THE UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE-UZ

POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

FACULTY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DURATION
AGRICULTURE
ENVIRONMENT &
FOOD SYSTEMS

Applicants should have a good BSc Honours degree in Agricultural Economic,

Mc Agricultural and Applied Economics (MAAE) Economics or Business Studies or an equivalent degree where Econometrics, 2 Years Full Time
Macroeconomics and Microeconomics are strongly represented.

Applicants should have a good BSc Honours degree in Agricultural Economic,

MSc Agricultural Administration Policy and Trade (MAAPT) Economics or Business Studies or an equivalent degree where Econometrics, 2 Years Full Time
Macroeconomics and Microeconomics are strongly represented.

Applicants should have a good BSc Honours in Computing Science or

MSc Agricultural Informatics and Data Analytics (MAIDA) 2 Years Full Time
Mathematics.

Applicants must have a good Honours degree in Animal Science, Livestock

MSc Dairy Science & Technology (MDST) 2 Years Full Time
Sciences or equivalent.

Applicants must have a good Honours degree in Animal Science, Livestock

MSc Animal Breeding & Biotechnology (MABB) 2 Years Full Time
Sciences or equivalent.

Applicants must have a good Honours degree in Animal Science, Livestock

MSc Animal Nutrition & Feed Production Sciences (MANFPS) 2 Years Full Time
Sciences or equivalent.

Applicants should have a good Honours degree from a recognized institution of

higher learning in any one of the following areas: Agriculture, Crop Science,
MSc Crop Protection and Postharvest Technology (MCPPT) Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Biological Sciences 2 Years Full Time
(including approved modules) or an equivalent Honours degree with approved
Crop Science courses.
Applicants should have a good Honours degree from a recognized institution of
higher learning in any one of the following areas: Agriculture, Crop Science,
MSc Horticulture (MH) Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Biological Sciences 2 Years Full Time
(including approved modules) or an equivalent Honours degree with approved
Crop Science courses.
 Applicants should have a good Honours degree from a recognized institution of
higher learning in any one of the following areas: Agriculture, Crop Science,
MSc Insect Science and Food Systems (MISFS) Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Biological Sciences 2 Years Full Time
(including approved modules) or an equivalent Honours degree with approved
Crop Science courses.

Applicants should have a good Honours degree from a recognized institution of

higher learning in any one of the following areas: Agriculture, Crop Science,
MSc Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (MPBB) Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Biological Sciences 2 Years Full Time
(including approved modules) or an equivalent Honours degree with approved
Crop Science courses.

Applicants should have a good Honours degree from a recognized institution of

higher learning in any one of the following areas: Agriculture, Crop Science,
MSc Plant Production Systems Design and Agronomy (MPPSDA) Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology, Biological Sciences 2 Years Full Time
(including approved modules) or an equivalent Honours degree with approved
Crop Science courses.

Applicants should hold a good Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in the field
MSc. Environmental Systems Engineering (MESE) 2 Years Full Time
he/she intends to study at the MSc level or an approved equivalent.

Applicants should hold a good Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in the field
MSc. Industrial Ecology and Environmental Management (MIEEM) 2 Years Full Time
he/she intends to study at the MSc level or an approved equivalent.

Applicants should hold a good Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in the field
MSc. Climate Change and Food Systems (MCCFS) 2 Years Full Time
he/she intends to study at the MSc level or an approved equivalent.

Applicants should hold a good Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in the field
MSc. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition (MSFPN) 2 Years Full Time
he/she intends to study at the MSc level or an approved equivalent.

Applicants should hold a good Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in the field
MSc. Soil Science and Production Ecology (MSSPE) 2 Years Full Time
he/she intends to study at the MSc level or an approved equivalent.

Applicants should hold a good Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in the field
2 Years Full Time
he/she intends to study at the MSc level or an approved equivalent.
MSc. Agricultural Chemicals Development and Production Systems (MACDAPS)

M.Sc. Food Processing Systems and Technology (MFPST) Applicants should hold a good Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in the field 2 Years Full Time
he/she intends to study at the MSc level or an approved equivalent.

M.Sc. Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing Systems (MAEMS) Applicants should hold a good Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in the field 2 Years Full Time
he/she intends to study at the MSc level or an approved equivalent.

