Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

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.
Program Educational Objectives:
  • 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
Description of the Program:
  • 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.
Credits & Duration:

Program Name

: MPH in Reproductive and Child Health

Total Credits

: 70

Duration

: 1.5 years

Total Semester

: 3

Course Number

: 20

Admission Eligibility:
  • 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
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible
  • Minimum CGPA in Honor’s program must be 2.00 for admission.
Job Opportunity’s:
  • Government, NGOs, UN Organizations Public Health Organizations Research Organizations Healthcare Organizations Academic Institutions and Private Organizations.
  • Project Manager, Program Coordinator, Project Officer, Consultant, Trainer, Clinic Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Surveillance Officer, Human Resource Manager, Counselor, Researcher, Academician etc.
Commencement of the Program:

The Program commences in Spring (April) and Fall (October) yearly

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)