The minimum entry requirements to postgraduate programmes are as follows:

  • Postgraduate Diploma Programmes: An applicant must possess a Bachelor's degree from the University of Zambia or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
  • Masters Programmes: An applicant must possess a Bachelor's degree with credit or better from the University of Zambia or equivalent qualification from a recognized University for taught masters and a merit or better for masters by research only.
  • Doctor of Philosophy Programmes: An applicant must possess a Masters degree in the relevant field from the University of Zambia or its equivalent from a recognized University. Relevant work experience is added advantage.

Please NOTE that the above indicated requirements are general. Detailed requirements can be obtained from respective school websites indicated below.

  • Master of Science in Agronomy (Soils)
  • Master of Science in Agronomy (Crops)
  • Master of Science in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
  • Master of Science in Integrated Soil Fertility Management
  • Master of Science in Animal Nutrition
  • Master of Science in Animal Genetics
  • Master of Science in Human Nutrition
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in various fields)
  • Master of Education - Educational Administration (Taught)
  • Master of Education - Educational Psychology (Taught)
  • Master of Education - Sociology of Education (Taught)
  • Master of Education in Mathematics Education (Taught)
  • Master of Education in Science Education (Taught)
  • Master of Education in Mathematics Education (by Research only)
  • Master of Education in Science Education (by Research only)
  • Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling (Taught)
  • Master of Library and Information Science (Taught)
  • Master of Education in Adult Education (Taught)
  • Master of Education in Literacy and Learning (Taught)
  • Master of Education (Education and Development) (Taught)
  • Master of Education in Civic Education (Taught)
  • Master of Education in Primary Education (Taught)
  • Master of Education in Applied Linguistics (Taught)
  • Master of Education (Curriculum Studies)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in various fields)
  • Master of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering (Taught)
  • Master of Engineering in Computer Communication (Taught)
  • Master of Engineering in Construction Management (Taught or by Research)
  • Master of Engineering in Electrical Power Engineering (Taught or by Research)
  • Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (Taught)
  • Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering (Taught and by Research)
  • Master of Engineering in Geo-information and Geodesy (Taught)
  • Master of Engineering in Geodesy and Surveying (by Research)
  • Master of Engineering in Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing (by Research)
  • Master of Engineering in Information and Communication Security (Taught)
  • Master of Engineering in Information and Communication Technology (Taught)
  • Master of Engineering in Information and Communication Technology Regulation Policy and Management (Taught)
  • Master of Engineering in Production Engineering and Management (Taught or by Research)
  • Master of Engineering in Project Management (Taught)
  • Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering (Taught and by Research)
  • Master of Engineering in Telecommunications Systems (Taught)
  • Master of Engineering in Thermo Fluids Engineering (Taught or by Research)
  • Master of Engineering in Water Resources Management and Water Resources Engineering (by Research)
  • Master of Engineering in Wireless Communication (Taught)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in various fields)
  • Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in General Surgery (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Infectious Deseases (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Orthopaedics Surgery (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Pathology (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Urology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Biochemistry (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Clinical Neuropsychology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in HIV Medicine (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Human Anatomy (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Human Physiology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Medical Microbiology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Medical Parasitology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Pathology (Chemical Pathology) (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Pathology (Clinical Pathology) (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Pathology (Haematology) (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Pharmacology (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine (Taught)
  • Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases
  • Master of Medicine and fellowship in Neurology
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in various fields)
  • Master of Arts in Applied Ethics (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Archeology (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Defence and Security Studies (Course work)
  • Master of Arts in Economics (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management (Course work)
  • Master of Arts in Gender STudies (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in History (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Linguistic Science (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Linguistics Science (Research)
  • Master of Arts in Literature (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Literature (Research)
  • Master of Arts in Political Science (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Population Studies (Taught)
  • Master of Communication for Development (Course work)
  • Master of Mass Communication (Taught)
  • Master of Public Administration (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Development Studies (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Sociology (Taught)
  • Master of Arts in Applied Psycology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Project Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in various fields)
  • Master of Laws (Taught)
  • Master of Laws (Research)
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Science in Medical Microbiology (Taught)
  • Master of Clinical Pharmacy (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Phsiotheraphy in Orthopaedics (Taught)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in various fields)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Water Resources Management (Taught)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Rock Mechanics (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Mineral Economics (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Mineral Prodcution Management (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing (Rsearch)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Mineral Processing (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Extractive Metallurgy (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Physical Metallurgy (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Mineral Resource Management (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Sustainable Mineral Resources Development (Taught)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Hydrogeology (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Small Scale Mining (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Mineral Resources Management (Research)
  • Master of Science (Integrated Water Resources Management) (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Geology (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Mining Engineering (Research)
  • Master of Mineral Sciences in Mine Environment (Research)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in varous fields)
  • Pre-Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Taught)
  • Pre-Master of Science in Physics
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science
  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Geo-Informatics and Earth Observation
  • Master of Science in Chemistry (Taught courses and Research)
  • Master of Science in Computer Science (Research)
  • Master of Science in Mathematics (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Mycology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Mycology (Research only)
  • Master of Science in Entomology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Entomology (Research only)
  • Master of Science in Environmental and Natural Resources (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Physics (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Plant Pathology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Statistics (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity (Research only)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in various fields)
  • Master of Science in Clinical Nursing (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Midwifery and Women's Health (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Community Health Nursing
  • Master of Science in Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in various fields)
  • Master of Public Health in Health Promotion and Education, Environmental Health, Health Policy and Management and Nutrition (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Epidemiology (Taught)
  • Master of Public Health in Population Studies (Taught)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (in various fields)
  • Master of Science in Microbiology (Research)
  • Master of Science in One Health Analytical Epidemiology (Taught)
  • Master of Science in One Health Food Safety (Taught)
  • Master of Science in Parasitology (Research)
  • Master of Science in Poultry Medicine (Research only)
  • Master of Science in Public Health/Zoonosis (Research)
  • Master of Science in Toxicology (Research)
  • Master of Science in Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology (Research)
  • Master of Science in Veterinary Epidemiology (Research)
  • Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine (Research)
  • Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology (Research)
  • Doctor of Philosophy in all Veterinary Medicine Disciplines

News & Events

Awardees of Seed Money Grants - 2017

Below are the awardees of seed money grants for 2017 and their research titles

Winners in the 2017 August Poster and Oral Presentation

The following are the winners of the 2017 Poster and Oral Presentations 1st Prize Winner in the Oral Presentations Mwewa Mambwe, School of Engineering Mwewa Mambwe is currently completing her Masters of Engineering Degree in Project Management Full time. In June 2017, she presented part of her research work at the Joint CIB W099 & TG59 International Safety, Health, and People in Construction Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa.