Science Programmes
Undergraduate Programmes
'O' Level passes in English Language and Mathematics are compulsory for all programmes in the Faculty of Science. Two 'A' Level passes in any of the following: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science and Geography. N.B one 'A' Level subject to be an experimental Science eg. Biology, Chemistry or Physics
| NO. | PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| 1 | BSc Honours Acturial Science (HACS) | A pass at 'A' Level in Pure Mathematics with A and any other Advanced Level subjects from the following : Pure Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computer Science) or Pure Commercials (Accounts, Business Studies, Economics | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 2. | BSc Honours Applied Statisitics (HASTS) | A pass at 'A' Level in Mathematics/Statistics and any one Advanced Level subject excluding General Paper | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 3. | BSc Honours Aquatic Science and Ecology (HASE) | A pass at 'A' Level Biology and at least one other 'A' Level subject, that is Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry or their equivalent | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 4. | BSc Honours Biodiversity and Heritage Conservation (HBHC) | A pass in 'A' Level Biology and at least one other 'A' Level subject, that is Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry or their equivalents | 4 Years Full-Time |
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BSc Honours Biological Sciences (HBEZ) with specialisation in a) Genetics and Microbiology b) Botany c) Zoology d) Ecology |
At least two A Level passes in Science subjects including Biology
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4 Years Full-Time |
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BSc Honours Biotechnology and Biochemistry (with specialisation in: a) Biotechnology and Molecular Biology (HBMB) b) Clinical Biochemistry and Toxicology (HCBT) c) Genetics and Bioengineering (HGBE) d) Plant Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry (HPBM) e) Immunology and Microbiology (HIMB) f) Industrial and Environmental Microbiology (HIEM) |
At least two A Level passes in Chemistry and Biology or their recognised equivalent Special Entry a) National Certificate at first year b) Diploma at 2nd year of the programme c) HND at 2nd year and exempted of some other courses A person who holds a BSc General Degree with a major in an appropriate subject or an equivalent qualification and has passed that major subject in the upper second division or a higher division |
4 Years Full-Time |
| 7. | BSc Honours Digital Disease Surveillance and Environmental Health (HDDSEH) | A pass at 'A' Level in any two Science subjects including Biology |
4 Years Full-Time |
| 8. | BSc Honours Financial Mathematics (HFM) | Mathematics at 'A' Level and at least one other subject at Advanced Level, or their recognised equivalents | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 9. | BSc Honours Food Science and Technology (HFST) | 'A' Level in any two Science subjects one of which must be Chemistry | 4 Years Full-Time |
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BSc Honours Forensic Science (HFOSC) with specialisations in: a) Biology and Biochemistry b) Physics c) Chemistry |
A pass at 'A' Level in two of the following subjects or their recognised equivalents: Biology and Biochemistry Option: Biology and Chemistry, Physics Option: Physics and Mathematics, Chemistry Option: Chemistry and Mathematics | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 11. | BSc Honours Geographical Information Science and Earth Observation (HGISEO) | Passes in at least 2 'A' Level subjects in Geography and Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science or their equivalent | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 12. | BSc Honours Geological Sciences (HGLS) | Passes in 'A' Level Chemistry and Mathematics, Special Entry: Diploma in an appropriate field AND at least 2 years relevant experience | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 13. | BSc Honours Industrial Chemistry (HICH) | Passes in 'A' Level Chemistry and Mathematics,Special Entry: Diploma in an appropriate field AND at least 2 years relevant experience | 4 Years Full-Time |
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BSc Honours Industrial Physics (HIPH) with specailisations in a) Industrial Electronics b) Nanotechnology c) Geophysics d) Sustainable Energy Systems |
Passes in 'A' Level Physics and Mathematics compulsory or their equivalents | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 15. | BSc Honours Materials Science (HMS) | Passes in 'A' Level Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry or their equivalents | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 16. | BSc Honours Mathematics and Computational Science (MCHS) | A pass in Mathematics at 'A' Level and any other two subjects at Advanced Level | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 17. | BSc Honours Medical Physics (HMPH) | Passes in 'A' Level Physics and Mathematics compulsory or their equivalents | 4 Years Full-Time |
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BSc Honours in Meteorology and Climate Science (HMCS)
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Passes in 'A' Level Physics and Mathematics, or at least a Basic Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians (BIP- Met Tech) and at least two years relevant experience | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 19. | BSc Honours Nutrition and Dietetics (HAND) | 'A' Level passes in two Science subjects one of which must be Chemistry. Special Entry: Diploma in Nutrition or Diploma in Hospitality Food Service Management | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 20. | BSc Honours Petroleum Chemistry and Technology (HPCT) | A pass in 'A' Level Chemistry and Mathematics, Special Entry: Diploma in an appropriate field and at least 2 years relevant experience | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 21. | BSc Honours Pharmaceutical Chemistry (HPHC) | Passes in 'A' Level Chemistry and Mathematics | 4 Years Full-Time |
