The Department of Maternal and Child Health started its activities in 1997. In addition to the teaching of theoretical courses, access to advanced hospitals, rural and civil health centers, health network, and health houses has contributed to the formation of an appropriate atmosphere for the clinical training of students. Clinical training in this Department is accomplished in health and medical fields with the academic staff members and in hospitals and specialized fields of the experts.
Besides training of Bachelor’s students, the department trains Master’s students in maternal and child health and community health. The department is also in charge of training and educating international students in addition to Iranian students. All courses (theoretical, applied and internship) may be taught both in Persian and in English if needed.
A summary of courses offered in the department of Maternal and Child Health:
• Maternal and Child Health, Family Planning (theoretical and internship)
• Health Principles and Services
• Infants (theoretical and internship)
• Children (theoretical and internship)
• Exceptional Children (theoretical and internship)
• Community Health 1, 2 and 3
• Reproductive Health 2
All interested applicants are welcome to apply to TUMS by completing and submitting TUMS online application form in which they need to specify their school, level, and major of interest.