BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

2024 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. 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.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION Phone/WhatsApp 0782708531

Programme Entry Requirements
Diploma in Science Have passed five ‘O’ Level
Education- Sciences subjects including English
(Dip.ScEdSc) Language, Mathematics and
a Science subject with
Full Time: 3 years Biology, Physics and
Chemistry components.
Diploma in Science Normal entry: To be
Education -Mathematics admitted to the diploma, an
and Geography applicant must normally
(Dip.ScEdMG) have at least five ‘O’ levels
passes including a Science
subject, Mathematics,
(Conventional or Online):
Career Prospects
 Mathematics Teacher,
 Geography Teacher,
 Education officers of Mathematics or
 Geography,
 Mathematics or Geography subject
managers,
 Combined Science/ Biology, Chemistry,
 Physics Secondary level teachers,
 Entrepreneurial prospects of
establishing own schools,
 consultancy
 Industrial training officer,

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Full Time: 3 years Geography and English  Science laboratory Technicians
Language.
Special entry: A relevant
Diploma or certificate
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level Careers in the education sector as:
Bachelor of Science subjects including Science,  Mathematics teachers,
Education Honours English Language and  Project Managers,
Degree in Mathematics Mathematics or their  Item writers,
(BScEdHMt) equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’  Subject Managers,
(Pre-service) Level Mathematics and any  Education Officers,
other ‘A’ Level subject or  O-level and A-level examiners,
their equivalents.  Lecturers,
 Researchers.
‘O’ Level holders will also be
considered provided them:
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level
subjects including English
Language and Mathematics.
To gain entry into program
students will be required to
pass a 6 months bridging
(Conventional or Online): course.
Full Time: 4 years
External students (Form
5/Grade 12): Have passed 5
‘O’ Level subjects including
Mathematics. To gain entry
into program students will
be required to pass a 6
months bridging course.
Bachelor of Science Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level Careers in the education sector as:
Education Honours subjects including Science,  Chemistry teachers,
Degree in Chemistry English Language and  College Lecturers,
(BScEdHCh) Mathematics or their  Educational Consultants,
(Pre-service) equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’  Academic Counsellors,
Level Chemistry and any  Curriculum and Textbook reviewers,
other ‘A’ Level subject or  Textbook and Module Writers,
their equivalents.  Education Researchers,
 School Heads,
‘O’ Level holders: Have
 Examiners,
passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects
including English Language,  Item writers,
Mathematics and Science. To  Subject Managers,
(Conventional): gain entry into program  Industrial Training
Full Time: 4 years students will be required to  Officers,
pass a 6 months bridging  Education Officers.
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

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 pass a 6 months bridging
course.

Bachelor of Science Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level
Education Honours subjects including Science,
Degree in Physics English Language and
(HBScEdPh) Mathematics or their
(Pre-service) equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’
Level Physics and any other
‘A’ Level subject or their
equivalents.
‘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
(Conventional): course.
Careers in the education sector as:
 Physics teachers,
 College Lecturers,
 Educational Consultants,
 Academic Counsellors,
 Curriculum and Textbook reviewers,
 Textbook and Module Writers,
 Education Researchers,
 School Heads,
 Examiners,
 Item writers,
 Subject Managers,
 Industrial Training Officers,
 Education Officers.

Full Time: 4 years 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.
Careers in the education sector as:
Bachelor of Science Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level  Biology teachers,
Education Honours subject including Science,  College Lecturers,
Degree in Biological English Language and  Educational Consultants,
Sciences Mathematics or their  Academic Counsellors,
(BScEdHBz) equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’  Curriculum and Textbook reviewers,
(Pre-service) Level Biology and any other  Textbook and Module Writers,
‘A’ Level subject or their  Education Researchers, School Heads,
equivalents
 Examiners,
 Item writers,
‘O’ Level holders: Have
passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects  Subject Managers,
including English Language,  Industrial Training
Mathematics and Science. To  Officers,
gain entry into program  Education Officers.
students will be required to
pass a 6 months bridging
course.
Conventional:
Full Time: 4 years 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

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 pass a 6 months bridging
course.

Have 5 passes at ‘O’ Level Careers in the education sector as:

Bachelor of Science including English Language  Computer Science teachers,
Education Honours and Mathematics or their  College Lecturers, Educational Consultants,
Degree- Computer equivalents.  Academic Counsellors,
Science (BScEdHCSc)  Curriculum and Textbook reviewers,
(Pre-service)  Textbook and Module Writers,
A Pass in ‘A’ Level  Education Researchers,
(Conventional or Online): Computer  School Heads, Examiners, Item writers,
Full Time: 4 years Science/Mathematics and
 Subject Managers,
any other ‘A’ Level
 Industrial Training Officers,
subject or their
 Education Officers.
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 Normal Entry: For admission Careers in the education sector as:
Education Honours to this undergraduate  Geography teachers,
Degree- Geography programme, a prospective  College Lecturers,
(BScEdHGg) student must satisfy the  Educational Consultants,
(Pre-service) Entry Regulations specified  Academic
in the General Regulations  Counsellors,
and must have:  Curriculum and Textbook
● Have 5 passes at ‘O’  reviewers,
Level including  Textbook and Module Writers,
English Language  Education Researchers,
and Mathematics or
 School Heads,
their equivalents.
 Examiners, Item writers,
● A Pass in ‘A’ Level
 Subject Managers,
Geography and any
 Industrial Training Officers,
other ‘A’ Level
 Education Officers.
subject or their
equivalents.
Mature Entry: Candidates
older than 25 years can be
admitted if they have 5 ‘O’
(Conventional or Online): levels including Mathematics
Full Time: 4 years and English and a Science
subject and must satisfy a
panel selected by faculty.

