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MPH IN REPRODUCTIVE AND CHILD HEALTH (MPH IN RCH)

  • Conversant on basic concepts of human biology, sexuality, conception and reproduction in relation to reproductive and child health
  • Exhibits understanding of intricacies related to key reproductive and child health issues including gender dimensions
  • Proficient in applying core public health sciences in solving reproductive and child health issues
  • Adroit to interpret public policies and programs on the provision of sexual and reproductive health including child health
  • Attain advanced skills to plan, design and execute public health research and programs aiming reproductive and child health
  • Issues regarding reproductive health remain the leading cause of ill health and death for women of childbearing age worldwide. Despite the substantial improvement in reducing maternal and child mortalities in Bangladesh, a large number of mother and children die each year due to preventable causes, as high maternal mortality and morbidity still remain serious concern in the country.
  • The program provides students with broad exposure to sexual, reproductive and child health issues. The needs and priorities of sexual and reproductive health of men, women, adolescents and children are at the heart of developing an accessible and affordable healthcare system. The program helps the students to develop critical thinking, skills and competence to become public health leaders of tomorrow for future contributions into the relevant area concentrating reproductive and child health.

70 credits; minimum 18 months

Every year – 2 sessions (Spring and Fall)

  • Honors in biological sciences or its equivalent from any recognized university
  • MBBS or its equivalent degree from any medical college recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) plus one year internship training
  • BSc Nursing with registration in Bangladesh Nursing Council and one year of working experience
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible

A range of career opportunities are available within:

  • Government, NGOs, UN Organizations Public Health Organizations Research Organizations Healthcare Organizations Academic Institutions and Private Organizations

Available positions may include the following:

  • Project Manager, Program Coordinator, Project Officer, Consultant, Trainer, Clinic Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Surveillance Officer, Human Resource Manager, Counselor, Researcher, Academician etc.