Undergraduate Programmes
NO. | PROGRAMMES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
1. | BSc Honours Veterinary Bioengineering (HVSB) | 5 'O' Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and 3 'A' Level passes in Mathematics & Physics and any other from Chemistry or Biology. Passes in Mathematics and Physics are compulsory. Special entry maybe considered for candidates who have obtained an appropriate BSc degree from a recognized University. | 4 Years |
2. | BSc Honours Veterinary Science (BVSc) | 5 'O' Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics. 3 'A' Level passes in Biology & Chemistry is compulsory plus at least one other Science subject (Mathematics and or Physics) and a point system is used. | 5 Years |
3. |
BSc Honours Veterinary Science Technology (HSVT) with options to specialise in Veterinary Nursing or Laboratory Diagnostics |
5 'O' Level subject including English Language, Mathematics. 3 'A' Level passes in Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology or Physics. Passes in Biology and Chemistry are compulsory. |
4 Years |
4. | BSc Honours Veterinary Science Therapeutics (HVSP) | 5 'O' Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science and 2 'A' Level passes in Biology and either Mathematics or Chemistry. | 4 Years |
Postgraduate Programmes
NO. | PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION |
1. | Master of Science Degree in Veterinary Epidemiology (MVVE) | BVSc Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree or BSc Biological Science. In addition applicants must have passed their degree with an overall grade equivalent to a lower second class or better at first sitting in the area of interest. | 2 Years |
2. | Master of Veterinary Science in Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology (MVSARB) | Bachelor of Science of Honours in Veterinary Science as first degree with a 2.1 or better in the relevant area of study is a requirement and relevant working experience is an added advantage. |
2 Years Full-Time 3 Years Part-Time |
3 . | Master of Veterinary Science in Microbiology and Immunology (MVVM) | Bachelor of Science Honours in Veterinary Science with a 2.2 grade or better and relevant working experience. | 2 Years |
4. | Master of Veterinary Science in Parasitology (MVVPS) | To be admitted into the programme, applicants should have recognized BVSc degree or equivalent, with a classification of lower second class or better in Veterinary Parasitology. Candidates with a third class in Veterinary Parasitology but who have acquired at least five years of good practicing experience in the relevant field may also be considered for admission into the programme and may be required to sit for a qualifying examination. | 2 Years |
5. | Master of Veterinary Science in Pathology (MVPG) | Bachelor of Science Honours in Veterinary Science with a 2.2 grade or better and relevant working experience. | 2 Years |
6. | Masters of Veterinary Science in Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis | Bachelor of Science Honours in Veterinary Science with a 2.2 grade or better and relevant working experience. | 2 Years |
7. | Master of Veterinary Science in Small Ruminant Medicine and Production Management (MVSSRM) | BVSc Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree. In addition applicants must have passed their degree with an overall grade equivalent to a lower second class or better at first sitting in the area of interest. |
2 Years Full-Time 3 Years Part-Time |
8. | Master of Veterinary Science in Zoonoses and Animal Food-borne Disease (MZFD) | Bachelor of Science Honours in Veterinary Science as first degree with a 2.1 or better in the relevant area of study is a requirement and relevant working experience is an added advantage. |
2 Years Full-Time 3 Years Part-Time |
Entry requirements and duration
Undergraduate Programmes:
To qualify for entry, a prospective student must satisfy the Entry Requirements for undergraduate degrees as prescribed in the General Academic Regulations for undergraduate degrees of the University of Zimbabwe. For normal entry, a student must satisfy the general requirements of Scheme A normally with passes at A-level in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and/or Agriculture. Biology and Chemistry are compulsory plus any one of the other subjects must have been passed at A-level. For BSc Honours Veterinary Bioengineering, candidates must have a Pass in A level Physics. For special entry, a student must satisfy the general requirements of Scheme B and the criteria prescribed in the General Academic Regulations and approved by the Faculty Board
MSc/MVSc/MPhil/DPhil:
For the Masters Degree programmes, it is 2 years and 3 years for full-time and part-time students, respectively and first degree with a 2.1 or better in the relevant area of study is a requirement. For the DPhil programme, it is 3 years for full-time and 5 years for part-time students and a Masters degree is a requirement.