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In yet another scientific breakthrough, the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has developed an artificial intelligence-generated application that provides farmers with knowledge and solutions for almost all major crops.
The App Crop Doctor Solutions which can be used on mobile phones provides information about all major crops,as well as details about diseases, insects, and nutrient deficiency of crops for the benefit of farmers.Last year another student from the institution developed an almost similar app, which mainly targeted youthfulfarmers.
In the latest application, Nust director of communication and marketing Mr Thabani Mpofu said besidesMbenefiting farmers the app will also benefit the whole agricultural and livestock sectors.
Mr Mpofu spoke to Chronicle about the application during the just-ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. He said the application was developed by a Nust student, Nkosikhona Dube who could not be contacted as he was said to be out of the country.
“The information about the disease, insects, and nutrient deficiency of crop information will be available by sharing an image of the plant or crop.
“The application was developed by our very own student, with the aid of his team. His name is Nkosikhona Dube and he has won several accolades,” he said.
Mr Mpofu said the application is available online and has various features for all major crops.
“The need to disseminate knowledge on smart agriculture and climate-smart agriculture has led to the development of the Crop Doctor Solutions to publish magazines to help farmers better understand this topic and share their stories,” said Mr Mpofu.
He said Dube and his team continuously research and develop modules being used in the mobile application for disease identification. “The application is fully developed and has features that include market updates, Government schemes, and knowledge centres. It also imparts knowledge regarding crop variety, production, and protection,” said Mr Mpofu.
He said Zimbabwe has about 7,1 million smallholder and communal farmers occupying a total of 21 million hectares of the 33,3 million hectares used for agricultural purposes.
“In general, communal and smallholder farmers occupy areas of lower natural potential for agriculture in terms of rainfall, soils, and water for irrigation.Farming
“These areas are of lower economic potential because of the distances from markets and poor communication and social infrastructure. Fully optimising and improving the yields in these areas will go a long way in attaining SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) number 1 and 2,” said Mr Mpofu.
He said equipping farmers with technology and knowledge was developing a crowd farming platform which is under trial with two farmers, one based in Seke and the other one in Kwekwe.
Mthandazo Ncube who was studying Computer Science at Nust developed an app, which mainly targeted youthful farmers said he believed he would revolutionise farming. His application Easy Farm was to make farming easier through the provision of farming data to farmers.
Ncube said his application mainly targeted youthful farmers who always want to be on their cellphones to improve crop production. He said instead of holding meetings to educate farmers, the information was now being sent to farmers through cell phones.
Ncube said his application educates farmers on how to effectively and efficiently work on the land to boost production, provides detailed information about farming opportunities in each of the country’s provinces and crops that are recommended to grow in a particular province.
Peter Matika
“THINK in other terms” is the motto for the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) and unbeknown to many the university was groundbreaking as it revolutionised university learning in the country. Led by the late national hero Professor Phineas Makhurane as the Vice Chancellor, Nust was the first university to introduce industrial attachment in Zimbabwe.
Industrial attachment is the process where students at universities and colleges conduct internships in the industry before completing studies.The success of industrial attachment saw other Zimbabwean higher and tertiary institutions introducing theprogramme which has become mandatory for all students before they exit university.
Students undergoing a four-year degree programme, undergo industrial attachment in their third year before returning to complete their studies and graduate with an Honours Degree.For those doing a five-year programme, they usually go for attachment in their fourth year.
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Permanent Secretary Prof Fanuel Tagwira said: “Before industrial attachment was introduced by Nust, what happened is that students would simply do three years of theory, write their exams and go. The first time they got in contact with the real world of work, was when they had been offered a position,” said Prof Tagwira.
“So Nust revolutionised education by way of industrial attachment. It is not that they were the first to introduce industrial attachment as this was already done in developed countries. But they were the first to be bold enough to say we want our students to do a full year of industrial attachment before they graduate and that was (late) Prof Phineas Makhurane.”
He said the benefit of industrial attachment is that it has enabled students to have practical experience of what the industry expects from them while they also get to appreciate what employers want. Prof Tagwira said some of the graduates are identified and employed when they are on attachment.
“You will find out that many of our students, when they come back from industrial attachment, there is an element of understanding of the connection of what they are learning and what is happening in the real world of work. It also helps students to develop the mental transition from being an academic person to being a practical person. It helps them to understand what they would have learnt and how you apply it to the actual work that happens in industry,” said Prof Tagwira.
“Even for the employer it helps them to see in students that have come for attachment and what benefits they bring to their companies. We find that many students get jobs when they go for industrial attachment.”
He said while it is not the ministry’s position that lecturers have to go for attachment, it is encouraged that they familiarise themselves with industry trends.
“You find that when an academic member of staff has never worked in the industry, never attached to the industry many a time they remain attached to the theoretical level and they are not able to connect what they are teaching to what is happening in the industry,” he said.
