BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

2023 AUGUST INTAKE UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE BLOCK RELEASE &

CONVENTIONAL ENROLMENT

Bindura University invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following
programmes;

Candidates who apply for Undergraduate Degree programmes should have the specified
‘A’ Level subjects and at least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and
Mathematics unless indicated otherwise. A pass in ‘O’ Level Science is required for all
programmes in the following Faculties: Faculty of Science Education, Faculty of Science
and Engineering and Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science. Mature entry
will be considered for candidates who are at least 25 years of age and have proven
relevant work experience. Special entry will be accorded to candidates with relevant
diplomas and work experience. For further details pertaining to mature and special
entry kindly refer to the General Academic Regulations as per the Prospectus on the
University Website (www.buse.ac.zw).

Mathematics Bridging Course (MBC)

The University also accepts candidates who have the relevant “A” Level subjects and
have attempted Mathematics at “O” Level but have not yet passed the subject. Those
candidates will be required to pass a Mathematics Bridging Course offered by the
University before commencing studies and pass the “O” Level Mathematics before
proceeding to their Industrial Attachment/Teaching Practice or Final year of study,
which-ever comes first.

Candidates who wish to be considered through the Mathematics Bridging Course

(MBC) should indicate ‘MBC’ on top of first page of their application form.

Programmes which applicants can apply for entry through the Mathematics Bridging
Course:

1. Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science

All programmes except the Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Agricultural Economics and Management.
2. Faculty of Science Education
None.
3. Faculty of Commerce
All programmes.
4. Faculty of Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sports Science and Management.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION Phone/WhatsApp 0782708531
Programme Entry Requirements
Diploma in Science Education- Sciences Have passed five ‘O’ Level subjects including
(Dip.ScEdSc) English Language, Mathematics and a Science
subject with Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Full Time: 3 years components.

Diploma in Science Education - Normal entry: To be admitted to the diploma,

Mathematics and Geography an applicant must normally have at least five
(Dip.ScEdMG) ‘O’ levels passes including a Science subject,
Mathematics, Geography and English
Full Time: 3 years Language.
Special entry: A relevant Diploma or
certificate
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Bachelor of Science Education Honours Science, English Language and Mathematics or
Degree in Mathematics (BScEdHMt ) their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level
(Pre-service) Mathematics and any other ‘A’ Level subject
or their equivalents.

Full Time: 4 years External applicants (Form 5/Grade 12): s Have

Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree in Chemistry (BScEdHCh)
(Pre-service)
Full Time: 4 years
passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Mathematics. To gain entry into program
applicants will be required to pass a 6 months
bridging course.
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Science, English Language and Mathematics or
their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Chemistry
and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their
equivalents.
External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have
passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into
program students will be required to pass a 6
months bridging course.

Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree in Physics (HBScEdPh)
Full Time: 4 years
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Science, English Language and Mathematics or
their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Physics
and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their
equivalents.

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 ‘O’ Level holders: Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level
subjects including English Language,
Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into
program students will be required to pass a 6
months bridging course.

External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have

passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into
program students will be required to pass a 6
months bridging course.

Bachelor of Science Education Honours Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subject including
Degree in Biological Sciences Science, English Language and Mathematics or
(BScEdHBz) their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Biology
(Pre-service) and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their
equivalents
Full Time: 4 years
‘O’ Level holders: Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level
subjects including English Language,
Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into
program students will be required to pass a 6
months bridging course.

External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have

passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into
program students will be required to pass a 6
months bridging course.

Have 5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English

Bachelor of Science Education Honours Language and Mathematics or their
Degree- Computer Science (BScEdHCSc) equivalents, a Pass in ‘A’ Level Computer
(Pre-service) Science/Mathematics and any other ‘A’
Level subject or their equivalents.
External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have
Full Time: 4 years passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into
program students will be required to pass a 6
months bridging course.
Bachelor of Science Education Honours Have 5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English
Degree- Geography Language and Mathematics or their
(BScEdHGg) equivalents a Pass in ‘A’ Geography and any
(Pre-service) other ‘A’ Level subject or their equivalents.
External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have
Full Time: 4 years passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including

