THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA

2020 UNDERGRADUATE REGULAR PROGRAMMES

The University of Zambia wishes to invite admission applications for the 2020
academic year from suitably qualified candidates in the schools and programmes
listed below.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

All programmes in the School of Education are available both under regular modes of study

1. BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION: majors include; Art, Home Economics,

Music, Physical Education , History, English, Geography, Mathematics, Religious
Education, Civic
Education, Literature and Languages, and Curriculum Studies
2. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION)
3. BACHELOR OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
4. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION): 1 st year entry
5. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION)
6. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY)
7. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (LITERACY AND LANGUAGE)
8. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND
MANAGEMENT)
9. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT (BARAM)
10. BACHELOR OF INFORMATIONANDCOMMUNICATIO TECHNOLOGIES
EDUCATION (B.ICTs. Ed)
11. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY EDUCATION)
12. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
13. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING)

Admission Requirements: Either five ‘O’ levels as follows: English Language and any four
subjects from the following: History, Geography, French, Literature in English, Mathematics, a
Zambian Language, Civic Education, Religious Education, Wood Work, Metal Work, Geometric
and Mechanical Drawing, Home Economics, Art and Design, Computer Science, Economics,
Commerce, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and any other acceptable subject
OR a University of Zambia Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

14. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EDUCATIONAL

ADMINISTRATION AND
MANAGEMENT) –
Third year entry.

Admission Requirements: University Diploma in Education Leadership and Management or its

equivalent, or a relevant degree in Education.

15. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION): Third year entry.

Admission Requirements: UNZA Diploma in Special Education OR TVTC Diploma in

Guidance and Counseling OR an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

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16 BACHELOR OF ADULT EDUCATION

Admission Requirements: Either five ‘O’ levels as follows: English Language and any four
subjects from the following: History, Geography, French, Literature in English, Mathematics, a
Zambian Language, Civic Education, Religious Education, Wood Work, Metal Work, Geometric
and Mechanical Drawing, Home Economics, Art and Design, Computer Science, Economics,
Commerce, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and any other acceptable subject
OR Diploma in Adult Education of the University of Zambia or of any recognized institution of
higher learning or its equivalent OR Diploma or First Degree or any degree of the University of
Zambia or of any university recognized by the University of Zambia OR Diploma of the University
of Zambia obtained through Extension Studies.

17. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION-SECONDARY (MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE)

(BEDMAS) For In- Service Teachers

Admission Requirements: Grade 6 or better in ‘O’ level Mathematics PLUS University of Zambia
Secondary Teachers’ Diploma in Mathematics or Science OR an equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.

18 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION (BSC.ED)

Admission Requirements: Grade 6 or better in ‘O’ level English Language, Mathematics PLUS
Grade 6 or better in Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR Grade 6 or better in Science, Biology (or
Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject.

19. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY EDUCATION), (B.ED, PRIMARY)

Admission Requirements: Primary Teaching Qualification (e.g. PTC, APC or equivalent) PLUS
Grade 6 or better in English language and in four other subjects OR Primary Teachers’ Diploma or
an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

20. BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION

First year entry:

Admission Requirements: Grade 6 or better in English Language and Mathematic
PLUS Biology (or Agricultural Science), Chemistry, Physics OR Grade 6 or better in Science,
B Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject.

Direct entry:
Admission Requirements: University of Zambia Diploma in Agricultural Sciences or Equivalent
q qualification from a recognized Institution.

21. DIPLOMA IN TEACHING METHODS

The Diploma in Teaching Methods is intended to provide initial teacher education to university
graduates whose undergraduate programmes did not include professional courses in education.
Duration is one (1) year.
Admission requirements: A bachelor’s degree of the University of Zambia OR a diploma of the
University of Zambia, OR of any recognized university PLUS five ‘O’ levels.

23. DIPLOMA IN ICTs for In-Service Teachers

The Diploma is intended to provide imparting both theoretical and practical skills and knowledge
in Information and Communication Technologies to serving teachers in order for them to teach
Computer Studies in schools. Duration is one (1) year.

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 Admission requirements: A bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Zambia OR a
diploma in education from the University of Zambia, OR of any recognized university PLUS five
‘O’ levels.

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

All programmes in this school are available.