Nust communication and marketing director Mr Thabani Mpofu said the concept of industrial attachment was introduced when the university started in 1991 to address the skills gaps.
“The university negotiated the model with major employers of professionals in Zimbabwe, marking the first phase of the introduction of industrial attachment. It is a concept inspired by the skills gap the country experienced post-independence, particularly in the science and engineering fields,” said Mr Mpofu.
“Normally, graduates go through graduate training programmes after graduation, but in our situation back then, the graduate would be the sole professional in her/his field within the organisation. This prompted Nust to introduce industrial attachment, as an academic-industry training programme to capacitate our graduates with practical skills.”
He said after the university introduced the programme, employers started preferring Nust-trained graduates when recruiting. Mr Mpofu said the industrial attachment programme has a major value-addition to degrees. He said students who go for attachment are expected to go beyond problem identification and analysis and focus on problem-solving, evaluation of the results and their validation against the original goals.
Mr Mpofu said industrial attachment set the stage for the successful implementation of Heritage-based Education 5.0 where there is a connection between expectations of the industry and delivery from universities. “Industrial attachment provides an enabling environment for cross-fertilisation between employers and universities in benchmarking competencies of graduates against perceived needs. It also prepares the same graduates for entrepreneurial pursuits, if they are so inclined. This is especially relevant within the Education 5.0 context,” said Mr Mpofu. — @nqotshili
ZIMBABWEAN model, Jemima Mandemwa finished fourth at the Miss Environment International that was recently held in Mumbai, India. Mandemwa, a final year student at the National University of Science and Technology flew Zimbabwe’s flag at the international beauty pageant that seeks to bring awareness on environmental preservation. The 21-year-old did tremendously well to finish fourth in a competition that was won by Kayra Wouters of Belgium. “Congratulations to our Queen for making it to the top 5 for the Miss Environment International beauty pageant!! The first ambassador for Fauna and Flora,’’ read a post on Mandemwa’s Facebook page.
Zimbabwe were one of the 20 countries represented in this popular pageant. Mandemwa won the right to represent the country after she won Miss Environment International Zimbabwe held in Bulawayo in December where she saw off competition from 13 other contestants.
It was the second time that Mandemwa got to fly the Zimbabwean flag at an international completion after she finished as the second princess at the Miss Super Globe held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2019. Mandemwa’s trip to India was funded by Nigel Shamu, the Miss Environment International Zimbabwe licence holder. In December, Shamu told this publication that he was funding Mandemwa’s plane ticket, dresses and registration. @Mdawini_29
Destiny Mlilo started his life-long ambition of being a medical doctor on Tuesday as part of 60 first-year School of Medicine students at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Bulawayo whose enrolment increased from 25. Mlilo and his fellow students are studying for a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery at Nust, under the Faculty of Medicine. Under the programme, 62 percent of the students are female and 38 percent male.
The aspiring medical doctors are learning at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Ekusileni Hospital, formerly Ekusileni Medical Centre in Bulawayo. The School of Medicine is still housed at Mpilo Central Hospital, but Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Ekusileni Hospital is being transformed into a Nust-run specialist training institution. The latest group of students are the first to be enrolled after the faculty was granted medical school status last year after meeting international standards.
Mlilo was two years old, growing up at Ingwizi Growth Point in Mangwe District, 80KM from Mphoengs Border Post, when the Faculty of Medicine at Nust was introduced in 2005. The faculty would thereafter, per intake, enroll not more than 25 of the sharpest minds from all over the country to study to become doctors.
Since 2005, the university has been under the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council of Zimbabwe supervision.
The last born of three children, Mlilo lives with his parents at Ingwizi while his sisters live with their families in Bulawayo. He said he was excited to be part of the latest intake of students after attaining 23 points at A-Level at Bhulu High School in Mangwe District.
“Although Bhulu High School had limited resources, especially in sciences, I attained 23 points, as I did, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography.
“The reason I went on to do sciences at high school and medicine as well as surgery at university, is because I want to be a general practitioner (GP). This is because I feel it will be an inspiration to locals from my area.
What I will do is to show that nothing is impossible, and that the belief that sciences are difficult and are for affluent schools and not for the rural schools like Bhulu High, is not true,” said Mlilo. He said he wants to go to his community and serve it when he is done with his studies.
“In my area, there are a few doctors. For example, there is one clinic serving a wide area. And the local hospital, Brunapeg has only one doctor. So, with me being in this programme, I feel that I can help lower the patient-to-doctor ratio, by being a doctor and inspiring other rural children to do so,” said Mlilo.
Another student, Asa Mpala, grew up in Bulawayo and learnt at Empandeni High School where she attained 16 A-Level points after she wrote Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. She has nothing but praise for Empandeni High School which she describes as a “very good school”.
