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Postgraduate Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health

In this programme, students delve into theories of SRH and the law, scholarly writing, application of information communication technology in SRH advocacy, research methods, the concept of Africentrism and its applicability, professional ethics and SRH advocacy, advocacy for reproductive justice in Africa, and policy and stakeholder engagement. This will enhance student capacities and equip them with the skills to undertake advocacy utilising tools and interventions rooted in Africentrism. 

This study will enhance participants’ capacities in aspects of health and social justice to influence policy and decision-making processes and equip them with the ability to undertake advocacy utilising tools and interventions rooted in Afri–centrism. A candidate may opt to write a dissertation at the end of this postgraduate diploma, upon which they shall be awarded a master’s degree.  

Although advocacy has happened in the SRH arena, there is more that can still be done. This programme offers a platform where SRH advocates have the opportunity to enhance their advocacy skills through studying courses like those listed herein. The focus of the programme on a holistic and contextual understanding of SRH in the African setting through an Afri-centric lens is unprecedented and provides students with opportunities to apply knowledge and skills from the programme to undertake SRH advocacy and litigation to address real-life situations. 

  1. To introduce students to the core theories, principles, strategies and Africentric approaches for conducting SRHR advocacy.
  2. To equip the students with the knowledge and skills to identify, understand and tackle the dynamic SRHR issues within the national and regional African context, utilising Afri–centric approaches. 
  3. To train students in designing and implementing SRH advocacy plans and interventions integrating Afri–centric approaches in an ethical and professional manner. 
  4. To prepare students for lifelong learning in SRH advocacy

The minimum requirement for this programme is a bachelor’s degree with a second-class lower in health, gender law, development studies, social sciences or any other related field from a reputable university or other degree-awarding institution accredited by the Uganda National Council of Higher Education.   

  Year One Semester One          
            
Course Code   Course Name   LH   TH   PH   CH   CU  
PDSH 7101   Information Communication Technology in Advocacy   45      30   60   4  
PDSH 7102   Advocacy Research Methods   45      30   60   4  
PDSH 7103   Africentrism and its Applicability   45      30   60   4  
PDSH 7104   Ethics and Integrity   45   30      60   4  
PDSH 7105   Scholarly writing and publication   45   30      60   4  
TOTAL CUs           20  
            
  Year One Semester Two          
            
Year One Semester Two 
 
Course Code   Course Name   LH   TH   PH   CH   CU  
PDSH 7201   Advocacy for Reproductive Justice   45   30      60   4  
PDSH 7202   Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and the Law   45   30      60   4  
PDSH 7203   Policy and Stakeholder Engagement   45   30      60   4  
PDSH 7204   Field Work         120   75   5  
PDSH 7205   Advocacy Community Engagement   45      30   60   4  
PDSH 7206   Resource Mobilization   45      30   60   4  
TOTAL CUs       25  
TOTAL: 45 CUS         
PDG in Sexual Reproductive Health – National students
Year 1
Item SEM 1 SEM 2
Functional Fees     740,000     300,000
Tuition fees  1,900,000  1,900,000
Total  2,640,000  2,200,000
NCHE fees are shs. 20,000 paid directly to the National Council of Higher Education per year.

 

PDG in Sexual Reproductive Health – International students
Year 1
Item SEM 1 SEM 2
Functional Fees  $           241.94  $       79.86
Tuition fees  $        1,270.00  $  1,270.00
Total  $        1,511.94  $  1,349.86
NCHE fees are shs. 20,000 paid directly to the National Council of Higher Education per year.

 

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