MSc Reproductive & Sexual Health Research

Master

In London

£ 10,470 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This programme is designed for those interested in acquiring the research skills necessary to conduct policy-relevant research into sexual and reproductive health. It provides a non-clinical foundation in family planning, obstetric health, AIDS and sexually-transmitted infections.

This Master's programme is recognized by the ESRC as providing high quality research training and a small number of ESRC scholarships (including 1+3 scholarships) are available to UK or EU residents. These are advertised each year with the School scholarships information.

The curriculum has a focus on middle- and low-income settings but also provides excellent training in the principles and methods of research for high-income countries.

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About this course

By the end of this programme students should be able to:

demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of evidence-based approaches to research of reproductive and sexual health issues
critically assess and apply these research approaches to inform development, health and social welfare programmes
demonstrate a good understanding of the socio-cultural, political and ethical issues surrounding reproductive and sexual health
identify and address appropriate research questions in reproductive and sexual health, using methods from a range of public health disciplines
demonstrate the ability to carry out key research skills and activities, including literature review, research study design, and critical analysis and application of research findings

Graduates go into public health and reproductive health programmes, evaluation of family planning programmes, research for governmental and non-governmental agencies and university teaching.

Below you will find just a few of the positions and organisations that our graduates from this course have entered:

Advisor/Supervisor
Chlamydia Screening Assistant
Clinical Research Co-Ordinator
Doctor
Emergency Response Co-Ordinator
HIV Prevention and Surveillance Scientist
Programme Manager
Research Co-Ordinator
Senior Lecturer in Medicine
Senior Registrar
Technical Adviser
Women's Protection and Empowerment Co-Ordinator (Syria)
Public Involvement Adviser
Statistical Researcher

The normal minimum entrance qualification for registration at the School on a Masters programme is at least one of the following:

a second-class honours degree of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a subject appropriate to that of the course of study to be followed
a registrable qualification appropriate to the course of study to be followed, in medicine, dentistry or veterinary studies.

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Course programme

Structure

The below structure outlines the proposed modules for this programme. Module specifications provide full details about the aims and objectives of each module, what you will study and how the module is assessed.

Term 1

Students take the following compulsory modules:
  • Basic Epidemiology or Extended Epidemiology
  • Foundations in Reproductive Health
  • Principles of Social Research
  • Statistics for Epidemiology and Population Health
Further optional modules include:
  • Health Policy, Process & Power
  • Introduction to Health Economics
  • Population Studies
Terms 2 and 3

Students take a total of five study modules, one from each timetable slot (Slot 1, Slot 2 etc.). One module (in Slot 4) is compulsory.

Recommended modules

Slot 1
  • Research Design & Analysis
  • Designing Disease Control Programmes in Developing Countries
  • Health Care Evaluation
  • Health Promotion Approaches and Methods
  • Maternal & Child Nutrition
  • Sociological Approaches to Health
Slot 2
  • Family Planning Programmes
  • Population, Poverty and Environment
  • Conflict and Health
  • Design & Analysis of Epidemiological Studies
  • Qualitative Methodologies
  • Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
Slot 3
  • Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Current Issues in Safe Motherhood & Perinatal Health
  • Evaluation of Public Health Interventions
  • Social Epidemiology*
  • Medical Anthropology and Public Health
Slot 4:
  • Sexual Health
Slot 5:
  • AIDS*
  • Analysing Survey & Population Data
  • Advanced Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
  • Applying Public Health Principles in Developing Countries
  • Proposal Development
A restricted number of modules may be taken by self-study, using electronic access teaching material.

Project Report

During the summer months (July-August), students complete a research project. Acceptable types of project are: data analysis; a project proposal; an original literature or policy review.

Students normally remain in London for the preparation of their project report. Exceptionally, and only if appropriate, part of the project period may be spent away from the School, whether in the UK or abroad. Arrangements for this must be discussed and agreed with the Course Director.

Additional information

Overseas Fees - Full-time  £24,200   
                        Part-time £12,100

MSc Reproductive & Sexual Health Research

£ 10,470 VAT inc.