Masters in Reproductive Health
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Open Curriculum Design at Atlantic International University
The Master’s in Reproductive Health at Atlantic International University (AIU) uniquely combines expert levels of knowledge and expertise to tackle important issues in reproductive health, maternal health, family health planning and public health sector policy, in a way that reflects the complexity you will need to face your challenge in reproductive health . AIU differs from many other programs in andragogy; taking into account all experience of learning AND providing you with a challenging path to developing your own independent study and research led by your professional interests . We work with you on options of knowledge development using AIU’s flexible distance learning system, not that one option is better than another. If you are already a professional AND you are learning globally, then this combination of distance options affords you a great opportunity to suit your time schedule and your choice of literature or sources. Ultimately this means you can work on developing new ideas and solutions to the reproductive health issues that you are facing globally.
Core Courses & Topics: Masters in Reproductive Health
Important: Below is an example of the topics or areas you may develop and work on during your studies. By no means is it a complete or required list, as AIU programs do not follow a standardized curriculum. It is meant solely as a reference point and example. Want to learn more about the curriculum design at AIU?
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The online masters in reproductive health courses in the MSc in reproductive health at AIU are structured to provide broad insight into reproductive health from a medical, social and ethical perspective from a policy standpoint. Students could study one or more areas of health related to maternal and child health and population programs or family planning and contraceptive technologies, policy and reproductive rights, fertility and assisted reproductive technologies, infertility /reproductive losses, epidemiology, sex and gender, gender and health, and health policy. Students are free to personalize their experience at AIU, true to its philosophy of academic freedom and andragogy.
Students research or design and carry out different courses and topics of interest to them, including courses from other AIU programs. Students of master’s in sexual and reproductive health taking courses on AIU teachers of MSc in Reproductive Science and Women’s Health learn the theory and apply it to their circumstances where they work, thereby providing graduates with the experience and knowledge to lead master’s in population and reproductive health programs, undertake reproductive health and rights master’s degree leadership roles in policies and develop new ideas and sustainable change in reproductive health throughout the world.
- Foundations of Reproductive Health
- Maternal and Child Health
- Family Planning and Contraception
- Reproductive Rights and Ethics
- Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
Orientation Courses
To commence the Master’s program in Reproductive Health, students complete an orientation consisting of several courses that introduce the AIU paradigm of andragogic learning, research, and distance learning experiences. The reproductive health master’s programs students will build a solid master’s in maternal and reproductive health academic foundation, practice critical thinking, academic writing, and digital research skills, and explore all of the rich maternal health and family planning virtual resources available at AIU. Students finish the orientation equipped and confident to implement their study plan, interact with faculty mentors, and field AIU flexible, self-directed learning.
- Communication & Investigation (Comprehensive Resume)
- Seminar Administrative Development (Book Summary)
- Organization Theory (Portfolio)
- Seminar Cultural Development (Practical Experience)
- Experiential Learning (Autobiography)
- Seminar International Development (Publications)
Research Projects
AIU’s Master’s in Reproductive Health contains research projects for students to engage in specialized areas of interest and investigate real challenges in health. Examples of projects can include studies of outcomes relating to maternal and neonatal health, evaluations of sexual health and family planning programs, examinations of reproductive rights policies, investigations of infertility and technologies associated with it, or studies of interventions in communities to improve adolescents’ reproductive health. By way of AIU’s flexible andragogic model, students are able to undertake projects that fulfill course requirements and create real solutions that can change public health systems, shape policy, and enhance sustainable development in reproductive health.
- MBM300 Thesis Proposal
- MBM302 Masters Thesis (5,000 words)
Thesis Defense for Masters in Reproductive Health
The thesis defense is the final academic requirement of the Master’s in Reproductive Health at AIU. Here, the student will display their ability to conduct independent, rigorous research and successfully defend those findings before an academic committee. The whole process is a chance for learners to demonstrate their critical thinking and judgement, their understanding of and ability to engage with research in order to find evidence-based solutions to problems, and defend the relevance, originality and impact of their work.
In keeping with AIU’s andragogic learning philosophy, we conceptualize the thesis defense as both evaluative (for the student) and developmentally beneficial (from a learning perspective); thus, we hope that students receive meaningful feedback on the thesis process, while making a case to impact the knowledge production within the reproductive health field. Making it to the defense is a major achievement, as the student can now lay claim to some expertise and readiness to take a leadership role in research, policy and practice.
Masters in Reproductive Health Student Experience
Students in the Master’s in Reproductive Health program at AIU are engaged by a truly groundbreaking educational process through AI-supported education. Using some of the most innovative AI tools on the market today, the students benefit from the following features of artificial intelligence: personalized and instantaneous advice and feedback, industry-specific resources, and studies that fit their unique academic and professional goals within the reproductive health field. AI-enhanced platforms can help students construct a study plan, search for learning components (thousands of them), access virtual labs and a variety of simulation tools that are relevant to reproductive health. This technology-enhanced approach to distance learning provides a dynamic and flexible learning opportunity, but it also enables the student to personalize their education, which increases ownership of their women’s health and public health learning, deepens learning, increase learner engagement and motivates learners to address real reproductive health problems using the knowledge and insights they gained from their learning.
