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DEGREE AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

All applicants MUST have passed five (5) subjects, including English Language, at ‘O’ Level and at least two (2) Advanced Level passes.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARE INDICATED AGAINST EACH PROGRAMME. ALL THE PROGRAMMES ARE FULL TIME.

NB: INDICATED POINTS ARE FOR GUIDANCE ONLY.

AT ‘O’ LEVEL, ONLY GRADES A, B AND C ARE CONSIDERED.

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FACULTY DEGREE PROGRAMME & DEGREE CODES SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Years) Male Female

AGRICULTURE ‘O’ Levels passes, including English Language and Mathematics and three of the
following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accounts, Business Studies,
Geography, Agriculture, Physics, Integrated Science, Physical Science for all
degree programmes.
Applicants with relevant Agriculture Diplomas from UZ Associate Colleges will
be considered.
BSc Agriculture Hons in Agronomy (HAGR) ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory) & any one from Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics, Geography or Agriculture. 31/2 3 3
BSc Agriculture Hons in Horticulture (HHR) ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory) & any one from Chemistry, Physics,
Mathematics, Geography or Agriculture. 31/2 3 3
BSc Hons Livestock Science & Applied Ecology ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory) & any one from Chemistry, Physics,
(Livestock Production and Value Addition) Mathematics, Food Science, Geography or Agriculture.
(HLSAELPVA) 31/2 3 3
BSc Hons Livestock Science & Applied ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory) & any one from Chemistry, Physics,
Ecology (Applied Terrestrial & Aquatic Ecology ) Mathematics, Food Science or Agriculture. 31/2 3 3
(HLSAETAE)
BSc Hons in Sustainable Land Use & ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (Compulsory) & any one from the following subjects:
Soil Science (HSLUSC) Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or Agriculture. 31/2 3 3
BSc Hons Environmental Protection, Technology Two ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics,
& Design (Environmental Protection & Geography or Agriculture. 31/2 3 3
Management) (HEPTDEPM)
BSc Hons Environmental Protection, Technology Two ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics,
& Design (Environmental Protection & Geography or Agriculture. 31/2 3 3
Design) (HEPTDETD)
BSc Hons Agricultural Economics (Agricultural ‘A’ Level Passes in Mathematics or Economics & any one of the following subjects:
& Rural Management) (HAABEARD) Accounts, Management of Business, Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics or
Agriculture. 31/2 3 3
BSc Hons Agricultural Economics (Agribusiness ‘A’ Level Passes in Mathematics, or Economics and any one of the following subjects:

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Management) (HAABEAM) Accounts, Management of Business, Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Physics or
Agriculture. 31/2 3 3
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AGRICULTURE BSc Hons Plant Breeding & Biotechnology ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory) and one subject from the following: Chemistry,
(cont) (HPBB) Physics, Mathematics, Geography & Agriculture. 31/2 3 3
BSc Hons Biosystems and Agricultural Two ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics (Compulsory) & any other Science
Engineering (HBAE). subject. 41/2 8 8
ARTS 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Two Arts subjects at
‘A’ Level are compulsory for Admission in the Faculty of Arts.

BA Hons in Ndebele Language and Cultural ‘A’ Level passes in Ndebele & Arts subjects. 3 4 4
Studies (HNDLCS)

BA Hons in Tonga Language and Cultural ‘A’ Level passes in Ndebele or Shona. Applicants must be Tonga First Language
Studies (HTLCS) speakers. Applicants with a Diploma in Education must have a merit and be Tonga
first Language speakers. 3 4 4

BA Hons in Translation & Interpretation Studies ‘A’ Level passes in Shona/Ndebele/ or Diploma in Translation & Interpretation Studies. 4 4 4
(HTIS)

BA Dual Hons in Religious Studies and ‘A’ Level passes in Ndebele and Divinity. 3 4 4
Ndebele (HRS/NDA)

BA Dual Hons in Religious Studies and Shona ‘A’ Level passes in Shona and Divinity. 3 4 4
(HRS/SHA)

BA Dual Hons in History and Tonga (HHS/TON) ‘A’ Level passes in Ndebele or Shona and History. Applicants must be Tonga
first Language speakers. 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in Linguistics and Tonga ‘A’ Level passes in Ndebele or Shona and another Arts subject.
(HLG&TON) Applicants must be Tonga first Language speakers. Applicants with a Diploma in Education
must have a merit to be considered. 3 4 4

BA Hons in Economic History (HEH) ‘A’ Level passes in either History, Economic History, Geography, or Economics and
any other approved Arts subject. Post ‘A’ Level relevant qualifications with relevant
work experience may be admitted with approval of Senate. 3 4 4

BA Hons in English (HEL) Two ‘A’ Level passes in Literature in English or English Literature and any
other Arts subject. 3 4 4

BA Hons in Journalism & Media Studies (HJMS) Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts subjects. 4 12 12

BA Hons in Film, Radio and Television Passes in at least Two ‘A’ Level subjects, one of which must be any Arts subject,
Production (HFRTP) preferably a language subject. Applicants with Post ‘A’ Level qualifications with
relevant qualifications may be admitted. 4 4 4

BA Dual Hons in English and Portuguese Two ‘A’ Level passes in Literature in English or English Literature and any other
(HEL/POB) Arts subject/. 4 4 4

BA Dual Hons in French and Portuguese ‘A’ Level passes in a Language and any Arts subjects.
Programme. (HFR&POB) 3 4 4
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ARTS (cont) BA Dual Hons in History and Shona (HHS&SHA) ‘A’ Level passes in Shona and History. 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in History and Ndebele

(HHS&NDA) ‘A’ Level passes in Ndebele and History. 3 4 4

BA Hons in Religious Studies (HRSA) ‘A’ Level passes in Divinity and any other Arts subjects. Post A level qualification with
relevant experience will also be considered, e.g . Diploma in Religious Studies. 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in Religious Studies and ‘A’ Level passes in Ndebele or Shona and Divinity. Applicants must be Tonga first
Tonga (HRS&TON) Language speakers. Applicants with a Diploma in Education with Merit will be considered 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in Linguistics and Shona ‘A’ Level passes in Shona and Arts subjects. 3 4 4
(HLG&SHA)

BA Hons in Shona Language and ‘A’ Level passes in Shona and Arts subjects. 3 4 4
Cultural Studies (HSHLCS)

BA Dual Hons in Linguistics and Ndebele ‘A’ Level passes in Ndebele and Arts subjects. 3 4 4
(HLG&NDA)

BA Dual Hons in English and Chinese Two ‘A’ Level passes in Literature in English or English Literature and any other Arts
(HEL/CHB) subject. 3 4 4

BA Hons in Applied Media Arts & Performance ‘A’ Level passes passes in any Arts subjects. 3 4 4
Studies (HAMAPS)

BA Hons in Archaeology (HARCA) Two ‘A’ Level passes in Geography, History, or any Science Subject. O’ level English
and Mathematics compulsory. Applicants with Post O Level relevant qualifications or work
experience maybe admitted with approval of Senate. 3 4 4

BA Hons in Archaeology and Heritage Two ‘A’ Level passes in Geography, History, or any Science Subject. O’ level English
Management (HAHM) and Mathematics. Applicants with Post O Level relevant qualifications or work
experience maybe admitted with approval of Senate. 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in History & Ndebele (HHS&NDA) ‘A’ Level passes in History and Ndebele. 3 4 4

BA Hons in War & Strategic Studies (HWAR) Passes in A Level History & another Arts subject. Post A level qualifications with
relevant experience will also be considered 3 4 4

BA Hons in History (HHSA) ‘A’ Level passes in History and any other Arts subjects. A post ‘A’ Level qualification
with relevant work experience maybe admitted with approval of senate. 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in History and Religious Studies ‘A’ Level passes in History and Divinity. 3 4 4
(HHS/RSA)

BA Hons in Philosophy (HPLA) ‘A’ Level passes in English Literature , History , Divinity or the equivalent. 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in Philosophy and Classics ‘A’ Level passes in Literature in English, History , Divinity or their equivalent. 3 4 4
(HPL/CLSA)

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BA Dual Hons in Philosophy and ‘A’ Level passes in Divinity and any other Arts subjects. 3 4 4
Religious Studies (HPL/RSA)
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BA Hons in Linguistics (HLGA) ‘O’ level passes in English and Mathematics or its equivalence as provided in the
General Academic Regulations. Post ‘A’ Level qualifications with relevant work
experience maybe admitted with approval of Senate. 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in Foreign Languages and
Linguistics. Options: German & Linguistics
(HLG/GMB), Chinese & Linguistics (HLG/CHB)
‘A’ Level passes in language related subjects, English and English Literature are an
added advantage. For German and Portuguese, a B1 certificate in German/Portuguese
Language from an institution recognised by University of Zimbabwe will be an added
advantage. Applicants with a post ‘A’ Level qualifications or with relevant work eperience
may be admitted with approval of Senate. 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in Linguistics and Kiswahili ‘A’ Level Language related subject , Ndebele or Shona. Applicants with post ‘A’ Level
(HLG/KIS) relevant qualification or with relevant work experience may be admitted with approval
of senate. 3 4 4

BA Hons in Chinese Language and Cultural Passes in ‘A’ Level Language related subjects and any other Arts subject. Applicants
Studies (HCHBCS) with Post ‘A’ Level relevant qualifications with relevant work experience maybe
admitted with approval of Senate 3 4 4

BA Dual Hons in German Cultural, Language
and Literary Studies (HGCLLS)
Two ‘A’ Level passes, with a pass in English at ‘O’ Level. ‘A’ Level pass in English
Literature is an added advantage, Or A B1 certificate in German Language from an
institution recognised by the University. Those students who graduated with a
BA General with German as a main subject should register at level 2 of the
Honours Programme. 3 4 4

COLLEGE OF ‘O’ Levels passes including English Language and Mathematics and three of the
HEALTH following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Accounts, Business Studies,
SCIENCES (CHS) Geography, Agriculture, Physics, Integrated Science, Physical Science for all
degree programmes. 3 ‘A’ Level passes in relevant subjects required.

BSc Hons in Audiology (HAUD) 3 ‘A’ Level passes including Biology & any two from Maths, , Maths, Physics and
Chemistry. 4 10 10

B Medicine & Surgery (MBCHB) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (Compulsory) & any two of Biology, Physics or Maths. 5 15 14

B. Dental Surgery (BDS) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (Compulsory) & any two of Biology, Physics or Maths. 5 15 14

B. Pharmacy Hons. (HPM) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (Compulsory) & any two of Biology, Physics or Maths. 4 13 13

BSc Physiotherapy Hons. (HPT) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (Compulsory) & any two of Chemistry, Maths & Physics. 4 12 11

BSc Occupational Therapy Hons (HOT) 3 ‘A’ Levels in Biology (Compulsory) & any two of Chemistry, Maths or Physics. 4 10 10

BSc in Medical Lab. Sciences (HBMLS) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (compulsory) & any two of Biology, Maths or Physics. 4 12 11

BSc Nursing Science (BSc Hons NS) 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. 4 6 6

BSc Health Education and Health Promotion 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. 3 9 8
(HEHP)
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CHS (cont) BSc Hons. Radiography (Diagnosis) (HRD) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Zoology 4 12 12

BSc Hons in Speech and Language Therapy 3 ‘A’ Level passes including Biology, and any 2 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry 4 10 10
(HSLT)

BSc (Hons) Degree in Optometry (BSHO) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and any 2 of the following: Physics, Biology and
Chemistry 4 13 13

COMMERCE ‘O’ Level Maths passes & 2 ‘A’ Level commercials are compulsory for all
programmes in the Faculty of Commerce

B. of Accountancy Hons (HACC) ‘O’ Level Maths passes & 2 ‘A’ Level commercials are compulsory for all programmes in
the faculty of commerce ’‘A’ Level Accounting required for HACC and any other
Commercials. 4 15 14

B. of Business Studies Hons (HBBS) Passes in 2 ‘A’ Level Commercials.

(Specialisations available: Marketing, Finance
& Banking and Management 4 14 13

B. of Business Studies & Computing Science ‘A’ Level Mathematics (compulsory) and any other Commercials. 4 15 14
Hons. (HBSCT)

B. of Tourism & Hospitality Management Hons 2 ‘A’ Level passes in commercials. 4 8 7

(HTHM)

EDUCATION Bachelor of Education Honours Degree 2 ‘A’ Level passes — Biology (compulsory) and any other science subject. 4 3 3
in Science and Mathematics Education
(Biology) (BEDHSMBA)

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree 2 ‘A’ Level passes — Chemistry (compulsory) and any other science subject. 4 3 3
in Science and Mathematics Education
(Chemistry) (BEDHSMCA)

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree 2 ‘A’ Level passes — Computer Science (compulsory) and any other science
in Science and Mathematics Education subject. 4 3 3
(Computer Science) (BEDHSMCSA)

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree 2 ‘A’ Level passes — Geography (compulsory) and any other science subject.
in Science and Mathematics Education 4 3 3
(Geography and Environmental Science)
(BEDHSMGEA)

Bachelor of Education Honours Degree 2 ‘A’ Level passes — Mathematics (compulsory) and any other science subject.
in Science and Mathematics Education 4 3 3
(Mathematics) (BEDHSMMA)

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Bachelor of Education Honours Degree 2 ‘A’ Level passes — Physics (compulsory) and any other science subject.
in Science and Mathematics Education 4 3 3
(Physics) (BEDHSMPA)
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ENGINEERING BSC Hons in Enginerering (HEN) Programmes ‘O’ Levels including English Language, Maths and science subjects for all degree
available: programmes a requirement

BSc Hons Civil Engineering (HENCEE) 3 ‘A’ Levels — Maths, Physics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing 41/2 13 13

BSc Hons Electrical Engineering (HENEENG) 3 ‘A’ Levels — Maths, Physics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing/Computing Science 41/2 13 13

BSc Hons Mechanical Engineering (HENME) 3 ‘A’ Levels — Maths, Physics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing 4 13 13

BSc Hons Metallurgical Engineering (HMTEE) 3 ‘A’ Levels — Maths, Physics and Chemistry 4 13 13

BSc Hons Geo-Informatics & Surveying (HSVE) 3 ‘A’ Levels — Maths, Physics and Chemistry/Geography 41/2 13 13

BSc Hons Mining (HME) 3 ‘A’ Levels — Maths, Physics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing 4 13 13

B.Eng Hons Aeronautical Engineering (HENAE) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Technical Drawing/Computing 5 13 13
Science. Those with one year industrial exposure in the Aviation industry or HND and at
least 2 years relevant experience may also be considered.

LAW B. Laws Hons. (LLBS) At least a “B’ in ‘O’ Level English Language and good ‘A’ Levels in any subject
combination. 4 15 15

SCIENCE ‘O’ Level passes in English Language and Maths are 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.

BSc Actuarial Science (HASC) Passes in ‘A’ Level Mathematics and any other approved subject. 4 13 13

BSc Hons in Applied Mathematics with ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics (compulsory) and any other approved subject. 4 8 8
Economics (HMTHEC)

BSc Biochemistry Hons (BCH) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Biology (compulsory), 4 3 3.