24. BACHELOR OF ARTS – NON QUOTA, B.A.NQS (REGULAR): Majors include Political
Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Sociology,
Psychology, Demography and Philosophy
25. BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK, B.SW (REGULAR)
26. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LINGUISTICS AND CHINESE.
27. BACHELOR OF MEDIA AND JOURNALISM STUDIES, B.MJS
28. BACHELOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING
29. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
30. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
31. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LINGUISTICS AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES
32. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LITERATURE
33. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FRENCH

Admission Requirements:
• Grade 6 or better in English Language
• Credit 6 or better in ANY THREE subjects chosen from the following: History, Geography,
Mathematics, Economics or Commerce or Principles of accounts or Business Studies, English
Literature or Zambian language or French or Religious, Food and Nutrition or Home
Management or Home Economics or Art or Music or Design and Communication or Art and
Design Education or Computer Studies, Development Studies or Civic Education and
Additional Mathematics.
• Grade 6 or better in any one subject chosen from the following category: Human and social
Biology, Biology, Science, Physics , Chemistry, Combined Science, Physical Science,
Agricultural Science, Zoology, Geology, Geometrical and building Drawing, Geometrical and
Mechanical Drawing, Technical Drawing, Surveying, Metal Work, Woodwork, Design and
Technology.

Admission Requirement for Diploma Holders:

Diploma holders with credit or better from a recognized media or public relations institutions may
enter the Bachelor of PR and Advertising degree programme at second year provided such applicants
have:
5 ‘0’’ level passes, which include English, Mathematics and Sciences; and (b) At least one year proven relevant
working experience

SCHOOL OF LAW

34 BACHELOR OF LAWS - (REGULAR,EVERNING AND PART-TIME)

Admission Requirements:
(a).5credit passes at “’0” level including English AND
(b) A first degree in any discipline from a recognized university: Or
(c) A professional qualification equivalent to a degree (e.g. ACCA): Or
(d) 3 passes at Cambridge “ A” level or the equivalent: Or
(e) A diploma in Law from the University of Zambia or from the National Institute of Public
Administration. Diploma in Law from foreign institutions will be considered on their respective
merits on a case by case basis: Or
(f) A Certificate in Legal Studies (CLS) from the University of Zambia
(g) Note that LLB Programme will be offered at Full –Time or Part Time: Lectures for Part-Time
programmes will be offered in the evenings between17:00 hours and 20:00 hours

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SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

35. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE- NON QUOTA, B.SC. NQS - (REGULAR)

Admission Requirements:
Grade 6 or better in English Language and O’ level Mathematics PLUS Grade 6 or better in Biology,
Chemistry and Physics OR Grade 6 or better in Science, Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any
other acceptable subject.

SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

36. BACHELOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE - (REGULAR)

Admission Requirements:
Category A- Second Year Entrants
(a) Full Form V or Grade 12 Certificate with at least five credits or better and Diploma in
agriculture with Animal Science major or Biomedical Science Major or related qualifications
with at least 2 years post graduate experience.
(b) Full Form V or Grade 12 certificate with at least five credits or better and a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Agriculture Sciences or related qualifications with at least 2 years post graduate
experience.
(c) An applicant without post graduation experience shall be admitted directly to the school if
he/she obtained a Diploma with Merit, majoring in Animal Sciences or Biomedical Sciences or
related qualification.
(d) “A” Level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Sciences and Management or Physics

Category B- Third Year Entrants

(a) Full Secondary School Certificate with at least five credits or better and a Bachelor of Science
in Agricultural Sciences degree with credit, majoring in Animal Science.

SCHOOL OF MINES

37 (I). BACHELOR OF MINERAL SCIENCES in Geology

38 (II). BACHELOR OF MINERAL SCIENCES in Mining Engineering
39. (III).BACHELOR OF MINERALSCIENCES in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing

Admission Requirements:

(a) At least a Credit in Five (5) ‘O’ levels grades including Mathematics, English and an acceptable
science subject.

AND ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

(I). Diploma/Higher National Diploma (HND) in Geology, Mining, Metallurgy and Mineral
Processing, and any other related field.
(ii). A- Levels in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry from a recognized institution
(iii). Admission/Readmission will be considered for applicants who completed and cleared first year
courses in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Zambia(UNZA) and any other
recognized institution.

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

All programmes in this school are available under regular mode of study.

40. BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

41. BACHELOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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42. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION)
43. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS)
44. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN NUTRITION

Admission Requirements:
a. A diploma in Agricultural Sciences or related studies from an institution affiliated to the
University of Zambia
b. A diploma classified as credit or better

45 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRONOMY (BSc. AGRONOMY)

Admission Requirements
Five (5) “O” Level passes including English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology or
Agriculture Sciences are eligible for direct admission to Bachelor of Science in Agronomy at first
year.

