assume an active role in and responsibilities for improving population health in a range of settings. It covers a wide breadth of contemporary issues in international public health and explores approaches to reducing health inequities by enhancing policy and practice based upon sound, evidence-based principles. The programme gives graduates key transferable knowledge and skills in epidemiology, research methods and social science. The Sexual and Reproductive Health stream prepares students for leadership roles in improving sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn & adolescent health (SRMNAH) in a range of settings in low-and middle-income countries. It covers a broad range of contemporary issues in SRMNAH, provides students with many opportunities for experiential learning and application of evidence-based principles at the both the policy and health system levels.

Following the taught component, students on this stream complete a research dissertation project on a topic relevant to sexual or reproductive health either overseas or locally and could be desk based or field work. The programme is underpinned by LSTMâ€™s mission to reduce the burden of sickness and mortality in disease endemic countries through the delivery of effective interventions which improve human health and are relevant to the poorest communities. The programme has been developed around a series of Public Health competencies derived from the international reference points and mapped to these competencies (see programme specification).

LSTM education courses are taught within a dynamic environment by staff working at the cutting-edge of research in tropical medicine and global health. They are designed to enable the professional development of the student, to be relevant to students from both the UK and overseas and to promote approaches to study that will enable students to continue their learning into the future.

This course aims to:

To equip students with public health (Level 7) knowledge, skills and analytical tools to recognise, evaluate and analyse public health challenges at relevant local, national and global levels.

To underpin studentsâ€™ abilities to contribute to developing high quality, effective interventions that address health inequities, strengthen health systems and improve health in resource poor settings.

To provide students with knowledge and skills that will help to protect populations against contemporary and emerging threats or hazards and enable them to influence the wider social, environmental and structural determinants of health.

To enhance studentsâ€™ epidemiological, and other qualitative and quantitative research skills, so they can critically appraise evidence, plan and implement evidence-based interventions, undertake research, and monitor and evaluate public health activities.

To enable students to develop as resilient, effective public health leaders with excellent communication skills and high professional standards who have the ability and motivation to continue learning and work effectively and efficiently within global health systems.

To provide students with knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to contribute to strengthening health systems in support of SRH (including maternal & neonatal health); facilitating the implementation and scale-up of good practice; and raising awareness amongst politicians, professionals and the public of the need for more effective use of knowledge and tools to impact on SRH.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements:

Open to health professionals and graduates in health or related disciplines. In addition, candidates with qualifications such as law, psychology, education, social work/care, finance, business management, engineering, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, history, architecture and politics/international relations are welcome, particularly if they have relevant health related experience.

Non-graduates with considerable work experience in the health sector of low or middle-income countries and evidence of continued academic development through appropriate in-service training will also be considered.

Medical students who have completed at least three years of study and wish to intercalate are also accepted onto the programme.

Recognition of prior learning:

All programmes of study will permit entry with credit attributed to previous certificated study up to a total of one third of the credits required to be awarded a Master's degree, Postgraduate diploma, Postgraduate certificate or Postgraduate award.

Work experience:

Candidates generally require professional or voluntary experience in health or a related area in a low or middle income country. Candidates without this experience are eligible, provided they can demonstrate an understanding and engagement in international public health issues or evidence of appropriate training.

English language requirements:

The programme is taught in English. Applicants whose first language is not English must normally provide evidence of an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all learning components, or a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 88 for the Internet-based Test (iBT), with minimum scores of 21 for Listening and Writing, 22 for Reading and 23 for Speaking. Tests should be within their validity period of 2 years.

Other English Language Tests and country specific English Language qualifications are also accepted - a full list with details of levels required can be found on the LSTM website (http://www.lstmed.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements). Applicants who have recently completed a degree level qualification taught in a majority English speaking country (as defined by UK Visas and Immigration UKVI) may also be accepted at the discretion of the Director of Studies.

English Program Requirements

You must ensure that you meet LSTM’s English language entry requirements so that you have the skills to pursue your chosen course of study successfully and can participate in all aspects of academic life.

LSTM will reimburse the cost of a valid English language test certificate to students who successfully register on a campus-based MSc and Postgraduate research programmes. Terms and conditions apply.

Career

There are many career opportunities in the field of Public Health e.g. disease outbreak control, disease surveillance, health service re-design, development & delivery of non-communicable disease strategies, childhood vaccinations, development of government policies & strategies, & reducing infant mortality. Employment opportunities within the SRH field are with small & large NGOs, UN organisations, as well as reproductive health community programmes & family planning, working towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are also many research opportunities, useful for programme managers, nurses, midwives, & doctors who are working in the field of sexual & reproductive health.

Graduates on the SRMNAH stream can become global health consultants, educators, researchers, managers, health promoters/protectors, global health specialists/diplomats, advocacy workers, & community workers in SRH/Maternal & Newborn Health/Adolescent Health.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,000 / year

How to Apply

You can apply for all our courses online via MyLSTM.

To register for a MyLSTM account, or to log into your existing MyLSTM account, go to: mylstm.com/apply (link is external)(opens in a new tab)

By registering for a MyLSTM account, you will be able to:

Apply for courses at LSTM
Upload supporting documentation
Save your draft application.
Accept an offer to study at LSTM
Keep your account information up to date

If you can’t access the system, please email us on [email protected] (link sends e-mail) so we can help.

For users on low bandwidth or continued trouble accessing MyLSTM, paper application forms are available upon request.

Transferring to LSTM from another Institution

If you want to transfer to LSTM from another institution, our normal admissions criteria and processes will apply. Please check the individual programme requirements and contact details listed under the programmes(opens in a new tab) here. General enquiries can be directed to [email protected] (link sends e-mail)

If you are currently on a programme at another institution you should check with them about any internal procedures before applying to LSTM. If you have a funding agreement, including any Student Loan, you should seek advice from your funder before applying.

Please note that Tier 4 visas are specific to the institution at which you were originally registered. Overseas students on Tier 4 visas should seek advice from their institution’s International Support Team and refer to the information on the UK Government website (link is external)(opens in a new tab).

Transfers to taught programmes are usually only permitted if we have sufficient places available and are completed within the first semester of studies. If you are applying to transfer part-way through an academic year, you may be offered a place for the subsequent academic year.

Transfer of Postgraduate Research Students can normally only be facilitated via LSTM’s Visiting Research Student Process(opens in a new tab). PGR candidates or supervisors seeking advice on PGR student transfers should contact the Early Career Researcher Support team via [email protected] (link sends e-mail)

If you want to transfer from LSTM to another institution, it is your responsibility to make yourself aware of any rules in respect of your funding. In the first instance, you should contact [email protected] (link sends e-mail) to discuss your plans. Please note that Tier 4 visas are specific to the institution at which you were originally registered. Overseas students on Tier 4 visas should seek advice from [email protected] (link sends e-mail) and refer to the information on the UK Government website (link is external)(opens in a new tab).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is a process which allows students to apply for exemption from particular entry requirements, or from some parts of a programme, by recognition of their learning from previous experiences and achievements. For further information, including how to apply for RPL, please check the individual programme requirements and contact details listed under the programmes here. You can also contact the admissions team here: [email protected] (link sends e-mail) or by phone on +44 (0)151 702 9590.