Overview

It is primarily targeted at those interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills required to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based sexual and reproductive health programmes and policies in sub-Saharan Africa and other low- and middle-income settings.

Objectives

Knowledge and understanding

Upon successful completion of the programme in Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy and Programming from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, students will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of:

Policy and health system factors influencing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in low and middle income settings, and how these should be taken into account in the design and delivery of effective SRH programmes
The influence of socio-political, cultural, legal and ethical issues surrounding SRHR in low- and middle-income settings on the design and delivery of SRHR programmes and policies tailored to the context
Up-to-date evidence base on effective sexual and reproductive health policies and interventions

Skills and other attributes Students will be able to demonstrate:

Critically interpret, synthesise and apply research evidence to support SRHR policies and programs
Design, and cost a SRHR programme informed by the latest evidence and tailored to the context
Select and deploy appropriate methods, data sources and quality measurement approaches to monitor and evaluate SRHR programmes and policies
Critically appraise policy strategies to promote SRHR in low- and middle-income settings, that reflect the variation in needs of different population groups

Apply skills in communication with specialist and non-specialist audiences, advocacy, and collaborative working to engage effectively with stakeholders who influence sexual and reproductive health policy and programming

Mode of delivery

The programme will be delivered online, with a mix of live and interactive activities (synchronous learning) as well as recorded or self-directed study (asynchronous learning). Examples of synchronous learning are live online lectures, group discussions and seminars which students are required to attend. Asynchronous learning includes pre-recorded lectures and independent reading.

Programme Structure

Compulsory modules may include:

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Understanding and Applying Research Evidence
Health Policy and Systems for Sexual and Reproductive Health
Foundations in Health Promotion (by distance learning)

Gender and Reproductive Rights
Programme Monitoring and Implementation Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-07 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Gender & Sexuality Studies Health Sciences Social Policy View 3 other Masters in Gender & Sexuality Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General 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 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
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 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 degree or above.

Tuition Fee

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International

22000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

22000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

LMIC countries £17,000

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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