M.Sc. Irrigation Systems Engineering (MISE) Applicants should hold a good Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in the field 2 Years Full Time
he/she intends to study at the MSc level or an approved equivalent.
ARTS &
HUMANITIES
A good undergraduate degree programme with 2.1 or better.
Postgraduate Diploma Translation and Interpretation - PDTI
1 year
 A good BA Hons degree with 2.1 or better in Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/BA
Master of Arts Linguistics - MLG
Hons in Languages. 1 year 6 months
A good BA Hons degree with 2.1 or better in Translation and Interpretation or BA
Master of Arts Language and Multicultural Communication (With Specialisation in Hons Linguistics/Applied Linguistics/BA Hons in Languages OR Postgraduate
Translation and Interpretation) - MATI Diploma in Translation and Interpretation.
1 year 6 months
A good BA Hons degree with 2.1 or better in English or its equivalent.
Master of Arts Language and Literature Production (English) - MLLPE
1 year 6 months
A good BA Hons degree with 2.1 or better in Languages African Languages or its
Master of Arts Language and Literature Production (African Languages) - MLLPA equivalent.
1 year 6 months
An undergraduate degree in Heritage and Economic History or its equivalent.
Master of Arts in Economic History Heritage and Knowledge Systems - MEHKS
1 year 6 months
A good Honours degree in Religious Studies or Religion, Leadership and Society
Master of Arts in Theology Church Leadership and Administration - MTLCA or any other programme approved by the Faculty. The degree should be from a
recognised Institution and passed with a 2.1 or better. A degree passed with a 1 year 6 months
A good Honours degree in Philosophy Ethics and Human Development with a 2.1
Master of Arts in Philosophy Practical Ethics and Human Development - MPEHD or better from a recognised Institution or any other programme approved by the
Faculty. A degree passed with a 2.2 may be considered at the recommendation 1 year 6 months
A good BA Hons degree with 2.1 or better in Media related programmes or its
Master of Arts Multi-Media Production Design Systems - MMPD equivalent.
1 year 6 months
A good honours degree with 2.2 or better in Conflict, Peacebuilding and Social
Master of Arts Conflict, Peace and Governance - MCPG Transformation or any other relevant programme.
1 year 6 months
A good honours degree with 2.2 or better in War and Security or any other
Master of Arts War and Security - MWS relevant programme.
1 year 6 months

Master of Arts Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Systems - MDRRMS A good honours degree with 2.2 or better in Disaster Risk Management or any
other relevant programme. 1 year 6 months

Master of Arts History and International Affairs - MAHI

A good Honours degree in History or equivalent. 1 year 6 months

Master of Arts Archaeological Forensics - MAF

Honours in Archaeology or Archaeological Sciences or equivalent. 1 year 6 months

Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies-MCMS A good BA Hons degree with 2.1 or better in Journalism, Media related
programmes or its equivalent. 1 year 6 months
Honours in Archaeology or Archaeological Sciences, Multicultural Heritage and
Master of Arts Heritage Resources Management and Materials Production - MHRMP Tourism, African Heritage and Knowledge Systems, Museum Studies, Heritage
Management or Heritage Studies. 1 year 6 months
BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
SCIENCES AND
ECONOMICS

A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Human Capital Management
MSC HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT - MHCM or possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time
 A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Human Capital Management
MSC SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - MSCM or possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Business Management or

MSC INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - MIBM possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Marketing Management or

MSC STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETING - MSIM possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A good honours degree with a 2.2 or better in Public Sector Accounting or

possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC SECTOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE - DPSACCF 1 Year Part time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Accounting or Finance or

MSC CORPORATE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT - MCOPFIN possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Public Sector Accounting or
MSC PUBLIC SECTOR FINANCE AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT - MPACFIN possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Accounting or possess

MSC CORPORATE REPORTING AND GOVERNANCE - MREPGOV Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Accounting or possess

MSC COPRPORATE RECONSTRUCTION AND INSOLVENCY - MCOPINS Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Accounting or possess

MSC MICROBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT - MMICDEV Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.2 pass or better in Accounting or Finance or

MSC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE - MACCFIN possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Computational Economics

MSC ECONOMETRICS AND COMPUTATIONAL ECONOMICS - MESE or possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Economics or possess

MSC MINERAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES ECONOMICS - MMNR Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Economics or possess

MSC INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS AND TRADE - MIET Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Economics or possess