Mpala said attending medical school has always been her dream. “This has been my ambition and is something that I always wanted. Being a doctor will mean everything to me because I have lost loved ones, and I have seen people die in front of my eyes. So, I feel there are a few doctors in the country and I want to fill that gap,” said Mpala.
Her classmate, Dezel Toma, who lives in Cowdray Park in Bulawayo, said she is the first child in her family’s lineage that has enrolled to be a doctor.
“My home area is in Chivhu and unfortunately there are some from there who think that girls can’t do sciences and I want to prove them wrong. In my family, I am the only person who is studying to be a doctor ever since. So, it’s a proud moment for my family and my parents,” said Toma.
Toma learnt at Mpopoma High School and attained 17 A-Level points in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Mechanical Maths. She said her ultimate goal is to serve her community. “I want to serve the community and not only prove the people wrong. There are a lot of things I can do to help the community through the knowledge that I would have gained at Nust.”
The class representative Daniela Manzini from Gweru said she has been praying and working hard in school for the opportunity to study and become a doctor.
“Every time l was asked what l want to be when l grow up, the easy answer was a doctor, but as l grew up l realised being a medical practitioner might actually be my calling. My desire to help people, my passion for medicine and how l like to help people especially my siblings with their wounds are some of the reasons why l always prayed and worked hard for this day to come. Being admitted into Nust is a dream come true for me,” Manzini said.
She attended Chikumbiro Primary School in Mkoba 6, Gweru and Mkoba 1 High School where she attained 14 points in Mathematics, Chemistry and in Biology.
Manzini said she was inspired by her grandmother and parents. “My grandmother and my parents inspired me to take up this course, as their hard work and nurturing shaped me to be this ambitious young lady who wants to make them proud.
“As a first-born child, l want to inspire my siblings. Also my friends, churchmates, the young ones from my community and every girl child out there,” said Miss Manzini.
Daniela Manzini First year medical school Nust Class representative aspiring doctor Nust director of communication and marketing Mr Thabani Mpofu said Nust was motivated by a skills audit that showed that there was a 95 percent shortage in the medical field, prompting the institution to upscale training of medical personnel.
He said the approval to increase the medical school intake followed successful assessments by the Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (Zimche).
“The entities were satisfied with the quality of our graduates, teaching and learning facilities and teaching staff qualifications and capacity. We are happy that we have doubled our contribution towards Government efforts to reduce the doctor-to-patient ratio,” said Mr Mpof
ADMISSION INTO POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES.
Applications are invited from candidates who meet the requirements for entry into First Year Undergraduate Programmes.
Applications should be submitted online via this link https://apply.nust.ac.zw/apply/
Only International Applicants should download the form from the NUST website via this link https://www.nust.ac.zw/index.php/application-forms.html, complete the form and submit to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar,
Admissions and Student Records,
NUST,
Gwanda Road/Cecil Avenue,
P O Box AC 939 Ascot,
Bulawayo.
Enquiries should be directed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Student Records)
Telephone: (+263) 292 -289557/282842/288413/284237
Completed Forms may also be submitted at our NUST Harare Office,
ZIMDEF House,
18572 off Mother Patrick Avenue,
Rotten Row,
Harare (Next to The Magistrate Court).
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Application Fee
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A Late application fee of US$30 or the ZWL figure provided.
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The late application fee for International Applicants is US$40.
For International Applicants:
Bank: FBC Bank
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Account Number: 4820068620666
Branch Address: 108 Jason Moyo Street and 11th Avenue Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
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Bank: ZB BANK
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Account Number: 4372-035542-090
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FACULTIES AND DEGREE PROGRAMMES
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Applied Science |
Master of Science Degree in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Biological Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry or Biotechnology.
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Master of Science Degree in Analytical Chemistry |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. |
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Master of Science Degree in Applied Mathematical Modelling |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Statistics, Computer Science or Operations Research. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience or,
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Master of Science Degree in Big Data Science |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Computing (Computer Engineering, Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering), Electronic Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics or Operations Research. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. |
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Master of Science Degree in Information Systems |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least an Upper Second (2.1) in Computing (Computer Engineering, Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering) Electronic Engineering. |
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Master of Science Degree in Geophysics |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Applied Physics or Geology.
Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. |
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Master of Science Degree in Lasers and Applied Optics |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Applied Physics or Physics. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. For those applicants who do not have an Honours Degree in Physics or Applied Physics, the level of Physics background will be considered adequate if an applicant has passed the following courses or their equivalent:
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Master of Science Degree in Medical Physics
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Applied Physics or Biophysics. Preference shall be given to those already working in the Health Delivery Sector. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. |
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Master of Science Degree in Radiography |
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Master of Science Degree in Medical Ultrasound |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Radiography, (Diagnostic or Therapeutic). Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. In addition, applicants must be registered with or are eligible for registration with the Allied Health Practitioner’s Council of Zimbabwe. programme Any other relevant qualification obtained from a recognised institution in Zimbabwe or elsewhere may be considered for admission. |
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Master of Science Degree in Operations Research and Statistics |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Computing, Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Mathematics or Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in any field. Applicants with a lower Second (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience or a Postgraduate qualification in a related field. |
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Master of Science Degree in Sports Science
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Sports Science or related field. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience or an internationally recognised coaching qualification or license which is equivalent to an Honours First Degree from a Sport Federation or Institution of a similar kind. |
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Master of Science Degree in Computer Science |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least 2.2 in Computing: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, Information Systems, Software Engineering or Electronic Engineering. |
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The Built Environment |
Master of Science Degree in Construction Project Management
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree, with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Rural & Urban Planning, Building Economics, Civil Engineering or Property Management. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. |
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Master of Urban Design |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least (2.1) in Urban Design, Architecture, Rural Urban Planning, Building Economics, Civil Engineering and Property Management. Other programmes offered in the built environment shall be considered on an individual basis with a Minimum overall pass of Upper Second Class (2.1) Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least 2 years’ post qualification experience. |
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Master of Philosophy Degree in Property Studies
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least (2.1) in Urban Design, Architecture, Rural Urban Planning, Building Economics, Civil Engineering and Property Management. Other programmes offered in the built environment shall be considered on an individual basis with a Minimum overall pass of Upper Second Class (2.1) Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least 2 years’ post qualification experience. |
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Commerce |
Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree, B Com Honours Degree or equivalent with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Accounting or equivalent. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of Financial Reporting and Financial Analysis. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CIS will be an added advantage. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. |
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Master of Science Degree in Banking and Financial Economics |
Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Banking, Finance, Economics or their equivalents with a degree classification of at least 2.2 |
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Master of Science Degree in Financial Engineering
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree, B Com Honours Degree or equivalent with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in any field with a financial and mathematical content. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong mathematical background. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience |
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Master of Science Degree in Finance and Investment
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree, B Com Honours Degree or equivalent with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in a Commercial Degree or equivalent. In addition, applicants should have completed and passed Corporate Finance. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience |
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Master of Science Degree in Fiscal Studies
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree, B Com Honours Degree or equivalent with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Fiscal Studies, Public Finance, Customs, Taxation, Economics or equivalent. A Bachelors’ Honours Degree in any discipline plus an acceptable Postgraduate Diploma in the above disciplines. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience.
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Master of Science Degree in Risk Management and Insurance
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree, BComm Honours Degree or equivalent with a degree class of at least Lower Second (2.1) in Risk Management and Insurance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics or any Business related fields. or Applicants must hold a Commercial Degree or equivalent, preferably with a Lower Second Class (2.2) or better, from a recognised University; coupled with a Professional Qualification in Insurance and/or Risk Management from a recognised Institution/Professional body. |
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Master of Science Degree in Strategic Marketing
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Applicants must be holders of a BComm Honours Degree in Marketing or any business-related field from a recognized University. Holders of non-marketing or business Degrees with experience in the marketing field and who have completed and passed any two of the following modules in their Undergraduate Degree will also be considered: Principles of Economics, Principles of Marketing, Principles of Management and any of the following:
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Institute of Development Studies
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Master of Science Degree in Development Studies (2 years) |
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Master of Science Degree in Disaster Management (2 years) |
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Communication and Information Science |
Master of Science Degree in Strategic Communication
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Applicants must be holders of an Honours Degree, with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Social Sciences, Arts or Business related studies. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2 Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience Special Entry Candidates with Higher National Diplomas in Social Sciences, Arts and Business related studies plus 3 years post qualification experience in communication and strategic related field. |
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Master of Science Degree in Journalism and Media Studies
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Applicants must be holders of an Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Journalism and or Media Studies or related discipline such as Communication Studies, Public Relations and Advertising. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least three years’ post-qualification practical experience in a recognized media house.
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Master of Science Degree in Library and Information Science
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Library and Information Science or in any other Information Science field (Archives, Records Management, Publishing, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage and Museology studies). At least a Lower Second Class (2.2) Degree in any other field plus a Postgraduate qualification or an equivalent in Library and Information Science. Applicants who have obtained Degree Class of a Pass (3) in any Information Science field listed in the first criteria and at least five (5) years’ relevant experience in information related sciences may be considered for admission. |
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Master of Science Degree in Records and Archives Management
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Records and Archives Management; Records Management; Archival Science; Information Studies; History or Heritage Studies from an accredited University or higher education institution. Applicants with a Lower Second Class 2.2 Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience.
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Engineering |
Master of Engineering Degree in Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management (MSOM) |
Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Engineering, such as Industrial, Industrial and Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Electrical, Electrical and Electronics and Fibre and Polymer Materials Engineering.
