THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

UNDERGRADUATE REGULAR PROGRAMMES

The University of Zambia wishes to invite admission applications for the 2020 and 2021
intakes from suitably qualified candidates in the Schools and programmes listed below.
Candidates are advised to indicate on the application form the intake they wish to be
considered for admission.
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

1. BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES(PLANT SCIENCE)

2. BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES(ANIMAL SCIENCE)
3. BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES(SOIL SCIENCE)
4. BACHELOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
5. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION)
6. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS)
7. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN NUTRITION
8. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRONOMY (BSC. AGRONOMY)

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

9. BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION: MAJORS INCLUDE; ART, HOME

ECONOMICS, MUSIC, PHYSICAL EDUCATION , HISTORY, ENGLISH, GEOGRAPHY,
MATHEMATICS, RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, CIVIC EDUCATION, LITERATURE AND
LANGUAGES, AND CURRICULUM STUDIES
10. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION)
11. BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
12. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION)
13. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION)
14. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY)
15. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (LITERACY AND LANGUAGE)
16. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT (BARAM)
17. BACHELOR OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN
EDUCATION (B.ICTS. ED)
18. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY EDUCATION)
19. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
20. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING)
21. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND
MANAGEMENT
22. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
23. BACHELOR OF ADULT EDUCATION
24. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION-SECONDARY (MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE)
(BEDMAS)
25. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION (BSC.ED)
26. BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION
27. DIPLOMA IN TEACHING METHODS
28. DIPLOMA IN ICTS For In-Service Teachers

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

29. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING)

30. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING)
31. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING)
32. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (GEOMATIC ENGINEERING)
33. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

34. BACHELOR OF PHARMACY

35. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES)
36. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY)
37. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOGRAPHY (DIAGNOSTIC/THERAPEUTIC)
38. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

39. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

40. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LINGUISTICS AND CHINESE
41. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEMOGRAPHY
42. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
43. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS
44. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
45. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FRENCH
46. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENDER STUDIES
47. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY
48. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
49. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PHILOSOPHY AND APPLIED ETHICS
50. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
51. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PSYCHOLOGY
52. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
53. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY
54. BACHELOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING
55. BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
56. BACHELOR OF MEDIA AND JOURNALISM STUDIES

SCHOOL OF LAW

57. BACHELOR OF LAWS

58. CERTIFICATE IN LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAMME

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

59. BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY

60. BACHELOR OF HUMAN BIOLOGY

SCHOOL OF NURSING SCIENCES

61. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING)

62. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MIDWIFERY
63. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ONCOLOGY NURSING

SCHOOL OF MINES

64. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY

65. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MINING ENGINERING
66. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN METALLURGY AND MNERAL PROCESSING

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 SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

67. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

68. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
69. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NETWORKING AND INFORMATION SECURITY
70. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
71. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
72. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
73. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
74. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
75. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
76. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS
77. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY
78. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS
79. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NATURAL RESOURCES
80. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PARASITOLOGY
81. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS
82. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

83. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH)

84. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT)
85. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HEALTH PROMOTION)

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

86. BACHELOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

87. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING

88. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
89. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
90. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
91. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
92. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
AGRICULTURAL “O” Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
SCIENCES Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR Three (3) “A” Level passes in Chemistry,
Biology, Physics or Mathematics OR A diploma in Agricultural Sciences or related studies from an institution
affiliated to the University of Zambia OR A diploma classified as credit or better

NOTE:
(a) Applicants with only “O” Level qualifications who will be admitted to the School of Agricultural Sciences
will be required to take first year courses in the School of Natural Sciences.
(b) Applicants with “A” Level or Diploma qualifications may be admitted at either second or third year level
to the School of Agricultural Sciences.

EDUCATION “O” levels in English Language and any four subjects.

NOTE:
(a) Bachelor of Education-Secondary (Mathematics and Science) (Bedmas) and Diploma in ICT’s are In-
Service programmes.
(b) Applicants with relevant Degrees or Diplomas may be admitted at 2nd or 3rd year level.

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ENGINEERING “O” Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR At least three (3) ‘A’ level passes (grade of
C) with at least a pass of grade ‘B’ in either Mathematics or Physics OR at least a credit or better in Diploma
(Technologist) or higher qualification in a relevant technical field.

