This full-time master’s interprofessional program prepares graduates for advanced professional Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) practice (clinical specialization). The clinical specialization that this program offers is unique and fills a gap in SRH clinical specialization. This program is cross-national and, in addition to clinical specialization, it prepares advanced health care personnel for multiple leadership roles. The graduates from the program will be expected to influence policy, improve health professionals’ education, provide SRH services, perform administrative roles, as well as conduct research.
Graduates of this program are able to provide evidence-based SRH services at advanced level, teach SRH in various institutions, critique and conduct SRH research, provide leadership and consultancy in SRH issues.
The Master’s program will be a two-year full-time program and will comprise two semesters in year one and another two in year two. Students are required to complete all modules including a research dissertation. Students may alternatively graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Reproductive Health if they successfully complete all coursework but do not submit a dissertation or obtain a failing grade for the dissertation.
Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience after obtaining any of the following qualifications:
Calls for applications for masters’ students are advertised all-year round on the university’s website, http://www.kuhes.ac.mw . Applications are made online through the following link : https://admissions.kuhes.ac.mw.
Applications are advertised twice a year.
For more information, visit the Central registry. Potential candidates may be invited for oral interviews.
Applications for this postgraduate programme should include:
KUHeS POSTGRADUATE POOL NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI CHICHIRI BRANCH ACCOUNT NUMBER: 698881 CURRENT ACCOUNT
Application forms that do not meet the requirements stated above will not be processed. Completed application should be sent to:
The Registrar, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences College of Medicine Private Bag 360 Chichiri Blantyre 3, Malawi Attention: Assistant Registrar (Academic) Tel: + 265 (0) 1 874 107, Fax +265 (0) 1 874 700 E-mail: admissions@kuhes.ac.mw. Copy: postgraduateadmin@kuhes.ac.mw.
These documents must be duly certified as true copies of the originals by a recognized Commissioner of Oaths.
Applicants are also required to include the following items in their application:
MSC PROGRAMME | MALAWIAN | MALAWIAN/ SADC | NON MALAWIAN/ NON SADC | |
( IN MALAWI KWACHA) | (IN US DOLLAR) | (IN US DOLLAR) | ||
YEAR 1 | ||||
Tuition | 3,751,530 | 5,175 | 8,383.00 | |
Recommended | ||||
Board & Lodge | 1,713,960 | 2,364 | 2,364 | |
Book Allowance | 155,940 | 215 | 215 | |
Research | 318,780 | 440 | 440 | |
Sub-Totals | 2,188,680 | 3,019 | 3,019 |
Grand Totals | 5,940,210 | 8,193 | 11,402 | |
YEAR 2 | ||||
Tuition | 4,349,070 | 5,999 | 9,418.00 | |
Recommended | ||||
Board & Lodge | 1,713,960 | 2,364 | 2,364 | |
Book Allowance | 155,940 | 215 | 215 | |
Research | 318,780 | 440 | 440 | |
Sub-Totals | 2,188,680 | 3,019 | 3,019 | |
6,537,750 | 9,018 | 12,437 |
Highly competitive funding and scholarship opportunities are available on merit basis. For more information about funding and scholarships for Masters students, contact the Scholarships office on scholarships@kuhes.ac.mw .