| 22. | BSc Honours Pollution and Environmental Chemistry (HPEC) | Passes in 'A' Level Chemistry and Biology | 4 Years Full-Time |
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BSc Honours Space Science and Technology -(HSST) with specialisation in: a) Aerospace & Avionics b) Astronomy c) Satellite Communications and Space Weather |
Passes in 'A' Level Physics and Mathematics compulsory or their equivalent | 4 Years Full-Time |
Postgraduate Programmes
| NO | PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
| 1. | Special Honours in Biological Science (SBZ) | A good first degree with 2.1 or better in Biological Sciences, Agriculture or related field. Applicants with 2.2 and relevant work experience may be considered | 2 Years |
| 2. | MSc Actuarial Science (MSACS) | A BSc Honours Degree in Actuarial Science of this University with a degree class of 2.2 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: BSc Honours Degree in Actuarial Science with a degree class of 3 of this University or an equivalent degree may be considered if he/she has a minimum of two years of relevant experience, writes a qualifying examination and passes with a grade 2.2 or better. | 1 and half Years Full-Time |
| 3. | MSc Analytical Chemistry | BSc Honours Chemistry | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 3. | MSc Applied Geoinformation Science and Observation (MAGSEO) |
A good Honours degree at 2.2 or better in Geographical Science, Geographical Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Geology or Spatial Statistics. Candidates with a good Honours degree in a related discipline such as Physics, Biology, Computer Science and Agriculture may be admitted with the approval of the Senate. Applicants with an appropriate Honours Degree with a degree class of 3 may be considered for admission considered he/she has been employed for a minimum of two years in a position which will have resulted in his/her understanding of the content of the Honours Degree obtained and such a person will be required to sit for a qualifying examination and to pass that examination with a mark of 2.2 or better. |
2 Years |
| 4. | MSc Applied Physics | A good BSc Honours Degree with a 2.1 or better in Physics or appropriate Engineering discipline. Special Entry: BSc Degree normally a 2.2 or better in Physics or appropriate Engineering discipline and at least two years relevant work experience. | 2 Years Full-Time |
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MSc Applied Statistics (MASTC) |
A BSc Honours Degree in Applied Statistics/Statistics of this University with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. A BSc Degree with a major in Statistics with a 2.1 division pass or better of this University with a degree class of 2.2 or better or an equivalent degree will be required to register to upgrade that degree to a BSc Honours Degree in Statistics. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Applied Statistics/ Statistics with a degree class of 2.2 of this University and may be considered if she/he has a minimum of at least two years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to sit for a qualifying examination and to pass that examination with a mark of 2.1 or better. | |
| 6. | MSc Aquatic Science and Aquaculture (MASA) | A good BSc Honours Degree in Biological/Life Sciences or Aquaculture degree with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Biological/Life Sciences or Aquaculture degree with a degree class of 2.2 and at least three years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to sit for a qualifying examination and to pass that examination with a mark of 2.1 or better. | 2 Years |
| 7. | MSc Balneology Geology | A BSc in Geology or MBCHS/ cosmetology or equivalent. Special Entry: Science Graduates with Fundamental Geology and Geochemistry Background | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 8. | MSc Biodiversity Conservation and Management (MBCM) | A good BSc Honours Degree in Forestry or Biological Sciences, with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Forestry or Biological Sciences or equivalent degree with a 2.2 division and at least three years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to sit for a qualifying examination and to pass that examination with a mark of 2.1 or better. | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 9. | MSc Bioinformatics and Genomics (MBIG) | A BSc Honours Degree in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Food Science and Technology and and Nutrition Science, Medical or Veterinary Science of this University or recognised University with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: Applicants who have obtained an appropriate Honours Degree with a Lower Second or Third Divisions or equivalent may be considered provided performance in the proposed area of study has Upper Second Division or better and one of the following conditions shall be fulfilled. Demonstrated relevant experience in the proposed area of research or relevant publications or the student passes the qualifying written or oral examination with a minimum of pass mark of 65% | 2 Years |