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Master of Engineering Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Management (MEOM)
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Engineering, such as Industrial, Industrial and Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Chemical, Electrical, Electrical and Electronics and Fibre and Polymer Materials Engineering.
NB: Admission into the above programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class. |
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Master of Engineering Degree in Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Lower Second (2.2) in Chemical Engineering or related disciplines such as Environmental Engineering, Applied Biochemistry, Applied Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Technology, Process Engineering or Petrochemical Engineering from an accredited college or university. Post qualification work experience is an added advantage. NB Admission into the programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class. |
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Environmental Science |
Master of Science Degree in Environmental Health
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Applicants should be in possession of:
or any other related field with at least a Lower Second Degree classification (2.2). The duration of the programme will be 24 months (2 years). |
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Master of Science Degree in Eco-tourism and Biodiversity Conservation
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Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Forest Resources and Wildlife Management, Animal Science, Natural Resources Management or any relevant Science Degree.
Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least two years post-qualification experience. |
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Master of Science Degree in Applied Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing |
Normal entry: Applicants should have a BSc Degree with a Lower Second Class (2.2) in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing, Life Sciences and related Geospatial Disciplines with a significant Geographical Information Systems content. Special entry: Candidates with a BSc Honours Degree at 2.2 and at least three years of relevant work experience. NB Only candidates who already have BSc (Honours) results will be considered for this programme. |
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Medicine |
Master of Science Degree in Midwifery Education
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Applicants must be holders of a relevant BSc Honours Degree in Nursing or related field. In addition, applicants should hold:
NB Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as part of the selection process. |
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Master of Medicine Degree in Family Medicine MMED FAM. MED)
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Applicants must be holders of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent.
NB Short-listed Applicants for admission to the MMED Degree in Family Medicine programme may be interviewed as part of the selection process. |
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Science and Technology Education |
Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology Education (PGDSTE)
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Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Technical, or Commercial subjects taught in the Secondary School or College. Be currently teaching in schools, colleges or related institutions. NB Admission into the programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class. |
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Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary and Higher Education (PGDTHE)
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Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s/Postgraduate Degree or equivalent from accredited and recognised institutions. Should have teaching/training experience in higher and tertiary education. NB Admission into the programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class. |
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Master of Technology Education Degree (MTECHED)
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Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree with a degree class of at least 2.2 in Applied Art and Design, Clothing, Textile and Fashion Design, Design and Technology. Should have a Certificate or Diploma in Science, Design, Technology or Technical Education. |
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Master of Technology Education Degree (MTECHED)
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Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree with a degree class of at least 2.2 in Civil and Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Technical Graphics, Wood Science and Technology. Should have a Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, Technology or Technical Education. NB Admission into the programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class. |
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Master of Science Degree Education (MScED)
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Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree with a degree class of at least 2.2 in Accounting and Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics.
NB Admission into the programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class. |
ADMISSION BY NORMAL ENTRY AND SPECIAL ENTRY INTO UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR.
Applications are invited from candidates who meet the requirements for entry into First Year Undergraduate Programmes.
Applications should be submitted online via this link https://apply.nust.ac.zw/apply/
Only Special Entry and International Applicants should download the form from the NUST website via this link https://www.nust.ac.zw/index.php/application-forms.html, complete the form and submit to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar,
Admissions and Student Records,
NUST,
Gwanda Road/Cecil Avenue,
P O Box AC 939 Ascot,
Bulawayo.
Enquiries should be directed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions and Student Records)
Telephone: (+263) 292 -289557/282842/288413/284237
Completed Forms may also be submitted at our NUST Harare Office,
ZIMDEF House,
18572 off Mother Patrick Avenue,
Rotten Row,
Harare (Next to The Magistrate Court).
Payment Procedures
Application Fee
a) Zimbabwean Nationals
A Late application fee of US$30 or the ZWL equivalent provided must be paid during the online application process.
For Special Entry and International applicants, the banking details are provided below.
b) International Applicants
The late application fee for International Applicants is US$40.
c) The closing date for late applications is yet to be advised.