MSC BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND INVESTMENT ANALYSIS - MBEIA Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. 2 Years Full Time
A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Tourism and Hospitality
Management or possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry
MSC TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT - MTHM requirements. 2 Years Full Time
 A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Tourism and Hospitality
Management or possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry
MSC CULINARY ARTS AND TOURISM - MCAT requirements. 2 Years Full Time
A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Tourism and Hospitality
Management or possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry
MSC TOURISM INFOMATICS AND COMMNUNICATION - MTIC requirements. 2 Years Full Time
A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Tourism and Hospitality
Management or possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry
MSC TOURISM INDUSTRY DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT - MTIDD requirements. 2 Years Full Time
A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Business Management or
Higher Education Administration or possess Professional qualifications in line 2 Years Part
MASTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION - MHEA with ZNQF entry requirements. Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better or possess Professional 2 Years Part
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MBA qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Business Administration or 2 Years Part
MASTER OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP - MSML possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Accounting or Finance or 2 Years Part
MASTER OF FINANCE AND INVESTMENT - MFI possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. Time

A Good Honours degree with a 2.1 pass or better in Development Economics or 2 Years Part
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT - MIED possess Professional qualifications in line with ZNQF entry requirements. Time
COMPUTER
ENGINEERING
INFORMATICS
COMMUNICATION

MASTER OF SCIENCE CLOUD COMPUTING AND INTERNET OF THINGS-MCC A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Cloud Computing and Internet of 1.5
Things or any related field
MASTER OF SCIENCE COMPUTER ENGINEERING-MCE A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Computer Engineering or any 1.5
related field

MASTER OF SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE-MCS A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Computer Science or any related 1.5
field
MASTER OF SCIENCE CYBERSECURITY-MCY A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Cybersecurity and Forensic 1.5
Auditing or any related field
MASTER OF SCIENCE DATA SCIENCE AND INFORMATICS-MDS A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Data Science and Informatics or 1.5
any related field
MASTER OF SCIENCE COMPUTER HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT-MHD A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Hardware Engineering or any 1.5
related field
MASTER OF SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY-MIE A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Electronic and 2
Telecommunications Engineering or any related field
MASTER OF SCIENCE INFORMATION SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT-MIS A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Library and Information Science or 2
any related field
MASTER OF SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDIT-MIT A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Cybersecurity and Forensic 1.5
Auditing or any related
MASTER OF SCIENCE MOBILE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS-MMW A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Network Engineering or BSc 1.5
Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering or any related field
 MASTER OF SCIENCE NETWORK ENGINEERING-MNE A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Network Engineering or BSc 1.5
Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering or any related field
MASTER OF SCIENCE COMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT-MSD A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Software Engineering or any 1.5
related field
MASTER OF SCIENCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING-MTE A Minimum of 2.1 degree classification in BSc Network Engineering or BSc 1.5
Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering or any related field
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA INFORMATION SCIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT- A Diploma in Information Science, IT or any related equivalents 1.5
PIS
EDUCATION

• an appropriate Honours Degree or a general degree or approved equivalent

qualification and • obtained at least a
Master of Education Music Production - MEMP lower second division or its approved equivalent in the area of specialization
• a Graduate Diploma in Education of this University or its equivalent; and
• attained a satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the University may
deem necessary. 1.5 to 2 years

• an appropriate Honours Degree or a general degree or approved equivalent

qualification and • obtained at least a
Master of Education Sport Science Education (MESSP)
lower second division or its approved equivalent in the area of specialization
• a Graduate Diploma in Education of this University or its equivalent; and
• attained a satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the University may
deem necessary. 1.5 to 2 years

• an appropriate Honours Degree or a general degree or approved equivalent

qualification and • obtained at least a
Master of Education Art and Design Education - MEAD lower second division or its approved equivalent in the area of specialization
• a Graduate Diploma in Education of this University or its equivalent; and
• attained a satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the University may
deem necessary. 1.5 to 2 years

• an appropriate Honours Degree or a general degree or approved equivalent

qualification and • obtained at least a
Master of Education Design and Technology Production Systems - MEDTPS lower second division or its approved equivalent in the area of specialization
• a Graduate Diploma in Education of this University or its equivalent; and
• attained a satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the University may
deem necessary. 1.5 to 2 years

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent from any recognized

Masters of Science Early Childhood Development and Social Practice - MScECDSP University. 1.5 to 2 years

Master of Education Primary Education - MEDPED Bachelor of Education Primary or equivalent from any recognized University. 1.5 to 2 years
 Normal Entry: A bachelor’s degree with at least a 2:1 in Engineering, Social
Sciences, or a disability studies related degree or equivalent qualification in a
discipline that provides a suitable basis for the programme (e.g. computing,
Master of Education Assistive Technologies Development and Production - MEATDP 1.5 to 2 years
mechanical, biomedical, electrical or electronic engineering) or a relevant
qualification as stipulated by the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework.
Special Entry: Three years’ experience of working in design or assistive
technology development.

Normal Entry: Bachelor of Education Curriculum Design and Instructional

Master of Education Transformative Curriculum Theory and Practice - MECIMP Materials Production; and any other relevant degree programme in which the 1.5 to 2 years
Curriculum Theory component is strongly represented. Relevant post graduate
diploma in Education.
Normal Entry: A Bachelor’s Degree or a Postgraduate diploma from an
accredited and recognised institution or its equivalence in inclusive education or
Master of Education Inclusive Education - MEIE special needs education as stipulated by the Zimbabwe National Qualifications 1.5 to 2 years
Framework. Special Entry: Bachelor of Education
degree with long-standing recognised and traceable contribution to inclusive
education.

Option 1: Sociology of Education and Teacher Development Option 2:

Philosophy of Education and Professional Development Normal Entry:
Bachelor of Education Degree from accredited and recognised institution or Post
Master of Educational Foundations Heritage and Learning (MEFHL) Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad C.E., B.Sc.
Education. Special Entry: Bachelor of Education degree with
long standing recognised and traceable contribution to sociological or
philosophical issues.
1.5 to 2 years

Master of Science Clinical Educational Psychology - MSCEP 1.5 to 2 years

An Honours degree in Psychology from accredited and recognised institution
plus one year relevant Schools Psychological Service or teaching experience.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education Instructional Systems Design and Practice - First Degree from a recognized university in which at least one teaching subject is
1.5 to 2 years
PGDPEID represented.

At least 2.2 degree class for B.Ed. degree or First Degree (with GDE/PGDE) from a
Master of Education Multi-lingual Education - MEME 1.5 to 2 years
recognized university, in which the area of specialization is represented.

Master of Education Language Development and Technology - MELDT

At least 2.2 degree class for B.Ed. degree or First Degree (with GDE/PGDE) from a
recognized university, in which the area of specialization is represented. 1.5 to 2 years
Options: i) Educational Management, Leadership and Gender and Inclusivity
ii) Educational Policy, Planning and Quality Management
Master of Education Educational Leadership and Ethics - MELE 1.5 to 2 years
Bachelor of Education Degree in Educational Management
 • an appropriate Honours Degree or a general degree or approved equivalent
qualification and • obtained at least a
Master of Education Higher and Tertiary Education Systems - MEHTES 1.5 to 2 years
lower second division or its approved equivalent in the area of specialization
• a Graduate Diploma in Education of this University or its equivalent; and
• attained a satisfactory standard on any entrance test which the University may
deem necessary.

The candidate should have a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Post Graduate
Master of Science Technology and Innovation Education - MSTIE Diploma in Education from accredited or recognized institution, or BEd in Science 1.5 to 2 years
Education or any other qualification as stipulated ZNQF.

ENGINEERING AND
THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT

The candidate must hold at least an lower second-class Bachelor of Science 1.5 years full
Master of Science in Communication Engineering - MSCOMMENG
Honours degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. time

1.5 years full

Master of Science in Electrical Power - MSCMEPE The candidate must hold at least an lower second-class Bachelor of Science
time
Honours degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

The candidate must hold at least an lower second-class Bachelor of Science

Master of Science Advanced Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy - MMET 2 years full time
Honours degree in Mining, or Metallurgical Engineering, Geology or related field.

The candidate must hold at least an lower second-class Bachelor of Science

Master of Science Mining Engineering - MMIN
Honours degree in Mining, or Metallurgical Engineering, Geology or related field.

To be admitted into the Programme, candidates must have normally obtained an

18 months full
acceptable first degree in Civil Engineering with a classification of lower Second
Master of Science Degree in Structural Engineering - MSSTE time 3 years
Class or better. All candidates should have a minimum of proven two (2) years
part time
relevant and proven post qualification experience.

Candidates must have normally obtained an acceptable first degree in Quantity 18 months full
Master of Science Degree in Quantity Surveying - MSQUS Surveying with a classification of Upper Second Class or better. All candidates time 3 years
should have a minimum of proven two (2) years relevant and proven post part time
qualification experience.
To be admitted into the Programme, candidates must have normally obtained an
18 months full
acceptable first degree in Civil Engineering with a classification of lower Second
Master of Science Degree in Geotechnical Engineering - MSGTE time 3 years
Class or better. All candidates should have a minimum of proven two (2) years
part time
relevant and proven post qualification experience.
 Candidates must have normally obtained an acceptable first degree in Civil
18 months full
Engineering with a classification of lower Second Class or better. All candidates
Master of Science Degree in Highway and Transportation Engineering - MSHTE time 3 years
should have a minimum of proven two (2) years relevant and proven post
part time
qualification experience.
Candidates must have normally obtained an acceptable first degree in Civil
18 months full
Engineering with a classification of lower Second Class or better. All candidates
Master of Science Degree In Integrated Water Resources Management - MSIWM time 3 years
should have a minimum of proven two (2) years relevant and proven post
part time
qualification experience.
Candidates must have normally obtained an acceptable first degree in Civil 18 months full
Master of Science Degree in Water Resources Engineering and Infrastructure Engineering with a classification of lower Second Class or better. All candidates time 3 years
Management - MSWRE should have a minimum of proven two (2) years relevant and proven post part time
qualification experience.

To be admitted into the Programme, candidates must have normally obtained an 18 months full
Master of Science Degree in Sanitation and Wastewater Management - MSSWM acceptable first degree in Civil Engineering with a classification of lower second time 3 years
Class or better. All candidates should have a minimum of proven two (2) years part time
relevant and proven post qualification experience.
Candidates with Bachelor of Science Honours degree from a relevant discipline in
Science (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics) or a relevant 18 months full
MSc Manufacturing Systems Engineering - MSE ZNQF level 8 qualification or a relevant Professional Engineering Degree with time 3 years
demonstrable knowledge of basic principles of Algorithms, Computing, Calculus, part time
Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics.

Candidates with Bachelor of Science Honours degree from a relevant discipline in

18 months full
Science (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics) or a relevant
MSc Mechatronics and Artificial Intelligence - MECHART time 3 years
ZNQF level 8 qualification or a relevant Professional Engineering Degree with
part time
demonstrable knowledge of basic principles of Algorithms, Computing, Calculus,
Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics.

Candidates with a first degree in an Engineering or recognised Applied Science

discipline with at least a lower second class pass. Candidates with a third class in 18 months full
Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering - MREE an Engineering or Applied Science discipline but who have acquired at least five time 3 years
years of good practicing experience in the relevant Energy Sector may also be part time
considered for admission into the programme and may be required to sit for a
qualifying examination

18 months full
Master of Science in Architecture and Heritage Conservation - MAHC Candidate must have at least an Honours Degree in Architecture or an equivalent time 3 years
degree qualification. Other relevant subject areas shall be considered on part time
individual merits. A minimum overall pass of lower second class (2.2) is required.
18 months full
Candidate must possess a good honours degree with a 2.1 or better in BSc
Masters of Science in Spatial Planning Systems - MSPS time 4 years
Honours Degree in Spatial Planning and Management or an equivalent degree
part time
qualification.

18 months full
Masters in Real Estate Management - MREM A. An Honours degree in a relevant discipline with a 2.2 or better from a time 4 years
recognized institute of Higher Learning. B. B. A part time
Postgraduate Diploma in Real Estate Management from the University
 Candidate must have at least an honours degree in the following disciplines:
18 months full
Transport Planning and Management; Transport Logistics; Urban Mobility;
Master of Science in Transport Planning and Logistics Degree - MTPL time 4 years
Transport Engineering, Spatial Planning and Management, Civil Engineering and
part time
Mathematics. Other relevant subject areas shall be considered on individual
merits. A minimum overall pass of lower second class (2.2) is required.

Candidate must have at least an honours degree in the following disciplines:

18 months full
Joint Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Urban Planning and Development - Transport Planning and Management; Transport Logistics; Urban mobility;
time 4 years
MSUPD Transport engineering, Spatial Planning and Management, Civil Engineering,
part time
Mathematics. Other relevant subject areas shall be considered on individual
merits. A minimum overall pass of lower second class (2.2) is required.
Candidate must have a BSc. Honours degree or equivalent in
Surveying/Geomatics, or Land Management or similar subject. Candidates with 18 months full
Master of Science Geomatics Engineering Degree - MGE lower academic qualifications and significant experience in the industry will be time 3 years
considered on an individual basis after satisfying the Department through an part time
interview and/or a qualifying examination (s).

Candidates must have two A-level subjects, one of which MUST be Mathematics
1 year full time
Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Geographic Information Science - PDLGIS and a National Diploma in an appropriate subject such as Surveying, Geography,
2 years part time
Computer Science, etc. or other qualifications approved by Senate.