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Primary Bridging Course
Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree – Agriculture (HBScEdAg)
(In –service)
Block Release: 2 years
Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree in Physics
(HBScEdPh)
(In –service)
Block Release: 2 years
Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree in Mathematics (HBScEdMt)
(In –service)
Block Release or Online: 2 years
Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree in Biological Sciences
(HBScEdBz) (In –service)
Block Release: 2 years
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Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into
program students will be required to pass a 6
months bridging course.
Have passed 5 ‘0’ Level subjects including
English and Mathematics, Certificate in
Education (Primary Level) or a teaching
qualification from a recognised institution.
Those with a primary qualification will
undergo a six month bridging course in their
area of specialisation (Biology, Chemistry,
Mathematics and or Physics)
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
English and Mathematics. Certificate in
Education/Diploma in Education (Secondary
Level) or a teaching qualification from a
recognised institution where Agriculture
subject of study was strongly represented
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
English and Mathematics Certificate in
Education/Diploma in Education (Secondary
or primary Level) or a teaching qualification
from a recognised institution where Physics
subject of study was strongly represented.
Those with a primary level qualification
will undergo a six months bridging course
in their area of specialisation.
5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
a teaching qualification from are cognised
institution where Mathematics subject of study
was strongly represented. Those with a
primary level qualification will undergo a
six months bridging course in their area of
specialisation.
5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
a teaching qualification from are cognised
institution where Biology subject of study was
strongly represented. Those with a primary

Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree in Geography (HBScEdGg)
(In –service)
Block Release: 2 years
Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree in Chemistry (HBScEdCh)
(In –service)
Block Release: 2 years
Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree in Computer Science
(HBScEdCSc)
(In –service)
Block Release or Online: 2 years
FACULTY OF SCIENCE& ENGINEERING
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Environmental Physics and Energy Sources Mathematics and English with at least a Grade
(HBScEPES)
Full Time: 4 years
Block Release : 4 years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Sports Science and Management
(HBScSSM)
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level qualification will undergo a six months
bridging course in their area of
specialisation.
5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
a teaching qualification from a recognised
institution where Geography subject of study
was strongly represented. Those with a
primary level qualification will undergo a
six months bridging course in their area of
specialisation.
5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
a teaching qualification from a recognised
institution where Chemistry subject of study
was strongly represented. Those with a
primary level qualification will undergo a
six months bridging course in their area of
specialisation.
5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
a teaching qualification from a recognised
institution where Computer Science subject of
study was strongly represented. Those with a
primary level qualification will undergo a
six months bridging course in their area of
specialisation.
Phone/WhatsApp 0719528680
C and Two 'A' Level passes including Physics
and Mathematics. Special entry for candidates
with relevant 5 ‘O’ Level passes including
English and Mathematics, Diplomas and at
least 25 years of age with a minimum of 2
years relevant work experience will be
considered.
Have passed at least five (5) subjects at ‘O’
Level including English Language and
Mathematics and at least two (2) subjects at
 ‘A’ Level including Physical Education Sport or
Sports Management or Sports Science and
Technology or at least two (2) subjects at
Advanced Level in any of the following learning
areas; Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics, Computer Science, Geography,
Full Time: 4 years Agriculture, Sociology, Psychology,
Block Release: 3 years Management of Business, Economics and
Accounting or an Advanced Certificate or
Diploma in Sport or Physical Education from a
recognized Academic Institution or Sports
Federation ora record of elite sport
participation of least a two years.
BSc. Honours in Agricultural Engineering Normal Entry:
(BSc.AE) 1. At least five ‘O’ Level subjects including
English Language, Physical Science or
Fulltime: Four (4) years Physics and Mathematics with grade C or
better and -:
2. ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics
and any one science subject as follows:
Biology, Agriculture, Geography,
Chemistry, Technical Graphics and Food
Science

Special Entry:
Candidates who hold a National Diploma in
Education with specializations in the
following: Physics and Mathematics OR
candidates who hold a National Diploma in
Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Surveying, Mechanical
Engineering or any other relevant Diploma
Mature Entry:
At least a National Diploma in Agriculture,
Agricultural Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Surveying, Mechanical
Engineering with relevant experience.

BSc. Honours in Electronic Engineering Normal Entry:

(HBScEE) 1. At least five ‘O’ Level subjects including
English Language, Physical Science or
Physics and Mathematics with grade C or
better and -:

