Master of Science [M.Sc] [Reproductive and Sexual Health Research] From London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

TheÊMSc in offered by the Êprovides a non-clinical foundation in family planning, obstetric health, AIDS and sexually-transmitted infections.

This Master's programme is recognized by the ESRC as providing high quality research training and a small number of ESRC scholarships (including 1+3 scholarships) are available to UK or EU residents. These are advertised each year with the School scholarships information.

The curriculum has a focus on middle- and low-income settings but also provides excellent training in the principles and methods of research for high-income countries.

Objectives

By the end of this programme students should be able to:

• demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of evidence-based approaches to research of reproductive and sexual health issues

• critically assess and apply these research approaches to inform development, health and social welfare programmes

• demonstrate a good understanding of the socio-cultural, political and ethical issues surrounding reproductive and sexual health

• identify and address appropriate research questions in reproductive and sexual health, using methods from a range of public health disciplines

• carry out research activities to identify effective components of reproductive and sexual health services within programmes

Careers

Graduates go into public health and reproductive health programmes, evaluation of family planning programmes, research for governmental and non-governmental agencies and university teaching.

Below you will find just a few of the positions and organisations that our graduates from this course have entered:

Job Titles:

• Advisor/Supervisor

• Chlamydia Screening Assistant

• Clinical Research Co-Ordinator

• Doctor

• Emergency Response Co-Ordinator

• HIV Prevention and Surveillance Scientist

• Programme Manager

• Research Co-Ordinator

• Senior Lecturer in Medicine

• Senior Registrar

• Technical Adviser

• Women's Protection and Empowerment Co-Ordinator (Syria)

• Public Involvement Adviser

• Statistical Researcher

OpenÊDay 2019

At LSHTM, we attract students who have a real passion for what they do, which makes for a stimulating environment in which to study.ÊOur open day covers master's degrees, distance learning programmes, short courses as well as introductory talks, tours of the building, and the chance to meet with programme directors and current students.

ComeÊand see what studying at LSHTM is really like. Feb 13th, 1-5pm 2019. Register now: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/events/open-day