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THE PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY IN BRIEF
The vision of the African Union is “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, an Africa driven and
managed by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the international area”. Education is
the most important tool for equipping African peoples with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes
to be able to drive this vision. Quality Higher education in particular is imperative if Africa has to attain
this vision, generate home-grown solutions to African challenges according to the NEPAD philosophy;
and participate fully in the global knowledge economy.
The Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union launched the Second Decade of
Education for Africa EX/CL/224 (VIII) Rev.2 which identifies tertiary level education as one of the
seven priorities to be focused on for the time period 2006-2015.
In the Addis-Ababa Declaration 2007, Assembly/AU/Decl.5(VIII), the Conference of Heads of State
and Government made themselves more explicit by calling for ‘’the revitalization of African
Universities’’ in their decision adopting the Consolidated Plan of Action for Science and Technology in
Africa (2008-2013).
Higher education and research in Africa therefore need to be resuscitated, rehabilitated and
strengthened. But the renewal process must be purpose-driven and anchored in the collective vision of
the African Union, including the Plan of Action for the Second Decade of Education for Africa. It is for
these reasons that the African Union Commission proposed in 2008 the creation of the Pan African
University (PAU). The PAU involves the promotion, networking and development of programs and
research centers within selected existing high quality universities in the five geographic sub-regions,
namely Northern, Western, Eastern, Central Northern and Southern Africa. The selected PAU institutes
and will be committed to network with high quality centers developing similar programs and to serve as
a coordinating hub for those institutions.
WHY STUDY AT THE PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY?
At the PAU you will benefit from the continental-wide and world-class graduate and post-graduate programs
geared to fundamental and developmental research in areas having a direct bearing on the technical and economic
development of Africa. In particular you will benefit from the instruction and interaction with a diverse range of
top academics and researchers from within African universities, the Diaspora and from the rest of the international
community. Upon graduation from the PAU, you will be expected to be highly innovative and to actively
participate in the dynamic and collaborative efforts in the private and public sectors to address the challenges
facing development in Africa.
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APPLICATIONS AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Criteria
(a) General Criteria
1. Admission shall be first and foremost on the basis outstanding academic achievement as exhibited in
the performance at bachelor’s or Masters levels.
2. Applicants shall be talented and enterprising graduates with promising and strong leadership
potential, seeking to undertake postgraduate study/research in Africa.
3. Applications shall be for both taught and research postgraduate degrees: Masters and Doctor of
Philosophy. In addition to prioritizing academic achievement, selection could also take into account
some desirable cross-cutting issues so as to encourage diversity in the class/programme. They include:
1. Regional/sub-regional balance,
2. Gender balance
3. ICT literacy and Proficiency in English or French is mandatory
4. Satisfactory medical report for some courses as instructed by the department concerned.
(b) Masters’ Degree Programs
i) An applicant must be a holder of at least a Second Class degree Upper Division or its
equivalent awarded by a reputable University or any other recognized institution.
ii) Other specific requirements will vary from program to program.
iii) The duration the Masters program shall normally be between 24 and 36 months.
(c) Doctor of Philosophy
i) Applicants should possess a Masters degree from a recognized university in a field relevant to
the area of further studies.
ii) Must present an acceptable research proposal of not less than 3 pages and not exceeding 10
pages in the proposed area of study/research.
iii) Other specific requirements will vary from program to program.
iv) The duration of the PhD program shall normally be between 36 and 48 months.
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MASTERS PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
(i) Course Units
a) The programs shall be conducted on Course Unit (CU) basis;
b) One CU is equivalent to one contact hour a week over a semester or a series of weeks of at
least 15 contact hours; (A semester comprises 17 weeks, 15 of teaching/ study/practice and two
weeks of examinations).
c) One contact hour is equivalent to one hour of a lecture /tutorial/ seminar, or two hours of
practicals.
d) The total Course Units required at the end of a Semester must be at least 15. The Course Units
required at the end of a year must be at least 30.
e) Credit hours for each course = 2 lecture hours + 3 lab hours = 3 credit hours Or 2 lecture hours + 2
tutorial hours = 3 credit hours.
f) Total teaching hours per semester = 3 credit hours x 15 teaching weeks = 45 hrs
(ii) Research requirements
A candidate shall not be permitted to formally start on research work unless he/she has attended a
minimum of at least 2/3 of the courses offered in the first year of course work. All masters’ degree
program students are also required to present at least one seminar before completing their degree
program.