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Full Time: Four (4) years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Computer Science
(HBScCSc)
Full Time: Four (4) Years
Bachelor of Science Degree in Network
Engineering (HBScNE)
Full Time: Four (4) years
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2. ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and
Physics and a third relevant science
subject
Special Entry:
May be granted to applicants with a relevant
National Diploma (Electronic Engineering,
Computer Engineering, Electric Power
Engineering, Control Engineering,
Instrumentation or other relevant HEXCO).
Two years working experience would be an
added advantage.
OR
A relevant Higher National Diploma or
equivalent. One year working experience
would be an added advantage.
For all entry pathways candidates must have at
least five ‘O’ Level subjects/ National
Foundation Certificates including English
Language, Mathematics and a Science subject
at grade C or better.
Normal Entry: A minimum of 2 ‘A’ Level passes
in Mathematics and Physics OR Computer
Science OR any other relevant Science subject
OR Relevant National Certificate.
Special Entry: Special entry may be granted to
applicants with a National Diploma in
Computer Science or any related field from a
recognized institution.
Mature Entry: Should be at least 23 years old
AND should have at least 2 years relevant
industrial experience.
For all entry pathways candidates must have at
least five ‘O’ Level subjects/ National
Foundation Certificates including English
Language, Mathematics and a Science subject
at grade C or better.
Normal Entry: A minimum of two ‘A’ Level
passes in either Mathematics, Computer
Science/Computing and any one of the
following subjects Physics, Accounting,
Economics, Management of Business/Business
 Studies, Biology, Chemistry or any other
relevant subject, and

Special Entry: Special entry may be granted to

applicants with a National Diploma in
Computer Science/Information Technology or
any related field from a recognized institution.

Mature Entry: Should be at least 23 years old

AND have at least 2 years’ relevant industrial
experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Students should have a pass in either ‘A’ Level
Engineering Mathematics, Computer Science/Computing
and any one of the following ‘A’ Level subjects
(HBScSE) Physics, Accounting, Economics, Management
of Business/Business Studies, Biology,
Full Time: Four (4) years Chemistry or any other relevant subject, and

At least 5 ‘O’ Levels including Mathematics and

English Language with a Grade C or better.

Special entry will be granted to Candidates

without ‘A’ Levels but are holders of the
HEXCO National Diploma in Computer Studies
or Information Technology or their equivalent
from a recognized institution. Mature entry
will be granted to candidates at least 23 years
old AND have at least 2 years relevant
industrial experience.

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Statistics and Financial Mathematics
(HBScSFM)
Normal Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Levels
Mathematics, English Language and a Science
or Commercial subject/ National Foundation
Certificates with grade C or better and at least
two(2) ‘A’ Level passes in the following
subjects: Mathematics or Statistics and any
one of Physics, Computer Science,
Management of Business, Economics and
Accounting OR relevant National Certificate.

Special Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Level

subjects including English Language and

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Full Time: Four (4) years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Applied Mathematics
(HBScAMT)
Full Time: Four (4) years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Development Studies
(HBSc.DG)
Full Time : Four (4)years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Disaster Management Sciences
(HBSc.DMSc)
Full Time: Four (4) years
Bachelor Of Science Honours Degree In
Nursing Science (Nursing Education)
(HBScNsE) – 3 YEARS
(Block Release)
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Mathematics and a Diploma in Statistics or
Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering,
Economics, Accounting or Operations
Research.
Normal Entry: At least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes
including Mathematics or its recognized
equivalent (Mechanics, Statistics, Pure
Mathematics) plus at least Ordinary Level
passes/ National Foundation Certificates
including Mathematics and English Language
OR relevant National Certificate.
Special Entry: At least five (5) Levels including
English Language and Mathematics, National
Diploma and a Higher National Diploma.
Mature Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Levels
including English Language and Mathematics,
should be above 25 years of age plus work
experience.
Have obtained two passes in ‘A’ Level
subjects or their recognized equivalents;
Have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Geography,
English Language, Science and Mathematics
passed with at least a grade C.
Have obtained two passes in ‘A’ Level
subjects or their recognized equivalents;
Have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Geography,
English Language, Science and Mathematics
passed with at least a grade C.
- At least 5 O’ levels including English
Language and a Science subject with grade of
C or better (A’ Level passes in science
subjects are an added advantage)
- Must have a Diploma in General nursing
registered by the Nurses’ Council of
Zimbabwe
- Hold a current Practicing certificate or
equivalent.
- Have at least 2 years post-qualification
working experience.
- A post-basic Diploma registered by the
Nurses Council of Zimbabwe or equivalent will
be a distinct advantage.
Bachelor Of Science Honours Degree In
Nursing Science (Nursing
Administration) (HBScNA) 3 YEARS
(Block Release).
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Nursing Science (Community Nursing)
(HBScNsC) 3 Years.
(Block Release)
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Optometry
(HBScOpt)
Four (4) years Conventional
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Biological Sciences
(BScBZH)
Full Time: Four (4) years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Biotechnology
(HBScBioTec)
Full Time: Four (4) years
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- At least 5 O’ levels including English
Language and a Science subject with a grade
of C or better
- Must have a Diploma in General nursing
registered by the Nurses’ Council of
Zimbabwe
- Hold a current Practicing certificate or
equivalent.
- Have at least 2 years post-qualification
working experience
- Candidates with a Diploma in Midwifery
- At least 5 ‘O’ levels including English
Language and a Science subject with a grade
of C or better
- Must have a Diploma in General nursing
registered by the Nurses’ Council of
Zimbabwe
- Hold a current Practicing certificate or
equivalent.
- Have at least 2 years post-qualification
working experience
Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Mathematics, English language and Physical
Science with at least a grade B or better and
ANY Three ‘A’ Level passes from the
following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
and Physics.
Have passed 5 ‘O’Level subjects including
Mathematics, Science and English with at
least a Grade C and at least two 'A' Level
passes in Science subjects including Biology.
Special entry for candidates with relevant
Diplomas will be considered.
Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Mathematics, Science and English with at
least a Grade C and a pass at 'A' Level in
Biology and Chemistry and a third subject
which could either be Physics or Mathematics.
Special and mature entry may be considered
for holders of a National Diploma (ND) in
Biotechnology, or its equivalent plus a
minimum of two (2) years relevant post
qualification experience, OR Higher National

Bachelor of science Honours in
Chemical Technology
(HBScCHT)
Full Time: Four (4) years
Bachelor of Science Honours in
Chemistry
(HBScCHEM)
Full Time: Four (4) years
Executive Sports Management
Development Programme
Diploma (Dip.SMDP)
1 year
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Diploma (HND) in Biotechnology or its
equivalent.
Normal Entry: Chemistry and any one of the
following subjects at A Level; Mathematics,
Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Food
Science And at least 5 passes at Ordinary Level
Subjects/ National Foundation Certificates
inclusive of Mathematics and English.
Special Entry: National Diploma, Higher
National Diploma in relevant fields
Mature Entry: Five ‘O’ Level passes including
Mathematics and English plus at least 25 years
of age and 5 years of experience in the
relevant field.
Normal Entry: Passes at ‘A’ Level Chemistry
and in any one of the following ‘A’ Level
subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Computer
Science, Biology, Physical Science, Agriculture
or their recognised equivalent And at least 5
passes at Ordinary Level subjects/ National
Foundation Certificates inclusive of
Mathematics and English OR National
Certificate.
Special Entry: National Diploma, Higher
National Diploma in relevant fields
Mature Entry:
Five ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics
and English plus at least 25 years of age and 5
years’ experience in the relevant field.
At least five (5) subjects at Ordinary Level
including English Language or their equivalent
or a traceable record of elite sport
participation or at least two years of sport
managerial experience.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Phone 0662106134
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Honours Degree (Crop Science)
(BAGSCSc)
Full Time: 4 years
Block Release: 3 years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in ● Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Agricultural Economics and Management
(BSc.AEM)
Full Time: 4 years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Safety, Health and Environmental
Management
(BSc.SHEM)
Full Time: 4 years
Block Release: 3 years
●'O' Level Mathematics, English and a Science
subject with at least a grade C or better.
● At least two ‘A’ Level passes will be required
for the different options as shown below:
Category I: Any two of the following: Biology,
Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, and Food
Science OR Category 2: Any one of the
following: Mathematics or Geography in
addition to any one of the subjects in Category
1.
● Applicants without 'A' Level passes but are
holders of a Diploma in Agriculture or
Education with specializations in the
following; Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and Food Science will be considered.
● English Language, Mathematics and a
Science subject at grade C or better.
● ‘A’ level passes in at least two Commercial
and/or Science subjects OR a relevant
National Certificate.
Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Mathematics, Science subject and English with
grade C or better and
● At least two 'A' Level subjects from the
following Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry,
Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics,
Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science
and Environmental Management.
● Candidates who hold relevant Diplomas will
be considered
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Animal Health and Production Extension Mathematics, English and a Science subject
(BScAHPE) with a grade C or better. Advanced Level
passes in at least two subjects as follows:
Category 1: Any two of the following, Biology,
Block Release: 3 years Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics and Food
Science.
Category 2: Any one of the following:
Mathematics or Geography in addition to any
one subject in Category 1.
A candidate who holds a National Diploma in
Agriculture or Animal Health and Production or
a related field will be considered.
Bachelor of Science Honours degree in At least 5 ‘O’ level subjects, including English
Forestry and Environmental Language, a Science subject and Mathematics
Management (BSc.FEM) with grade C or better and
● ‘A’ Level in TWO science subjects OR a
relevant National Certificate from a
Full Time: 4 years
Block Release: 3 years recognized Institution.
● Candidates without ‘A’ levels but are
holders of relevant National Diplomas from
recognized Institutions shall be
considered.

