The basic objective of this programme is to provide students with theoretical as well as practical knowledge in population and reproductive health issues and dynamics. The programme is intended for people falling in the following categories:
Duration of the Programme
The programme is completed within 2 academic years, which is an equivalent of four- Semesters and one recess term.
Structure of the Programme
The programme consists of core courses and elective courses. In semesters I and JI. all courses offered are core. This means that s student will be considered to have a normal progress if he/she passes all the courses taken. In the recess term, there is one core course and two elective courses chosen out of .6 courses. The courses are: First Year: Semester I
Year I Semester I
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
| PRH 7101 | Introduction to population dynamic and reproductive health. | 3 |
| DMG 7103 | Basic demographic Techniques | 3 |
| DMG 7102 | Computer techniques | 3 |
| DMG 7101 | Basic statistics for Population Scientists | 3 |
Year I Semester II
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
| PRH 7201 | Population and Health care theories | 3 |
| PRH 7202 | Introduction to Reproductive Health Issues | 3 |
| PRH 7203 | Epidemiology of Reproductive Health | 3 |
| PRH 7204 | Advanced statistics for Population and Health Scientists | 3 |
Recess Term
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
| DMG 7301 | Research methods | 3 |
| PRH 7302 | Family planning Policies and pro grammes | 3 |
Electives (Choose two)
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
| PRH 7303 | Reproductive health and population policies and programs | 3 |
| PRH 7304 | Health services management | 3 |
| PRH 7305 | Reproductive health issues advocacy : Approaches and methods | 3 |
| PRH 7306 | Sexuality and STDs/HIV/AIDS management | 3 |
| DMG 7308 | Monitoring and evaluation | 3 |
Year II
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Units |
| PRH 7400 | Research and Dissertation |