(iii) Thesis
The thesis shall conform to the standing guidelines and regulations of the Pan African University on
higher degrees.
The candidate will be required to submit three copies of the thesis accompanied by a declaration to the
satisfaction of the Senate stating that it has not been submitted for a degree at any other University.
iv) Award
The Masters Degree shall be awarded to a candidate who has accumulated a minimum of 30 CU for the
courses passed; and has successfully fulfilled the requirements of the thesis and passed the oral
examination.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
i) Purpose of Doctoral Training
The purpose of doctoral training is to impart skills to doctoral students in the art and science of
scholarship and to promote broader skills acquisition; and above all, to develop independent and critical
thinkers who are able to conduct quality research and initiate innovations that will contribute to the
transformation of communities. The end products of PhD training are researchers who can engage with
the broader environment of stakeholders. Doctoral scientific and academic training promotes the
acquisition of scientific methodology, critical analysis and the initiative for independent study. Doctoral
students are expected to probe deeply into their subjects and be at the forefront of research and
innovation in their fields.
ii) Type of Doctorate to be offered by the PAU
The PAU will offer doctorate degree by course-work and thesis only. A student pursuing a doctorate by
coursework and thesis is expected to attend formal training in a set of courses and secure a number of
course units before embarking on the thesis. The number of courses to be studied and the length of the
thesis may vary from discipline to discipline or from program to program. The student is expected to
work with his/her supervisors to select the most appropriate courses from within and outside his/her
respective faculty/institution/school. After completing the coursework component and passing the
examination set at the end of it, the student will then spend approximately two years completing the
thesis under the guidance of the supervisor and Doctoral Committee.
The student is required to have a specified minimum number of course units as prescribed by the Unit in
order to graduate, in addition students are expected to present at least one seminar paper prior to
submitting a satisfactory thesis and successfully defending it in a public oral examination.
JOINT AWARDS
i) Definition
Joint award qualification in a University system refers to an award that ensues from jointly executed
teaching, supervision and examination or all such multiple responsibilities involving more than one unit
in a given university, for instance the PAU, and other relevant and recognized Universities. A joint
award presupposes that collaboration/co-operation exists between the partner institutions to create an
enabling environment in which students, academic staff and other stakeholders are willing to participate.
ii) Advantages of Joint Awards in Regional/ International Education
i. Strengthening collaboration through research sharing; both universities will improve their
organizational and human resource capacity for research management and postgraduate training.
This will include the development of joint research projects and training programs as well as
other forms of staff and student mobility.
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ii. The collaboration has the potential to yield international visibility through excellence in research
outputs on global issues exhibited through joint publications and conferences.
iii) Advantages of a Joint PhD Research Degree
A joint PhD research degree will strengthen the collaboration between senior Scientists/Scholars and
facilitate staff development. It will also lead to the enhancement of research initiatives and
administrative procedures in both universities. A holder of a joint PhD degree will have the versatility
of being a beneficiary of the two universities and he/she will be in position to take the lead in
maximizing the exploitation of the resources available in Africa to accelerate the development of the
continent.
THE PAU HEADQUARTERS
The location of the Rectorate shall be decided by COMEDAF following an open call to AU Member
States. A Memorandum of Understanding shall be signed in this respect with the selected host country.
THEMATIC AREAS AND PROGRAMS
a. Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation
b. Life and Earth Sciences
c. Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences
d. Space Sciences
e. Water and Energy Sciences (including climate change)
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A. PROGRAMS AT THE PAU INSTITUTE OF BASIC SCIENCES
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (PAUISTI)
1 Master of Science in Molecular biology and Biotechnology
1.1 Goal
This program is designed to produce graduates who are adaptive, responsive and creative enough to
apply biochemical and molecular biology techniques to the African situation to exploit the rich potential.