| 10. | Master of Science Biotechnology and Genomics (MBG) | A BSc Honours Degree in BioChemistry, Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Food Science aand Technology and Nutrition Science, Medical or Veterinary Science of this University or recognised University with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: Applicants who have obtained an appropriate Honours Degree with a Lower Second or Third Divisions or equivalent may be considered provided performance in the proposed area of study has Upper Second Division or better and one of the following conditions shall be fulfilled. Demonstrated relevant experience in the proposed area of research or relevant publications or the student passes the qualifying written or oral examination with a minimum of pass mark of 65% | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 11. | Master of Science Degree in Child Nutrition and Family Health (MCN) | A good Honours Degree at 2.1 or better in Nutrition Science or BSc Honours Degree from related fields obtained from the University of Zimbabwe or an equivalent institution. Special Entry: Candidates with a BSc General in Nutrition with a degree class of 2.1 or better may be considered if they have a minimum of three years or relevant work experience in the field of Nutrition/ Health/Food Security | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 12. | MSc in Climate Science and Climate System Modelling (MCSM) | A pass iin Geography, Environmental Science or appropriate Engineering discipline. Mathematics or Physics at 'A' Level is a must. Special Entry: A good BSc Degree normally a 2.2 or better in Meteorology, Climate Science, Physics, Geography, Environmental Science or appropriate Engineering discipline AND at least two years of relevant experience. Mathematics or Physics at 'A' Level is a must. | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 13. | MSc Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling (MSC) | A BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics and Computational Sciences of this University with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. A BSc Degree with a major in Mathematics with a 2.1 division pass or better or an equivalent degree will be required to register to upgrade that degree to a BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics of this University or its equivalent with a degree class of 3 may be considered for admission considered he/she has been employed for a minimum of two years and will be required to sit for a qualifying examination and to pass that examination with a mark of 2.2 or better. | 1 and Half-Years Full-Time |
| 14. | MSc Energy and Petroleum Chemistry | BSc Honours in Chemistry or related field. | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 15. | MSc Environmental Health (MEH) | A good BSc Honours Degree in Biological / Life Sciences or Environmental Sciences degree with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Life Sciences or Environmental Sciences degree with a degree class of 2.2 division and at least three years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to write and pass a qualifying examination with a mark representing a 2.1 divsion or better, Mature Entry (indicate) | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 16. | MSc Forensic Science (MFS) | Candidates should possess BSc Honours in Forensic Science, Biological /Life Science, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, B. Pharmacy or Applied Science with a degree class of 2.1 or better . Special Entry : A BSc Honours Degree in Candidates should possess BSc Honours in Forensic Science, Biological /Life Science, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology, B. Pharmacy or Applied Science with a degree class of 2.2 divison and at least three years of relevant post qualification experience. | 2 Years |
| 17. | MSc Forestry Production Ecology (MFPE) | A good BSc Honours Degree in Forestry or Biological Sciences with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Foresty or Biological Science or equivalent degree with a 2.2 division and at least three years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to write and pass a qualifying examination with a mark representing a 2.1 divsion or better | 2 Years |
| 18. | MSc Geospatial Intelligence (MGINT) | A good Honours Degree at 2.1 or better in Geospatial Intelligence, Geographical Information Science and Earth Observation or Computer Science. Candidates with good Honours Degree in related discipline such as Physics and may be admitted with the approval of the Senate. The student must possess an Honours Degree in a Security related field. Applicantsmay be considered for admission considered he/she has been employed for a minimum of two years in a position which will have resulted in his/her understanding of the content of the Honours Degree obtained and such a person will be required to sit for a qualifying examination and to pass that examination with a mark of 2.1 or better. Students considered for this programme must have an undergraduate degree related to the security sector. | 2 Years |
| 19. | MSc Applied Geoinformation and Earth Observstion (MAGSEO) | A good Honours Degree with a 2.1 or better in Geographical Science, Geographical Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Geology or Spatial Statistics. Candidates with a good Honours Degree in a related discipline such as Physics, Biology, Computer Science, and Agriculture may be admitted with the approval of the Senate. An application for admission to a Master of Science Degree who has an appropriate Honours Degree with a degree class of 2.2 may be considered for admission considered he/she has been employed for a minimum of two years in a position which will have resulted in his/her understanding of the content of the Honours Degree obtained and such a person will be required to sit for a qualifying examination and to pass that examination with a mark of 2.1 or better. | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 20. | Master of Science in Immunology and Vaccinology (MIVX) | A BSc Honours Degree in BioChemistry, Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Food Science and Technology and Nutritional Science, Medical or Veterinary Science of this University or recognizable University with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: Applicants who have obtained an appropriate Honours Degree with a Lower Second or Third Divisions or equivalent may be considered provided performance in the proposed area of study has Upper Second Division or better and one of the following conditions shall be fulfilled. Demonstrated relevant experience in the proposed area of research or relevant publications or the student passes the qualifying written or oral examination with a minimum