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in At least 5 ‘O’ level passes, including English
Wildlife Ecology and Fisheries Language, a Science subject and Mathematics
Management (BSc.WFM) with grade C or better and

Full time 4 years ● ‘A’ Level passes in any two of the

Block Release: 3 years
following subjects, Biology, Geography,
Agriculture, Chemistry, Mathematics or a
relevant National Certificate from a
recognized institution.
● Candidates without ‘A’ levels but are
holders of relevant National Diplomas from
recognized Institutions shall be considered

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Bachelor of Agricultural Science Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including ’O’
Honours Degree (Animal Science and Level Mathematics, English and a Science
Technology) (BScAScT) subject with a grade C or better. · At least two
‘A’ Level passes will be required for the
Full Time: 4 years different options as shown below:
Block Release 3 years ● Category 1: Any two of the following:
Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics,
and Food Science or Category 2: Any one of
the following: Mathematics or Geography in
addition to any one of the subjects in
● Category 1. Applicants without 'A' Level but
are holders of a Diploma in Agriculture or
Animal Health or Education with
specializations in any one of the following;
Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
and Food Science will be considered

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in At least 5 ‘O’ level passes, including English
Natural Resources Management language, a Science subject and Mathematics
(BSc.NRM) with grade C or better and
● ‘A’ Level pass in any Two of the following,
Mathematics, Divinity, Sociology,
Literature in English, Economics,
Agriculture, Economics, Biology, Physics,
Chemistry OR a relevant National
Certificate from a recognized Institution.
● Candidates without ‘A’ levels, but are
holders of relevant National Diplomas from
Full Time: 4 years accredited Institutions shall be considered.
Block Release: 3 years

FACULTY OF COMMERCE Phone/WhatsApp 066107620

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
in Banking and Finance Mathematics and English with at least a Grade
(BCom.BAF) C or better AND 2 'A' Level passes from any of
the following: Accounting, Economics,
Full Time: 4 years Mathematics, Computer Science and Business
Block Release: 3years Studies or Management of Business Studies.

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 Applicants with a Diploma in Banking, Finance,
Accounting or equivalent.

Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including

Degree (BAcc) Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
better AND 2 'A' Level subjects from the
Full Time: 4 years following: Mathematics, Accounting,
Block Release: 3years Economics, Computer Science, Business
Studies or Management of Business, Biology,
Chemistry or Physics. Holders of HEXCO Higher
National Diploma in Accountancy or Full
accounting professional qualifications such as
SAAA, CIS, ACCA and CIMA.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
in Marketing. Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
(BCom.Mkt) better AND A pass in any 'A' Level commercial
subject plus any other 'A' Level subject
Full Time: 4 years
Block Release: 3years

Bachelor of Business Administration Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including

Honours Degree in Police and Security Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
Studies. (BBA.PSS) better AND 2 'A' Level subjects from the
following Literature in English, Economics,
Full Time:4 years Mathematics, Accounting, Computer Studies,
Block Release : 3 years Business Studies, Management of Business or
any other relevant subjects. Holders of a
Diploma in Police and Security Studies or
equivalent will be considered for admission on
mature and special entry.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
in Human Capital Management. Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
(BCom.HCM) better. Have obtained one 'A' Level subject
from the following (Accounting, Economics,
Mathematics, Computer Science, Sociology,
Full Time: 4 years Geography, Business Studies or Management of
Block Release: 3 years Business) plus any other 'A' Level subject
Holders of a Diploma in Human Resources
Management or equivalent will be considered
for admission on mature and special entry.

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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have passed 5 'O' Levels subjects including
Economics. (BScEco) Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
better AND 2 'A' Level passes from the
Full Time: 4 years following: Accounting, Economics,
Block Release: 3 years Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business
Studies or Management of Business Studies

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree
In Purchasing and Supply (BCom.P&S)
Full Time: 4 years
Block Release: 3 years
Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
better AND 2 'A' Level passes from the
following: Accounting, Economics,
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business
Studies or Management of Business Studies.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
In Financial Intelligence Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
(BComF.I) better AND 2 'A' Level subjects from the
following Economics, Accounting, Business
Full Time: 4 years Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer
Science, Geography, Management of Business.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Phone/WhatsApp 0662106427

Bachelor of Communication Science At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English
Honours Degree Language, Mathematics and Science with a
(HBCom.Sc) Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’ Level subjects.
Special Entry with Generic Exemptions for
Full Time: 4 years ND Holders.
Block Release: 3 years Bridging Course will be offered to those
without ‘O’ Level Mathematics

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Culture and Heritage Studies (BSc.CHS)
Full Time: 4 years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in
Peace & Governance (HBScPG)
Full Time: 4 years
At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English
Language with a Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’
Level subjects.
5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English
Language with a Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’
Level subjects