NOTE:
(a) Applicants with only “O” Level qualifications who will be admitted to the School of Engineering will be
required to take first year courses in the School of Natural Sciences.
(b) Applicants with “A” Levels or Diploma qualifications may be admitted at second year level to the School
of Engineering.
(c) Applicants with City and Guilds qualifications, the Diploma is taken to mean level 4 (Full Technological
Certificate, Full Technological Diploma or Advanced Technician Diploma).
(d) Applicants with a Diploma (with Credit or better) – Technologist or higher qualification in a relevant
technical may be admitted at second year (2) level. One (1) year of proven and relevant working experience
after graduation with a Diploma is required. A letter from the employer showing proof of the relevant
working experience must be attached.

HEALTH “O” Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
SCIENCES Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR Bachelor of Science Degree /Diploma in
related field recognized by Senate.

NOTE:
(a) Applicants with only “O” Level qualifications who will be admitted to the School of Health Sciences will
be required to take first year courses in the School of Natural Sciences.
(b) Applicants with “A” Level or Diploma qualifications may be admitted at either second or third year level
to the School of Health Sciences and may be required to attend oral interviews.

HUMANITIES AND “O” levels in the following subjects:

SOCIAL SCIENCES
Group 1 Group 2
English Language Any four(4) subjects of which one must be an Art

NOTE:
Applicants wishing to be admitted to the Degree Programme in Public Relations and Advertising and Media and
Journalism Studies should satisfy the following:

Group 1 Group 2
English Language Any three (3) subjects of which one must be an Art
English Literature
LAW “O” levels in the following subjects:
Group 1 Group 2
English Language Any four(4) subjects of which one must be an Art

OR a first Degree in any discipline from a recognized University; OR a Professional qualification equivalent to a
Degree (e.g. ACCA); OR 3 passes at Cambridge ‘A’ level or the equivalent; OR a Diploma in law from the
University of Zambia or from the National Institute of Public Administration. Diplomas in law from foreign
institutions will be considered on their respective merits on a case by case basis; OR a Certificate in Legal Studies
(CLS) from the University of Zambia.

NOTE:
(a) Applicants wishing to pursue a Certificate in Legal Studies must have “O” Levels in English Language
and any four subjects.
(b) Applicants with “O” Level qualifications who are admitted to the School of Law will be required to take
first year courses in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
(c) Applicants with first Degrees in any discipline from a recognized University; OR a Professional
qualification equivalent to a Degree (e.g. ACCA); OR; 3 passes at Cambridge ‘A’ level or the equivalent;
OR a Diploma in law from the University of Zambia or from the National Institute of Public
Administration. Diplomas in law from foreign institutions will be considered on their respective merits on
a case by case basis; OR a Certificate in Legal Studies (CLS) from the University of Zambia are admitted
at second year level.
(d) Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission to the programme. Admission to
the programme is subject to the availability of places.

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MEDICINE “O” Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR Biologicals Sciences, Biology/Chemistry
,Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bachelor of Science degree with education with Biology major or
Biology/Chemistry: Biomedical Sciences, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Environmental Health, Nursing, Clinical
Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Sciences, Human Nutrition, Radiology or Radiography, or any other
related Health Science degree which includes courses in Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic and
Analytical) and Biochemistry OR transfer from other Medical Schools (Both Local and International)

NOTE:
(a) Applicants with only “O” Level qualifications who will be admitted to the School of Medicine will be
required to take first and second year courses in the School of Natural Sciences.
(b) Applicants with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees will be admitted at 3rd year level in the School of Medicine.
(c) Transfers from other Medical Schools may enter at 3rd or 5th year level. Applicants already enrolled in the
MBChB programme at other Medical Schools (both local and International) but with transfer to the
University of Zambia, School of Medicine should apply through the Office of the Vice Chancellor.
NURSING
SCIENCES “O” Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR Advanced levels (“A levels”) with Passes
in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics OR Certificate in Nursing(Enrolled Nurse, Mental Health
Nursing) with valid practicing license OR Diploma in (Registered Nursing, Registered Theatre Nurse, Registered
Paediatrics Nurse, Registered Clinical Care Nurse) with valid practicing license.

NOTE:
(a) Applicants with only “O” Level qualifications who will be admitted to the School of Nursing Sciences
will be required to take first year courses in the School of Natural Sciences.

(b) Applicants with “A” Level or Diploma qualifications may be admitted at either second, third and fourth
year level to the School of Nursing Sciences as follows:

(i) Second Year Entrants require:

(b) Advanced levels (“A levels”) with Passes in Biology
Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
(c) Certificate in Nursing(Enrolled Nurse, Mental Health
Nursing)
(d) Validly practicing License

(ii) Third year entrants require:

(a) Diploma in Registered Nursing (Registered Nurse/ Registered

Nurse-Midwives)
(b) Credits or better in at least 5 relevant subjects which should
include English language, Biology/Science, and Mathematics
as mandatory
(c) Validly practicing License

(iii) Fourth Year Entrants require:

(a) Diploma in (Registered Nursing, Registered Theatre Nurse, Registered Paediatrics
Nurse, Registered Clinical Care Nurse)
(b) Credits or better in at least 5 relevant subjects which should include English language,
Biology/Science, and Mathematics as mandatory
( c) Validly practicing License

MINES “O” Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR “A”–Levels in Mathematics, Chemistry and
Physics from recognized institutions admitted at 2nd year level. Candidates with a diploma in either Geology,
Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or any related field from a recognized institution are
eligible to apply for direct entry into the School of Mines Degree Programmes OR Readmission/Change of
programmes within the University of Zambia

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 Re-admission and/or change of programmes from other Schools will be considered for applicants who cleared first
year courses in the School of Natural Sciences / Education (with Sciences) at the University of Zambia and Copper
belt University (CBU).

NOTE:
(a) Applicants with only “O” Level qualifications who will be admitted to the School of Mines will be required
to take first year courses in the School of Natural Sciences.
(b) Applicants with “A” Level or Diploma qualifications may be admitted at either second or third year level
to the School of Mines.

NATURAL “O” Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
SCIENCES Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject.
PUBLIC HEALTH “O” levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR a diploma in Environmental Health or
related studies from a recognized institution or college affiliated to the University of Zambia.

NOTE:
(a) Applicants with only “O” Level qualifications who will be admitted to the School of Public Health will
be required to take first year courses in the School of Natural Sciences.
(b) Applicants with “A” Level or Diploma qualifications may be admitted at either second or third year level
to the School of Public Health.

VETERINARY “O” levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
MEDICINE Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR diploma in agriculture with Animal Science
major or Biomedical Science Major or related qualifications with at least 2 years post graduate experience OR a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Sciences or related qualifications with at least 2 years post graduate
experience OR An applicant without post graduation experience shall be admitted directly to the school if he/she
obtained a Diploma with Merit, majoring in Animal Sciences or Biomedical Sciences or related qualification OR
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences degree with credit, majoring in Animal Science.

NOTE:
(a) Applicants with only “O” Level qualifications who will be admitted to the School of Veterinary Medicine
will be required to take first year courses in the School of Natural Sciences.
(b) Applicants with “A” Level or Diploma qualifications may be admitted at second year level to the School
of Veterinary Medicine as follows:
 “A” Level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Sciences and Management or Physics
 Diploma in agriculture with Animal Science major or related qualifications with at least 2 years
post graduate experience.
 Bachelor of Science degree; with at least 2 years post graduate experience.
 An applicant without post-graduation experience shall be admitted directly to the school if he/she
obtained a Diploma with Merit, majoring in Animal Sciences or Biomedical Sciences or related
qualification.
(c) Applicants with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences degree with credit, majoring in Animal
Science are admitted at third (3) year level.

GRADUATE Five (5) “O” levels in English Language and any four subjects
SCHOOL OF
BUSINESS

NOTE:

Please note that meeting the minimum entry requirements to any of these programmes does not guarantee
admission to the programme. Admission to the programme is provisional and subject to the availability of
places and payment of fees.

Application forms can be obtained from Customer Care, UNZA Great East Road campus, upon payment of
a non-refundable application fee of K150.00 for Zambians or USD 60.00 for non-Zambians. Payment for
applications forms should be made either at Standard Chartered Bank, Account Number 0100110273800 or
First National Bank Zambia (FNB), Account Number 62607694371. The account name is UNZA Registrars
Department. Application forms can also be downloaded from the official UNZA website: www.unza.zm or
obtained from the University of Zambia Provincial Centres Offices. In this case the application fee still has
to be made at the bank.

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All correspondence relating to admissions should be addressed to: The Deputy Registrar (Academic
Affairs) The University of Zambia P.O Box 32379 LUSAKA, ZAMBIA

Kindly note that registration for 2020 intake is 31st March, 2020.
Closing date for application for 2021 intake is 31st January 2021.

Sitali Wamundila (Mr.)

REGISTRAR