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

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 pass a 6 months bridging
course.
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level
Bachelor of Science subjects including English
Education Honours and Mathematics. Certificate
Degree – Agriculture in Education/Diploma in
(HBScEdAg) Education (Secondary Level)
(In –service) or a teaching qualification
from a recognised institution
(Conventional or Online): where Agriculture subject of
Block Release: 2 years study was strongly
represented
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level
Bachelor of Science subjects including English
Education Honours and Mathematics Certificate
Degree in Physics in Education/Diploma in
(HBScEdPh) Education (Secondary or
(In –service) primary Level) or a
teaching qualification from a
recognised institution where
Physics subject of study was
strongly represented. Those
Block Release: 2 years with a primary level
qualification will undergo
a six months bridging
course in their area of
specialisation.
Bachelor of Science 5 passes at ‘O’ Level
Education Honours including English and
Degree in Mathematics Mathematics Certificate in
(HBScEdMt) Education/Diploma in
(In –service) Education (Secondary or
primary Level) or a
teaching qualification from
are cognised institution
where Mathematics subject
of study was strongly
Block Release or Online: 2 represented. Those with a
years primary level qualification
will undergo a six months
bridging course in their
area of specialisation.
5 passes at ‘O’Level
Bachelor of Science including English and
Education Honours Mathematics Certificate in
Degree in Biological Education/Diploma in
Sciences (HBScEdBz) Education (Secondary or
(In –service) primary Level) or a
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 O’ and ‘A’ level Agriculture teachers,
 College Lecturers,
 Educational Consultants,
 Academic Counsellors,
 Curriculum and Textbook reviewers,
 Textbook and Module Writer,
 Education Researchers,
 School Heads,
 Examiner,
 Item writers,
 Subject Managers,
 Industrial Training Officers,
 Education Officers.
 Project officers and project
 managers.
Careers in the education sector as:
 Agriculture teachers,
 College Lecturers,
 Educational Consultants,
 Academic Counsellors,
 Curriculum and Textbook reviewers,
 Textbook and Module Writers,
 Education Researchers,
 School Heads, Examiners,
 Item writers,
 Subject Managers,
 Industrial Training
 Officers,
 Education Officers.
Careers in the education sector as:
 Physics teachers,
 College Lecturers,
 Educational Consultants,
 Academic Counsellors,
 Curriculum and Textbook reviewers,
 Textbook and Module Writers,
 Education Researchers,
 School Heads,
 Examiners,
 Item writers,
 Subject Managers,
 Industrial Training
 Officers,
 Education Officers.
Careers in the education sector as:
 Mathematics teachers,
 Project Managers,
 Item writers,
 Subject Managers,
 teaching qualification from
are cognised institution
where Biology subject of
Block Release: 2 years 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
Bachelor of Science including English and
Education Honours Mathematics Certificate in
Degree in Geography Education/Diploma in
(HBScEdGg) Education (Secondary or
(In –service) primary Level) or a
teaching qualification from a
recognised institution where
Geography subject of study
was strongly represented.
Block Release: 2 years Those with a primary level
qualification will undergo
a six months bridging
course in their area of
specialisation.
5 passes at ‘Level including
Bachelor of Science English and Mathematics
Education Honours Certificate in
Degree in Chemistry Education/Diploma in
(HBScEdCh) Education (Secondary or
(In –service) primary Level) or a
teaching qualification from a
recognised institution where
Chemistry subject of study
was strongly represented.
Those with a primary level
Block Release: 2 years qualification will undergo
a six months bridging
course in their area of
specialisation.
Bachelor of Science 5 passes at ‘O’Level
Education Honours including English and
Degree in Computer Mathematics Certificate in
Science (HBScEdCSc) Education/Diploma in
(In –service) Education (Secondary or
primary Level) or a
teaching qualification from a
Block Release or Online: 2 recognised institution where
years 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.
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 Education Officers, O-level and A-level
examiners,
 Lecturers,
 Researchers.
Careers in the education sector as:
 Biology teachers,
 College Lecturers,
 Educational Consultants
 Academic Counsellors
 Curriculum and Textbook reviewers
 Textbook and Module Writers
 Education Researchers
 School Heads
 Examiners, Item writers
 Subject Managers
 Industrial Training Officers
 Education Officers.
Careers in the education sector as:
 Geography teachers
 College Lecturers
 Educational Consultants
 Academic Counsellors
 Curriculum and Textbook reviewers
 Textbook and Module Writers
 Education Researchers
 School Heads
 Examiners
 Item writers
 Subject Managers,
 Industrial Training
 Officers, Education Officers.
Careers in the education sector as:
 Chemistry teachers,
 College Lecturers,
 Educational Consultants,
 Academic Counsellors,
 Curriculum and Textbook reviewers,
 Textbook and Module Writers,
 Education Researchers,
 School Heads, Examiners, Item writers,
 Subject Managers,
 Industrial Training
 Officers, Education Officers.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Phone/WhatsApp 0719528680

Programme Entry Requirements

 remote sensing,
Bachelor of Science Have passed 5 'O' Level  atmospheric climate
Honours Degree in subjects including  modelling,
Environmental Physics and Mathematics and English  pollution control
Energy Sources (HBScEPES) with at least a Grade C and  energy conservation
Two 'A' Level passes  renewable energy
Full Time: 4 years including Physics and  development
Mathematics. Special entry
 nuclear waste disposal
Block Release : 4 years for candidates with relevant
 site remediation
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.
 Exercise Physiologists
Bachelor of Science Have passed at least five (5)  Academic Researchers
Honours Degree in Sports subjects at ‘O’ Level  Kinesiologists
Science and Management including English Language  Biomechanics Practitioners
(HBScSSM) and Mathematics and at  Physiotherapists; Sport Psychologists
least two (2) subjects at ‘A’  Fitness Trainers; Sports Nutritionists
Level including Physical  Sports Managers; Sports Marketers
Education Sport or Sports
 Sports Facilities Managers
Management or Sports
 Sports Entrepreneurs.
Science and Technology or
at least two (2) subjects at
Full Time: 4 years Advanced Level in any of the
following learning areas;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Block Release: 3 years Mathematics, Computer
Science, Geography,
Agriculture, Sociology,
Psychology, 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 or a record of
elite sport participation of
least a two years.

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BSc. Honours in Normal Entry:  Engineers in Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering 1. At least five ‘O’ Level  Designers
(BSc.AE) subjects including  Advisors and applied scientists
English Language,  Research and training institutions
Physical Science or  Irrigation, environmental consultants
Physics and Mathematics  Potential to start own companies in machinery
with grade C or better Manufacture, servicing, irrigation and
Agro-processing
and -:
2. ‘A’ level passes in
Mathematics and Physics
and any one science
Fulltime: Four (4) years
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 Normal Entry:  Engineers in; electronics, control and

Electronic Engineering 1. At least five ‘O’ Level
(HBScEE)
Instrumentation, telecommunication,
subjects including Broadcasting, computer networking
English Language,  Sound machine learning as designers
Physical Science or  Project/Operation Managers
Physics and Mathematics  Advisors
 Applied scientists
with grade C or better
 Potential to start won companies in areas
and -:
Such as alarm manufacture, electronics
Gadgets repair and servicing

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 2. ‘A’ level passes in  Computer repair/networking and installation
Mathematics and Physics
and a third relevant
science subject

Special Entry:
May be granted to applicants
with a relevant National
Diploma (Electronic
Fulltime: Four (4) years
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.
Bachelor of Science For all entry pathways  system programmer
Honours Degree in candidates must have at  software developer
Computer Science least five ‘O’ Level subjects/  web developer,
National Foundation  network administrator
(HBScCSc) Certificates including English  software tester
Language, Mathematics and  IT manager
a Science subject at grade C  engineering manager
or better.
 Database Manager

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
Fulltime: Four (4) Years 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.

