MPH in Sexual and Reproductive Health (Online)

Program Overview

Sexual and Reproductive Health is an integral component of Public Health. The challenges faced globally in this key area of Public Health are enormous. There is a significant burden on societies, governments, and other bodies to overcome the challenges related to sexual and reproductive health, especially in the areas of HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancies, infertility, abuse of children and women, and several other such important aspects of this area of public health. The origin of many sexual and reproductive health issues are psychosocial in nature and both treatment and prevention depend on the best understanding of these issues.

This program has been developed with the help of experts in the area of sexual and reproductive health. The curriculum is developed in a way so as to give every student a thorough exposure to the challenges faced in this area of public health and the knowledge and skills needed to overcome these challenges in the global context.

After completing this program, the student must demonstrate superior knowledge and understanding of the challenges that exist in sexual and reproductive health, the psychosocial factors leading to these challenges, and skills to deploy preventive and active management strategies for overcoming these challenges. The student also learns how to work in small and big teams, counsel patients and caregivers, perform fieldwork, critically analyze existing literature, derive research hypothesis, lead projects and write detailed reports.

What is the MPH/MSc Dual Degree Program?

In the dual degree program, you will complete an additional 48 ECTS Credits through online learning at International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Rome, Italy (Università Telematica Internazionale UniNettuno ‘UTIU’). You will receive two degrees as follows:

You can either chose to complete these 48 ECTS Credits during or after the completion of the Master of Public Health (MPH) program. This is a very unique opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in Public Health via the Master of Science in Public Health Management Program at UTIU. The program has been thoughtfully structured in order to provide the required knowledge and skills to new aspirants, current Public Health professionals, and those working or aspiring to work within the health sector.

Duration: 36 Weeks

Following is the structure of the additional 48 ECTS Credits for the MSc in Public Health Management Program: