POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES: FEBRUARY 2022 INTAKE
UZ HAS INTRODUCED NEW POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN LINE WITH HERITAGE BASED EDUCATION 5.0. THE UNIVERSITY IS INVITING APPLICATIONS FROM
INTERESTED APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION INTO THE PROGRAMMES INDICATED BELOW. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 'O' LEVEL PASSES
INCLUDING ENGLISH LANGUAGE. THE OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARE INDICATED AGAINST EACH PROGRAMME.
THE ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS IS 26 NOVEMBER 2021
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
A minimum of a lower second degree class (2.2) in a Bachelor's degree or its
equivalent , majoring in History.
ARTS & HUMANITIES
1 Yr FT
B A Special Honours in History (SHS)
B A Special Honours in Archaeology (SARC)
A minimum of a lower second degree class (2.2) in a Bachelor's degree or its
equivalent , majoring in Archaeology.
B A Special Honours in Economic History History (SHE)
A minimum of a lower second degree class (2.2) in a Bachelor's degree or its
equivalent , majoring in Economic History.
1 Yr FT
Master of Arts in Theology Church Leadership and Administration (MTLA)
1 Yr FT
BA Honours degree in Religious Studies with a 2.2 or better from UZ or its
equivalent from other recognised universities.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
Master of Arts Digital Humanities (MADH)
Honours degree with at least a 2.2 pass in Arts and Humanities from this or other
recognised universities.
MA African Economic History and Knowledge Systems (MEHKS)
A minimum of a lower second degree class (2.2) in an Honours Bachelor's
degree in Economic History or its equivalent
1 1/2 Yrs FT
1 1/2 Yrs FT
MA Philosophy Ethics and Human Development (MPEHD)
MA Heritage Management and Materials Production (MHRMP)
1 1/2 Yrs FT
An Honours degree with at least a 2.2 in Arts and Humanities from this or
other recognised universities.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
Master of Arts History and International Affairs (MAHI)
An Honours degree with at least a 2.2 pass in History from this or any other
recognised University.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
Master of Arts Archaeological Forensics (MAF)
A minimum of a 2.2 pass in an Honours Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or
equivalent.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
An Hons degree with at least 2.1 or better in a media related area.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
An Hons degree with at least a 2.1 or better in a media related area.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
An honours degree in War and Strategic Studies, Conflict, Peacebuilding and
Social Transformation, History, Defence and Security, Peace Studies, Conflict
Resolution, Religious Studies, Political Science and any other related discipline
at 2.2 or better from this or other recognised universities. Special entry to the
programme requires an undergraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in a
relevant field from this or other recognised institution and proven work related
experience.
2 Yrs PT
Masters in Multi-media Production Design Systems (MMPDS)
Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies (MMCS)
MA Conflict Peace and Governance (MCPG)
MA War and Security (MWS)
MA Disaster Risk Reduction Management (MDM)
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
SCIENCES AND
ECONOMICS
A BA Hons in Philosophy with a 2.2 or better from UZ or its equivalent from
other recognised universities.
MSc Finance and Investment (MFI)
A good honours degree in War and Strategic Studies, Conflict, Peacebuilding
and Social Transformation, History, Defence and Security, Peace Studies,
Conflict Resolution, Religious Studies, Political Science and any other related
discipline at 2.2 or better from this or other recognised universities. Special entry
to the programme requires an undergraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in a
relevant field from this or other recognised institution and proven work related
experience.
2 Yrs PT
A good honours degree in Disaster Risk Management, Social Work, Sociology,
Develoment Studies, Social Anthropology, War and Strategic Studies, Conflict ,
Peace Building and Social Transformation, History, Defence and Security, Peace
Studies, Conflict Resolution, Religious Studies, Political Science, Geography,
Water Resources Management and any other related discipline at 2.2 or better
from this or other recognised universities. Special entry to the programme
requires an undergraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in a relevant field
from this or other recognised institution and proven work related experience.
2 Yrs PT
A first degree with a 2.2 or better in any recognised discipline from an approved
University. At least 5 O levels including Mathematics and English Language. A
least 2 years practical experience in a Managerial, Administrative or
Professional capacity.