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Bachelor of Science For all entry pathways
Degree in Network candidates must have at
Engineering least five ‘O’ Level subjects/
National Foundation
(HBScNE) Certificates including English
Language, Mathematics and
a Science subject at grade C
or better.
 Network engineers
 Network specialists
 Network support engineers
 Network administrators
 Network Manager
 ICT Infrastructure Manager
 IT Director

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
Fulltime: Four (4) years 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 Students should have a pass
Degree in Software in either ‘A’ Level
Engineering Mathematics, Computer
Science/Computing and any
(HBScSE) one of the following ‘A’
Level subjects Physics,
Accounting, Economics,
Management of
Business/Business Studies,
Biology, Chemistry or any
other relevant subject, and
At least 5 ‘O’ Levels
including Mathematics and
English Language with a
Grade C or better.
• Applications Developer
• Web applications Developer
• Mobile applications Developer
• Software Engineer
• Software Architect
• Software Designer
• Software Quality Engineer/Analyst
• Software Testing Engineer
• Software Configuration Manager
• Cyber Security
• Multimedia programmer
• Games applications developer
• Web designer
• Machine learning engineer
• Data analyst
• IT Managers
• Project Managers
• Software Consultants

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 Special entry will be granted
to Candidates without ‘A’
Fulltime: Four (4) years 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.
• Business analysts
Bachelor of Science Normal Entry: At least five • Statisticians
Honours Degree in (5) ‘O’ Levels Mathematics, • Data scientists
Statistics and Financial English Language and a • Benefits analysts
Mathematics (HBScSFM) Science or Commercial • Risk analysts
subject/ National • Monitoring and Evaluation
Foundation Certificates with • Strategic Information Analysts
grade C or better and at • Employee benefits analysts
least two(2) ‘A’ Level passes • Lecturing
in the following subjects:
Mathematics or Statistics
and any one of Physics,
Computer Science,
Management of Business,
Economics and Accounting
OR relevant National
Fulltime: Four (4) years Certificate.

Special Entry: At least five

(5) ‘O’ Level subjects
including English Language
and Mathematics and a
Diploma in Statistics or
Financial Mathematics,
Financial Engineering,
Economics, Accounting or
Operations Research.
Bachelor of Science Normal Entry: At least two  Business analysts
Honours Degree in (2) ‘A’ Level passes including  Employee benefits analysts
Applied Mathematics Mathematics or its  Statisticians
(HBScAMT) recognized equivalent  Data scientists
(Mechanics, Statistics, Pure  Benefits analysts
Mathematics) plus at least  Risk analysts
Ordinary Level passes/  Monitoring and Evaluation
National Foundation
 Strategic Information Analysts
Certificates including
 Lecturing
Mathematics and English
Language OR relevant
National Certificate.
Special Entry: At least five
(5) Levels including English
Language and Mathematics,

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Fulltime: Four (4) years 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.

Bachelor of Science Have obtained two passes in  Development agents

Honours Degree in ‘A’ Level subjects or their  Development Practitioners
Development Studies recognized equivalents;  Policy Planners
(HBSc.DG) Have 5 ‘O’ Level passes  Weather Forecasters
including Geography, English  Environmentalists
Fulltime : Four (4)years Language, and Mathematics
passed with at least a grade
C.
Bachelor of Science Have obtained two passes in • Government Departments
Honours Degree in ‘A’ Level subjects or their (As Development Practitioners)
Disaster Management recognized equivalents; • Parastatals and State Enterprises
Sciences (HBSc.DMSc) Have 5 ‘O’ Level passes • Non-Governmental Organisations
including Geography, English • Local Government
Fulltime: Four (4) years Language, and Mathematics • Mining Industries
passed with at least a grade  UN bodies and other institutions
C. related to development.
Bachelor of Science
Honours Degree in ● At least 5 `O` Level passes  Nurse Tutors in government and private sector
Nursing Education including English Language  Clinical instructors
(HBScNsE) and a Science subject with
a Grade C or better, a
Bachelor of Science Diploma in General
 Community Health
Honours Degree in Nursing; Registration with
 Nurses, to work in NGO’s
Nursing Education the Nurses’ Council of
(Community Health Zimbabwe or equivalent.
Nursing)
● Current Practicing
Fulltime: Three (3) years Certificate.

● At least 2 years post

qualification working
experience.

'A` level passes in Science

subjects and/or a Post Basic
Diploma registered by the
Nurses’ Council of Zimbabwe
or equivalent will be an
added advantage.

Have passed 5 'O' Level  Optometrist

Bachelor of Science subjects including  Optician
Honours Degree in Mathematics, English  Pharmacist (eye)
Optometry language and Physical

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(HBScOpt) Science with at least a grade
B or better and
Four(4)years Conventional ANY Three ‘A’ Level passes
from the following: Biology,
Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics.

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level  Research Practitioners

Bachelor of Science subjects including
Honours Degree in Mathematics, Science and
Biological Sciences English with at least a Grade
(BScBZH) C and at least two 'A' Level
passes in Science subjects
including Biology. Special
Fulltime: Four (4) years entry for candidates with
relevant Diplomas will be
considered.
Have passed 5 'O' Level  Pharmaceuticals
Bachelor of Science subjects including  Food Processors
Honours Degree in Mathematics, Science and  Bio scientists
Biotechnology English with at least a Grade
(HBScBioTec) 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
Fulltime: Four (4) years National Diploma (ND) in
Biotechnology, or its
equivalent plus a minimum
of two (2) years relevant
post qualification
experience, OR Higher
National Diploma (HND) in
Biotechnology or its
equivalent.
Bachelor of science Normal Entry: Chemistry and  Carriers in the Industrial Chemistry
Honours in Chemical any one of the following  Environmental Chemistry
Technology subjects at A Level;  analytical chemistry
(HBScCHT) Mathematics, Physics,  Pharmaceutical chemistry
Computer Science, Biology,  food and beverages
Food Science And at least 5  agrochemicals Industry
passes at Ordinary Level  research institutions
Subjects/ National
 Academia positions
Foundation Certificates
Fulltime: Four (4) years inclusive of Mathematics and
English.

Special Entry: National

Diploma, Higher National
Diploma in relevant fields

Mature Entry: Five ‘O’ Level

passes including Mathematics

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 and English plus at least 25
years of age and 5 years of
experience in the relevant
field.

Bachelor of Science Normal Entry: Passes at ‘A’  Chemist in Water Supply Authorities
Honours in Chemistry Level Chemistry and in any  Environment Management
(HBScCHEM) one of the following ‘A’ Level  Agencies
subjects: Mathematics,  Production Chemist
Physics, Computer Science,  Laboratory Manager
Biology, Physical Science,  Research and Development Chemists or
Agriculture or their  Analytical Chemist
recognised equivalent And at
least 5 passes at Ordinary
Level subjects/ National
Foundation Certificates
inclusive of Mathematics and
English OR National
Certificate.

Fulltime: Four (4) years 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.

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Phone 0662106134

Programme Entry Requirements Career Prospects

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Bachelor of Science ● Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level
Honours Degree in subjects including
Agricultural Economics ● English Language,
and Management Mathematics and a
(BSc.AEM) Science subject at grade
C or better.
● ‘A’ level passes in at
least two Commercial
Full Time: 4 years
and/or Science subjects
OR a relevant National
Certificate.
Block Release: 3 years
● Candidates without ‘A’
(Bindura/Harare Class) levels who hold relevant
Diplomas will be
considered.
Bachelor of Science Have passed 5 'O' Level
Honours Degree in Safety, subjects including
Health and Environmental Mathematics, Science
Management subject and English with
grade C or better and
(BSc.SHEM)
At least two 'A' Level
Full Time: 4 years
subjects from the following
Agriculture, Biology,
Block Release: 3 years
Chemistry, Computer
(Bindura/Harare Class) Science, Geography,
Mathematics, Physics, Food
Science, Environmental
Science and Environmental
Management.
Candidates without ‘A’
levels who hold relevant
Diplomas will be considered.
Bachelor of Science Have passed 5 'O' Level
Honours Degree in Animal subjects including
Health and Production Mathematics, English and a
Extension (BScAHPE) Science subject with a grade
C or better. Advanced Level
passes in at least two
subjects as follows: Category
Block Release: 3 years
1: Any two of the following,
Biology, Agriculture,
Chemistry, Physics and Food
Science.
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Graduates from this Programme can enter careers in
 Research,
 Consultancy,
 Entrepreneurs,
 Banks,
 Statistics,
 Finance advisory,
 Economic analysts,
 Policy formulation,
 Project management,
 Government departments (extension
workers, land officers, policy advisors etc),
 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs),
 Trade organisations, World Bank, World
Food Programme (W.F.P) and Food and
Agricultural Organisation (F.A.O)
Graduates of the programme can be employed,
 as Safety and Health officers or
 Environmental Management managers/officers/
inspectors/educators,
 researchers or consultants in government,
 non-governmental organisations or civil society. G
undertaking Masters (MSc, MPhil) and PhD/DPhil s
Graduates from this programme can follow careers
 in Government Extension Services (as e.g.
Livestock Health Officers or Livestock
Production Officers) and
 outside Public Services including Research
 Consultancy
 Livestock breeding (Artificial insemination
ET, oestrus synchronization)
 Non-Governmental Organisations
 Animal Health Products Suppliers
 Veterinary Drug Companies (As Technical Sales
Persons) specialist organizations like Poultry
Farms and Commercial Farms (as e.g. Site
Managers or supervisors), Banks (as e.g.
 Category 2: Any one of the Technical Advisors to Loans Officers) and
following: Mathematics or entrepreneurship.
Geography in addition to any
one subject in Category 1.

Candidates who hold a

National Diploma in
Agriculture or Animal Health
and Production or a related
field will be considered.

Bachelor of Science At least 5 ‘O’ level subjects,
Honours degree in including English Language,
Forestry and a Science subject and
Environmental Mathematics with grade C or
Management (BSc.FEM) better and
‘A’ Level in TWO science
subjects OR a relevant
Full Time: 4 years
National Certificate from a
recognized Institution.
Block Release: 3 years
Candidates without ‘A’
levels but are holders of
relevant National Diplomas
from recognized Institutions
shall be considered.
Graduates may pursue, among others,
 jobs in Government,
 Non-Governmental Organisations,
 Private Sector, and Local and
 International Forestry Research Institutions.
 Typical posts for these graduates include
 Forest Managers,
 Environmental Managers,
 Plantation Foresters,
 Planning foresters, Researchers,
 Ecologists, Consultants,
 Technicians and Entrepreneurs.

Bachelor of Science At least 5 ‘O’ level passes,
Honours Degree in including English Language,
Wildlife Ecology and a Science subject and
Fisheries Management Mathematics with grade C or
better and
(BSc.WEM)
‘A’ Level passes in any two
of the following subjects,
Biology, Geography,
Full time 4 years
Agriculture, Chemistry,
Block Release: 3 years Mathematics or a relevant
National Certificate from a
recognized institution.
The graduates can be employed in the Wildlife Sector.
This sector includes the Ministry in Charge of
 Environmental Policy and Management
(Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate),
 quasi-government organisations (such as
the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management
Authority, Environmental Management Agency)
 Non-Governmental Organisations
(both national and international) that are
involved in Wildlife Research and Management
Consultancy companies involved in wildlife
research and management

Candidates without ‘A’

levels but are holders of
relevant National Diplomas
from recognized Institutions
shall be considered

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Bachelor of Agricultural At least 5 'O' Level subjects
Science Honours Degree including ’O’ Level
(Animal Science and Mathematics, English and a
Technology)(BAgSAScT) Science subject with a grade
C or better. ·
Full Time: 4 years
Advanced ‘A’ Level passes in
Block Release 3 years Biology or Agriculture plus
any other Science Subject
Candidates without ‘A’
levels but are holders of
relevant National Diplomas
from recognized Institutions
shall be considered.
Graduates from this programme can follow careers in
 Government as Extension Services
 Extension officers,
 Researchers,
 Consultancy, Veterinary products suppliers,
 Lecturers,
 Animal breeders,
 Livestock farmers,
 Farm managers,
 Artificial insemination technicians,
 Meat inspectors
 livestock entrepreneurs

Bachelor of Agricultural Have passed 5 'O' Level Graduates from this Programme can enter careers
Science Honours Degree subjects including ’O’ Level
(Crop Science) Mathematics, English and a In;
Science subject with a grade
(BAgSCSc)  Government departments,
C or better. ·
 Consultancy,
Full Time: 4 years Advanced ‘A’ Level passes in  Banks,
 Project Management,
Biology or Agriculture plus
Block Release 3 years  Non-Governmental Organizations such as Food
any other Science Subject
 Agricultural Organization,
 research institutions such as CIMMYT and
National Diplomas from
ICRISAT.
accredited Institutions shall  The programme also promotes entrepreneurship
be considered.  skills among graduates
Relevant Diploma in a Crop
Science related field from a
recognised institution will be
considered.

Bachelor of Science At least 5 ‘O’ level passes, The graduates can be employed as Natural Resource
Honours Degree in including English language, a
Natural Resources Science subject and  Entrepreneurs,
Management (BSc.NRM) Mathematics with grade C or  Environmental Advocates,
better and  Forest and Wildlife Officers,
 Researchers,
● ‘A’ Level pass in any  Natural Resource Planning Officers,
Full Time: 4 years Two of the following,  Conservationists,
 Rural Livelihood Officers,
Mathematics, Divinity,
 Environmental Consultants and
Sociology, Literature in
 Project Monitors and Evaluators.
English, Economics,
Agriculture, Biology,
Physics, Chemistry OR a
relevant National

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 Certificate from a
recognized Institution.
● Candidates without ‘A’
levels, but are holders of
relevant.

● National Diplomas from

accredited Institutions
shall be considered.

FACULTY OF COMMERCE Phone/Whatsapp 066107620

Bachelor of Commerce Have passed 5 'O' Level
Honours Degree in subjects including
Banking and Finance Mathematics and English with
(BCom.BAF) at least a Grade C or better
AND 2 'A' Level passes from
any of the following:
Accounting, Economics,
Full Time: 4 years Mathematics, Computer
Block Release: 3years Science and Business Studies
or Management of Business
Studies. Applicants with a
Diploma in Banking, Finance,
Accounting or equivalent.
 Banking Institutions
 Finance Houses
 Discount Houses
 Asset Management companies
 Micro finance companies
 Financial Advisory Services
 Investment Management Companies
 Non-governmental organizations and local
authorities

 Auditors;
Bachelor of Accountancy Have passed 5 'O' Level  Accountants;
Honours Degree (BAcc) subjects including  Business advisers;
Mathematics and English with  Financial managers;
a Grade C or better AND 2 'A'  Tax consultants;
Level subjects from the  Financial consultants
following: Mathematics,
Accounting, Economics,
Full Time: 4 years Computer Science, Business
Block Release: 3years 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.

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

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  Police / Prison Service/Military
Bachelor of Business Have passed 5 'O' Level  Loss Control / Security officers/ Managers
Administration Honours subjects including  Crime Investigation Officer
Degree in Police and Mathematics and English  Security / Risk Analyst
Security Studies. with a Grade C or better  Fraud Manager / Controller
(BBA.PSS) AND 2 'A' Level subjects from  Anti-Corruption Unit
the following Literature in  Banking / Operations Risk Management
English, Economics,
 United Nations
Mathematics, Accounting,
 Private Security Organisations
Computer Studies, Business
Full Time:4 years Studies, Management of  Government/Public Sector
Block Release : 3 years 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.

 Human Capital Executive/Business

Bachelor of Commerce Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level Partner 2
Honours Degree in Human subjects including  Human Capital Manager/ Business
Capital Management. Mathematics and English Partner 1
(BCom.HCM) with a Grade C or better.  Human Capital Officer
Have obtained one 'A' Level  Training Manager/Officer
subject from the following  Industrial Relations Officer
Full Time: 4 years (Accounting, Economics,  Payroll Administrator/Manager/ Officer
Block Release: 3 years Mathematics, Computer  Lecturer/Teaching Assistant
Science, Sociology,
 Researcher
Geography, Business Studies
 Trainer/Facilitator
or Management of Business)
plus any other 'A' Level  Business Consultancy
subject
Holders of a Diploma in
Human Resources
Management or equivalent
will be considered for
admission on mature and
special entry.

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

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Bachelor of Commerce Have passed 5 'O' Level
Honours Degree In subjects including
Purchasing and Supply Mathematics and English
(BCom.P&S) with a Grade C or better
AND 2 'A' Level passes from
Full Time: 4 years the following: Accounting,
Block Release: 3 years Economics, Mathematics,
Computer Science, and
Business Studies or
Management of Business
Studies.
Bachelor of Commerce Have passed 5 'O' Level
Honours Degree In subjects including
Financial Intelligence Mathematics and English
(BComF.I) with a Grade C or better
AND 2 'A' Level subjects from
Full Time: 4 years the following Economics,
Accounting, Business
Studies, Mathematics,
Statistics, Computer
Science, Geography,
Management of Business.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Programme Entry Requirements
Bachelor of At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects
Communication Science including English Language,
Honours Degree Mathematics and Science
(HBCom.Sc) with a Grade C or better and
2 ‘A’ Level subjects.
Special Entry with Generic
Exemptions for ND Holders.
Full Time: 4 years Bridging Course will be
offered to those without
Block Release: 3 Years ‘O’ Level Mathematics
Bachelor of Science At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects
Honours Degree in including English Language
Culture and Heritage with a Grade C or better and
Studies (BSc.CHS) 2 ‘A’ Level subjects.
Full Time: 4 years
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 Supply Chain Manager
 Procurement Managers
 Warehouse Manager
 Logistic Manager
 Consultancy
 Administration / Management
 Banking (Operations Risk)
 Security risk management
 Auditing, Accounting and Finance
 Loss control
 Financial Intelligence Units
 Consultants.
 Compliance Anti-Corruption and
 Anti-Money Laundering investigators
Phone/WhatsApp 0662106427
Career Prospects
 Communication Officer
 Reporters
 Commentators
 Start Up Business in Media
 Customer Care
 Public Relations
 Public Relations
 Line Product Manager
 Entry into Foreign Service
 Culturologist
 Heritage Impact Assessor/
Heritage Specialist
 Curator
 Heritage Programs
Specialist
 Arts & Culture Officer
 Heritage Manager
 Cultural Heritage
Conservation Specialist
 Cultural Creative Industries
Manager
  Art & Artefact Appraiser
 Cultural Heritage Inspector
 Heritage Auditor
 Cultural Diplomat
 Cultural Exhibition Specialist
 Artefact Conservator
 Heritage Advisor
 Information & Records
Management Specialist
 Heritage & Community Liaison
Officer
 Built Heritage Conservator
 Cultural Heritage Intellectual
Property Rights Specialist
 Museum Visitor Manager
 Heritage Resort Manager
 Exhibition Specialist
 Natural & Cultural Heritage
Tour Guide
 Community Archaeologist
 G.I.S Specialist
 Archivist
 Tour Operator
Specialist Heritage Officer

Bachelor of Science At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects  International Organisations

Honours Degree in Peace including English Language  Intergovernmental Organisations
& Governance with a Grade C or better and like UN, AU,SADC.
2 ‘A’ Level subjects.  Foreign Affairs Departments
4 Years  Diplomacy,
Full Time  Government Ministries,
 Constitutional Commissions
 Local and International NGOs
 Research Institutes
 Lectureship
 Independent Consultancy
 Public Policy Analysts
 Public Management and
 Administration in both Government and
non- Governmental Institutions.