Admission at second year.

Candidates with any of the following qualifications shall be eligible for admission to the programme
at second year:

(a) Clear passes in the first year Natural Sciences courses offered by the University of Zambia. (b)
Diploma in Agricultural Sciences with Credit or better from a recognized institution.
(c) Three (3) “A” Level passes in Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

46. BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY - (REGULAR)

Admission Requirements:

(a) Direct entry at third (3rd) year level

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following:
Biologicals Sciences, Biology/Chemistry ,Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bachelor
of Science degree with education with Biology major or Biology/Chemistry: Biomedical Sciences,
Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Environmental Health, Nursing, Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine,
Agricultural Sciences, Human Nutrition, Radiology or Radiography, or any other related Health
Science degree which includes courses in Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic and
Analytical) and Biochemistry.

c. Transfer from other Medical Schools (Both Local and International)

ENTRY POINTS

1. Third(3rd) year
2. Fifth(5th ) year
Applicants already enrolled in the MBChB programme at other Medical Schools (both local and
International) but with transfer to the University of Zambia, School of Medicine should apply
through the Office of the Vice Chancellor. They must possess a MINIMUM of five (5) O- Level
Credits (or equivalent) in ENGLISH and any four other subjects including the following:
MATHEMATICS, BIOLOGY and SCIENCE (or PHYSICS and CHEMESTRY).

SCHOOL OF NURSING SCIENCES

47. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) - (REGULAR)

Admission Requirements:
Second Year Entrants
(a) Completed and cleared first year in the School of Natural Sciences Or
(b) Advanced levels (“A levels”) with-
(i) Passes in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics

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 (ii) Credits or better in at least 5 relevant subjects which should include English language,
Biology/Science, and Mathematics as mandatory
OR

(a) Certificate in Nursing(Enrolled Nurse, Mental Health Nursing)

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

Fourth Year Entrants

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

48. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MIDWIFERY

Admission Requirements
Second Year Entrants
(a) Completed and cleared first year in the School of Natural Sciences Or
(b) Advanced levels (“A levels”) with-
Passes in Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry and Physics Or
(a) Certificate in Nursing (Direct Entry Midwife/Certified Midwife or Enrolled Midwife
(b) Credits or better in at least 5 relevant subjects which should include English language,
Biology/Science, and Mathematics as mandatory
(c) Validly practicing License

Third Year Entrants

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

49 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ONCOLOGY NURSING (2019/2020)

Admission Requirements

(a)SECOND YEAR ENTRY

I. Pre-service/Quota Students
Must have completed first year from school of Natural Sciences with clear passes in
Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics OR
Having Advanced “Ä” Levels with clear passes in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry and
Physics from a recognized institution.
II. In- Service: Certificate Holder Nurses
• Certificate in Nursing
• Five “ O” Levels at credit or better from Grade twelve (12) School leaver Certificate
or the equivalent with English Language, Mathematics, Biology or General Science as
mandatory and any other two subjects.
• At least two years working experience
• Valid practicing license

(b)THIRD YEAR ENTRY In – Service Candidates: Diploma Holder Nurses

• Diploma in Nursing and/or Midwifery from a recognized School of Nursing (General
Nursing Council of Zambia certified or affiliated with UNZA- School of Nursing
Sciences)
• Five ‘’O’’ Level at credit or better from Grade twelve (12) School leaver Certificate
or the equivalent with English language, Mathematics, Biology or General Science as
Mandatory and any other two subjects.
• At least two years working experience
• Have a valid Practicing License

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

50. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH) - (REGULAR)

Admission Requirements
(a) University of Zambia ‘O’ level entry requirements i.e., Grade 6 or better in English Language;
Grade 4 or better in O’ level Mathematics PLUS Grade 6 or better in Biology, Chemistry and
Physics OR Grade 6 or better in Science, Biology(or Agricultural Science) and any other
acceptable subject .
(b) A Diploma in Environmental Health or related studies from a recognized institution or college
affiliated to the University of Zambia.

