DEGREE & DIPLOMA COURSES (Thesis/Research Based Programme).

South Asia Institute for Human Sexuality proudly offers various degree, diploma and certificate level courses by thesis/research-based programme at your approach and pace, in collaboration with world-renowned universities, academies, colleges and many other institutions. Details of courses are below:

DHS - Doctor of Human Sexuality

Eligibility:
Any Master’s or equivalent degree holder:
Sexology / Internal Medicine /Psychiatry / Urology / Neurology /Dermatology / Alternative Medicine / Nursing / Psychology / Law / Social Work / Health Work / Counselling / Psychotherapy / Family Studies / Sociology / Anthropology and Other Social Sciences.

Duration:
Two years (distance learning). Alternative timescales can be negotiated with the relevant Institute/University.

Language: English

Academic Procedures:
Following registration, candidate will prepare a thesis proposal and will submit it to the SAIHS office. After the approval of the proposal by the relevant institute/university, he/she will prepare a thesis (dissertation) of at least 30,000 words (approx. 100 double-spaced pages). The thesis will need to be word-processed. After completion of all requirements the DHS degree will be awarded to the candidate.

MHS - Master of Human Sexuality

Eligibility:
Any Graduate:
MBBS / MD / BHMS / Nursing / BAMS / BUMS / MD (AM), LLB etc
OR Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts with the subject of any one of the following:
Sexology / Psychology / Social Work / Health Work / Counselling / Psychotherapy / Family Studies / Sociology / Anthropology and Other Social Sciences.

Duration:
One to two years. Alternative timescales can be negotiated with the relevant Institute/University.
Language: English

Academic procedures:
Following registration, the candidate will prepare a project outline and will submit it to the SAIHS office. After the approval of synopsis by relevant institute/university, he/she will prepare a thesis (dissertation) of at least 20,000 words (approx. 65 double-spaced pages). The thesis will need to be word-processed. After completion of all requirements the MHS degree will be awarded.


	PDHS - Professional Diploma In Human Sexuality (Leading To Master of Human Sexuality)
Eligibility: Any Graduate: MBBS / MD / BHMS / Nursing / BAMS / BUMS / MD (AM), LLB etc OR DHMS / DIMS / DUMS etc OR Working in the following fields with Bachelor or Master Degree: Sexology / Psychology / Social Work / Health Work / Sex Work / Counselling / Psychotherapy / Family Studies / Sociology / Anthropology and Other Social Sciences. Duration: Six – Nine Months Language: English Method of Study: Lecturing Experiences sharing workshops Group Dynamics Research Based Thesis (At least 15,000 words) Viva-Voce Examination Thesis: The candidate will prepare synopsis and will submit to SAIHS office. After the approval of synopsis by relevant institute/university, he/she will prepare a thesis (dissertation) consisting of at least 15,000 words (approx. 50 double-spaced pages) typed by computer. (After completion of all processes the PDHS will be awarded.)

	Note: The Professional Diploma In Human Sexuality will lead to obtaining the Degree of “Master of Human Sexuality” (MHS) from same Institute/University. No extra work will be required. The PDHS thesis will also fulfill the Master’s degree thesis requirements. After a six month period from receiving of Diploma the candidate will be eligible to obtain the Master’s degree after viva-voce and paying the required fees to relevant Institute/University.
	Special Note:
	DHMS, DUMS or DIMS holder will be eligible for obtaining the Master’s degree (MHS) if he/she has any bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.