Community & Social
The community and social experience component of the Master’s in Reproductive Health program at AIU significantly exceeds academics on all fronts, creating a supportive and engaged environment with students from around the world. Students of reproductive health and fertility medicine engage with a global cohort of students, faculty, and practitioners across multiple platforms including forums, live classes, webinars, and group projects. The global cohort functions not only as a platform for cultural sharing and pedagogical learning, it also provides students with the opportunity to engage in groups on social-impact initiatives that connect to reproductive health, gender equality, reproductive rights, and public health advocacy. The interactive virtual campus and the community engagements at AIU, create a community of practitioners that contribute to lifelong relationships, expanded professional networks, and enhanced commitment to improved reproductive health outcomes at local and global levels.
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Academic Resources
Master’s in Reproductive Health students at AIU will find themselves supported by a wide breadth of academic resources to support self-study and research. The program consists of more than 260,000 books, a total of 3,824 minicourse lessons, 750 active classes, 434 webinars, 160 virtual labs, and 8,244 learning components; available at their disposal and building blocks of a unique experience. AIU offers journals, research databases, multi-media, and Artificial Intelligence in the form of the Infinity AI Course Builder to allow for customization of a member’s curriculum. All of these resources are built to ensure our members will not only gain the theoretical side, they will also gain knowledge that translates into research that will help them tackle reproductive health challenges with practical impact.
Virtual Campus
Complete assignments online or offline at your convenience with 24/7 access to distance learning through AIU’s Virtual Campus. Step by Step guides including videos, tutorials, live webinars and examples for each course. All materials can be access on all web browsers as well as via AIU's Mobile App which brings all the features of the Virtual Camus to your Mobile Device.
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The students have the opportunity to produce, edit and host their own show reaching a worldwide audience, the AIU community and giving notice of their expertise/passion in the subject. AIUTV & AIU Radio allow students to explore new ways to communicate, develop a platform and form potential collaboration with likeminded individuals.
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Graduation Ceremony
Each year AIU organizes graduation ceremonies where the students can assist and share their experiences with fellow students and academic members Participation in the ceremony is optional, the day’s events include conferences, research presentations, group meetings, networking, lunch and formal dinner.
Symposiums & Webinars
The AIU Master’s in Reproductive Health program allows students to engage in international symposiums aimed at bringing together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world to share research, innovation and best practices. Global forums are unvalued in that they provide an opportunity for students to not only “present” their work but also participate in cross-cultural conversations.
Live Classes
In the Master’s in Reproductive Health program at AIU, students enroll in an option that having live classes every day, with two classes each day provides a dynamic way of learning that is mixed with can also be done at their own pace. Students and faculty mentors from around the world (as well as guest experts) come together each day for a discussion of issues like maternal and child health, family planning, reproductive rights, and worldwide health policies.
The live format enlivened students so everyone could engage in knowledge sharing, active participation, and networking that further involved students in topics of course about, as well as being part of the AIU academic community!
Special Projects, Research Publications, & Co-Authoring
AIU’s Master’s in Reproductive Health Program urges students to think “outside of the box” by going beyond academics into special projects, research publishing, and co-authorings. This gives the learner the chance to create an original research project to address reproductive health issues; to work with faculty mentors on original studies of firsts; to publish in journals or present at conferences.
AIU’s andragogic model facilitates students reflecting on their research in a way that ties into personal and professional goals, while contributing to global implications. Students co-author with peers and faculty, which builds the learner’s experience in academic writing, dissemination of knowledge and public thought, assisting with their ability to be recognizable voices as advocates and experts in reproductive health.
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Career Center for Masters in Reproductive Health
The Career Center at AIU plays an important role for students at the master’s in Reproductive Health. The Center provides one-on-one advice and support about their careers to help them achieve their employment goals! With the support of career counseling, resume partnership, interview preparation, and networking, the Center supports all graduates to reach their goals in various employment settings including public health, reproductive health research, health administration, policy work, and NGOs. The Career Center provides global career opportunities for AIU graduates, and facilitates professional development to empower graduates to contribute to reproductive health and grow their careers internationally.
Job Description
All graduates of the Master’s in Reproductive Health at AIU gratefully enter a world of diverse and meaningful employment options in the health sector, research, and policy arenas. Graduates can begin their careers in many positions, such as a Reproductive Health Specialist, Maternal and Child Health Coordinator, Family Planning Program Manager, Public Health Researcher, Epidemiologist, Reproductive Rights Advocate, Policy Advisor, NGO Program Director, Health Educator, and University Lecturer. AIU’s focus on andragogy, self-directed learning, and global involvement allows graduates to flourish with experience and authority to effect meaningful, sustainable change in healthcare delivery systems; advance reproductive rights and health policy; and ultimately enhance health outcomes everywhere.
