This course aims to provide an overview of maternal, reproductive and child health in its international context, and within a gendered and public health framework. The course will take a critical look at the Millennium Development Goals relevant to health and how they are being implemented. Sessions will include the topics of: safe motherhood, HIV/AIDS, prevention of sexually transmitted infections, fertility regulation, gender and health, child mortality, integrated management of childhood illness, under-nutrition in children and perinatal interventions. Sessions will be based around theory and relevant case studies, with ample opportunity for discussion and debate. The course will be most suitable for those wishing to gain a general overview of maternal, reproductive and child health internationally, with the opportunity to focus on a specific issue of interest through a presentation and individual assignment.