1.2 Course distribution
Year I
Semester I Semester II
Title Credit
Hours
Title Credit
Hours
1. Molecular and
cellular biology
3 6. Bioinformatics 3
2. Advanced
techniques in
molecular biology
3 7. Proteomics 3
3. Genetic engineering
3 8. Drug development and
nano-bioscience
3
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4. Policy and
regulations in
biotechnology
3 9. Plant bioengineering
techniques
or
Animal bioengineering
techniques
3
5. Research
methodology
3 10. Biotechnology in
industrial microbiology
or
Environmental
biotechnologies
3
Subtotal 15 15
Year II
1. Independent
Research
12 3. Independents Research 12
2. Seminar 1 3 4. Seminar II 3
Subtotal 15 15
2 Master of Science in Mathematics
2.1 Goal
The main goal of the program will be to train students for advanced PhD programs and research in
Mathematics. The program is designed to also equip students for careers in other areas of research, such
as natural sciences or engineering, or to work in business or industry. This program has three options:
Computational mathematics, Financial mathematics and Statistics.
2.2 Course Distribution.
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER ONE
1. Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Management 3
2. Research Methods and Scientific Communication 3
3. Measure, Integration and Probability Theory 8
4. Numerical Methods and Scientific Computing 8
5. Functional Analysis and Differential Equations 8
SEMESTER TWO
1 Dynamical Systems, Modeling and Simulation 4
2 Theory of Statistical Inference 6
3 Topology and Differential Geometry 6
4 Algebra 4
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5 Mathematical Physics 4
6 Essay 6
SECOND YEAR
Selected Topics in
1 Analysis 10
2. Algebra 10
3. Geometry 10
4. Applied Mathematics 10
5. Probability 10
6. Mathematical Statistics 10
7. Mathematical Physics 10
Thesis 30
3. Master of Science in Civil Engineering and Construction Management
3.1. Goal
This program offers civil engineering scholars an opportunity to update and modernize their skills so as to
be able to respond to the demands of the civil engineering and construction industry in Africa and beyond.
3.2 Course Distribution
YEAR OPTION COURSE CODE /TITLE HOURS PER
SEMESTER*
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Compulsory
Common Units
Project Management 42
Development (Business)
Economics
42
Research Methodology 42
Statistical and Probabilistic
Models
42
Environmental
and ASAL
Engineering
CORE UNITS ASAL Management 42
Water harvesting and
conservation in ASAL
42
Inter-disciplinary design
project
42
Irrigation and drainage
Engineering
42
Elective units
(Select any two)
Environmental
Conservation and Impact
Assessment
42
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Solid Waste Management 42
Natural Disaster
Management
42
Environmental Law 42
Exploration of natural
resources
42
Environmental Pollution
and Monitoring
42
Transportation
planning and
Engineering
Core Units Transportation and Traffic
Engineering
42
Inter-disciplinary design
project
42
GIS and Engineering
Surveying
42
Highway and Pavement
Design
42
Elective Units
(Select any two)
Highway Engineering
Materials
42
Soil & Rock Mechanics 42
Labour Based Technology
in Road Construction
42
Urban transport planning
and drainage
42
Design and Control of
Public Transport
Systems
42
Structural
Engineering
Core Units Finite Element Method 42
Inter-disciplinary design
project
42
Analysis and Design of
Composite Structures
42
Experimental Methods in
Structural Engineering
42
Elective units
(Select any two)
Construction Materials 42
Theory of plates and shells 42
Dynamics of structures 42
Labour Based Technology
in Structural Works
42
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Earthquake Engineering 42
Bridge Design and
Evaluation
42
Port and harbor
engineering
42
Construction
Engineering and
Management
Core Units Sustainable Construction
Technology
42
Construction law 42
Design of construction
operations and systems
42
Inter-disciplinary design
project
42
Elective Units
(Select any two)
Value Engineering &
Managing Quality
42
Construction Materials 42
Natural Disaster
Management
42
Labour based Technology
in Construction
42
2 All THESIS 60
Total 228
COMPULSORY UNITS
Project Management
Research Methodology
Statistical and Probabilistic Models
Development (Business) Economics
Inter-disciplinary design project
Thesis
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING: (CORE AND ELECTIVES)
Year One
Core Units
1. Finite Element Method
2. Analysis and Design of Composite Structures
3. Experimental Methods in Structural Engineering
12
Elective Units* (a candidate to select any two units)
4. Construction Materials
5. Theory of plates and shells
6. Dynamics of Structures
7. Earthquake Engineering
8. Bridge Design and Evaluation
9. Labour Based Technology in Structural Works
10. Foundation Engineering
11. Port and Harbor Engineering
Year Two
ECE 3200 Thesis
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT:
Year One
CORE
1. Sustainable Construction Technology
2. Construction Law
3. Design of construction operations and systems
Elective units* (A candidate to select any two units)
5. Value Engineering & Managing Quality
6. Labour based Technology in Construction
Year Two
ECE 3200 Thesis
4. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering and Construction Management
4.1 Goal
This program is designed to produce individuals who are researchers, innovators, trainers and
consultants in the field of Civil Engineering and construction management for social and economic
transformation of Africa. This program is intended for individuals with a Masters degree in Civil
Engineering and construction management or closely related fields who wish to undertake research in
Civil Engineering.