2 Years Full Time
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
A first degree with a 2.2 or bettr in any recognised discipline from an approved
University. At least 5 O levels including Mathematics and English Language. A
least 2 years practical experience at Managerial, Administrative or Professional
capacity.
2 Years Part Time
Master of Strategic Management and Leadership (MSML)
A first degree with a 2.2 or better in any recognised discipline from an approved
University. At least 5 O levels including Mathematics and English Language. A
least 2 years practical experience at Managerial, Administrative or Professional
capacity.
2 Years Part Time
M.ED Educational Foundations Heritage and Learning Philosophy of Education
Professional Development (MEFHLP)
Bachelor of Education Degree from accredited and recognised institution or Post
Graduate Diploma in Education or Bachelor in Arts or Science degrees, Graduate
Diploma in Education, Grad G E, BSc Education as prescribed in the
Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
A bachelor's degree with at least a 2.1 in Computer Science Engineering, Social
Sciences, or Disability Studies related degree in a discipline that provides a
suitable basis for the programme (eg Computing, Mechanical, Biomedical,
Master of Education Assistive Technologies Development and Production (MEATDP) Electrical or Electronic Engineering) or a relevant qualification as prescribed in
the Zimbabwe National Qualification Framework or equivalent qualification.
Special entry: 3 years experience of working in design or assistive technology
development.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
Master of Education Music Production (MEDMP)
A Bachelor's Degree in Music with at least a 2.2 degree class. Bachelor's Degree
in a relevant music area or relevant qualification as stipulated in the Zimbabwe
National Qualifications Framework. (ZNQF)
1 1/2 Yrs FT
Master of Eduction Art and Design Education (MEDAD)
A Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design with at least a 2.2 degree class.
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant art area or relevant qualification as stipulated in
the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework.
M.Ed Multi-lingual Education (MEME)
M.Ed Language Development and Technology (MELD)
Master of Education Educational Leadership and Ethics (MEELEML)
Options:
1. Educational Management, Leadership and Gender and Inclusivity
2. Educational; Policy, Planning and Quality Management
(MEELEPP)
1 1/2 Yrs FT
At least a 2.,2 degeree class for B.Ed degree or a first degree (with GDE/PGDE)
from a recognised university in which the area of specialisation is represented.
Five O'levels including English language and one indigenous language.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
At least a 2.,2 degeree class for B.Ed degree or a first degree (with GDE/PGDE)
from a recognised university in which the area of specialisation is represented.
Five O'levels including English language and one indigenous language.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
Applicants must have obtained a Bachelor of Education Degree of this
University or its equivalent with an overall grade of 2.2 or better in Educational
Management. Experience in Educational Management or in a managerial role in
schools or educational institutions will be an added advantage.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
Master of Education Higher and Tertiary Education Systems (MEHTES)
ENGINEERING AND
THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
Applicants must be teaching in a higher learning institution or involved in
training of personnel. A Bachelor's degree with at least degree a 2.2. or better
1 1/2 Yrs FT
Master of Science in Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence (MECHART)
Applicants should have a first degree in Engineering/ B. Tech Engineering or
Applied Sciences discipline (Physics) or equivalent with at least a lower second
class pass.
1 1/2 Yrs FT 3 Yrs
part time
Joint (UZ/UJ) Master of Science Sustainable Urban Planning and Development
(MSUPD)
The candidate must possess a good honours degree with a 2.1 or better in Spatial
2 Yrs full time
Planning and Management or related discipline.
MSc Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MSE)
Bachelor of Science Honours/ B Eng/ B.Tech Engineering honours degeree or
any Applied Science honours degree with a minimum of 2.2 undergraduate
degree.
Master of Science Geomatics Engineering Degree (MGE)
1 1/2 Yrs FT 3 Yrs
part time
Bachelor of Science Hons degere or equivalent in Surveying/ Geomatics or Land
Management or similar subject or Postgraduate Diploma in Land/Geographic
Information Systems or an appropriate equivalent Postgraduate Diploma.
1 1/2 Yrs FT
SCIENCE
MSc Agricultural Meteorology (MAGMET)
Normal Entry: Honours Degree in a physical Science or an appropriate
engineering discipline or in an agricultural or biological science. Special Entry:
2 Yrs FTor PT
BSc Degree with a major in a Physical Science or an appropriate engineering
discipline or in an agricultural or biological science and at least five years
relevant work experience.
MSc Applied Physics (MAPH)
Normal Entry:BSc Hons Degree in Phsics or an appropriate engineering
2 Yrs FT or3 Yrs
discipline. Special Entry: BSc Degree with a major in Physics or an appropriate
PT
engineering discipline and at least five years relevant work experience.
Master of Science in Tropical Entomology (MTE)
A 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 Yrs FT 3Yrs PT
MSc Medical Plant Sciences (MMPS)
A first degree with a 2.1 or better in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry,
Agriculture, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology or an equivalent degree
where Botany was taken as a course. Special Entry: A good first degree with
2.2 in Biological Sciences or equivalent and at least three years relevant post
qualification experience will be required to write and pass a qualifying
examination with a mark in the 2.1 division or better.
MSc Forestry Production Ecology (MFPE)
A good BSc Honours Degree in Forestry/Biological Sciences 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 with a 2.2 division and at least three 2 Yrs FT 3Yrs PT
years of relevant post qualification experience will be required to write and pass
a qualifying examination with a mark representing a 2.1 division or better.
MSc Biodiversity Conservation and Management (MBCM)
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 of this university or equivalent degree with a 2.2 2 Yrs FT 3Yrs PT
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 division or better.
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 degre. Special Entry: A BSc
(Honours) degree in Biologocal/ Life Sciences or Aquaculture or equivalent
2 Yrs FT 3Yrs PT
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 division or better.
MSc Wildlife Ecology and Management (MWEM)
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 Biologocal/ Life Sciences or
2 Yrs FT 3Yrs PT
Environmental Sciences 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 division or better.
Master of Science in Tropical Entomology (MTE)
A 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 Yrs FT 3Yrs PT
2 Yrs FT 3Yrs PT
MSc Climate Science and Climate Systems Modelling (MCSM)
4th Year Special Honours in Physics
MSc Nanotechnology (MNANO)
MSc Biotechnology and Genomics (MBG)
Normal Entry: BSc Honours Degree in Meteorology, Physics, Geography,
Climate Science, Chemistry or an appropriate engineering discipline. Special
2 Years FT/PT
Entry: BSc Degree with a major in Meteorology, Physics, Geography,
Chemistry or an appropriate engineering discipline and at least five years relevant
work experience.
BSc Degree with a major in Physics or Lic. Ed.Physics and at least two years
relevant work experience.
Normal Entry: Honours Degree in an appropriate natural or biological science,
2 Years FT/PT
computer science or engineering discipline Special Entry: BSc Degree with a
major in in an appropriate natural or biological science, computer science or
engineering discipline and at least five years relevant work experience.
Normal Entry: An Honours BSc degree in Biochemuistry, Biological Sciences,
Agriculture, Food Scince and Technology and Nutritional Science, Medical or
Veterinary Science from a recognisable University with a minimum 2.2 degree
class. Special/ Mature Entry: An applicant with an appropriate Honours degree
with a 2.2 or 3 degree class or equivalent and demonstrate relevant experience in
the field of study chosen or sit for a qualifying examination and pass with a mark
of 65% and above.
2 Yrs F/T
Normal Entry: An Honours BSc degree in Biochemuistry, Biological Sciences,
Agriculture, Food Scince and Technology and Nutritional Science, Medical or
Veterinary Science from a recognisable University with a minimum 2.2 degree
class. Special/ Mature Entry: An applicant with an appropriate Honours degree
with a 2.2 or 3 degree class or equivalent and demonstrate relevant experience in
the field of study chosen or sit for a qualifying examination and pass with a mark
of 65% and above.