Application fees may be paid via the following modes:
For Zimbabwean Nationals:
(i) Cash at NUST Bulawayo Campus
(ii)Swipe at NUST Bulawayo Campus/ Harare Office, Zimdef House
(iii)Rtgs or a cash deposit into the following accounts:
Bank: ZB BANK
Branch: Jason Moyo
Name: National University of Science and Technology
Account Number: 4372-035542-090
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Bank: FBC Bank
Branch: Jason Moyo
Branch Code: 8305
Account Number: 3120068620276
Account Name: National University of Science and Technology
Nostro Account
Bank: FBC Bank
Account Name: National University of Science and Technology
Account Number: 4820068620666
Branch Address:108 Jason Moyo Street and 11th Avenue Bulawayo
For International Applicants:
Bank: FBC Bank
Account Name: National University of Science and Technology
Account Number: 4820068620666
Branch Address:108 Jason Moyo Street and 11th Avenue Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Swift Code: FBCPZWHA
FACULTIES AND DEGREE PROGRAMMES
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Applied Science |
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Biology and Biochemistry |
2 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology and Chemistry, and any one of the following; Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Animal Science, Crop Science, Physics, Food Science, Agricultural Engineering. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology |
2 ‘A’ Level passes in Biology and Chemistry and any one of Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Physics, Food Science, Crop Science, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology and Design. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Chemistry |
‘A’ Level pass in Chemistry and any one of the following subjects: Physics, Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Statistics. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Mathematics
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‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics and any one of the following subjects: Physics, Statistics, Geography, Chemistry, Biology. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Physics |
‘A’ Level pass in Physics and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Additional Mathematics. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Science
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‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics and any one of the following subjects: Physics, Computer Science, Software Engineering. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Informatics |
‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Computer Science, Software Engineering and any Science or Commercial subject. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Earth Sciences
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‘A’ Level pass in Physics and any one of following: Mathematics Mechanical Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Additional Mathematics. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Operations Research and Statistics
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‘A’ Level pass in Statistics or Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and any one of the following subjects from Science or Social Science subjects (Geography, Management or Economics). |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Business Analytics
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‘A’ Level pass in Statistics or Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics, or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and any one of the following; subjects from Science or Social Science subjects (Geography, Management or Economics). |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Radiography |
‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics plus Physics and one of the following; Biology, Chemistry. |
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Bachelor of Science Special Honours Degree in Radiography |
Special Entry: A Diploma in Radiography or equivalent qualification with at least 2 years clinical work experience. The applicant must be employed and practising radiography at the time of applying for entry to the programme. Offered over a period of 18 months. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sports Science and Coaching
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2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following subjects: Sports Science and Technology, Physical Education, Sport and Mass Display, Sport Management, Biology, Food Science, Food Technology and Design. Special Entry Candidates who have successfully completed a Diploma in Sports Science or Physical Education or its recognised equivalent may apply. |
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The Built Environment |
Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours Degree (5years) |
‘A’ Level pass in Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics plus any of the following subjects: Physics, Art, Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing, Building Technology, Design & Technology. Special Entry A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Architecture or Architectural Technology with a pass at “O” Level in Mathematics and English. Mature Entry 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English and Mathematics. Applicants must be above 25 years of age and are required to submit a CV, Portfolio and may be subjected to an interview. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying (4yrs)
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2 ‘A’ Level passes in either Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Statistics or Pure Mathematics or Physics and any other subject. Special Entry Applicants must have a National Diploma in Quantity Surveying with a pass at ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Construction Management (4years)
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2 ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Statistics or Pure Mathematics or Physics and any other subject. Special Entry: Applicants must have a National Diploma in Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, Civil and Construction Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Town Planning 5 “O” Level passes including Mathematics and English. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Property Development and Estate Management (4years)
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2 A’ Level passes in Geography, Mathematics or Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Management of Business Special Entry: A National Diploma in Town Planning, Valuation and Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering Finance and Business Studies; The Real Estate Institute of Zimbabwe certification or its equivalence. Additional qualifications and work experience will be an added advantage. |
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Commerce |
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting |
· 2 ‘A’ level passes in Accounting and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Business Studies/Business Enterprise Skills. |
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Actuarial Science |
2 ‘A’ level passes in both Mathematics and Statistics and one Commercial subject. |
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Banking and Investment Management |
‘A’ level pass in Economics and any one of the following subjects: Accounting, Mathematics, Business Studies and any other commercial subject. |
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Economics and Econometrics |
A’ Level pass in Economics and any two commercial subjects plus 5 “O” Levels passes including English Language and Mathematics. A pass in Advanced Level Mathematics is an added advantage. |
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Finance |
‘A’ level pass in Economics or Accounting or Mathematics and any other commercial subject. |
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Fiscal Studies |
‘A’ level pass in Economics and any one of the following subjects: Accounting, Mathematics, and Business Studies. |
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing |
2 ‘A’ level passes in any of the following subjects: Management of Business, Mathematics, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Geography. |
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Risk Management and Insurance |
2 ‘A’ level passes in Economics or Mathematics and any other Commercial subjects at ‘A’ level. |
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Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Management |
2 ‘A’ Level passes in Commercial or Social Science subjects. |
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Communication and Information Science |
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies |
2 ‘A’ level passes in any Language subject and any Arts subjects. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Library and Information Science |
2 ‘A’ level passes in any Arts subjects.
Special Entry National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science, Records and Archives Management (or their equivalent). |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Records and Archives Management |
Any 2 ‘A’ level passes in any Arts subjects.
Special Entry Higher National Diploma in Records Management and Information Science; Records and Archives Management, Library and Information Science or an equivalent.
National Diploma in Records Management and Information Science; Records and Archives Management, Library and Information Science or an equivalent. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Information Management and Technology |
Any 2 ‘A’ level passes in any Arts subjects.
Special Entry A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Records Management and Information Science, Records and Archives Management, Library and Information Science or an equivalent. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Publishing Media and Technology Studies |
Any 2 ‘A’ level passes in any Arts Subjects. Special Entry National Diploma in Information or Communication or equivalent qualification in the subject or skills related to publishing. |
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Engineering |
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Chemical Engineering
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3 ‘A’ level passes in Mechanical Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Additional Mathematics and Chemistry plus Physics or Biology. . Special Entry: Relevant National Diploma plus 2 years’ experience. Relevant Higher National Diploma plus 1 year experience. |
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Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Civil and Water Engineering |
At least 3 ‘A’ level passes in Pure Mathematics/Additional Mathematics/ Mechanical Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry, Computer Science or Engineering Drawing. Special Entry: National Diploma/ Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. |
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Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Electronic Engineering |
At least 3 ‘A’ level passes in Pure Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics/ Mechanical Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry, Computer Science. Special Entry: Relevant National Diploma plus 2 years’ experience. Relevant Higher National Diploma plus 1 year working experience. |
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Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering |
3 ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics/ Mechanical Mathematics, Physics and either Chemistry, Computer Science or Engineering Drawing/ Technical Graphics/ Mechanical Technology and Design/ Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing, with O’ Level pass in Science/ Chemistry, English language and Mathematics. Special Entry: National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Plant Engineering/ Draughting and Draughting Technology or equivalent and 2 years’ relevant experience. |
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Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Fibre and Polymer Materials Engineering |
3 A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Mathematics Additional Mathematics/ Mechanical Mathematics/ Pure Mathematics and Physics. Special Entry: Diploma in Polymer Science and/ Engineering or Fibre Science and Engineering or equivalent and 2 years of relevant working experience. |
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Environmental Science |
Bachelor of Environmental Science Honours Degree in Public Health |
Special Entry Only A National Diploma in Environmental Health or any other equivalent qualification plus two years’ work experience. 5 O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing in Natural Resources Management
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2 “A” level passes in Geography, Biology or Chemistry plus 5 “O” level subjects including Mathematics and English Language.
Special Entry A National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Geographical Information Systems, Geo-Informatics and Remote Sensing or its equivalent. Applicants will be subjected to an interview. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Science and Health |
‘A’ Level pass in Biology and any of the following subjects: Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Additional Mathematics Agriculture, Food Science. |
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Forest Resources and Wildlife Management |
‘A’ Level pass in Biology, Agriculture or Crop Science and any other Science subject. Special entry: National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant field. Mature Entry: Applicant should be at least 25 years old plus have relevant experience in the field of wildlife, Forestry and Natural Resources. The Applicant may be subjected to an interview. |
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Science and Technology Education |
Bachelor of Design and Technology Education (Honours) Degree
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The 2-year programme targets non-graduate school teachers and related personnel in the field of education. A recognised Diploma or Certificate in Education in any of the following: Applied Art and Design; Clothing, Textile and Fashion Design; Design and Technology. Possession of a relevant ‘A’ Level subject will be an advantage. Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English and Mathematics. |
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Bachelor of Science Education (Honours) Degree |
A recognised Secondary School Diploma or Certificate in any of the following: Accounting and Business Studies; Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Computer Science. Applicants must have at least 5 ‘O’ Level subject passes including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants with a Primary School teaching qualification must also have a pass at A level in the intended subject of study or equivalent. |
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Bachelor of Technology Education (Honours) Degree |
A National Diploma or equivalent qualification in any of the following subjects: Civil and Construction Engineering; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical and Industrial Engineering; Technical Graphics; Wood Science and Technology. Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Additionally, applicants must have a Diploma or Certificate in Engineering, Technology, Technical or Vocational education. Applicants must be non-graduate school teachers, college lecturers, trainers, instructors and related personnel in schools, institutions, organizations and industry who meet the requirements for admission by special entry into the two-year programme. |
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Bachelor of Design and Technology Education Honours Degree (4 Years) |
2 ‘A’ Level passes in any of the following: Applied Art and Design; Clothing, Textile; Fashion Design, Design and Technology including the relevant subject of specialization or its equivalent. 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English language and Mathematics. |
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Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree (4Years) |
Subject Options: Accounting and Business Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Computer Science including the relevant subject of specialization or its equivalent. 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English language and Mathematics. |
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Bachelor of Technology Education Honours Degree (4Years) |
Subject Options: Civil and Construction Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Technical Graphics, Wood Science and Technology, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Entry requirements: Two ‘A’ Level passes including the relevant subject of specialization or its equivalent. 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English language and Mathematics. |
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Medicine
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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Midwifery (3Years) |
Be a Registered General Nurse with a Diploma in Midwifery and Registered as a Midwife. Be registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe and have a valid Practising Certificate with 2years work experience post midwifery qualification. Must have at least 5 O’ Levels including English Language and a Science subject. |
GOVERNMENT is placing special attention on construction works at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) as it is poised to be a bedrock of the country’s industrialisation and modernisation, which has seen it receiving the highest budgetary allocation.
The Second Republic has shown a new impetus towards the development of NUST whose construction projects have been stagnant for years.
NUST received the highest budgetary allocation among State universities in the 2023 National Budget presented by the Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube last Thursday. For the second year running, NUST has been allocated money reaching the $1 billion
mark towards construction works. Treasury allocated $9,8 billion towards infrastructure development at State universities with NUST chewing over $1,2 billion from the total amount.
It is the only university to get a budgetary provision exceeding $1 billion. The university was allocated $600 million towards the construction of the NUST library while $500 million was budgeted towards the construction of the Technovation Centre, formerly the Students Service Centre as well as $130 million for innovation hubs and industrial parks. From the $130 million, $80 million is for the innovation hub and $50 million for the development of the industrial park, an amount which was also allocated across all 11 state universities. As a result of Government continued funding, relative progress has been registered in the construction of outstanding buildings at NUST such as the Technovation Centre.
NUST is supposed to have 27 buildings, but only seven have been completed and some buildings are now dilapidated. A construction crane which had become a symbol of lack of progress at NUST for years has been removed from the NUST library site. Recently, President Mnangagwa laid a foundation stone for the construction of the Technovation Centre.
President Mnangagwa said the Technovation Centre must empower academics and students to develop cutting edge science, technology and innovation-based solutions to solve societal challenges and exploit opportunities which the economy has to offer. In an interview, Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Amon Murwira, said NUST is strategic towards the country’s industrialisation agenda.
As a result, he said more attention will be placed towards its development as it had for years had lagged behind in terms of infrastructure development. “Science and technology innovation are the bedrock of our progress and NUST is a very important leading university which is actually a university of science and technology. It therefore means we are paying special attention to NUST because for years NUST was in the wrangles of construction contracts and all sorts of things and we have overcome all that,” he said.
“We are now constructing NUST on our own and the road is very clear and the intentions are very clear to make NUST the mother university of science, technology and innovation.”
He said NUST is a specialised university which requires specific infrastructure and the Government is going to fill its infrastructural gaps. Prof Murwira said the thrust that the Government has for NUST is in tandem with Vision 2030. “As NUST is our mother university in terms of science, technology and innovation, so we are just behaving according to our intentions,” said Prof Murwira.
He said funding for universities is important for the country in driving a knowledge based economy.
Prof Murwira said infrastructure development has to align with Heritage Based Education 5.0 which aims to use local resources for national development. “The programmes should be answering to human needs, human capital, the staffing has to be appropriate, the physical and digital infrastructure has to be appropriate in line with our intention to use knowledge and innovation for industrialisation and modernisation,” said Prof Murwira.
“So, our intentions have to be matched by our budgeting. Our intention is to become an upper middle-income economy as enunciated by His Excellency, the President Dr. E.D Mnangagwa. Our capabilities will be developed using Heritage Based Education 5.0. But for Education 5.0 to work our programmes have to work.”
He said in doing so, Government has realigned 15 laws governing the higher and tertiary sector to create an enabling environment for the growth of the sector. “The physical and legal infrastructure is what is being reflected by the Government. The first pillar of implementing Education 5.0 is called financing infrastructure which is the budgetary allocation. So, the budgetary allocation is a reflection of our intention,” he said.
“We have national strategic intent which is to become an upper middle-income economy to industrialise and modernise the country as enunciated by His Excellency, the President Dr. E.D Mnangagwa but for that to happen we have the necessary capabilities.”
He said the Government is working to ensure staffing at the country’s universities conform to the revolution that the ministry is leading. Government through the budget is also funding other state universities. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development allocated $700 million towards the construction of a pathology laboratory and construction of the Faculty of Law at Midlands State University.
$800 million was also allocated towards the construction of the Faculty of Humanities at Lupane State University and Gwanda State University was allocated $400 million towards rehabilitation of infrastructure, construction of a lecture block and a mining lab.
The University of Zimbabwe was allocated $400 million towards the construction of Students Affairs Building and Halls of residence, Bindura University of Science Education got a provision of $700 million for the construction of male hostels and Great Zimbabwe University was allocated $100 million to build a hospitality school. The Harare Institute of Technology was allocated $250 million for the construction of laboratory plaza and rehabilitation of infrastructure.
Other institutions that received allocation include Manicaland University of Applied Sciences, Marondera University of Agriculture Sciences and Technology and Zimbabwe Open University. — Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter
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