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Introduction
Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) was
given an international consensus definition at the International Conference on
Population and Development (ICPD) in 1994. At its core is the promotion of
healthy, voluntary and safe sexual and reproductive choices for individuals and
couples, including decisions on family size and timing of marriage, that are
fundamental to human well-being. Sexuality and reproduction are vital aspects
of personal identity and key to creating fulfilling personal and social
relationships within diverse cultural contexts.
SRH does not only involve the reproductive
years but emphasizes the need for a life-cycle approach to health. It touches
on sensitive, yet important, issues for individuals, couples and communities,
such as sexuality, gender discrimination and male/female power relations.
Attainment of SRH depends vitally on the protection of reproductive rights, a
set of long-standing accepted norms found in various internationally agreed
human rights instruments.
The current situation
A lack of access to SRH is a major public
health concern, especially in developing countries. For example, death and
disability due to SRH accounted for 18 percent of the total disease burden
globally and 32 percent of the disease burden among women of reproductive age
(15–44) in 2005
Aims of the Course
1. The College of Venereal
Disease Prevention has adopted the goal of providing skill training and
contributing to the universal access to reproductive health by 2015 as part of
its framework for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Sexual and
reproductive health is crucial for the achievement of the MDGs.
2. To develop
the capacity of students to fulfill their responsibilities within management
positions in health and health-related organisations.
3. To provide and update
students with information and skills in current reproductive and sexual health
issues. In addition to improving knowledge and understanding of Access to family planning
services; safe motherhood; prevention efforts as well as treatment of sexual
transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS; and the elimination of gender
violence.
The programme will also provide skills directly related to
development management and communication for developing countries. It will increase the
ability to give safe, compassionate and holistic care.
Career destinations
Hospitals, management, advocacy and policy positions in healthcare
institutions, sexual & reproductive health departments, international
development agencies, government health departments, consultancy firms, charity
and civil society organisations.
Who will benefit from this course?
It is particularly aimed at mid-management professionals from
reproductive health, sexual health, health promotion & education and
related areas who wish to improve their conceptual and operational kills in
reproductive health management. The course is also suitable for students
wishing to enter into this important field in healthcare.
Course
Credits & Level
This course
carries 120 academic credits. The course is studied and assessed at level
6 of the UK qualifications scale (i.e. final year of a UK degree course).
Modules
Studied
1.
Principles of
Reproductive Health (15 credits)
2.
Prevention
strategies and Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (15 credits)
3.
Gender in
Reproductive Health (15 credits)
4.
Family planning promotion
and counselling(15 credits)
5.
Research Methods
(15 credits)
6.
Dissertation (45
credits)
Assessment
Assessment
is by way of continuous essays and written assignments, group work,
presentations and research project.
Duration
1 year (by
full-time study)
Tuition
Fees
£4,250
Entry
Requirements
Applicants
should have:-
a)
Completed a
degree course from an accredited university; or
b)
Completed an
HND/HND course (or equivalent qualification) at an accredited institution; or
c)
Worked in
management or supervisory level in a mental health, healthcare or health
promotion capacity for 2 years or more; or
d)
Not met the
requirements above, but are 25 years with 3 or more years management
experience; and
All applicants must meet the English Language requirements
below.
English
Language Requirements
To
be considered for admission, you must show competence in spoken and written
English, in addition to meeting the entry requirements above.
Commencement
Date
September,
January & May each year
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