LAW

Masters in Women's Law / Masters in Women Socio-Legal Studies A good first degree with at least 2.2 or better in a related area. 18 months full
time
Master of Laws in Commercial Law LLBS with a 2.2 or better from this or other recognised University with at least 18 months full
two years working experience in a law related field. time
Master of Laws in International Law LLBS with a 2.2 or better from this or other recognised University with at least 18 months full
two years working experience in a law related field. time
Master of Laws in Land and Resource Management Law LLBS with a 2.2 or better from this or other recognised University with at least 18 months full
two years working experience in a law related field. time
Master of Laws in Intellectual Property and Technology Law LLBS with a 2.2 or better from this or other recognised University with at least 18 months full
two years working experience in a law related field. time
Master of Laws in Constitutional and Electoral Law LLBS with a 2.2 or better from this or other recognised University with at least 18 months full
two years working experience in a law related field. time
Master of Laws in Family and Child Law LLBS with a 2.2 or better from this or other recognised University with at least 18 months full
two years working experience in a law related field. time
Master of Laws in Criminal Law LLBS with a 2.2 or better from this or other recognised University with at least 18 months full
two years working experience in a law related field. time
MEDICINE AND For admission into programmes in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
HEALTH SCIENCES preference will be given to applicants with at least two years post graduate
experience in a Provincial, General or District Hospital. For more details about
these programmes, applicants must kindly visit the Faculty of Medicine and
Health Sciences at Parirenyatwa Hospital. Applicants must be registered with the
Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe where necessary.

MSc Clinical Pharmacology Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications: MBChB degree, BSc
Pharmacology, B.Pharm or an equivalent qualification. 1yr Full Time
MSc Biomedical Engineering A good first degree in Medicine or related area. 18 months full
time
MSc Medical Analytics and Informatics A good first degree in a related area.
2yrs FT
MSc Haematology A good first degree in a related area. 2yrs FT
MSc Immunology A good first degree in a relevant area
2yrs FT
MSc Forensic Medicine A good first degree in a relevant area
2yrs FT
MSc Human Genetics and Biotechnology A good first degree in a relevant area 2yrs FT
MSc Public Health Health (with options in: 1. Health Care Management and Human A good BSc degree in Health Education and Health Promotion or an approved
Capital Deveopment: 2. Human Economics and Financing: 3, Global Health: 4, Maternal equivalent.
Child Health, 5, Policy 6, Leadership and Governance: 7, Environmental Health: 8,
Sports Medicine: 9 Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Health Interventions
2yrs FT,3yrs PT
MMed Occupational Medicine MBChB degree or equivalent.
4yrs PT
MMed Emergency Medicine MBChB degree or equivalent.
4yrs PT
MMed Neuro-Psychology MBChB degree or equivalent.
2yrs PT
MMed Paediatrics with options in: 1: Oncology, 2: Community Paediatrics; 3: MBChB degree or equivalent.
Neonatology: 4, Paediatrics Cardiology; 5: Metabolic Syndrome: 6: Paediatric
Nephrology: 7: Paediatric Neurology; 8: Paediatric Endocrinology
4yrs PT
MMed Medicine (Infectious Diseases) MBChB degree or equivalent.
4yrs PT
MMed Medicine with options in: 1, Neurology; 2: Hepatology; 3: Pulmonology; 4: MBChB degree or equivalent.
Cardiology; 5: Endocrinology; 6: Diabetology; 7: Gastroentology; 8: Nephrology; 9:
Rheumatology: 10: Gerontology; 11: HIV and STIs; 12: Dermatology; 13: Medical
Oncology 4yrs PT
MMed Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Reproductive Health) with options in: 1, Fetal MBChB degree or equivalent.
Medicine; 2: Maternal Medicine; 3: Gynaecology Oncology; 4: Uro Gynaecology; 5:
Minimum Access Gynaecology
4yrs PT
MSc Nursing Practice with options in: 1, Gerontology; 2, Palliative Care; 3, Oncology; 4, A good BSc Nursing Science degree or equivalent. Must be registered with the
Intensive and Coronary Care; 5, Emergency Medicine; 6, Perfusionist; 7, Nephrology; 8, Nurses Council of Zimbabwe.
Medical-Surgical; 9, Mental Health; 10, Community Health; 11, Fetal and Neonatal; 12, 18months
Ophthalmic; 13, Nursing Anaesthesia FT,36months PT
MSc Occupational Therapy BSc Honours degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent. Registered with the
Rehabilitation Council of Zimbabwe. 2yrs PT
MSc Rehabilitative Assistive Technologies BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registered with the
Rehabilitation Council of Zimbabwe. 2yrs PT
MSc Physiotherapy BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registered with the
Rehabilitation Council of Zimbabwe. 2yrs PT
MSc Rehabilitation and Community Development BSc Honours degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registered with the
Rehabilitation Council of Zimbabwe. 2yrs PT
MSc Audiology Possession of a BSc in Audiology or equivalent.
2yr PT
 MSc Speech and Language Therapy Possession of a BSc degree in a related area.
2yrs PT
MSc Optometry A relevant first degree in a related area or discipline.
2yrs PT
MMed Surgery (with options in: 1, Cardiothoracic Surgery; 2: Orthopedics MBChB degree or equivalent.
4yrs PT
MMed Radiology Diagnostics BSc in Radiography or equivalent.
4yrs PT
MMed Medical Physics MBChB degree or equivalent.
4yrs PT
MMed Nuclear Medicine MBChB degree or equivalent.
4yrs PT
SCIENCE