Bachelor of Science At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects  Child Protection

Honours Degree in Social including English Language  Disaster Management
Work (HBScSW) and Mathematics with a  Rehabilitation and
Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’ Correctional Services
4 Years Level subjects  Medical Social Work
Full Time  Project Management
Bindura Campus  Juvenile Justice
 Research
 Administration of Social
Welfare Organisation
 Social Protection

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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
Programme
Post-Graduate Diploma in Quality
Management in Education (PGDQME)
Block Release or Online: 1 year
Postgraduate Diploma in Higher
Education (PGDHE)
Online: 1 year
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
(PGDE)
Block Release or Online: 1 ½ years
Phone/WhatsApp 0782708531
Entry Requirements
At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes
including English Language and
Mathematics
A first degree from a
recognised higher education
institution
A First Degree (or equivalent)
from an accredited institution.
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
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Career Prospects
 Head of the quality department i
public
 or private education institutions
 Quality specialist in public or
 private education institutions
 Quality Management Systems
(QMS)
 auditor in public or private
 education institutions
 Quality Assurance consultant i
education
 Quality Assurance trainer i
education
 Internal auditing trainer
 Careers in the education sector
as:
 College Lecturers
 Educational
 Consultants
 Academic
 Counsellors
 Curriculum and
 Textbook reviewers
 Textbook and Module Writers
 Education Researchers
 Heads of Institutions and
 departments
 Examiners
 Item writers
 Subject Managers,
 Industrial Training Officers,
 Education Officers.
 Careers in the education
sector as:
 high school teachers
 College Lecturers
 Educational Consultants
 Counsellors
 Curriculum and Textbook
 reviewers
 Textbook and Module Writers
 Education Researchers
 School Heads, High school
 curriculum designers
 Education Officers
 Schools Inspectors

Master of Science Education Bachelor of Education Degree
Curriculum Studies. from accredited and
(MScEdCS) recognized institution or Post
Graduate Diploma in
Block Release or Online: 1 ½ years Education, Graduate Diploma
in Education, GradCE, BSc
Education
BSc Mathematics Education,
Master of Science Education in Bachelor of Education Degree
Mathematics in which Mathematics was a
(MScEdMt) major/strongly represented,
or BSc in which Mathematics is
strongly represented plus a
Post Graduate Diploma in
Block Release or Online: 1 ½ years Education, Graduate Diploma
in Education, Grad CE,
PGDTE. Equivalent
qualifications from accredited
and recognized institutions
will be considered.
A good Bachelor of Science
Master of Science Education in Biology Education Honours Degree or
(MScEdBz) Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Equivalent qualifications that
Block Release:1 ½ years may be considered include;
BSc General/BSc Honours with
the Biology as a major plus a
CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE
Master of Science Education in A good Bachelor of Science
Chemistry Education Honours Degree or
(MScEdCh) Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Equivalent qualifications that
Block Release:1 ½ years may be considered include;
BSc General/BSc Honours with
Chemistry as a major plus a
CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE
Master of Science Education degree in
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 Regional Directors
 Careers in policy formulation
and evaluation;
 project and programme
development, management and
evaluation;
 educational research
 management of learning
 curriculum design
 and evaluation as Lecturers in
tertiary institutions
 Education inspectors
 Training officers
 Consultants
 curriculum developers
 policy planners
 school managers
 Lecturers in tertiary institutions,
 Education inspectors
 Training officers
 Consultants
 policy planners
 school managers
 Lecturers in tertiary institutions,
 Education inspectors,
 Training officers,
 Consultants,
 policy planners,
 school managers
 Lecturers in tertiary institutions,
 Education inspectors,
 Training
 officers,
 Consultants,
 policy planners,
 school managers
 Careers in: policy formulation
and evaluation;
Measurement, Assessment and Normal Entry: Applicants
Evaluation must be in possession of a
First Degree in Education (or
(MScEdMAE) equivalent).
Equivalent qualifications that
Block Release or Online: 1 ½ years 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
Master of Science Education in Physics Education Honours Degree or
(MScEdPh) Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Equivalent qualifications that
Block Release: 1 ½ years may be considered include;
BSc General/BSc Honours with
Physics as a major plus a
CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE
Master of Science Education in BSc Geography Education,
Geography Bachelor of Education Degree
(MScEdGg) in which Geography was a
major/strongly represented,
or BSc in which Geography is
strongly represented plus a
Post Graduate Diploma in
Block Release: 1 ½ years Education, Graduate Diploma
in Education, GradCE, PGDTE.
Equivalent qualifications from
and recognized institutions
will be considered.
Master of Science Degree in • A good first degree or
Educational Technologies equivalent qualification from
(MSc.EdTech) a recognized higher
education institution.
(Programme Awarded By the University OR
of Mauritius in collaboration with BUSE) • AGPA not less than 2.5 out
of 4 or equivalent, from a
recognized higher education
institution (For International
students).
 project and programme
development, management and
evaluation;
 educational research
 test designing;
 consultancy in measurement,
 assessment
 evaluation
 management of learning
 curriculum design and evaluation.
 Lecturers in tertiary institutions,
 Education inspectors
 Training officers
 Consultants
 policy planners
 school managers
 Lecturers in tertiary institutions,
 Education inspectors,
 Training officers,
 Consultants,
 policy planners,
 school managers
 Multimedia designer,
 Educational technology and E-
learning Trainers
 Technology coordinators
 E-learning technologist
 Online Tutors