of pass mark of 65% | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 21. | Master of Science in Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology (MIEB) | A BSc Honours Degree in BioChemistry, Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Food Science and Technology and Nutritional Science, Medical or Veterinary Science of this University or recognizable University with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: Applicants who have obtained an appropriate Honours Degree with a Lower Second or Third Divisions or equivalent may be considered provided performance in the proposed area of study has Upper Second Division or better and one of the following conditions shall be fulfilled. Demonstrated relevant experience in the proposed area of research or relevant publications or the student passes the qualifying written or oral examination with a minimum of pass mark of 65% | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 22. | MSc Medical Geology | A BSc in Geology or MBCHS or equivalent. Special Entry: Science graduates with fundamental Geology and Geochemistry background | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 23. | MSc Mineral Exploration | A BSc in Geology or equivalent in Earth Science and Environmental Science.Special Entry Science graduates with fundamental Geology and exploration background | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 24. | Master of Science in Molecualr Life Sciences (MLS) | A BSc Honours Degree in BioChemistry, Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Food Science and Technology and Nutritional Science, Medical or Veterinary Science of this University or recognizable University with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree.Special Entry: Applicants who have obtained an appropriate Honours Degree with a Lower Second or Third Divisions or equivalent may be considered provided performance in the proposed area of study has Upper Second Division or better and one of the following conditions shall be fulfilled. Demonstrated relevant experience in the proposed area of research or relevant publications or the student passes the qualifying written or oral examination with a minimum of pass mark of 65% | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 25. | MSc Medical Plant Science (MMPS) | A good BSc Honours Degree in BioChemistry, Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree where Botany was taken as a course.Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Foresty or Biological Science or equivalent degree with a 2.2 division and at least three years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to write and pass a qualifying examination with a mark representing a 2.1 divsion or better | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 27. | MSc Nano Technology (MNANO) | A good BSc Honours Degree with a 2.1 Degree class or better in an appropriate natural or biological or Computer Science or Engineering discipline. Special Entry: BSc with a major(s) in an appropriate Natural or Biological Sciences, or Engineering discipline. Relevant BSc with 2.2 and least two years of relevant work experience | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 28. | Master of Science Degree in Public Health and Policy (MPHN) | A good BSc Honours Degree with a 2.1 or better in Nutrition Science or related field from the University of Zimbabwe or an equivalent institution. Special Entry: Candidates with a BSc Honours Degree in other related discipline with a degree class of 2.1 or better may be considered if you have a minimum of two years of relevant working experience in the field of Nutrition. | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 29. | MSc in Pure Mathematics (MMTPM) |
A BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics and Computational Sciences of this University with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. A BSc Degree with a major in Mathematics with a 2.1 division pass or better or an equivalent degree will be required to register to upgrade that degree to a BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics of this University or its equivalent with a degree class of 3 may be considered for admission considered he/she has been employed for a minimum of two years and will be required to sit for a qualifying examination and to pass that examination with a mark of 2.2 or better. |
1 and Half Years Full-Time |
| 30. | MSc Tropical Hydrobiology and Fisheries (MTFH) | A good BSc Honours Degree in Biological Sciences degree with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree where entomology was taken as a course. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent degree with a degree class of 2.2 division and at least three years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to write and pass a qualifying examination with a mark representing a 2.1 divsion or better | 2 Years Full-Time |
| 31. | MSc Tropical Resource Ecology (MTE) | A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Sciences, Agriculture, or related field.Applicants with 2.2 and relevant work experience may be considered. | 1 Year |
| 32. | MSc Tropical Resources Ecology (MTRE) | A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Science of this University with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent degree of this University with a 2.2 division and at least three years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to write and pass a qualifying examination with a mark representing a 2.1 divsion or better | 2 Years |
| 33. | MSc Wildlife Ecology and Management (MWEM) | A BSc Honours Degree in Biological/ Life Sciences or Environmental Science with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree. Special Entry: A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Sciences or equivalent degree of this University with a 2.2 division and at least three years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to write and pass a qualifying examination with a mark representing a 2.1 divsion or better | 2 Years |