UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE (UZ)

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: AUGUST 2016 INTAKE

UZ is a world class teaching and research-led university with a proud and rich heritage of academic excellence. Situated in Mt Pleasant,
Harare, the University is well equipped with state of the art training and learning facilities that are second to none. It boasts of a
dedicated, highly qualified teaching staff, renowned researchers and professors who are experts in diverse study areas of interest. Our
leadership in research and university education is evidenced by the numerous accolades presented to our scholars, researchers and
students at local, regional and international platforms. We are UZ, and we represent the best that higher education has to offer. Join us in
one of the following full time degree programmes commencing on 22 August 2016, and get an internationally recognized qualification.
DEGREE AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
For admission to programmes of study at the UZ for any first degree, a student must have attained qualifications in the ZIMSEC / CAMBRIDGE
examinations or equivalent as specified under special requirements.
All applicants MUST have passed at least five subjects, including English language at O level and at least two A Level passes.
(N.B: at O level only grades A, B and C are accepted)
FACULTY
AGRICULTURE

DEGREE PROGRAMME
(and abbreviation)
BSc Agriculture Hons. (HAG)

SUBJECTS (and options

available)
Crop Science (CR); Animal
Science (AS); Agricultural
Economics & Extension (AGEC);
Soil Science (SL)
N/A

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
O Levels including Maths, Chemistry, Biology, & Physics
A Level Biology (Compulsory) & any one of Maths,
Chemistry & Physics.

DURATION
(Years)
4

BSc Agricultural Eng Hons. (HAE)

A Level -- Maths & Physics (Compulsory), & any one of

Chemistry, Biology, Geography or Agricultural Science.

BSc Applied Environmental Science

Hons. (HAES)

O Level -- Maths, Biology, Chemistry, & Physics. A Level

Biology & Chemistry (Compulsory) & any one of Maths,
Geography or Agricultural Science.

Bachelor of Arts Degree (BAA)

Bachelor of Arts Hons. French (HFR)

Archeology (ARC); Chinese

(CH). Classical studies (CLS);
Economic History (EH); English
(EL); French (FRA); French for
Beginners (FRB); Germany
(GMB) Linguistics (LG);
Ndebele (ND); Philosophy (PL);
Portuguese (POA); Portuguese
for Beginners (POB); Religious
Studies (RS); Shona (SH);
Theatre Arts (THA) Swahili &
Cultural Studies (KIS)
N/A

Bachelor of Arts. (War Studies)

B. of Accountancy Hons (HACC).

N/A

ARTS

COMMERCE

B. of Business Studies Hons (HBBS)

B. of Business Studies & Computing
Science Hons. (HBSCT)
BSc Tourism & Hospitality
Management (HTHM)

Two Arts subjects at A Level are compulsory.

A Level passes in French, preferably with symbol C.

Diploma in War & Strategic Studies (Not for School Leavers)

O Level Maths passes & 2 A level commercials are
compulsory for all programmes in the faculty of commerce
A level Accounting required for HACC

3
4

2 A level commercials.

A level Mathematics compulsory

2 A level passes in commercials.

4

ENGINEERING

Bsc Engineering Hons (HEN) (Indicate

disciplines preferred).

3 A Levels Maths, Physics & Chemistry as well as O

Level sciences

Bsc Hons. Mining (HME)

Civil Engineering (CE); Electrical

Engineering (EE); Mechanical
Engineering (ME);
Metallurgy(MY)
N/A

3 A Levels Maths, Physics & Chemistry

LAW

B. Laws Hons. (LLBS)

N/A

At least a B in O Level English Language and good A

Levels in any subject combination.

COLLEGE OF
HEALTH
SCIENCES

B Medicine & Surgery (MBCHB)

B. Dental Surgery (BDS)
B. Pharmacy Hons. (HPM)

Short listed applicants for

MBChB & BDS will be invited
for an interview and are
expected to pass the interview
as part of the selection
process.

O Levels including Chemistry, Biology, Physics & Maths

A Levels Chemistry (Compulsory) & any two of Biology,
Physics or Maths.

5
5
4

O Level Maths, Biology, Chemistry & Physics. 2 A Levels

including a science subject, preferably Biology with a C
or better.

4
4

BSC in Medical Lab. Sciences (HBMLS)

O Level Maths & A Level passes in Chemistry

(Compulsory) & any two of Biology, Maths & Physics.

BSC Nursing Science (BScNS)

At least 2 A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.

BSc Physiotherapy Hons. (HPT)

BSc Occupational Therapy Hons (HOT)

SCIENCE

BSc Health Education and Promotion

(HEHP)
BSc Hons. Radiography (Diagnosis)
(HRD)
BSc Biochemistry Hons (BCH)
BSc Biological Sciences Hons. (BZH)
BSc Chemistry Hons. (CHH)
BSc Computer Science Hons. (CTH)
Bachelor of Science Honours in
Forensic Science (BSF)

N/A

O Level Maths & at least 2 A Level passes in Biology,

Chemistry, Maths or Physics.
O Level Maths & at least 2 A Level passes in Biology,
Chemistry, Maths or Physics.
O Level Maths compulsory for all programmes in the
faculty of Science. Two A Level passes in any of Biology,
Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Geography. NB: One A
Level subject to be an experimental science e.g. Biology,
Chemistry or Physics.

4
4
4
4
4
4

BSc Food Science & Technology

(BSCFS)
BSc Geography Hons. in Geographical
Biogeosciences (HGGB)
BSc Geography Hons in Human
Environment (HGGH)
BSc Geography Hons. in Geographical
Information Science and Earth
Observation (HGGIS)
BSc Geography Hons. In
Environmental Science (HGGENV)
Bachelor of Science Honours in
Geospatial Intelligence (HGEOINT)

Passes in chemistry at A level compulsory.

4
4

Passes in A level Geography

4
4
4

BSc Geology Hons. (GLH)

BSc Mathematics Hons. (MTH)
BSc Statistics Hons. (STSH)
Bsc Meteorology Hons (HMET)
BSc Nutrition (BCSDN)
BSc Physics Hons. (PHH)

Passes in A level Geography, Mathematics, Physics,

Chemistry and Biology
Passes in Chemistry, Physics, or Biology
Passes A level Mathematics
Passes in A level Physics and Mathematics
Passes in A level Chemistry compulsory
A level passes in Physics compulsory

4
4
4
4
4
4

BSc Hons. Administration (HAD)

O level Maths / Accounts. 2 A level passes

BSc Hons. Economics (HEC)

ALevel Maths. Applicants with an A in

O level Mathematics are also considered.

BSc Hons. Sociology (HSO)

O Level English with at least B symbol. 2 A level passes

BSc Hon. Rural & Urban Planning

(HRUP)

O Level Maths with B or better & passes in Geography at

A and any of following: Economics, Maths, Sociology,
Accounting, Physics, Biology & Chemistry.

O Level Maths with B or better & at least 2 A Levels in

any of the following: Geography, MOB, Economics, Maths,
Sociology, Accounting, Law, Statistics & Technical Drawing.

SOCIAL STUDIES

BSc Hons. Real Estate Management

(HREM)

BSc Hons Social Work (HSW)

BSc Hons. Political Science (HPOS)

O Level English with at least B symbol & least 2 A Levels

passes.
O Level English with at least B symbol & least 2 A Levels
passes.
O level Maths & a Science subject. 2 A level passes

4
3
3

BSc Hons. Psychology (HPS)

VET SCIENCE

B Veterinary Science (BVSC)

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DVN)

MARONDERA
UNIVERSITY OF
AGRICULTURAL
SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY

BSc in Animal Science and Technology

(HAG)
BSc in Crop Science and Technology
(HAG)

3 A Levels-Chemistry & Biology (Compulsory) and any one

of Mathematics and Physics.
O level passes in Science subjects. A levels are an added
advantage but not a requirement.
A level passes in Biology and any one of the following
Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Biology, Agriculture
and Physics. Applicants with Agriculture Diplomas from UZ
Associate Colleges will be considered. Scholarships
available on competitive basis.

5
2
4
4

APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

Application forms are available upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $50 for Zimbabweans and US$70 for Internationals at any CBZ Branch nation
wide. The Account details are as follows;
Account Name
: University of Zimbabwe
Branch
: Kwame Nkrumah Ave Harare
Account Number : 01120770100042
Branch Sort Code : 6101
Swift Code
: COBZZWHA
The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is the 26th of February 2016. Late applications will be considered up to 11th of March
2016 upon payment of a late application fee of US$70.
Submission of manual application forms is compulsory for all applicants.
Application forms should be obtained and forwarded to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions)
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
Mt Pleasant
Harare
Tel 303212/20 ext 11116,11181,11114,11112
E-mail admissions@admin.uz.ac.zw Applicants can also download application form from http:www.uz.ac.zw/index.php/uz-documents/category/25undergraduate-application and then enclose CBZ bank invoice when posting the completed application form.
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
Applicants are also required to make an on- line application on www.emhare.uz.ac.zw. Click application link, complete and submit the application.
Applicants can go to http://www.emhare.uz.ac.zw/applicantsdetails/download for instructions on how to complete the online application form.

Successful applicants will be notified by mid May 2016 through the press, sms and the addresses provided and will be expected to register from 04-08
July 2016.
NB: NO PART OF THE UZ ADMISSION SELECTION PROCESS REQUIRES APPLICANTS TO PAY ANYONE EXCEPT THE APPLICATION FEE INDICATED
ABOVE.