Master of Public Health Sexual and Reproductive Health
Limited access to quality sexual and reproductive health services is affecting individual wellbeing, gender equality and global development in many parts of the world.
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- Course type
- Master’s course
- Directors of Studies
- Terry Kana and Helen Allott
- Location
- Liverpool, UK
- Start date
- 14 September 2026
- Mode of study
- Full time, on campus
- Duration
- One year
- Home fee
- £12,125
- International fee
- £24,899
Overview
Sexual and reproductive health is fundamental to individual wellbeing, gender equality and global development. Yet access to quality services remains limited in many parts of the world.
Our MPH in Public Health (Sexual and Reproductive Health) will help you make a positive contribution to sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn and adolescent health outcomes across the globe. You’ll study international policy and health systems, and explore cultural contexts of care, building the expertise to lead effective programmes and influence change.
Who is this course for?
Professionals and graduates from a wide range of backgrounds, including medicine, midwifery, nursing, public health, reproductive health, education, policy, social care and gender studies.
Intercalating medical students who have completed at least three years of study.
“This course will give you the tools to influence the determinants of sexual and reproductive health in different contexts, help protect populations against current and emerging threats, and influence life outcomes from birth.”
Terry Kana Co-director of studies
Why study Sexual and Reproductive Health at LSTM?
Learn from international experts in maternal and reproductive health.
Understand systems-level and rights-based approaches to health and wellbeing.
Develop practical tools to improve services in low-resource settings.
Apply your skills through a research project in the UK or internationally.
Join a global community working to transform lives and tackle inequality.
“The MPH covers a range of important issues in contemporary public health. You’ll explore approaches to reducing health inequalities and learn how to use evidence-based principles to enhance policy and practice in various settings. You’ll develop key transferable skills in epidemiology, research methods and social science.”
Dr Helen Allott Co-director of studies
What will I learn?
This one-year master’s is divided into three semesters. The first two focus on taught modules delivered through lectures, small group work, case studies and problem-solving. The third semester is dedicated to your research project.
- Research Methods in Public Health (20 credits).
- Scientific and Professional Skills (20 credits).
- Public Health Policies, Programmes and Strategies (20 credits).
- Scientific and Professional Skills (continued).
- Promoting Health and Improving Systems (20 credits).
- Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Adolescent Health (20 credits).
- One optional module, such as:
- The Practice of Humanitarian Relief.
- Outbreak Control and Health Protection.
- Organisation and Management of Health Services.
- Research Project: Humanitarian and Public Health Programmes (60 credits).
Each 20-credit module involves around 200 hours of learning, including contact time and self-directed study.
Up-to-date, research-informed content is delivered through lectures, case-based learning, small group work and simulation scenarios.
The course is taught on campus in Liverpool, UK.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Understand the determinants of sexual and reproductive health in global context.
- Evaluate and improve services and interventions for maternal, newborn and adolescent health.
- Apply rights-based and gender-sensitive approaches to public health.
- Influence policy and practice through evidence and advocacy.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders.
You might work in:
- NGOs and international agencies focused on women’s and children’s health.
- Ministries of health, reproductive health services and education programmes.
- Research, consultancy, advocacy and community roles.
You could become a programme manager, policy officer, clinical educator, advocacy lead or researcher in global reproductive health.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Home fee
£12,125
International fee
£24,899
Financial support for UK students
We have scholarships, bursaries, discounts and loans available, established through generous donations from alumni, staff and friends and funding from within Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Financial support for international students
We offer various scholarships for international students, particularly those from low- and middle-income countries. These include full or partial funding through programs like the LSTM Global Health Impact Scholarship and the LSTM Humanitarian Scholarship
LSTM Global Health Impact Scholarship
If you’re from a low- and middle-income country (LMIC) you could be eligible for a discounted fee.
How to apply
Apply for this course online via MyLSTM.
Register for a MyLSTM account to:
- Apply for courses at LSTM.
- Upload supporting documentation.
- Save your draft application.
- Accept an offer to study.
- Keep your account information up-to-date.
If you can’t access our online application form, please get in touch. Paper application forms are available on request.