Normal Entry - A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry,

Agriculture, Microbiology, Chemistry, Pharmacology with a degree class of 2.1 or
better or an equivalent degree where Botany was taken as a course.
MSc Medical Plant Sciences - MMPS Special Entry - A BSc Honours Degree in Biological 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. 2 years
Normal Entry - 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
MSc Forestry Production Ecology - MFPE 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 in the 2.1 division or better. 2 years
Normal Entry - A good BSc Honours Degree in Biological/Life Sciences or
Environmental Sciences 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
MSc Biodiversity Conservation and Management - MBCM this University 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.

2 years
Normal Entry - A good BSc Honours Degree in Biological/Life Sciences or
Environmental Sciences with a degree class of 2.1 or better or an equivalent
degree. Special Entry - A BSc
MSc Wildlife Ecology and Management - MWEM Honours Degree in Biological/Life Sciences or Environmental Sciences degree 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. 2 years
 Normal Entry - 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
MSc Aquatic Science and Aquaculture - MASA 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.
2 years
Normal Entry - Candidates should possess BSc Honours in Forensic Science,
Biological/Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology,
B.Pharmacy or Applied Sciences with a degree class of 2.1 or better.
Special Entry - Candidates should possess BSc Honours in Forensic Science,
MSc Forensic Science - MFS Biological/Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Microbiology,
B.Pharmacy or Applied Sciences with a 2.2 division and at least three years of
relevant post qualification experience.

2 years
Normal Entry - A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Sciences 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
MSc Tropical Resource Ecology - MTRE of this University with a 2.2 division and at least three years relevant post
qualification experience will be required to write and pass a qualifying
examination with a mark representing a 2.1 division or better.
2 years
Normal Entry - A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Sciences with a degree class
of 2.1 or better or an equivalent degree where entomology was taken as a
course. Special Entry - A BSc
MSc Tropical Entomology - MTE Honours Degree in Biological 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. 2 years
A BSc Honours Degree in Mathematics and Computational Sciences of this
University with a degree class of 2.2 or better or an equivalent degree.

MSc Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling - MSc

1 year 6 months
Full Time 3
Years Part Time
SOCIAL AND
BEHAVIOURAL
SCIENCES

A good BSc Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent with a minimum of 2.2- 2 Years (Full
Master of Science in Clinical Psychology - MCPS
degree class. Time)

A good BSc Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent with a minimum of 2.2- 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Forensic Psychology and Victimology - MFPV degree class. Time)
A good BSc Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent with a minimum of 2.2- 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Industrial and Organisational Psychology - MIOP
degree class. Time)

A good BSc Honours Degree in Psychology or equivalent with a minimum of 2.2- 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Sport Psychology - MSPS degree class. Time)
 Any good any Social Science Honours Degree program or an equivalent degree 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Community Systems Models and Development - MCSMD with a minimum of 2.2-degree class. Time)
Any good any Social Science Honours Degree program or an equivalent degree 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Gender Social Systems and Development - MGD with a minimum of 2.2-degree class Time)

Honours Degree in Sociology or BSc Anthropology Honours Degree or an 1 ½ Years (Full

Master of Science in Socio-Ecological Systems and Development Practice - MSECDP equivalent degree qualification  with a minimum of 2.1-degree class Time)

A good BSc Honours Degree in Sociology or BSc Anthropology Honours Degree or 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Sociology and Social Anthropology - MSSA an equivalent degree qualification  with a minimum of 2.1-degree class Time)