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 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

In addition to a relevant first degree candidates must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects
including English Language and Mathematics unless indicated otherwise.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION Phone/WhatsApp 0782708531

Master of Science Education Curriculum A BScEd Degree with a good Grade or its
Studies. equivalent (e.g. BSc General or BSc Honours)
(MScEdCS) plus a C.E, /D.E or Grad.CE, PGDE or BEd
(Sciences).
Block Release : 1 ½ years

Masters of Science Education in A good first degree in relevant areas from an

Educational Technology (MScEdET) accredited institution

Block Release : Block Release: 1 ½ years

Post Graduate Diploma in Educational A good first degree or equivalent

Technology (PGDET) qualification from a recognised university

Full Time: Conventional or Block

Release: 1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours

Master of Science Education in
Mathematics (MScEdMt)
Block Release or Online: 1 ½ years
Master of Science Education in Biology
(MScEdBz)
Block Release or Online:1 ½ years
Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Equivalent qualifications that may be
considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with Mathematics as a major plus a CE/DipEd
or Grad. CE, PGDE
A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Equivalent qualifications that may be
considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with the Biology as a major plus a CE/DipEd or
Grad. CE, PGDE

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Master of Science Education in
Chemistry (MScEdCh)
Block Release:1 ½ years
Master of Science Education degree in
Measurement, Assessment and
Evaluation. (MScEdMAE)
Block Release: 1 ½ years
Master of Science Education in Physics
(MScEdPh)
Block Release: 1 ½ years
Master of Science Education in
Geography
(MScEdGg)
Block Release: 1 ½ years
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
(PGDE)
Block Release : 1 ½ years
(February/ August Intake)
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A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Equivalent qualifications that may be
considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with Chemistry as a major plus a CE/DipEd or
Grad. CE, PGDE
Normal Entry: Applicants must be in
possession of a First Degree in Education (or
equivalent).
Equivalent qualifications that may be
considered include: Other First Degrees plus a
Diploma/Certificate in Education or a
Graduate CE or Postgraduate Diploma in
Education or Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary
Education.
A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Equivalent qualifications that may be
considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with Physics as a majorplus a CE/DipEd or
Grad. CE, PGDE
A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Equivalent qualifications that may be
considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with Geography as a major plus a CE/DipEd or
Grad. CE, PGDE
A good first degree from a recognized
University, specialising in any one of the
following Secondary/High School teaching
subjects:-
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture,
Biology, Computer Science, Geography
Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary A good first degree or equivalent
Education qualification from a recognised university
(PGDTE)

Online: 1 year

Post Graduate Diploma in Educational A good first degree or equivalent

Technology qualification from a recognised university
(PGDET)

Full Time Convectional or Online & Block

Release: 1 ½ years
(February/ August Intake)

Master of Science Degree in Educational • A good first degree or equivalent

Technologies. (MSc.EdTech) qualification from a recognized higher
education institution. OR
(Programme Awarded By the University • A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or
of Mauritius in collaboration with BUSE) equivalent, from a recognized higher
education institution (For International
Full time: Online: 2 years (August Intake) students).

• Programme (Specific) Requirements, An

applicant holding a relevant Postgraduate
Diploma can apply to join directly on
the Masters level and completed by
For more information on the above taking 2courses,(ILT6015-Multimedia
programmes, visit us at Animation Tools and ILT6017-Digital Media in
https://www.buse.ac.zw.zw/faculties/sc Education) plus a research project.
ience-education/
Target Audience
Educators from Primary, Secondary, and
Tertiary Sectors, Supply and Support
Teachers, etc

DPhil/PhD Programmes
Applicants must have a relevant Masters’
Full time: 3 years Part time: 4 years degree from a recognised institution
(intake is throughout the year)

