School of Graduate Studies · Health sciences
University of Hargeisa
Master of Science in Reproductive Health
Strengthen your expertise in reproductive, maternal and newborn health, research and health-service leadership.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study structure
- 4 semesters
- Credits
- 42 credit hours
- Study mode
- Full Time
Programme profile
The MSc in Reproductive Health develops advanced knowledge and research skills for improving reproductive, maternal and newborn health. It is designed for graduates in midwifery, nursing and medicine who seek to strengthen evidence-based practice, programme development and healthcare leadership. The curriculum integrates global reproductive health, epidemiology, demography, ethical and legal issues, monitoring and evaluation, research methods and medical statistics. Students develop a research proposal and complete an independently supervised thesis.
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in midwifery, nursing, or medicine and surgery.
- Proficiency in English.
- Successful completion of the entry test.
- Basic computer skills.
- Fulfilment of the University’s and SGS general master’s admission regulations.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission system. Applicants must complete the application form and upload the required academic and supporting documents before the published deadline. Application dates, tuition fees and document requirements should be confirmed in the current SGS admission announcement.
What you will learn
- Analyse reproductive, maternal and newborn health challenges and their determinants.
- Critically appraise research and apply evidence to practice.
- Use epidemiology, demography and medical statistics in reproductive health research.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate reproductive health programmes.
- Apply ethical and legal principles and provide healthcare leadership.
- Develop a research proposal and complete and defend a master’s thesis.
Programme content
Explore the course outline below.
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IGRH 611 | Introduction to Global Reproductive Health | 3 |
| EPRH 612 | Epidemiology of Reproductive Health | 3 |
| EBPR 613 | Evidence Based Practice and Research | 3 |
| IDEM 614 | Introduction to Demography | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELRH 615 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Reproductive Health | 3 |
| MAWH 621 | Maternal and Newborn Health | 3 |
| REME 622 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| MERH 623 | Monitoring and Evaluation of Reproductive Health Programmes | 3 |
Semester 3
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEST 624 | Medical Statistics | 3 |
| REHE 725 | Reproductive Health | 3 |
| RETH 711 | Research Thesis I: Proposal Writing | 3 |
Semester 4
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LMHC 721 | Leadership and Management in the Health Care System | 3 |
| RETH 722 | Research Thesis II: Thesis Writing | 6 |
Teaching and assessment
Teaching combines lectures, discussions, independent study, critical appraisal, case-based work, presentations and supervised research, according to individual course plans. Assessment includes coursework, assignments and examinations as specified by the courses. The thesis is assessed through a written document (60%) and a findings presentation and responses to questions (40%).
Career opportunities
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Reproductive or maternal and newborn health programme specialist
- Healthcare service leader or manager
- Monitoring and evaluation officer
- Reproductive health researcher or lecturer
- Evidence-based practice or quality-improvement adviser
Questions about the programme
Speak with the School of Graduate Studies about entry requirements, fees and application dates.
School of Graduate Studies · Health sciences
University of Hargeisa
Master of Science in Reproductive Health
Strengthen your expertise in reproductive, maternal and newborn health, research and health-service leadership.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Study structure
- 4 semesters
- Credits
- 42 credit hours
- Study mode
- Full Time
Programme profile
The MSc in Reproductive Health develops advanced knowledge and research skills for improving reproductive, maternal and newborn health. It is designed for graduates in midwifery, nursing and medicine who seek to strengthen evidence-based practice, programme development and healthcare leadership. The curriculum integrates global reproductive health, epidemiology, demography, ethical and legal issues, monitoring and evaluation, research methods and medical statistics. Students develop a research proposal and complete an independently supervised thesis.
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in midwifery, nursing, or medicine and surgery.
- Proficiency in English.
- Successful completion of the entry test.
- Basic computer skills.
- Fulfilment of the University’s and SGS general master’s admission regulations.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the University of Hargeisa postgraduate admission system. Applicants must complete the application form and upload the required academic and supporting documents before the published deadline. Application dates, tuition fees and document requirements should be confirmed in the current SGS admission announcement.
What you will learn
- Analyse reproductive, maternal and newborn health challenges and their determinants.
- Critically appraise research and apply evidence to practice.
- Use epidemiology, demography and medical statistics in reproductive health research.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate reproductive health programmes.
- Apply ethical and legal principles and provide healthcare leadership.
- Develop a research proposal and complete and defend a master’s thesis.
Programme content
Explore the course outline below.
Semester 1
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IGRH 611 | Introduction to Global Reproductive Health | 3 |
| EPRH 612 | Epidemiology of Reproductive Health | 3 |
| EBPR 613 | Evidence Based Practice and Research | 3 |
| IDEM 614 | Introduction to Demography | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELRH 615 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Reproductive Health | 3 |
| MAWH 621 | Maternal and Newborn Health | 3 |
| REME 622 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| MERH 623 | Monitoring and Evaluation of Reproductive Health Programmes | 3 |
Semester 3
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEST 624 | Medical Statistics | 3 |
| REHE 725 | Reproductive Health | 3 |
| RETH 711 | Research Thesis I: Proposal Writing | 3 |
Semester 4
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LMHC 721 | Leadership and Management in the Health Care System | 3 |
| RETH 722 | Research Thesis II: Thesis Writing | 6 |
Teaching and assessment
Teaching combines lectures, discussions, independent study, critical appraisal, case-based work, presentations and supervised research, according to individual course plans. Assessment includes coursework, assignments and examinations as specified by the courses. The thesis is assessed through a written document (60%) and a findings presentation and responses to questions (40%).
Career opportunities
Graduates may pursue roles such as:
- Reproductive or maternal and newborn health programme specialist
- Healthcare service leader or manager
- Monitoring and evaluation officer
- Reproductive health researcher or lecturer
- Evidence-based practice or quality-improvement adviser
Questions about the programme
Speak with the School of Graduate Studies about entry requirements, fees and application dates.