Full Time: Online: 2 years
• Programme (Specific)
Requirements
An applicant holding a
relevant Postgraduate
Diploma can apply to join
directly on the Masters level
and completed by taking
2courses (ILT6015-Multimedia
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DPhil/PhD Programmes
Full time: 3 years
Part time: 4 years (intake is throughout
the year)
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
Programme
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)
Digital Media in Education) +a
research project.
Target Audience
Educators from Primary,
Secondary, and Tertiary
Sectors, Supply and Support
Teachers, etc
Applicants must have a  Researchers, Research Consultants,
relevant Masters’ degree from  Higher Education Lecturers,
a recognised institution  Programme Advisors, Reviewers,
 Book writers.
Phone/WhatsApp 0662107620
Entry Requirements Career Prospects
 Economist
Five ‘O’ Level subjects  Policy analyst
including English &  Development specialist
Mathematics.  Project Managers
A good first Degree in  Bankers and Industrial Experts
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  Supply Chain Manager
including English &  Distribution Manager
Mathematics.  Warehouse Manager
A good first degree in  Operations Manager
Purchasing and Supply,  Production Planning and
Marketing, Logistics or their Inventory Manager
equivalent.  Procurement Manager
 Logistics Manager
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;
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Weekend & Public Holidays: 2 years
(Classes in Harare)
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

Master of Leadership and Corporate

Governance Degree At least five ‘O’ Levels
(MLCG) inclusive of Mathematics and
English Language.
A first Degree in Management
Sciences and a minimum of 3
years management
experience.
Weekend and Public Holiday School: Mature entry requirements as
18 months(Classes in Harare) follows:
● Minimum 35 years
● Possession of a
Professional Qualification
in Management
● Minimum 10 years
management experience

Master of Science in Marketing Degree
(MSc. Mkt)
Weekend and Public Holiday School:
18 months (Classes in Harare)
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
 Managing Directors
 Marketing Directors
 Digital Marketing Managers
 Chief Operating Officers
 General Managers in private,
 public sectors and non-profit
 making organisations as well as
sport-oriented organizations.

Executive Master of Business At least five ‘O’ Levels

Leadership Degree inclusive of Mathematics and
(EMBL) English Language. A first
Degree in Management
Sciences and minimum of 5
years management

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Weekend and Public Holiday School:
18 months (Classes in Harare)
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Phone/WhatsApp 0662106427
Programme
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)
Block Release1 ½ years,
(Classes in Harare)
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Phone 0662106134
Programme
Master of Science Degree in Food At least five ‘O’ Levels
Security and Sustainable Agricultural inclusive of Mathematics and
Production –
(MSc.FSPr)
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
Entry Requirements
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 University and 5
‘O’ Level subjects including
English Language with a Grade
C or better
Entry Requirements
English Language.
 An Honours Degree in
Agriculture, Crop
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Career Prospects
 International Organisations
 Intergovernmental Organisations
like UN, AU,SADC.
 Foreign Affairs Departments
 Diplomacy,
 Government Ministries,
 Constitutional Commissions
 Local and International NGOs
 Research Institutes
 Lectureship
 Independent Consultancy
 Public Policy Analysts
 Public Management and
Administration in both
Government and
non-Governmental Institutions.
 International Organisations
 Intergovernmental Organisations
like UN, AU,SADC.
 Foreign Affairs Departments
 Diplomacy,
 Government Ministries,
 Constitutional Commissions
 Local and International NGOs
 Research Institutes
 Lectureship
 Independent Consultancy
 Public Policy Analysts
 Public Management and
Administration in both
Government and non-
Governmental Institutions.
Career Prospects
Typical job titles for graduates from this
programme include ;
 Consultants and Project Managers
for International Organisations
 Banks
 Government Departments and
Block Release: 2 years
(August intake)
(Bindura/Harare Class)
Master of Science Degree in Food
Security and Sustainable Agricultural
Policy (MSc.FSPo)
Block Release: 2 years
(August intake)
(Bindura/Harare Classes)
Master of Science Degree in
Agroforestry (MSc. Agroforestry)
Block Release: 2 years
(August intake)
(Bindura/Harare Class)
Master of Science in Occupational
Health, Safety and Environmental
Management (MSc OHSEM)
Block Release 18 Months
(Bindura/Harare Class)
Science, Biological
Sciences, Agronomy,
horticulture, Animal
Science, Animal Health,
Food Science, Nutrition,
Forestry or equivalent.
At least five ‘O’ Levels
inclusive of Mathematics and
English Language.
An Honour’s Bachelor’s
Degree
 Candidates with at least 2
years of relevant working
experience with a pass
will also be considered.
At least five ‘O’ Levels
inclusive of Mathematics and
English Language.
 An Honours Bachelor’s
degree in any of the
following fields:
Agriculture, Forestry,
Environmental Science,
Geography, 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
An Honours Degree in
Environmental Science or
related Degree including
Environmental Health,
OR
A post Graduate Diploma in
Safety, Health and
Environmental Management or
related field obtained in not
less than a year’s duration
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 National Agencies
 Non-Governmental Organisations
(NGOs), research institutes
 academia
 commercial companies across the
world
 and various organs of the United
Nations including the Food and
Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Typical job titles for graduates from this
programme include;
 Consultants
 Policy Analysts and Project
Managers for International
Organisations
 Banks
 Government departments and
National agencies
 Non-Governmental Organisations
(NGOs), Research Institutes
 Academia
 Commercial companies across the
world and
 various organs of the United
Nations including the Food and
Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Graduates may pursue, among others,
jobs in;
 Government,
 Non-Governmental Organisations,
 Private Sector, and Local
 and International Forestry
 Research Institutions.
Typical posts for these graduates
Include;
 Forest Managers
 Environmental Managers
 Plantation Foresters
 Planning foresters
 Researchers
 Ecologists
 Consultants
 Technicians and Entrepreneurs.
Graduates of the (MScOHSEM)
programme may join various
organizations including:
 healthcare
 local authorities
 regulatory bodies
 consultancy
 research
 and academia to work as OHS

FACULTY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
 professionals
 safety officers
 safety engineers
 occupational hygienists
 ergonomists
 occupational health nurses
 safety advisors and health and
 safety managers, locally and
abroad.
Phone/WhatsApp 0719528680

Programme Entry Requirements Career Prospects

• Analytical Chemist:
MSc Analytical Chemistry Normal Entry: BSc Honours Chemistry • Quality
(MSc ACH) Control/Assurance
Specialist
Block Release: 2 years • Research and
Development Scientist
• Environmental Analyst:
• Instrumentation
Specialist
• Teaching and Academia
Master of Science in BSc Honours Chemistry, Chemical Technology, • Research Scientist
Physical Chemistry Chemical Engineering, Material Science • Industrial Chemist
(MSc PCH) • Analytical Chemist
• Materials Scientist
Block Release: 2 years • Quality
Control/Assurance
Specialist
• Teaching and Academia

Master of Science Degree Normal Entry: An Honours Degree in the following  Disaster recovery
in Disaster Risk areas of study: Disaster Management, managers
Management Development Studies, Geography, Biology,  Environmental managers
(MSc.DRM) Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Social  Safety specialists
Sciences or any relevant degree with at least a 2.2  Sustainable consultants
Duration is 11/2years grade or better and a strong Geography  Operation Manager
background.  Border Patrol Agents
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.

