Check University of Zambia Undergraduate Regular and Parallel Programmes

School of Education

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

• 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.
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION)
• BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION IN ZAMBIAN CULTURES AND CEREMONIES
• BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION): 1ST YEAR ENTRY
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION)
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY)
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN LITERACY AND LEARNING
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT)
• BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT (BARAM)
• BACHELOR OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION (B.ICTS.Ed)
• DIPLOMA IN ICTs For In Service Teachers
  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.
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT): 3RD YEAR ENTRY
  Admission Requirements: University Diploma in Education Leadership and Management or its equivalent, or a relevant degree in Education.
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDUCATION): 3RD YEAR ENTRY
  Admission Requirements: UNZA Diploma in Special Education OR TVTC Diploma in Guidance and Counseling OR an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
  Admission Requirements: University of Zambia Secondary Teachers’ Diploma in the following social science subjects: English, History, Geography, French, Mathematics, Zambian Languages, Civic Education and Religious Studies or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• BACHELOR OF ADULT EDUCATION
  Admission Requirements: Either five ‘O’ levels as follows: English Language and any foursubjects 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.
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION-SECONDARY (MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE) (BEDMAS)
  Admission Requirements: Grade 4 or better in ‘O’ level Mathematics PLUS UNZA Secondary Teachers’ Diploma in Mathematics or Science OR an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION (BSC.ED)
  Admission Requirements: Grade 6 or better in English Language; Grade 4 or better in O’ level Mathematics PLUS Grade 6 or better in Biology (or Agricultural Science), Chemistry and Physics OR Grade 6 or better in Science, Biology(or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject .
• BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN 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.
• BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION
  First Year Entry – Admission Requirements: Grade 6 or better in English Language and Mathematics PLUS Biology (or Agricultural Science) Chemistry, Physics OR Grade 6 or better in Science, Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject.
  First Year Entry – Admission Requirements: University of Zambia Diploma in Agricultural Sciences or Equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• DIPLOMA IN TEACHING (SOCIAL SCIENCES)
  The Diploma in Teaching is intended to provide initial teacher education to university graduates whose undergraduate programmes did not include professional courses in education.
  Admission Requirements: A bachelor’s degree of the University of Zambia in a social sciences from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences OR of any recognized university.
• DIPLOMA IN TEACHING (NATUTAL SCIENCES)
  The Diploma in Teaching is intended to provide initial teacher education to university graduates whose undergraduate programmes did not include professional courses in education.
  Admission Requirements: A bachelor’s degree of the University of Zambia in a Science-based discipline (e.g. Natural Sciences, Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, Medicine, etc) OR of any recognized university.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

All programmes in this school are available both under regular and parallel modes of study.

• BACHELOR OF ARTS – NON QUOTA, B.A.NQS (REGULAR AND PARALLEL)
  Majors include Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Demography and Philosophy
• BACHELOR OF MASS COMMUNICATION, B.M.C (REGULAR ONLY)
• BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK, B.SW (REGULAR ONLY)
  Admission Requirements: 
  • Grade 6 or better in English Language
  • Grade 6 or better in ANY THREE subjects chosen from the following category: 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, 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, Agriculture, Zoology, Geology, Geometrical and Building Drawing, Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing, Technical Drawing, Surveying, Metal Work, Wood Work, Design and Technology.

School of Law

• BACHELOR OF LAWS – (REGULAR ONLY)
  Admission Requirements: 
  • Hold at least three ‘A’ Level passes of which one should be English from any recognized institution
  • Hold a first degree in any field of study from a recognized institution
  • Hold a professional qualification that is equivalent to a first degree

School of Natural Science

• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE- NON QUOTA, B.SC. NQS – (REGULAR AND PARALLEL)
  Admission Requirements: 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.

School of Veterinary Medicine

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

  Category B- Third Year Entrants

  • 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

• BACHELOR OF MINERAL SCIENCES – (REGULAR ONLY)
  Admission Requirements: A candidate, with relevant diploma from a recognised institution, may be admitted directly into the School of Mines if he/she has:
  • At least a Credit in Five ‘O’ level grades in mathematics, English and an acceptable science subject
  • At least one-year relevant industrial experience
  • OR
  • Readmission will be considered for applicants who completed and cleared first year courses in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Zambia
  • OR
  • A – Levels in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

School of Agricultural Sciences

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

• BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
• BACHELOR OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN NUTRITION
  Admission Requirements: 
  • A diploma in Agricultural Sciences or related studies from an institution affiliated to the University of Zambia
  • A diploma classified of credit or better

School of Medicine

• BACHELOR OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY (REGULAR AND PARALLEL)
  Admission Requirements: 
  • Transfer university students with at least Credit in the following subjects: Biology, general Science, Human Social Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Zoology, Botany, Combined Sciences and Agriculture Sciences
  • BSc degree holders with 2 years’ pre-medicine courses
  • BSc degree holders in a health related field with a merit and comparable pre-medicine courses

School of Nursing Sciences

• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (NURSING) – (REGULAR AND PARALLEL)
  Admission Requirements: 
  • Completed and cleared first year in the School of Natural Sciences
    Or
  • Advanced levels (“A levels”) with-
    • Passes in Biology, Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics and
    • Credits or better in at least 5 relevant subjects which should include English language, Biology/Science, and Mathematics

  Non-School Leavers

  • Credits or better in at least 5 relevant subjects which should include English language, Biology/Science, and Mathematics
  • Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MIDWIFERY
  Admission Requirements: 
  • Completed and cleared first year in the School of Natural Sciences
    Or
  • Advanced levels (“A levels”) with-
    • Passes in Biology, Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics or,
    • Direct Entry Midwife (Certified Midwife) with at least two years working experience and a valid practicing licence

School of Public Health

• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – (REGULAR ONLY)
  Admission Requirements: 
  • 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.
  • Diploma in Environmental Health from a recognized institution or college i.e. Chainama or Evelyn Hone College.

School of Health Sciences

• BACHELOR OF PHARMACY (REGULAR AND PARALLEL)
  Admission Requirements: 
  • School leavers:
    • After one year of study in the School of Natural Sciences with at least a minimum of 10 points.
    • 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 good passes or any relevant primary undergraduate qualifications.
  • Non School Leavers:
    • Diploma holders in Pharmacy Technology shall be eligible after meeting the selection criteria as determined by the University of Zambia.
    • Attend Oral interviews organised by the Department of Pharmacy.
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES – (REGULAR ONLY)
  Admission Requirements: 
  • 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 medicine.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Candidates whose language is not English will normally be required to have passed a test approved by the Senate of this University
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSIOTHERAPY) – (REGULAR ONLY)
  Admission Requirements: Candidates should satisfy any one of the following requirements:
  • Be a University of Zambia student from the School of Natural Science after one year of study
  • 3 “A” Levels in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics
  • Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Bachelor of Science degree
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIOGRAPHY (Diagnostic/Therapeutic) – (REGULAR ONLY)
  Admission Requirements: Candidates should satisfy any one of the following requirements:
  • School Leavers:
    • After one year of study in the School of Natural Sciences with at least a minimum of 10 points.
    • Candidates with GCE A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
  • Non School Leavers
    • Three-year Diploma holders in Diagnostic Radiography or Radiation Therapy will be admitted at year three.

School of Engineering

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

• BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING)
• BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING)
• BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING)
• BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (GEOMATIC ENGINEERING)
• BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL ENGINEERING)
  Admission Requirements: 
  • 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:
  • 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.
  • Entry requirements for Diploma (or higher qualification) holders:
    • 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.
  • 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).
  • Attainment of at least a credit in “O’ level Mathematics and in an acceptable Science subject.
  • Attainment of at least a credit or better in the Diploma (Technologist) in a relevant technical field. 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).
  • 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.

NOTE: ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Because the language of instruction at the University of Zambia is English, all candidates for admission are expected to show evidence of proficiency in English language. A school certificate credit, or ‘O’ level pass, 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 K 150.00 for Zambians or USD 60.00 for non Zambians. Payment for applications should be made at Standard Chartered Bank. The account name is UNZA Registrars Department and the Account number is 0100110273800. Application forms can also be downloaded following the link below. In this case the application fee still has to be made at the bank.

All correspondence relating to admissions should be addressed to: