Course summary
It is vital for global health efforts in sexual and reproductive health and rights to be expanded. This includes building more capacity in this field. From contraception to gender rights, and many other related topics, join us to learn more about the emerging and neglected issues across the area of sexual and reproductive health policy and programming. Developed and delivered by LSHTM and the University of Ghana School of Public Health (UGSPH), this is an intensive online programme that can be taken either full time (one year) or built to work alongside your employment part-time over two years. You will be taught by a team of academic staff and experts who have experience in developing policy and contributing to global health programmes. Your focus will be on developing skills to build programmes and influence policies that make a difference to the sexual and reproductive health of populations. Equipped with advanced knowledge of social-political, cultural, legal, and ethical issues surrounding sexual and reproductive health, you’ll finish the course ready to bring change and shape policies and practice. What you will learn:
- Explore policy and health system factors influencing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in low and middle-income settings
- Investigate the influence of socio-political, cultural, legal, and ethical issues surrounding SRHR
- Study up-to-date evidence on effective SRH policies and interventions
- Design and cost SRHR programmes informed by the latest evidence and tailored to the context, including selecting appropriate methods to monitor and evaluate them
- Apply skills in communication with specialist and non-specialist audiences, advocacy, and collaborative working to engage effectively with stakeholders who influence SRH policy and programming.
Modules
Term 1: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights; Understanding and Applying Research Evidence; Health Policy and Systems for Sexual and Reproductive Health; PHM103 Introduction to Health Economics (by distance learning) OR PHM107 Foundations for Health Promotion (by distance learning) OR PHM108 Health Services (by distance learning)*. *Students choose one of the three modules. PHM103 and PHM108 are assessed by a written exam in June. PHM107 is assessed by assignment only; submission deadline 31st May. Term 2 and 3: Students take a total of four study modules, one from each timetable slot (C1, C2, D1, D2). The list below shows recommended or compulsory modules. Slot C1: Gender and Reproductive Rights Slot C2: Evaluation of Public Health Interventions (by distance learning)*; Abortion Policy and Programming; Family Planning Programmes. Slot D1: Current Issues in Maternal and Perinatal Health; Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections; Programme Monitoring and Implementation Research. Slot D2: Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy & Programming (compulsory). *Students are suggested to study this during the C2 slot and must submit a summative assignment by the deadline of 31st May.
Assessment method
Module assessments will include formative tasks to assess progress and summative tasks to test against the Intended Learning Outcomes. A combination of approaches will include group or individual reports, essays, policy briefs, written exams and group or individual presentations. Students will also be asked to write a comprehensive written project report, which may include a placement, based on a rigorous and in-depth exploration into a focused question chosen by the student. For full assessment information, please see the module specifications.
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to the MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming, an applicant must: Hold either a first degree at the UK equivalent to Second Class Honours (2:2) standard or above in a relevant discipline, or a degree in medicine recognised by the UK General Medical Council (GMC) for the purposes of practising medicine in the UK, or another degree of equivalent standard awarded by an overseas institution recognised by UK ENIC or the GMC. OR Hold a professional qualification appropriate to the programme of study to be followed obtained by written examinations and judged by LSHTM and UGSPH to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above. OR Have relevant professional experience or training which is judged by LSHTM and UGSPH to be equivalent to a Second Class Honours (2:2) degree or above. If you have not previously studied in the UK, you can check our guide to international equivalent qualifications for our master's degrees. Additional requirements Successful applicants for the MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming are expected to have worked either in the health sector in a low- or middle-income country setting or the sexual and reproductive health field for a minimum of one year. Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, but who have relevant professional experience may still be eligible for admission. Qualifications and experience will be assessed from the application. Please visit our website for full entry requirements for the MSc in Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy & Programming, including English Language requirements if English is not your first language.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to meet these requirements: Band C. Please see our English Language Requirements and English Language Requirements Policy for more information. Exemptions Applicants who are nationals of a UKVI-recognised majority English-speaking country or who have successfully completed an suitable academic qualification (at least equivalent to a UK Bachelor's degree), which was taught in a majority English speaking country from the UKVI approved country list automatically meet our English Language requirements. MSc Sexual & Reproductive Health Policy and Programming applicants who have successfully completed a degree-level course comparable to a UK Bachelor’s Degree will meet the course’s English Language requirements if their degree-level course meets all of the following criteria: - full-time - at least nine months long - undertaken at a UK ENIC recognised institution where the medium of instruction and assessment throughout the course is entirely in English - completed with a gap of no more than five academic years before the start date of the course
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
Information on all the scholarships we offer can be found on our fees and funding webpages. These pages are updated regularly as new scholarships become available. However, we recommend that students also look into alternative sources of funding.
Provider information
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
Keppel Street
Camden
WC1E 7HT