Through this post, we will be taking a look at the University of Zambia, UNZA Admission Requirements for all the courses at the undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate level is updated every year. This post contains the full list of all the undergraduate and postgraduate courses with their general requirements.
University of Zambia, UNZA Admission Requirements
Below are the list of UNZA courses and their general entry requirements.
School 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 | At least 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 |
UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA, UNZA POSTGRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Entry requirements for a Postgraduate degree Programme
A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
Duration of Programme: 1 Academic Year
Entry requirements for a Masters degree Programme
A Bachelors’ degree or postgraduate diploma from an accredited University in a subject or subjects relevant to the course applied for.
Duration of Programme: 2 Academic Years
Entry requirements for a DBA or PhD degree programme
Applicants must be holders of Master’s degree or any other related programs from a recognized University. Practitioner Experience: Applicants must have management experience of at least three years pre – or – post Masters.
The following faculties demands the folowing requirements:
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
(a) Master of Arts in Defence and Security Studies (Taught)
The applicant must possess:
(i) A Bachelor’s degree in any field from the University of Zambia or any recognized institution of higher learning;
(ii) A Prospective student may be interviewed and assessed by the relevant unit or department before being recommended to be Board of Graduate Studies for admission; and
(iii) A candidates may also be admitted on the basis of relevant military qualifications such as PSC (Passed Staff College) and Diploma in Defence and Security Studies which have been appropriately accredited by the Defence Services Command and staff College provided that he/she has accumulated at least three years of relevant experience in the security sector.
School of Education
(a) Master of Arts in Physical Education and Sport
The applicant must possess:
- Applicants must possess a Bachelors degree with a Credit or better in Physical Education and Sport, or any other related with a credit or better.
- Bachelor’s degree with Credit or better in any other field with at least 5 years of traceable experience in managing sport.
