THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

UNDERGRADUATE FULL TIME PROGRAMMES

The University of Zambia wishes to invite admission applications for the 2024 intake from
suitably qualified candidates in the Schools and programmes listed below. Applicants are
required to indicate on the application form three choices of programmes they wish to be
considered for admission.
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

1. Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition

2. Bachelor of Food Science and Technology
3. Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (Animal Science)
4. Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Plant Science)
5. Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Land Management)
6. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
7. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension
8. Bachelor of Science in Agronomy
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

9. Bachelor of Adult Education

10. Bachelor of Community Education
11. Bachelor of Youth Development and Leadership
12. Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
13. Bachelor of Education (Educational Administration and Management)
14. Bachelor of Education in Commerce and Entrepreneurship
15. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
16. Bachelor of Education (Educational Psychology)
17. Bachelor of Education (Guidance and Counselling)
18. Bachelor of Education (Sociology of Education)
19. Bachelor of Education (Special Education)
20. Bachelor of Arts in Records and Archives Management
21. Bachelor of Arts with Library and Information Science
22. Bachelor of Information and Communication Technologies with Education (B.ICTs.Ed.)
23. Diploma in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS) (Fast Track)
24. Bachelor of Arts with Education
25. Bachelor of Education (Environmental Education and Management)
26. Bachelor of Education (Literacy and Language)
27. Bachelor of Education in Chinese Language Teaching
28. Bachelor of Agriculture Science with Education
29. Bachelor of Education (Mathematics & Science)
30. Bachelor of Science with Education
31. Bachelor of Cultural Studies
 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

32. Bachelor of Engineering-Agricultural Engineering

33. Bachelor of Engineering-Civil and Environmental Engineering
34. Bachelor of Engineering-Electrical and Electronic Engineering
35. Bachelor of Engineering-Geomatic Engineering
36. Bachelor of Engineering-Mechanical Engineering

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

37. Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science

38. Bachelor of Pharmacy
39. Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
40. Bachelor of Science in Radiography
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

41. Bachelor of Arts in Applied Ethics and Management

42. Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology
43. Bachelor of Business Administration
44. Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Linguistics
45. Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies
46. Bachelor of Arts in Demography
47. Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
48. Bachelor of Arts in Economics
49. Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Linguistics
50. Bachelor of Arts in French
51. Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies
52. Bachelor of Arts in History
53. Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
54. Bachelor of Arts in Intangible Cultural Heritage
55. Bachelor of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies
56. Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
57. Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and African Languages
58. Bachelor of Media and Journalism Studies
59. Bachelor of Arts in Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution
60. Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Applied Ethics
61. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
62. Bachelor of Arts in Project Management
63. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
64. Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
65. Bachelor of Public Relations and Advertising
66. Bachelor of Arts in Rural Sociology and Community Development
67. Bachelor of Social Work
68. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
69. Bachelor of Arts in Local Government Administration
 SCHOOL OF LAW

70. Bachelor of laws (LLB) Full Time

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

71. Bachelor Of Medicine And Surgery

SCHOOL OF NURSING SCIENCES

72. Bachelor of Science in Midwifery

73. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Full time and blended)
74. Bachelor of Science in Oncology Nursing
75. Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing
76. Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Nursing
77. Diploma in Registered Nursing
78. Diploma in Registered Midwifery
SCHOOL OF MINES

79. Bachelor of Engineering Mining Engineering

80. Bachelor of Science in Geology
81. Bachelor of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering
82. Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering
83. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety health and Environment

SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

84. Bachelor of Computer Science

85. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
86. Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
87. Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biological Sciences
88. Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
89. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
90. Bachelor of Science in Physics
91. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics
92. Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Natural Resource Management

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

93. Bachelor in Health Promotion

94. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
95. Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Planning
96. Bachelor of Science in Public Health
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

97. Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
AGRICULTURAL Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include English Language,
SCIENCES Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science, Biology
(or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR Three 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 Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include English Language

NOTE:
a) Applicants with relevant Degrees or Diplomas may be admitted at 2nd or 3rd
year level.
b) Applicants for the Bachelor of Education with Science will need a Minimum of
a credit in five O’Levels which must include English Language, Mathematics,
Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science, Biology (or
Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject
ENGINEERING Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include English Language,
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science, Biology
(or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR At least three 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-Level 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).
Applicants with a Diploma (with Credit or better) – Technologist or higher qualification
in a relevant technical field 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 Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include English Language,
SCIENCES Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science, 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 Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels including English Language and any other any
SOCIAL SCIENCES four (4) subjects of which one must be an Art

LAW Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include English Language
MEDICINE First year entrants only.

The applicant should possess a minimum of five (5) O-Level Credits (or equivalent) in
English and any four other subjects including the following: Mathematics, Biology, and
Science (or Physics and Chemistry).

MINES Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include 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

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 Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include English Language,
SCIENCES Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science, Biology
(or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject.
NURSING Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include English Language,
SCIENCE Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science,
S Biology (or Agricultural Science) Mathematics and any other acceptable subject OR
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
Pediatrics Nurse, Registered Clinical Care Nurse) with valid practicing license
First Year
Second Year Entry Third Year Entry
Entry
Applicants with i. A-Levels with passes i. Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery,
only O’Level in Biology, Theatre Nursing, Pediatric
qualification will Mathematics, Nursing, Public Health Nursing,
be administered to Chemistry and Physics and Critical Care.
the School of OR Five O’Levels in
Nursing Sciences English, Mathematics, ii. Credit or better in at least 5
will be required Science/Biology and relevant subjects which should
to take first year any other two subjects. include English, Biology/Science
courses in the and Mathematics as mandatory
School of Natural ii. Certificate in and any other two subjects.
Sciences Nursing(Enrolled
Nurse, Mental Health, iii. valid practicing License
Nursing)

iii. valid practicing

License
PUBLIC HEALTH Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include 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 First year entrants
MEDICINE
Minimum of a credit in five O’Levels which must include English Language,
Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science, 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.

Second year entrants

The entry requirement for the second year entrants are as follows:

 Minimum of five credits (including English) and Diploma in Agriculture with Animal
Science major or Biomedical Science Major or related qualification.
 Minimum of five credits (including English) and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural
Science degree or related qualification
 A-level in Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics

NOTE :
Applicants with only O’Level qualification who will be admitted to the School will be
required to take first year courses in the School of Natural Sciences
HOW TO APPLY:

Application forms can be obtained from the Customer Service Centre, 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 application forms should be made either at Standard
Chartered Bank, Account Number 0100110273800 or First National Bank Zambia (FNB),
Account Number 62607694371 or ZANACO account number 0306506302182. The account
name is UNZA Registrars Department. Kindly ensure that the deposit slip bears full details of
the applicant as well as the University. Application forms can also be downloaded from the
official UNZA website: www.unza.zm or obtained from the University of Zambia Provincial
Centres. In this case, the application fee still has to be made at the bank.

Applicants should submit the ORIGINAL DEPOSIT SLIP as they submit the application and
obtain an official receipt from UNZA.

All correspondence relating to admissions should be addressed to:

The Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs)

The University of Zambia
P.O Box 32379
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
NOTE:

1. 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 subject to the availability of places.
2. The University reserves the right to cancel any admission obtained based on false
documents.
3. Admission to the University does not guarantee an award of the Government of the
Republic of Zambia (GRZ) loan. Successful applicants who wish to be awarded the
loan should apply to the Higher Education Loans and Scholarship Board (HELSB).
4. The deadline for receiving Application forms for the 2024 intake is 28th July, 2023.