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

51. BACHELOR OF PHARMACY - (REGULAR)

Admission Requirements
(a) School leavers:
(i) After one year of study in the School of Natural Sciences with at least a minimum of 10
points.
(ii) Applicants with at least four (4) “A” levels passes (minimum of Grade D in each subject)
including pure or Combined Sciences and mathematics; 5 “O” level passes or any relevant
primary undergraduate qualifications.
(b) Non School Leavers:
(i) Diploma holders in Pharmacy Technology shall be eligible after meeting the selection
criteria as determined by the University of Zambia.
(ii) Attend Oral interviews organised by the Department of Pharmacy

52. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES) - (REGULAR)

Admission Requirements
(a) Candidates with GCE Advanced level passes or equivalent in Biology, Chemistry and
Mathematics at credit level or better, recognized by the Senate of this University, will be
admitted directly to the first year level of the programme at the School of Health Sciences.
(b) Candidates with an advanced Certificate or Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology or
equivalent qualification, at credit level or better (based on all courses), recognized by the Senate
of this University, will also be admitted to the first year level of the programme.
(c) Candidates with a three year Diploma in Biomedical Sciences/Technology or Diploma in
Medical Laboratory Sciences/Technology, or equivalent, at credit level (based on all courses),
recognized by the senate of this University, will be admitted to the third year level of the
programme.
(d) Candidates whose language is not English will normally be required to have passed a test
approved by the Senate of this University

53. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY) - (REGULAR)

Admission Requirements: Candidates should satisfy any one of the following requirements
(a) School Leaver
i) Be a University of Zambia student from the School of Natural Science after one year of
study
ii) Candidates with GCE “A” Levels passes in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics
(b) Non School Leaver
i) Bachelor of Science Degree /Diploma in other fields recognized by Senate will be admitted
at year two
iii) Diploma in Physiotherapy will be admitted at year three.

54. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOGRAPHY (Diagnostic/Therapeutic) (REGULAR)

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 Admission Requirements:
(a) School leavers:
(i) After one year of study in the School of Natural Sciences with at least a minimum of
10 points.

(ii) Candidates with GCE A levels passes in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and
Physics

(b) Non School Leavers:

(i) Three year Diploma holders in Diagnostic Radiography or Radiation Therapy will be
admitted at year three.

55. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS (REGULAR)

Admission Requirements
(a) School Leavers:
(i) After one year of study in the School of Natural Sciences

(ii) Candidates with GCE “A” Levels passes in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
(b) Non School Leavers:
(i) Three year Diploma holders in Prosthetics and orthotics will be admitted at year three

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

All programmes in this school are available under regular mode of study.

Applicants with diploma or higher level qualification should specify their preferred engineering
specialization (on the application form) namely:

55. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING)

56. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING)
57. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING)
58. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (GEOMATIC ENGINEERING)
59. BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)

All copies of certificates submitted with the application must be certified true copies.

To pursue studies in any of the above five offered engineering specializations requires a two-stage
process:

Firstly, admission into the School of Engineering (as a second year student) and secondly, being
allocated a quota/specialization of choice into third year student after successful completion of
previous academic year (general engineering). Since the School has limited places for engineering
education, all second year students are subjected to competition. Applicants with a Diploma or
higher level qualifications are allocated their preferred engineering specialization directly at second
year level according to a fixed allocation in each specialization. The guidelines for the two stage
admission into the School of Engineering and specialization in any of the five branches are detailed
as follows:

Admission Requirements:

a) School of Natural Sciences students:

The School of Engineering makes recommendation for the required number of students
who can be taken up via this category (Engineering quota). At the end of the first year of
study in the School of Natural Sciences, students make preference to come to School of
Engineering. Since the number of students in this quota is fixed, the cut-off point is
determined by the required number of students and the performance in that particular
academic year of study. On average, this category enrolls about 100 students into the
School of Engineering.
b) Entry requirements for Diploma (or higher qualification) holders:

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 • At least a credit or better in Five ‘O’ levels in mathematics, English and an
acceptable science subject
• At least a credit or better in Diploma (Technologist) or higher qualification in a
relevant technical field and
• At least one (1) year of proven and relevant working experience after graduation
with a Diploma. A letter from the employer showing proof of the relevant working
experience must be attached.
c) Entry requirements for ‘A’ level holders: At least three (3) ‘A’ passes (grade of C) with
at least a pass grade ‘B’ in either Mathematics or Physics.
• For holders of City and Guilds qualifications, the Diploma is taken to mean level
4 (Full Technological Certificate, Full Technological Diploma or Advanced
Technician Diploma).

NOTE: ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

The language of instruction at the University of Zambia is English. Therefore, all candidates that are admitted
are expected to show evidence of proficiency in English language. A School Certificate credit, with ‘O’ level
passes in English language is accepted as satisfying this requirement and is normally demanded.

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

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

The closing date for submitting application forms is Friday 31st December, 2019. Applications received after
31st December, 2019 will not be processed.

Sitali Wamundila (Mr.)

REGISTRAR