Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
A coursework and dissertation master's programme that aims to improve the health of mothers and children in rural and peri-urban districts of Southern Africa by building the capacity of health personnel to plan, manage, implement and evaluate maternal and child health services. It is designed for those pursuing MCH management careers at district and regional levels.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health | Duration: Two years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Year 1 includes Research Methods for Health Professionals I and II, Information, Education and Academic Communication, Epidemiology, and Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health. Year 2 includes Biostatistics, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Priorities, Primary Health Care, Rights and Advocacy for Global Health, and Organisation, Management and Leadership in Health, plus a 60-credit Maternal and Child Health Minor Dissertation.
Maternal and child health management at district and regional levels.
An approved undergraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in the health sciences; at least two years' work experience in maternal and child health services; proficiency in spoken and written English; and evidence of computer access and internet connectivity. Selected professionally qualified graduates in other healthcare fields (such as nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics) may be admitted.
Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.
Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
Health Sciences
University of Cape Town, South Africa
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