Tools for Masters in Reproductive Health
The students pursuing the Master’s in Reproductive Health can enhance their learning, research, and professional development by using internationally recognized digital resources and digital platforms. These resources and tools support anything from literature review, and data analysis, to writing, collaboration, and publishing to provide students with an environment to be game changers in class and the field.
Associations for Masters in Reproductive Health
Students and alumni of the Masters of Reproductive Health are encouraged to affiliate with a leading professional organization that promotes knowledge, research and advocacy in reproductive health and related fields. Membership to these professional organizations allow an opportunity for networking, conferences, research partnerships and developments in global reproduction health, maternal health, family planning, global health policies and programs. Connecting with these organizations in association with a degree in reproductive health, allows students and alumni to build their professional identity and be involved in global efforts to engage and enhance reproductive health output.
- World Health Organization (WHO) – Sexual and Reproductive Health
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF)
- Guttmacher Institute
- American Public Health Association (APHA) – Population, Reproductive & Sexual Health Section
- FIGO – International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Population Council
- Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI)
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Masters in Reproductive Health Requirements
AIU is inviting applications to the Master of Reproductive Health program from prospective students with a suitable academic background and willingness to contribute new knowledge to public and reproductive health. Applicants will normally be expected to possess a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in a relevant area such as medicine, nursing, biology, public health or social sciences. In accordance with our andragogic theory of education, it may be appropriate for some applicants to apply based on experience in the health, community health or related areas. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate evidence of academic preparedness, personal motivation, and an ability to study by self-directed distance learning. Documents typically required during the application process include, an application form, academic transcripts, a resume/curriculum vitae, and a program statement briefly outlining academic and/or professional objectives.
How Can You Apply?
Applying to the Master’s in Reproductive Health program at AIU is a simple and flexible process designed to allow students from any country to enroll in the program. Prospective students can make an application online and follow the steps below to prune down their goals for the living program.
- Complete the Application Online – Visit the AIU Admissions Page and complete the application by providing your personal, academic and professional details.
- Provide Academic Documents – Please upload or provide electronic copies of transcripts for your Bachelor of Degree, and any other relevant credential/certificates.
- Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) – Your CV should include your academic history, work history including companies you have worked with, and relevant accomplishments.
- Provide a Statement of Purpose – In this section, you will outline your academic goals (what you would like to accomplish academically), professional goals (what you desire to accomplish as a professional) and what led you to your decision to apply for a master in Reproductive Health.
- Admissions Review – The admissions team will assess your application, (including your academic qualifications and work experience).
- Interview (if required) – In some instances, requests for an interview for some students might occur as the reviewer identifies some potential goals and aspirations that require further discussion.
- Decision on acceptance – Successful applicants will be presented with an official letter identifying acceptance into the program.
- Enrollment – You will formally accept the position you applied for, submit documents confirming your participation and for you to commence orientation.
Financial Support & Scholarships
AIU is committed to promoting both equity and access for different types of education with enrolled students taking the Master’s in Reproductive Health program had access to funding and scholarship opportunities. In addition to several different potential options for funding and scholarship programs, including flexible tuition payments, installment payments, and scholarships, AIU has been flexible with payments, options based on studies and most recently leveraging alternative funding systems to allow students to reflect their personal and professional situation in their studies, and also remain financially feasible. By doing this, AIU’s commitment to incorporate education as a human right with the potential for several students one day, all being able to complete their dream aspirations, is strengthened.
What’s the Cost Per Year for Pursuing a Masters in Reproductive Health at AIU?
The yearly expense of undertaking a Master’s in Reproductive Health care through AIU is affordable, flexible, and offers students globally the best chance to gain access to quality education without adding financial hardship. Rather than imposing maximum tuition limits, AIU presents students with payment schemes which deliver tailored pricing and which can be scheduled in reasonable, small chunks, to allow working professionals and international students to pursue higher education. The goal of providing these options is to take the pressure off students so they can concentrate on their study and research while the money matters are complied with in a straightforward manner.
FAQs
What is a masters in reproductive health?
A Master of Reproductive Health is a postgraduate program that consists of advanced study of maternal and child health, family planning, fertility, reproductive rights, and public health policy. The Master of Reproductive Health prepares students to address reproductive health issues from several dimensions, including research, policy, education, and health care leadership, with respect to addressing problems in local and global contexts.
Who should study a masters in reproductive health?
A Master’s in Reproductive Health is for health professionals, public health practitioners, researchers, policymakers, educators, and NGO workers looking to expand their knowledge in reproductive health, improve health outcomes, and influence policies and programs locally, nationally and globally.
What are the admission requirements for a masters in reproductive health?
In general, to be accepted into a Master of Reproductive Health program, you need a bachelor’s degree in health, life sciences or similar, examples of relevant professional or academic experience, transcripts, a completed application form and proof of English proficiency (if applicable).
How long does it take to complete a masters in reproductive health?
2 years
Can I study masters in reproductive health online?
Yes, AIU offers masters in reproductive health online.