4.2 Course distribution
Year 1
CODE TITLE HOURS PER
SEMESTER*
13
COMPULSORY COURSES (for all options)
Philosophy of Engineering and Technology 42
Civil Engineering seminar 42
Research and Innovation project in civil engineering 42
Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship 42
Technology commercialization 42
Selected topics in Civil Engineering 42
Years 2 & 3
PhD Thesis 180
5. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
5.1 Goal
The M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering is developed to produce graduates that will be relevant in
developing and managing both sustainable power system and effective and efficient telecommunication
systems. This program has two options:-M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Sustainable Power Systems) and
M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications and Management).
5.2 Course Distribution
TITLE CREDIT
UNITS
COMPULSORY COURSES (for all options)
1. Philosophy of Engineering and Technology(Engineering in
Society)
2
2. Research Methodology and Scientific Writing 2
3. Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3
4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2
Telecommunications Systems and Management OPTION
CORE
1 Digital signal processing 3
2. Advances in Telecom Systems. Fibre, Satellite, Microwave,
wireless)
3
3. Telecommunication policy and regulations 3
4. Project Management 3
ELECTIVES (Choose any 2)
5. Telecom Network Design & Analysis 3
6. Computer networks protocols design 3
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7. Network management and planning 3
8. Neural Network & Fuzzy Logic Techniques- 3
Thesis
Sustainable Power Systems (OPTION)
Title
Compulsory
1. Philosophy of Engineering and Technology(Engineering in
Society)
3
2. Research Methodology and Scientific Writing 3
3. Advanced Engineering Mathematics 3
4. Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
5. Power System Analysis and Security 3
6. Sustainable Electrical Power Workshop 3
7. Power System Operation and Management 3
8. Project Management 3
Electives
9. Sustainable Power Generation 3
10. Energy Economics and Power Markets 3
11. Power Electronics and FACTS Devices 3
12. Power System Stability and Control 3
13 Advance Power System Protection 3
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B. PROGRAMS AT THE PAU INSTITUTE LIFE AND EARTH SCIENCES
(PAUILES)
1. MASTERS IN GEOSCIENCE (Petroleum Geology)
1.1 Goal
The Petroleum Geology programme aims to offer world-class and high-level postgraduate courses
by recognised experts and delivering high quality graduates to the African workforce, who will
make significant impacts in the earth sciences and economic and social well-being of the
Continent.
. 1.2 Course Distribution
1st Year- Part I
1st Semester: Credits
Module 1 Introduction To Upstream E & P Business 25
Basin Delineation & Stratigraphic Framework
Module 2 Sub-Surface Data (Direct- & Indirect Data) 25
Reservoir Modelling and Reserves Calculation
2nd
Semester:
Module 3 Geology and Field Development Planning 50
Basic Petroleum Economics & Risk Assessment
Unconventional Resources
Electives: Specialized Topics
16
2nd
Year- Part II
1st Semester
Module 4 M.Sc. Mini-Thesis 80
2. MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
2.1 Goal
The Masters Degree program is designed to train manpower and build capacity in Environmental
Management in Africa at large. It equips graduates with necessary skills and technical expertise that will
enable them to address and manage many issues facing the region consequent on industrialization, rapid
urbanization and global environmental change, including climate change. In this regard, the application
of environmental risk assessment is central to the program.