MSc Molecular Life Sciences (MLS)
MSc Immunology and Vaccinology (MIVX)
1 Yr FT
2 Yrs F/T
Normal Entry: An Honours BSc degree in Biochemuistry, Biological Sciences,
Agriculture, Food Scince and Technology and Nutritional Science, Medical or
Veterinary Science from a recognisable University with a minimum 2.2 degree
class. Special/ Mature Entry: An applicant with an appropriate Honours degree
with a 2.2 or 3 degree class or equivalent and demonstrate relevant experience in
the field of study chosen or sit for a qualifying examination and pass with a mark
of 65% and above.
2 Yrs F/T
Normal Entry: An Honours BSc degree in Biochemuistry, Biological Sciences,
Agriculture, Food Scince and Technology and Nutritional Science, Medical or
Veterinary Science from a recognisable University with a minimum 2.2 degree
class. Special/ Mature Entry: An applicant with an appropriate Honours degree
with a 2.2 or 3 degree class or equivalent and demonstrate relevant experience in
the field of study chosen or sit for a qualifying examination and pass with a mark
of 65% and above.
MSc Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology (MIEB)
2 Yrs F/T
To be eligible for admission to the programme, an applicant must have obtained
a BSc Honours Degree (normally 2.2 or better) in Food Science, Agriculture,
Veterinary Science and Environmental Health from this University or an
equivalent Institution. Special Entry:A candidate with a BSc General degree
(Food Science) at 2.1 or better and at least 3 years relevant work experience.
Candidates with a BSc Honours Degree in other related disciplines with a degree
class of 2.1 or better may be considered if they have a minimum of 2 years
relevant working experience in Food Safety related work shall be admitted after
passing a qualifying examination.
MSc Food Quality Monitoring and Safety (MFQ)
2 Yrs F/T
Normal entry.
An honours degree at 2.2 or better in Nutrition Science ore related field from the
University of Zimbabwe or an equivalent Institution.
Special
Entry:
Candidates with a BSc Honours Degree in other related disciplines with a degree
class of 2.1 or better may be considered if they have a minimum of two years of
relevant working experience in the field of Nutrition.
MSc Child Nutrition and Family Health (MCN)
2 Yrs PT
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 approved
with the approcal of the senate. A candidate with a 2.2 and at least three years of
relevant work experience shall be admitted after passing a qualifying
examination.
MSc Geospatial Intelligence (MGEOINT)
Master of Veterinary Science in Veterinary Epidemology (MVSVE)
VET SCIENCE
2 Yrs F/T
Applicants must hold a BVSc/ 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 Yrs FT
Master of Veterinary Science Zoonoses and Food Safety (MVSZFS)
Applicants must hold a BVSc/ BSc Biological Science/ B.Tech in Food Science
and Technollogy. 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 Yrs FT
Applicants must hold a BVSc/ BSc Biological Science/ Bachelor of Science/ B.
Master of Veterinary Science in Small Ruminant Medicine and Production Tech in Food Science and Technology. In addition applicants must have passed
Management (MVSSRM)
their degree with an overall grade equivalent to a lower second class or better at
first sitting in the area of interest.
3yrs PT
APPLICATION FEES ARE RTGS $500.00 AND MUST BE DEPOSITED INTO ANY CBZ BRANCH NATIONWIDE USING THE FOLLOWING BANKING DETAILS;
ACCOUNT NAME:UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
NAME OF BANK : CBZ
BRANCH: KWAME NKRUMAH AVE
ACCOUNT NUMBER:01120770100042
NB; APPLICANTS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION AT WWW.EMHARE.UZ.AC.ZW AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.
THE SYSTEM GENERATES AN APPLICATION ID AT THE END OF THE ONLINE PROCESS. THE APPLICATION NUMBER MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER WITH COMPLETED
MANUAL FORM. THE MANUAL FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOAD AT WWW.UZ.AC.ZW OR COLLECTED AT UZ ADMISSIONS OFFICE MT PLEASANT CAMPUS
Applications should be directed to: DEPUTY REGISTRAR ACADEMIC C/O
The Administration Officer (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
Fees related queries should be directed to tmakoni@admin.uz.ac.zw