FACULTY OF COMMERCE Phone/WhatsApp 0662107620

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Master of Science Degree in Economics
(MScEco)
Weekend &Public Holidays: 18 months
(Classes in Harare)
Master of Science Degree in Purchasing
and Supply Chain Management
(MScPSCM)
Weekend & Public Holidays: 18
months(Classes in Harare)
Master of Science Degree in
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
(MScEI)
Weekend School: 18 months
(Classes in Harare)
Masters in Business Leadership (MBL)
Weekend & Public Holidays: 2 years
(Classes in Harare)
Master of Leadership and Corporate
Governance Degree (MLCG)
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Five ‘O’ Level subjects including English &
Mathematics.
A good first Degree in Economics,
Development Studies, Finance, Health or
their equivalent Candidates can choose to
specialize in:
I. Financial Economics
II. Development Economics
III. Health Economics
A Finance plan is available to applicants who
meet bank requirements.
Five ‘O’ Level subjects including English &
Mathematics.
A good first degree in Purchasing and Supply,
Marketing, Logistics or their equivalent.
At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of
Mathematics & English language
A good first Degree.
Required Documents:
Certified copies of academic Certificates and
Transcripts: Birth Certificate; National
Identification document; and two letters of
reference and a Personal Statement
a) A good Bachelor’s degree;
b) Be at least 25 years of age;
c) At least two years’ post qualification
relevant experience
d) At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of
Mathematics and English Language.
Required Documents:
Certified copies of academic Certificates and
Transcripts: Birth Certificate; National
Identification document; and two letters of
reference and a Personal Statement
At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of
Mathematics and English Language.
Weekend and Public Holiday School: 18
months(Classes in Harare)
Master of Science in Marketing Degree
(MSc. Mkt)
Weekend and Public Holiday School: 18
months (Classes in Harare)
Executive Master of Business
Leadership Degree
(EMBL)
Weekend and Public Holiday School:
18 months (Classes in Harare)
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Phone/WhatsApp 0662106427
Master of Science Degree in
International Relations
(MSc.IR)
Block Release 1 ½years,
(Classes in Harare)
Master of Science Degree in Peace and
Governance(MSc.PG)
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A first Degree in Management Sciences and a
minimum of 3 years management experience.
Mature entry requirements as follows:
● Minimum 35 years
● Possession of a Professional Qualification
in Management
● Minimum 10 years management
experience
At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of
Mathematics & English language. A good first
degree in Marketing, Information Technology,
Sports, Environmental Management or their
equivalent.
Candidates can choose to specialize in:
I. Digital Marketing
II. Green Marketing
III. Sport Marketing
At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of
Mathematics and English Language.A first
Degree in Management Sciences and minimum
of 5 years management experience. Be at least
30 years old.
Mature entry requirements as follows:
● Be at least 40 years old.
● At least 10 years management experience
● Possession of a professional qualification
in management
A relevant first Degree from a recognized
University and 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
English Language with a Grade C or better
 A relevant first Degree from a recognized
Block Release1 ½ years, University and 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
(Classes in Harare) English Language with a Grade C or better

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Phone 0662106134

Master of Science Degree in Food At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of

Security and Sustainable Agricultural Mathematics and English Language.
Production –  An Honours Degree in Agriculture, Crop
(MSc.FSPr) Science, Biological Sciences, Agronomy,
horticulture, Animal Science, Animal
Health, Food Science, Nutrition, Forestry
or equivalent.
Block Release: 2 years  Candidates with at least 2 years of
(Bindura Class only) relevant working experience with a pass
will also be considered.

Master of Science Degree in Food Security At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of
and Sustainable Agricultural Policy Mathematics and English Language.
(MSc.FSPo)  An Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree
 Candidates with at least 2 years of relevant
working experience with a pass will also be
Block Release: 2 years considered.

(Bindura Class only)

Master of Science Degree in Agroforestry At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of

(MSc. Agroforestry) Mathematics and English Language.
 An Honours Bachelor’s degree in any of
Block Release: 2 years the following fields: Agriculture, Forestry,
Environmental Science, Geography,
(Bindura Class only) Biology, Natural Resources Management or
any other relevant degree
 Recognition criteria for foreign credentials
of international students as articulated in
the Zimbabwe National Qualification
Framework
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Phone/WhatsApp 0719528680

MSc Analytical Chemistry Normal Entry: BSc Honours Chemistry

(MSc ACH)

Block Release: 2 years

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Master of Science in Physical Chemistry BSc Honors Chemistry, Chemical Technology,
(MSc PCH) Chemical Engineering, Material Science

Block Release: 2 years

Master of Science in Sports Management At least a Sport-Related Bachelor of

(MScSM)
Block Release: 1 ½ years
Master of Science in Sports Science
(MScSS )
Block Release: 1 ½ years
Science Honours Degree or a Sport-
Related Bachelor of Science Honours
Degrees and least two years relevant post
qualification experience or Sports
technical qualifications equivalent to an
Honours Degree and least two years
relevant post qualification experience.
Holders of relevant Bachelor of Science
General Degrees with at least two years
relevant post qualification experience
may be considered after passing a
qualifying examination to determine their
suitability for the programme.
At least a Sport-Related Bachelor of Science
Honours Degree or a Sport-Related Bachelor of
Science Honours Degrees and least two years
relevant post qualification experience or
Sports technical qualifications equivalent to an
Honours Degree and least two years relevant
post qualification experience. Holders of
relevant Bachelor of Science General Degrees
with at least two years relevant post
qualification experience may be considered
after passing a qualifying examination to
determine their suitability for the programme.

