The University of Zambia Admission Requirements for Undergraduate admissions has been released. All interested candidates who wish to apply for UNZA admission should see full entry requirements below.
The management of the University of Zambia (UNZA) has released the undergraduate admission requirements for all interested candidates. The admission requirements are the minimum entry requirements for the admission of undergraduate students into various programmes of the University.
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University of Zambia Admission Requirements
General Entrance Requirements for Admission (Undergraduate Programmes)
SUBJECT COMBINATIONS FOR ADMITTING SCHOOLSSchool of Natural Sciences
| Subject | Points | OR | Subject | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 6 or better | English Language | 6 or better | |
| Mathematics | 4 or better | Mathematics | 4 or better | |
| Biology/Agric. Science | 6 or better | Biology/Agric. Science | 6 or better | |
| Chemistry | 6 or better | Physical Sciences | 6 or better | |
| Physics | 6 or better | Any other subject: Commerce Principles of Accounts Zambian Language History Geography Religious Education Literature/Languages Computer Studies Civic Education etc. |
6 or better |
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Subject | Points |
|---|---|
| English Language | 6 or better |
| Any two of the following: Mathematics Geography History |
6 or better |
| Any one of the following: Religious Education Zambian Language Literature in English Commerce Principles of Accounts |
6 or better |
| Any Science | 6 or better |
Degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Studies, Bachelor of Arts with Education and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
| Subject | Points |
|---|---|
| English Language | 6 or better |
| Any four (4) subjects from the following: History Geography French English Literature Mathematics Zambian Language Commerce or Economics Additional Mathematics Science or Physical Science or Biology or Agricultural Science Religious Education |
6 or better |
Bachelor of Education (Special Education)
| Subject | Points |
|---|---|
| English Language | 6 or better |
| Biology or Combined Science or Agricultural Science | 6 or better |
| Any three (3) subjects from: Mathematics, English Literature, French, Zambian Language History, Geography, Commerce or Accounts, Religious Education |
6 or better |
BED Education and BED Secondary (Mathematics and Science)
| Subject | Points |
|---|---|
| English Language | 6 or better |
| Mathematics | Atleast Grade B |
| Chemistry and Physics or Physical Science or Science | 6 or better |
| Another approved Science subject | 6 or better |
| Any other subject | 6 or better |
Bachelor of Education (Environmental Education)
| Subject | Points |
|---|---|
| English Language | 6 or better |
| Any four (4) subjects from: Mathematics, Biology, Science, Agricultural Science, English Literature, French, Zambian Language, History Geography, Commerce or Accounts, Religious Education Human and Social Biology, Physical Sciences, Physics Chemistry, Additional Mathematics, Computer Studies Food and Nutrition, Home Economics, Art, Physical Education Metal Work, Geometrical and Building Drawing, Civic Education |
6 or better |