Post-graduate Diploma in Sanitation
Makerere UniversityThe Postgraduate Diploma in Sanitation (GSAN) is a core component of the MSc in Sanitation program, offering focused training on key sanitation topics and practical applications. Building on the MSc foundation, it provides a comprehensive learning experience for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise. Whether taken independently or as part of the MSc pathway, the diploma equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to address sanitation challenges effectively. Its objectives, learning outcomes, and career prospects align with those of the MSc program, preparing graduates for impactful roles in sanitation planning, implementation, and policy across various sectors and organizations.
Curriculum
• Sanitation Systems and Services
• Sanitation and Public Health
• Analysis of Sanitation Flows
• Research Methods and Scientific writing I
• Sanitation Technology I
• Postgraduate Diploma Internship Report
• Project Management
• Emergency Sanitation
• Water Quality Management
• Sanitation Technology II
• Sanitation Governance
• Sanitation Financing
• Solid waste Management and Recycling
Program | Diploma program |
Engagement | Full-time |
Start | August 2025 |
Duration | 12 months |
Place | Kampala, Uganda |
Delivery mode | Hybrid |

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