University of Zambia School of Medicine
School of Medicine Programmes
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
- Bachelor of Human Biology
“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)
NOTE:
- 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.
- Applicants with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees will be admitted at 3rd year level in the School of Medicine.
- 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.
How To Apply For University of Zambia 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.