2.2 Course Distribution
1. Introduction to Environmental Management
2. Contemporary Environmental Challenges in Africa
3. Environmental Assessment and Analysis
4. Remote Sensing in Environmental Planning and Management
5. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Application in Environmental Planning and
Management
6. Techniques of Investigation in Environmental Management
7. Planning for Disaster Preparedness and Management
8. Environmental Planning Law
9. Air Pollution, Prevention and Control
10. Surface and Ground Water Management
11. Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Mitigation
12. Internship/Practical experience in field of study
13. Marine and Coastal Zone Management
14. Integrated Water Resources Management
15. Urban Planning and Environmental Management
16. Social and Ethical Dimensions of Environmental Management
17. Planning for Conflict Resolution and Management
18. Energy Resources Planning and Management
19. Seminar
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3. Master of Science in Plant Breeding
3.1 Goal
The overall aim of the program is to prepare world-class plant breeders by providing a well balanced
educational program combining the basic science of plant breeding with state-of-the-art techniques of
cultivar selection and development. The Course is designed to enable graduates to be major contributors
to sound and sustainable crop production and improvement efforts in all parts of the African continent.
3.2 Course Distribution
Year 1
Core Courses
Year 1: Semester I
PAU 710 Applied Statistics and Biometry
PAU 711 Principles of Cultivar Development
PAU 712 Physiological Genetics
PAU 713 Practical Plant Breeding Methods
Electives
PAU 714 Utilization and Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources
PAU 715 Plant Ecology and Evolution
PAU 716 Principles of Population & Evolutionary Biology
PAU 717 Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
PAU 718 Agronomy And Crop Physiology
PAU 719 Climate Change and its Impacts
Year I: Semester II
Core courses
PAU 720 Graduate Seminars and Research Implementation Skills
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PAU 721 Quantitative and Biometrical Genetics
PAU 722 Bio-policy, Bio-safety and Bioethics
PAU 723 Molecular Plant Breeding
Electives
PAU 724 Management of Soil Fertility
PAU 725 Crop Pest Ecology and Management
PAU 726 Disease Management and Epidemiology
PAU 727 Environmental Impact Assessment
PAU 728 Programme Planning and Management
Year 2:
PAU 729 Dissertation (Research)
PAU 730 Dissertation (Submission and Defence)
4. MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
4.1 Goal
This program is designed to provide broad education in the reproductive health field, with a strong
public health orientation. It aims to produce competent health-workforce equipped with relevant
knowledge, attitudes and skills to define, critically assess, and address priority reproductive health
problems using appropriate public health principles, frameworks and approaches.
4.2 Course Distribution
1st Semester Courses
Course
code
Course Title No. of hours
(Theory)
No. of hours
(Practical)
Total No.
of Units
Compulsory/Required Courses
PSM 722 Principles of Epidemiology 30 - 2
PSM 724 Biostatistics 30 - 2
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OBG 705
Introduction to Reproductive Health 30 - 2
OBG 716 Strategic Leadership and
Management in Population and
Reproductive Health
30 - 2
PSM 727 Research Methodology 30 - 2
EMS 701 Introduction to Public Health 30 - 2
EMS 720 Demographic Methods 30 - 2
PSM 706
Health Policy, Planning &
Management
30
-
2
HPE 705 Community Organization and
Community Development
30 - 2
Elective Courses
HPE 726 Behaviour Change Communication
in Reproductive Health
45 - 3
OBG 704 Human Sexuality 30 90 4
OBG 721 Social and Economic Aspects of
Human Fertility
30 - 2
2nd
Semester Courses
Course
code
Course Title A B C
Compulsory/Required Courses
OBG 708 Adolescent Reproductive Health 30 - 2
OBG 709 Gender and Women Empowerment in
Reproductive Health Practice
30 - 2
OBG 719 Monitoring and Evaluation of RH
Programmes
30 - 2
OBG 729 Seminar (Current Issues in Reproductive
Health Issues)
2
OBG 730 Research Project 6
OBG 711 Fertility Regulation 30 45 3
OBG 717 Public Health Problems in Mother and
Newborn
30 - 2
20
RFH 704 Public Health Aspects of Sexually
Transmitted Infections including
HIV/AIDS
15 - 1
OBG 706 Ethics, Law and Reproductive Health 30 - 2
PSM 736 Computers and Informatics in Public
Health Practice
45 - 3
Elective Courses
OBG 718 HIV Infection in Women and Children 30 45 3
OBG 712 Reproductive Tract Oncology 30 45 3
OBG 713 Reproductive Failure 30 45 3
OBG 714 Issues in Reproductive Health Research 30 - 2
OBG 720 Principles of Population Change 30 - 2
EMS 708
Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
30
- 2
3rd
Semester Courses
Course
code
Course Title A B C
Compulsory/Required Courses
PAU Internship 45 - 3
5. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
5.1 Goal
This is a specialized degree that focuses on physicians interested in reproductive issues; it offers the
opportunity for candidates to develop greater depth in the biology of reproductive processes while at the
same time it seeking to improve their understanding of broader reproductive health issues and research
potentials. It is particularly suitable for those in various sub-specialties of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
and who desire to be engaged in academics.