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Master of Science Degree in Disaster
Risk Management (MSc.DRM)
Block Release: 11/2years
Master of Science Degree in Sustainable
Development
(MSc.SD)
Block Release: 11/2 years
Master of Science Degree in Biodiversity
Conservation
(MScBC)
Block Release /Weekend school: 2 years
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Normal Entry: An Honours Degree in the
following areas of study: Disaster
Management, Development Studies,
Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies,
Agriculture, Social Sciences or any relevant
degree with at least a 2.2 grade or better and
a strong Geography background.
Special Entry: Applicants without an Honours
Degree may be considered for the programme
if they have at least two years relevant
experience. Must have passes in ‘O’ Level
English and Mathematics.
Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25 years
and above and have passed Ordinary Level
English and Mathematics. Two or more years of
working experience in a related field is a must.
Normal Entry: An Honours Degree in the
following areas of study: Development Studies,
Geography, Local Governance, Natural
Resources Management, Agriculture, Human
Resources, Environmental Science, Social
Sciences or any relevant degree with at least a
2.2 grade or better.
Special Entry: Applicants without an
Honours Degree may be considered for the
programme if they have at least two years
relevant working experience.
Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25 years
and above and have passed Ordinary Level
English and Mathematics. Two or more years of
working experience in a related field is a must
At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English
Language, Mathematics and a science subject
with a grade C or better. A BSc Honours Degree
in Biological Sciences or Environmental
Sciences or any other relevant Degree.
Applicants without an Honours Degree or with
a Pass will be considered if they have at least
two years relevant experience.
 MSc Analytical Chemistry (MSc ACH)
Block Release: 2 years
MSc Climate Change and Sustainable
Development (MSc.CCSD)
Block Release: 1 ½ years
Master of Science Degree in Natural
Resources Management and
Environmental Sustainability (MScNME)
Block Release: 1 ½ years
Master of Science in Physical Chemistry
Block Release:2 years
Note: Note: All applications must be done on official application forms which can be
obtained from the University upon payment of a non-refundable fee of USD$10.00 for
Undergraduate, USD$20.00 Postgraduate & USD$50.00 DPhil Programmes or
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Normal Entry: BSc Honours Chemistry
Normal Entry: Applicants must be in
possession of a relevant Honours Degree with
at least 2.2 degree classification.
Special Entry: Applicants without an
Honours Degree may be considered for the
programme if they have at least two years
relevant working experience.
Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25 years
and above and have passed Ordinary Level
English and Mathematics. Two or more years of
working experience in a related field is a must
Normal Entry: An Honours Degree in the
following areas of study: Disaster
Management, Development Studies,
Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies,
Agriculture, Social Sciences or any relevant
degree with a strong geography background.
Special Entry: Applicants without an Honours
Degree or with passes lower than 2.2 may be
considered for the programme if they have at
least two years relevant experience.
Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25years
and above and have passed Ordinary Level
English and Mathematics. Two or more years of
working experience in a related field is a must.
BSc Honours Chemistry, Chemical Technology,
Chemical Engineering, Material Science In
addition to a relevant first degree candidate
must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
English Language and Mathematics unless
indicated otherwise.
downloaded from website; www.buse.ac.zw. Applications fees can also be paid at the
prevailing bank rate.

All applications should be accompanied by certified copies of ‘O’, ‘A’ Level certificates
or results slip, Birth Certificate, National I.D certificates as specified under entry
qualifications. Applications forms should be submitted by 31 July 2023.

No application is valid unless the appropriate application fee has been paid.
Downloaded application forms must be accompanied by a valid receipt or bank
deposit slip. Please state clearly mode of study in the space provided on
application form.

Bank Details: CBZ

Account name: Bindura University of Science Education.
Account Number: 6626 0902130074
Branch: Bindura

For further information, contact the Assistant Registrar-Admissions, Student

Registration and Records on 0662107534/ 0712 842 710(0271)/0712842721/ 7531-2,
7623 or 0772 154 880-2-5-7-8 Extension 6014 or e-mail; admissions@buse.ac.zw and visit
our website; www.buse.ac.zw.You can also visit our Harare Campus at Finance House:
Corner Second Street and Speke Avenue, Harare, 0773092838/0776012186.

VISIT THE WEBSITE www.buse.ac.zw FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Applications should be addressed to:

Assistant Registrar-Admissions
Students Records and Registration
Bindura University of Science Education
P. Bag 1020
BINDURA

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