MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH MEDICINE

As global attention increasingly turns to public health—especially for vulnerable groups like women and children—Maternal and Child Health Medicine is emerging as a promising academic path. If you're looking for a field that combines compassion, scientific knowledge, and strong career prospects in China and beyond, this could be the ideal direction for your future studies.

Program Overview

Maternal and Child Health Medicine is an interdisciplinary field focused on the health and well-being of women and children. It is based on the physiological characteristics of female reproduction and child development, integrating clinical medicine, preventive medicine, psychology, sociology, and health management. The program aims to protect and promote maternal and child health through scientific care, disease prevention, and effective health service management.

Educational Objectives

This program aims to train high-level medical professionals who:

• Possess solid knowledge in basic medicine, clinical medicine, and preventive medicine;
• Are skilled in maternal and child healthcare, health management, and disease prevention;
• Can conduct scientific research and health assessments related to women and children;
• Demonstrate strong professional ethics, innovation, and lifelong learning capabilities;
• Are qualified to take the national medical licensing examination and work in primary healthcare settings.

Graduation Requirements

Graduates are expected to:

1. Master the fundamental theories and knowledge of basic, clinical, and preventive medicine;
2. Be proficient in diagnosing and managing common diseases in women and children;
3. Have the ability to handle emergency and complex cases at a basic level;
4. Conduct epidemiological investigations, clinical trials, and scientific evaluations;
5. Understand health policies and improve maternal and child health services;
6. Be familiar with national health laws and regulations;
7. Use medical literature and data analysis tools effectively;
8. Demonstrate reading and comprehension skills in a foreign language, especially for professional literature;
9. Apply basic computer skills in medical practice and research.

Core Curriculum

• Maternal Health
• Child Health
• Maternal and Child Psychology
• Health Informatics
• Maternal and Child Health Management
• Medical Genetics, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Immunology, Microbiology
• Diagnostics, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infectious Diseases
• Epidemiology, Health Statistics, Health Law
• Occupational and Environmental Health, Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Basic Toxicology

Research Directions

• Health Law and Policy for Women and Children
• Public Health and Preventive Medicine
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Occupational and Environmental Health

Degree Awarded

Graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Maternal and Child Health Medicine degree.

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Maternity hospitals, pediatric hospitals, reproductive health centers
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), community health centers
• Health administration agencies, family planning services
• Universities and research institutes
• Fields such as maternal and child care, school health, community health, and health education

Related Majors

• Preventive Medicine
• Nutrition and Food Hygiene
• Health Supervision
• Global Health
• Sports and Public Health

Universities Offering This Major

1. Anhui Medical University
2. Hebei Medical University