5. 2.Course Distribution
1st Semester Courses
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Course
code
Course Title No. of hours
(Theoretical)
No. of hours
(Practical)
Total No. of
Units
Compulsory/Required Courses
OBG 701 Embryology & Anatomy of
Male & Female
Genital tracts
45 - 3
OBG 702 The Menstrual Cycle 15 - 1
OBG 703 Human genetics 30 - 2
OBG 705
Introduction to Reproductive
Health
30 - 2
OBG 707 Fetal Medicine 30 45 3
PSM 722 Principles of Epidemiology 30 -
2
PIO 707 Reproductive Biology 15 45 2
PSM 724 Biostatistics 30 - 2
PSM 727 Research Methodology 30 - 2
Elective Courses
OBG 705 Introduction to Reproductive
Health
30 - 2
PIO 705 Endocrinology 30 45 3
OBG 721 Social and Economic Aspects
of Human Fertility
30 - 2
2nd
Semester Courses
Course
code
Course Title No. of hours
(Theoretical)
No. of hours of
(Practical)
Total No. of
Units
Compulsory/Required Courses
OBG 710 Sexually Transmitted
Infections
30 45 3
OBG 711 Fertility Regulation 30 45 3
OBG 712 Reproductive Tract 30 45 3
22
Oncology
OBG 713 Reproductive Failure 30 45 3
OBG 715 Assisted Reproduction 30 45 3
CPY 21 Reproductive
Endocrinology
30 45 3
OBG 706 Ethics, Law and
Reproductive Health
30 - 2
CPY 31 Immunology 30 45 3
OBG 729 Seminar (Current Issues in
Reproductive Health Issues)
2
OBG 730 Research Project 6
Elective Courses
OBG 718 HIV Infection in Women
and Children
30 45 3
OBG 708 Adolescent Reproductive
Health
30 - 2
OBG 717 Public Health Problems in
Mother and Newborn
30 - 2
EMS 708
Statistical Methods in
Epidemiology
30
- 2
3rd
Semester Courses
Course
code
Course Title A B C
Compulsory Courses
PAU Clinical Mentorship 45 - 3
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C. PROGRAMS AT THE PAU INSTITUTE OF GOVERNANCE AND
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (PAUGHSS)
1. MASTERS IN GOVERNANCE AND REGIONAL INTEGRATION
1.1 Goal
The overall aim of the program is to develop and equip a core of African development practitioners with
the intellectual and practical skills in good governance and sustainable development which in turn will
promote regional integration in Africa
1.2 Course Distribution
CORE COURSES
(a) The synergy between good governance, integration and development.
(b) Linkage between research and governance and regional integration.
(c) Development theory and practice of good governance.