At least an Honours and Bachelors in any Social Science Degree program or an 1 Year (Full
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation - PDME equivalent degree qualification   Time)
An Honours degree in the following disciplines: Mathematics; Statistics; Public
Health; Social and Behavioural Sciences; Law; Education; and, Geo-Spatial 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Population Informatics and Analytics - MPIA Sciences. At least a B in O Level Mathematics is a must. Time)
A good Honours Degree with a 2.1 or better in Spatial Planning and Management 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Smart Settlement Designs and Amenities - MSSDA or a relevant planning discipline Time)

A good Honours Degree with a 2.1 or better in Urban Systems and Design or a 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Society Urban Systems and Design - MSUSD relevant planning discipline Time)

A good Bachelor of Adult Education Degree or an equivalent degree with a 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Andragogy and Development - MAD minimum of 2.2-degree class. Time)
At least an Honours Degree with a minimum of 2.1-degree class in the following
disciplines: Transport Planning and Management; Transport Logistics; Urban
mobility; Transport engineering, Spatial Planning and Management, Civil 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Urban Transport Systems Design and Mobility - MUTSDM Engineering, Mathematics. Time)
A good Honours Degree with a 2.1 or better degree class in fields such as
Agriculture, Engineering, Commerce and Development Studies, Rural and Urban
Planning, Administration, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Nursing or
Biological Sciences, with at least one-year practical experience relevant in project 1 Year (Full
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management - PDPPM planning and management. O Level Mathematics is a must. Time)
Relevant BSc (Hons) in Political Science and Diplomacy, BSc (Hons) in
Government and Public Management, BSc (Hons) in Security and Intelligence,
BSc (Hons) in Economics, BSc (Hons) in Law, BSc (Hons) in Public Policy,
1 ½ Years (Full
Governance passed with an Upper second class (2.1) degree classification. 
Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy - MITD Time)

Relevant BSc (Hons) in Political Science and Diplomacy, BSc (Hons) in

Government and Public Management, BSc (Hons) in Economics, BSc (Hons) in
Law, BSc (Hons) in Peace, Security and Society passed with an Upper second class 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Politics and International Relations - MPIR (2.1) degree classification. Time)

Relevant BSc (Hons) in Government and Public Management, BSc (Hons) in

Political Science and Diplomacy, BSc (Hons) In Law, BSc (Hons) in Economics, BSc
(Hons) in Local Government passed with an Upper second class (2.1) degree 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Public Policy and Governance - MPPG classification. Time)
 A good Honours degree in Social work; two years’ work experience / Master of
Social work degree generic and registration with the Council of Social workers- 2 Years (Full
Master of Science in Clinical Social Work - MCSW Zimbabwe is a must. Time)

A good Honours degree in Social work; two years’ work experience / Master of
Social work degree generic and registration with the Council of Social workers- 2 Years (Full
Master of Science in Family and Child Welfare - MFCW Zimbabwe is a must. Time)

A good Honours degree in Social work or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work. 1 ½ Years (Full
Master of Science in Social Work - MSW Registration with the Council of Social workers-Zimbabwe is a must. Time)
A good Honours degree in Social work; two years’ work experience / Master of
Social work degree generic and registration with the Council of Social workers- 2 Years (Full
Master of Science in Social Work and Social Policy - MSWSP Zimbabwe is a must. Time)
2 Years (Full
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - PGDSW Any Social Science degree from any recognised University. Time)
Applicants with a third class in the relevant subject (s) but who have acquired at
least five years of good practicing experience in the relevant field may also be
considered for admission into the programmes in the Faculty of Veterinary
Vet Sciences Science and may be required to sit for a qualifying examination
To be admitted into the faculty postgraduate degree programmes, applicants
Master of Veterinary Science in Animal Reproduction & Biotechnology-MVSARB should have a recognized Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Veterinary
Science or equivalent, with a classification of lower second class or better in the
relevant subject (s). 2yrs FT
To be admitted into the faculty postgraduate degree programmes, applicants
Master of Veterinary Science in Small Ruminant Medicine and Production should have a recognized Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Veterinary
Management-MVSSRM Science or equivalent, with a classification of lower second class or better in the
relevant subject (s). 3yrs PT
To be admitted into the faculty postgraduate degree programmes, applicants
should have a recognized Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Veterinary
Science or equivalent, with a classification of lower second class or better in the
Master of Veterinary Science in Zoonoses and Animal Food-borne Diseases-MZFD relevant subject (s). 2yrs FT

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