Below are the details of the University of Zambia Nursing School. This content includes the various School of Nursing programmes, entry requirements, and the general application process.
Nursing Programmes
These are the various nursing programmes offered University of Zambia School of Nursing:
- Bachelor of Science Nursing(Duration Four Year(4) Years)
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery(Duration Five(5) Years)
- Bachelor of Science in Oncology Nursing(Duration Five(5) Years)
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing(Duration Four(4) Years)
- Bachelor of Science in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing(Duration Four (4) Years)
Do I Qualify For UNZA Admission?
1. First Year Entry
- School Levers shall enter through the School of Natural Sciences
- School Leavers with five (5) ‘O’ Levels at credit or better in English, Mathematics, Science/Biology, and any other two Subjects
2. Second Year Entry
- Four International ‘A’ Levels with at least passes (grade C) in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physical and Biology from recognized Institution OR
- Five ‘O’ Levels in English, Mathematics, Science/Biology, and any other two subjects.
- AND A Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, or Certificate in Midwifery.
- AND A valid practicing License
3. Third Year Entry
- At least five (5) ‘O’ Levels at credit or better in English, Mathematics, Science/Biology and any other two subjects.
- AND a Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery.
- AND A valid practicing License
How Do I Apply For UNZA Admission
A. Undergraduate Application Process
Between April and August application forms for admission are available at Academic Office at a fee and can also be accessed online from the links below:
Application forms may also be obtained in person or maybe requested for in writing from the Academic Office, University of Zambia, and University of Zambia offices are 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
B. Postgraduate Application Process
Application forms can be obtained from the Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies or downloaded from the University of Zambia website.
Completed application forms should be accompanied by a payment of a non-refundable application fee of K150.00 for Zambians and US$60.00 for non-Zambians.
Postal and Money Orders are no longer accepted. Money should be deposited into DRGS Account number 0100110272200 Standard Chartered Main Branch Lusaka.
Send original deposit slip to the undersigned:
The Director
Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies
University of Zambia
P. O. Box 32379
Lusaka
Zambia
Tel/Fax: +260-1-290258
C. Distance Education Application Process
Use the following steps to apply:
1. Visit the Institute of Distance Education website by typing ide.unza.zm in your web browser (Mozilla, chrome, internet explorer, etc.):
- Undergraduate Students: On your left-hand side locate and click on “Online application(Undergraduate)” under the heading “Online Services”
- Postgraduate Students: On your left-hand side locate and click on “Online application (Postgraduate”) under the heading “Online Services”.
2. Select the term you want to apply for (eg. 2018, 2019, etc.).
3. Select the program you wish to apply for (eg. Bachelor of Accounting and Finance, Master of Business Administration, etc.).
4. Fill in the form with the information required (e.g name, address, educational background, etc.).
Note: all mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk(*) and these should all be filled in.
5. Scan and upload softcopy documents (previous education(Grade 12, Diploma or Degree), certifications, NRC, etc.) under the section with the heading “Upload Academic Documents”.
6. Click on the “Save and Proceed” button to submit the Application form.
7. Your application has now been submitted for approval, take note of the application number.
8. Print the bill master form by clicking on “Print ZANACO Deposit Form” and make payment at your nearest ZANACO branch.
Application Payments
Application for Undergraduate Programmes:
A non-refundable fee of K150 should be deposited in our ZANACO Account No. 0382200300177, Branch: Cairo Business Centre
Application for Postgraduate Programmes:
A nonrefundable fee of K150 should be deposited in our ZANACO Account No. 0382200300379, Branch: Cairo Business Centre.
Please note:
1. Feedback on your application will be sent to your email. If you do not receive any feedback, contact the IDE Registry by sending an email to “registry@ide.unza.zm” or calling +260978772249.
2. In case of any problems kindly contact IDE on the following numbers IDE OFFICE: 0978772249 IDE CUSTOMER CARE: 0978772248. You may also go to any of our Provincial Centres to seek assistance from our staff stationed there to attend to your queries.