School of Medicine Programmes
1. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
2. Bachelor of Human Biology
Requirements for UNZA School of Medicine Admission
“O” Levels in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics OR English Language, Science, Biology (or Agricultural Science) and any other acceptable subject OR Biologicals Sciences, Biology/Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bachelor of Science degree with education with Biology major or Biology/Chemistry: Biomedical Sciences, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Environmental Health, Nursing, Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Sciences, Human Nutrition, Radiology or Radiography, or any other related Health Science degree which includes courses in Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic and Analytical) and Biochemistry OR transfer from other Medical Schools (Both Local and International)
Please note
(a) Applicants with only “O” Level qualifications who will
be admitted to the School of Medicine will be required to take first and second
year courses in the School of Natural Sciences.
(b) Applicants with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees will be
admitted at the 3rd year level in the School of Medicine.
(c) Transfers from other Medical Schools may enter at 3rd or 5th-year level. Applicants already enrolled in the MBChB programme at other Medical Schools (both local and International) but with transfer to the University of Zambia, School of Medicine should apply through the Office of the Vice Chancellor
University of Zambia School of Medicine Admission
Application forms may also be obtained in person or may be requested in writing from the Academic Office, the University of Zambia, and University of Zambia offices situated at provincial centers.
These are located at the following places:
- Kabwe - NAPSA Building
- Chipata - NAPSA Building
- Kitwe - Plot 1467 Kantanta Street, Nkana East, Kitwe
- Kasama - Zambia National Building Society Building
- Solwezi - NAPSA Building
- Mansa - NAPSA
- Livingstone - Plot 77 Kanyanta Road Livingstone
- Mongu - NAPSA Building
Applicants may download the application form from the University of Zambia website. For current application fees, check from the Academic Office.
Closing Dates for Applications
The closing date for the submission of the University of Zambia application form is indicated on the application forms.
Applicants who wish to send the application fee by post should do so using telegraphic money orders or certified cheques and not cash. The telegraphic order or cheque must bear the applicant’s full name and address.
Send completed application letters to:
Assistant Registrar (Admissions)
The University of Zambia
Academic Office
Room 13
Great East Road Campus
P.O. Box 32379
Lusaka
Tel: 260-1-295220: Fax 260-1253952
E-mail: Dregistrar-aca@unza.zm