1. History of Africa.
2. Introduction-Decolonial Epistemic Perspective in African History
2: History of ‘Indigenous Africa’
3. Africa in the Snares of Global Imperial Designs
4. African Agency, Responses to Colonialism and Decolonization
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5. The National Project and the National Question
6. New African Consensus and Rebuilding of Pan-African Institutions in the 21st Century
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(OPTION)
Module 1: Problematizing African Development
• Conceptual Issues: Development, Africa and its people
• Planning African Development: From colonial to developmentalism
• Africa and the Crisis of Development
• A new Africa in the Global Stage: Questions on Unionism and Regionalism
• New Appropriations on African Development
Module 2: Contexts and Frameworks on SD
• The challenge of Development at the world stage
• Liberal notions and models of sustainability
• Critics of liberalism and sustainability
• The search for alternatives
Module 3: African Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainability
• Understanding AIK, IKS, ATK
• Colonialism and Postcolonialism and African Knowledge Productions
• Sustainability of African Knowledge Traditions
• African Cultural Values on Sustainability
• Area analysis of African Cultural Values, Sustainability and SD
Module 4: Policies and Legislations of SD
• Place of Policies and Legislations
• Global Policies and Legislations
• African Regional Responses to Global Policies and Legislation
• Indigenous (including African) Peoples Responses to SD P & L
Module 5: Institutions and Systems for SD
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• Role and place of Institutions and Systems
• Global, regional and national systems
• African Traditional Institutions and Systems on SD
• Toward an integration of systems and institutions
Module 6: Indigenous Peoples and SD
• Indigenous Livelihoods Sustainability
• Cultural Rights and Sustainability
• Notions of bio-diversity and bio-cultural diversity conservation
• Power, Politics and Indigenous Peoples
• Policies, Legislation and Indigenous Peoples
Module 7: Towards African-Centred Articulations of SD
• New meanings of sustainability
• New tools and mechanisms for sustainability
• New Measurements of Sustainability
Module 8: Life Skills
• Life Skills is an active learning program that helps people to develop skills in dealing
with and coping with daily living situations.
• Participants learn and practice problem solving skills to gain more control of their lives.
• The course helps participants to plan and work toward greater personal satisfaction.
INNOVATION AND LIFE SKILLS (OPTION)
1. Innovation Systems, strategies and Infrastructure
2. Knowledge management concepts and practices
3. Innovation ecology and human resource management
4. Business Incubation and product development
5. Advances in Science, Technology, and Engineering
6. Advances in Social Sciences, Business and the Arts
7. Agricultural and green technologies
8. Building partnerships for innovation
9. Intellectual Property Rights, Patents and Copyrights
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DEMOCRATIZATION IN AFRICA (OPTION)
1. The Idea of Democracy
2. Power in Pre-Colonial Africa and the Question of Democratization
3. Colonialism and the Anti-Democratic Cultures in Africa
4. Anti-Colonial Resistance Movements and the Struggles for Democratization in Africa
5. From Decolonization to ‘Third Wave’ of Democratization in Africa
6. African Renewal and Democratization in the 21st Century
2. MASTER OF ARTS IN KISWAHILI
2.1 Goal
The African Union (AU), meeting in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa (8th
July 2004), adopted
Swahili as official language. The AU's decision followed calls within and without the continent to
promote the use of African languages in official documents and literature. It was consistently argued that
use of Kiswahili would enhance African Unity.
2.2 Course Distribution
i. Track I: Literature and Literary Studies for pragmatics and functionalism in Kiswahili
ii. Track II: Language and Linguistics for Kiswahili in development
iii. Track III: Translation and Interpretation for Communication and development in
Kiswahili
iv. Attachment/Internship
3. MASTER OF ARTS INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION
How to seek Admission
Applications shall be addressed to:
Director; Pan African University Institute of basic sciences Technology and Innovation- Kenya,
http://www.jkuat.ac.ke/pauisti .
Director; Pan African University Institute Life and Earth Sciences- Nigeria, http://www.
http://elspau.org.ng/ .
Director; Pan African University Institute of Governance Humanities and Social Sciences- Cameroon,
http://www. http://www.universite-yde2.org .
Academic year
First semester: May –August
Second semester: September- December
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Industrial affiliation/ proposal writing: January- March
Fees
The tuition fees and all other charges are normally paid on or before registration at the beginning of an
academic year.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships that cover all African Union Members states are available on a
competitive basis under the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere scholarship scheme.
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