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Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Maternal and Child Health
by Child Health Unit, UCT
2000-07-31

A Distance Learning Programme for District Health Professionals in Southern Africa Child Health Unit, University of Cape Town; Feb. 2001 - Nov. 2002

The M.Phil. in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) is a masters programme that aims to improve district MCH services by developing the capacity of health professionals to plan, manage, deliver, and evaluate these services. The programme combines face-to-face delivery with computer-based distance learning. Learners are required to complete eight modules of coursework and a 20 000- word dissertation. The coursework includes regular submissions to a personal tutor, email discussions, and module and consolidation assignments.

Programme modules are as follows:

1. MCH Foundation Module: Critically examines priority maternal and child health issues, the major determinants of health, and the role of health services in promoting and sustaining health.

2. Psycho-social context of MCH: Analyses the psycho-social context of maternal and child health in southern Africa

3. Health and Development: Explores the developmental determinants of health and the systems and ideologies that promote and sustain MCH.

4. Epidemiology and Research Methods: Introduces the principles of epidemiological research for district health management.

5. Organisation and Management: Examines the organisation, planning, and management of district health services, and the nature and role of policy, law, and advocacy in health service delivery.

6. Information and Communication Technology (ICT): Provides a practical introduction to the use of ICT and the Internet for communication, learning and research.

7. MCH Integrated Module: Integrates the principles of the foundation modules into a public health approach to a number of priority maternal and child health issues.

8. Professional Communication: Communication skills for district health management and service delivery are developed throughout the programme.

Admission requirements

- an undergraduate degree in the health sciences

- at least two years' experience in maternal and child health services

Preference will be given to health professionals who are pursuing a career in district health management.

For more information, contact:

Mrs Denise Brown (Course Secretary)

UCT Child Health Unit,

46 Sawkins Road,

Rondebosch, 7700,

Cape Town

Tel: (021) 685 4103, Fax: (021) 689 5403

Deadline: 30th September 2000

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