BSc Biological Sciences Hons. (BZH) ‘A’ Level passes in Biology (compulsory) and any other experimental Science. 4 3 3

BSc Chemistry Hons. (CHH) ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry (compulsory) and any one of Biology, Physics, Maths,
or Geography. 4 3 3

BSc Computer Science Hons. (CTH) ‘A’ Level passes in Maths (compulsory) and any other subjected recognised by the
University 4 10 10

BSc Honours in Forensic Science (HFS) Two ‘A’ Level passes in any of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, or Geography. 4 6 6

BSc Food Science & Technology (BSCFS) Passes in Chemistry at ‘A’ Level compulsory and any other science subjects. 4 3 3

BSc Geography Hons. in Geographical Passes in ‘A’ Level Geography and any other science subject. 4 10 10
Information Science and Earth Observation
(HGGIS)

BSc Geology Hons. (GLH) Passes in ‘A’ Mathematics compulsory, and any one of Chemistry, Physics, Biology
or Geography. 4 8 8
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SCIENCE (cont) BSc Mathematics Hons. (MTH) Passes ‘in ‘A’ Level Mathematics (compulsory) and any other subjects. 4 3 3

BSc Statistics Hons. (STSH) Passes in ‘A’ Level Mathematics, and any other subjects. 4 3 3

BSc Meteorology Hons (HMET) ‘A’ Level passes in Physics (compulsory) and any other science subject. 4 3 3

BSc Nutrition (HNS) Passes in ‘A’ Level Chemistry compulsory, and any other sciences. 4 6 6

Diploma in Telecommunication Systems (DTCS) 5 ‘O’ Level passes, including English, Maths compulsory or Certificate in 2 — —

Telecommunication Systems with two years relevant experience

BSc in Electronics and Telecommunications ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Maths (compulsory) and other Sciences or Diploma in
Technology (HETT) Telecommunication Systems with two years relevant experience 4 8 7

BSc Physics Hons. (PHH) Options: ‘A’ Level passes in Physics (compulsory) and any other science subject. 4 3 3
Medical Physics, Renewable Energy,
Geophysics and Nanotechnology

SOCIAL
STUDIES 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language is compulsory

BSc Hons. Administration (HADSS) ‘O’ Level Maths and 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Commercials or Arts. 3 12 11

BSc Hons. Economics (HECSS ) ‘O’Level Maths with a B or better and 3 ‘A’ Level passes, including Maths and
Commercials. 3 10 10

BSc Hons. Sociology (HSOSS) ‘3 ‘A’ Level passes in Arts subjects 3 12 12

BSc Hons. Rural & Urban Planning (HRUPSS) ‘O’ Level Maths with B or better & 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Geography (compulsory)
and other subject. 4 11 11

BSc Hons. Real Estate Management (HREMSS) ‘O’ Levels Geography and Maths with a B or better. At least 2 ‘A’ Levels
preferably in Commercials or Sciences 4 11 11

BSc Hons. Social Work (HSWSS) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Arts and Commercials 4 14 14

BSc Hons. Political Science (HPOSS) 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Arts and Commercials. 3 11 11

BSc Hons. Psychology (HPSS) ‘O’ Level Maths & a Science subject. 3 ‘A’ Level in any subject combination. 3 11 11

BSc Hons. Population Studies (HPPSS) ‘O’ Level Maths with a B or better & 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Arts or Sciences. 31/2 11 11

VET SCIENCES B Veterinary Science (BVSC) 3 ‘A’Levels in Chemistry & Biology (Compulsory) and any one of Mathematics and
Physics or Agriculture. 5 10 10

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DVN) ‘O’ Level passes in Science subjecys. ‘A’ Levels are an added
advantage. 2 — —

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Shortlisted applicants for MBCHB & BDS will be invited for an interview and are expected to pass the interview as part of the selection process.
Applicants can also download application form from www.uz.ac.zw

ONLINE APPLICATIONS
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