| Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) | IHPCA / Makarere University |
| Country | Uganda |
| State | East Africa |
| City | Kampala |
| Address | Plot 130, Makindye Road, Makindye. P. O. Box 7757, Kampala. |
| The program leads an official or formal degree? | Yes |
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| Frequency | Once per year |
| Length | 3 years |
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| Cost of full tuition and fees | Subsidized for selected applicants/regions |
| Director | Dr. Ekiria Kikule |
| Website | http://uganda.hospiceafrica.or.ug/index.php/education/study-programmes |
| Contact name | Dr. Nasur Buyinza |
| Phone | +256 702878609 |
| Learning objectives 1 | To understand the clinical components of Palliative Care. |
| Learning objectives 2 | To have the ability to offer palliative care, train others, and advocate within their communities. |
| Learning objectives 3 | To develop Palliative Care services where none currently exist. |
| Description | The Bachelor of Science in palliative care is a three year distance learning programme open to clinical practitioners with an interest in palliative care. It is aimed at a diverse audience and attracts students from across Africa. This programme is offered by IHPCA in affiliation with Makerere University; IHPCA teaches this programme with Makerere University conferring the degree, upon successful completion of the course works. The Bachelor of Science programme is a three year course with six semesters and two recess terms. There are residential four week face-to-face sessions in Uganda at the beginning of each year, a four-week clinical placement in their respective countries each year, and an examination week at the end of each semester. The remaining time is spent in distance learning where the students use an online platform (Moodle) to access materials, communicate with lecturers and submit assignments. A research project is carried out by each student in the third year which is in line with the research requirements and practices of IHPCA and Makerere University. Admission Requirements : There are two levels of entry onto this programme. Entry at year one: Bachelors and Diploma holders including Clinical Officers, Clinical Ophthalmic Officers, Dental Officers, Psychiatry Clinical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Medical Social Workers, Registered Nurses/Midwives, Registered Comprehensive Nurses and other relevant health science qualifications. Entry at year two: Holders of a diploma in palliative care from Makerere University/IHPCA. Holders of a diploma in palliative care from a recognized institution of higher learning. |
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