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Master of Science Degree Normal Entry: An Honours Degree in the  Development agents
in Sustainable following areas of study: Development Studies,  Development
Development Geography, Local Governance, Natural Resources practitioners
(MSc.SD) Management, Agriculture, Human Resources,  Environmentalist
Environmental Science, Social Sciences or any  Policy makers
Duration is 11/2 years relevant degree with at least a 2.2 grade or  Urban planners
better.  Rural planners and
Special Entry: Applicants without an Honours developers
Degree may be considered for the programme if  Project managers
they have at least two years relevant working
 Monitoring and
experience.
evaluation officers
Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25 years
 Water resources
and above and have passed Ordinary Level English
managers
and Mathematics. Two or more years of working
experience in a related field is a must  Disaster management
officers
 Job prospects in
Postgraduate Diploma in 'O' Level Mathematics with a Grade C or better and Government, Non-
Infection Prevention and a Science Subject. A Diploma/Degree in Nursing , governmental
Control Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Organizations, Private
(PGDIPC) Sciences, Environmental Health, Pharmacy, sector, Local and
Occupational Health, Physiotherapy or any other International Research
Block Release: 2 years health related discipline. At least two (2) years and Training Institutions
clinical experience, a current practicing  IPC programme officers
certificate from respective Health Professions  IPC consultants and/or
Council and proof of permission to study from advisors
respective facility management. Applicants must
be computer literate and Basic IPC training will be
an added advantage. Participants must have a
Senior Member of their health facility (or with
links to their place of work) who will be their
supervisor for their projects and log books.
Visit health@buse.ac.zw for more information.
• Lecturers
Master of Science Degree At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English • Ecologists
in Biodiversity Language, Mathematics and a science subject with • Environmental Consultant
Conservation a grade C or better. A BSc Honours Degree in • Conservation Scientist
(MScBC) Biological Sciences or Environmental Sciences or • Wildlife Biologist
any other relevant Degree. Applicants without an • Biodiversity Conservation
Honours Degree or with a Pass will be considered • Research Fellow
Block Release /Weekend if they have at least two years relevant • Research Scientist
school: experience. • Policy Advisor/Advocate
2 years

• EMA Officer
MSc Climate Change and Normal Entry: Applicants must be in possession • National Parks & Wildlife
Sustainable Development of a relevant Honours Degree with at least 2.2 Officer
(MSc.CCSD) degree classification. • National Archives Officer
Special Entry: Applicants without an Honours • Tourism & Hospitality
Block Release: 1 ½ years Degree may be considered for the programme if industry officer
they have at least two years relevant working • NGO Field Officer
experience. • Climate Change

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 Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25 years Consultancy officer
and above and have passed Ordinary Level English • MET Officer
and Mathematics. Two or more years of working • Climate Change
experience in a related field is a must Management Officer
• Civil Protection
Departmental Officer
• Curator
• EMA Officer
Master of Science Degree Normal Entry: An Honours Degree in the • Forestry Officer
in Natural Resources following areas of study: Disaster Management, • National Parks & Wildlife
Management and Development Studies, Geography, Biology, Officer
Environmental Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Social • National Archives Officer
Sustainability Sciences or any relevant degree with a strong • Tourism & Hospitality
(MScNME) geography background. industry officer
Block Release: 1 ½ years Special Entry: Applicants without an Honours • NGO Field Officer
Degree or with passes lower than 2.2 may be • Consultancy officer
considered for the programme if they have at least • MET Officer
two years relevant experience. • Climate Change
Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25years and Management
above and have passed Ordinary Level English and Department Officer
Mathematics. Two or more years of working • Curator
experience in a related field is a must.

Executive Sports At least five (5) subjects at Ordinary Level  Fitness Trainers; Sports
Management including English Language or their equivalent or a Nutritionists
Development Programme traceable record of elite sport participation or at  Sports Managers; Sports
Diploma (Dip.SMDP) least two years of sport managerial experience. Marketers
 Sports Facilities Managers
1 year  Sports Entrepreneurs.
At least a Sport Related Bachelor of Science • Exercise Physiologists
Master of Science in Honours Degree with a 2.2 grade or better or a • Academic Researchers
Sports Management Sport-Related Bachelor of Science Honours • Kinesiologists
(MScSM) Degrees with passes lower than 2.2 and least two • Biomechanics
Block Release: 1 ½ years years relevant post qualification experience or Practitioners
Sports technical qualifications equivalent to an • Physiotherapists; Sport
Honours Degree and least two years relevant post Psychologists
qualification experience. • Fitness Trainers; Sports
Holders of relevant Bachelor of Science General Nutritionists
Degrees with at least two years relevant post • Sports Managers; Sports
qualification experience may be considered after Marketers
passing a qualifying examination to determine • Sports Facilities Managers
their suitability for the programme. • Sports Entrepreneurs.
 University Researcher.
Master of Science in At least a Sport-Related Bachelor of Science  Exercise Physiologist.
Sports Science Honours Degree or a Sport-Related Bachelor of  University Academics.
(MScSS) Science Honours Degrees with passes lower than  Sport Scientist.
2.2 and least two years relevant post qualification  Kinesiologist.
Block Release: 1 ½ years experience or Sports technical qualifications  Biomechanisist.
equivalent to an Honours Degree and least two  Sports Coach.
years relevant post qualification experience.
 Sport Analyst.
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 in
Applied Microbiology and
Plant Pathology (MScMPP)
Block Release: 2 years
Bsc Honours Degree in any of the following • Lecturers
disciplines: Biological Sciences, Agriculture, • Research Fellows
Environmental Sciences, Crop Science, Applied • Plant Pathologist
Biology and Biochemistry • Agricultural Consultant
Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, Crop • Extension Specialist
Science and any other relevant degree with at • Biosecurity Educator
least a 2.2 or equivalent from recognized • Scientific Researcher
institutions • Forestry Commission
• Pharmaceutical
• Plant and Disease
Diagnostician
• Regulatory Affairs
Specialist
• Vet Research
• Fermentation Industry

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$30.00 DPhil Programmes or 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 January 2024.

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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