Upon completion of the course of the Master in Maternal and Child Health, individuals will gain a broad understanding of the field that focuses on the health and welfare of women and children. Competencies addressed include the following:
- An understanding of the biological, social, and behavioural basis for a MCH program; knowledge of the historical development of the field of MCH.
- An understanding of the normal patterns of human growth and development.
- Understand major health issues of women and child health following life course approach.
- Identify the determinants and impact of the major health problems that are present during pregnancy, infancy, childhood and adolescence.
- Understand and interrelate Maternal and Child Health.
- Acquire knowledge and skills to assess the healthcare needs of women and children.
- Develop professional and academic skills in research and management.
- An understanding of the design, implementation, and evaluation of MCH policies and programs with an ability to identify essential gaps in existing programs serving mothers and children.
- Apply research methods to analyse maternal and child health problems and identify solutions to them.
- Develop knowledge and skills for effective management and prevention of these problems at community level.