27 May,2021

Postgraduate Degree & Postgraduate Diploma Intake 2021

Postgraduate Degree And Postgraduate Diploma Programmes 2021 Intake

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Admission Into Postgraduate Degree And Postgraduate Diploma Programmes For The 2021 Intake

Applications are invited from candidates who meet the requirements for entry into First Year of the Postgraduate Degree Programmes, for the 2021 Intake.

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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: 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

a) Zimbabwean Nationals

Normal application

A non-refundable application fee of ZWL 850.00 must be paid before submission. The closing date for normal applications is 25 June 2021.

Late application

Late applications will be considered up to 02 July 2021. Late application fee is ZWL 1275.00.

b) International applicants

Normal application

A non-refundable application fee of US$20 must be paid before submission. The closing date for normal international applications is 25 June 2021.

Late application

Late applications will be considered up to 02 July 2021. Late application fee is US$$30.

c) Payment

Applicants are encouraged to utilise the online payment platform.
Application fees may also be paid via the following modes:

For Zimbabwean Nationals:

Cash at NUST Bulawayo Campus
Swipe at NUST Bulawayo Campus/ Harare Office, Zimdef House
Incoming Telegraphic Transfer or a cash deposit into the following account:

Bank: ZB BANK

Branch: Jason Moyo

Name: National University of Science and Technology

Account Number: 4372-035542-090

For International Applicants:

USD$ Cash at NUST Bulawayo Campus
Swipe via International ATM Card, VISA Card or MasterCard at NUST Bulawayo Campus
Incoming Telegraphic Transfer into the following account:

Account Name: National University of Science and Technology

Bank Account: FBC Bank

Branch: Jason Moyo

Branch Code: 8305

Account Number: 4820 0686 0666 (Nostro Domestic)

Swift Code: FBCPZWHAXXX

Faculties And Degree Programmes

Applied Sciences

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 Pharmacy. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed before admission. 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.
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.
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, Applicants with at least an Upper Second (2.1) Honours degree class in a programme with a significant Mathematical content. Significant mathematical content definition; For those applicants without a Mathematics Honours Degree, the level of mathematical background for entry to the programme will be considered adequate if the applicant has passed the following mathematics courses: SMA1116 Engineering Mathematics 1A SMA1216 Engineering Mathematics 1B, and SMA2116 Engineering Mathematics II
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, 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.
Master of Science Degree in Eco-tourism and Biodiversity Conservation	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. Relevant work experience and professional qualification in Eco-tourism, Strategic Marketing and Business Management 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.
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 BSc. Honours Degree in Geology with a minimum classification of Upper Second (2.1) may be considered for admission if they have a good mathematics background. Any other equivalent qualifications obtained from recognised institutions in Zimbabwe or elsewhere may be considered for admission. 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.
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: Thermal Physics Quantum Mechanics Electromagnetism Atomic Physics Nuclear Physics
Master of Science Degree in Medical Physics	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.
Master of Science Degree in Radiography	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Radiography Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above field will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification experience. In addition, applicants must be registered or be eligible for registration with the Allied Health Practitioners Council.
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.
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.
Master of Science Degree in Sports Science	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.

The Built Environment

Commerce

Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance (Bulawayo or Harare Cohort)	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree 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.
Master of Science Degree in Banking and Financial Economics (Bulawayo or Harare Cohort)	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Banking, Finance, Economics or their equivalents. 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
Master of Science Degree in Financial Engineering (Bulawayo or Harare Cohort)	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree 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
Master of Science Degree in Finance and Investment (Bulawayo or Harare Cohort)	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree 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
Master of Science Degree in Fiscal Studies (Bulawayo or Harare Cohort)	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree 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.
Master of Science Degree in Risk Management and Insurance (Bulawayo or Harare Cohort)	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Risk Management and Insurance or any Business related fields. In addition, the candidate must have thorough knowledge of insurance and/or risk management 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 or Applicants must hold a General Degree or equivalent, preferably Upper Second Class (Upper Second (2.1)) or better, from are recognised university, coupled with a professional qualification in Insurance and/or Risk Management from a recognised institution. Associates or holders of advanced Diplomas from internationally recognised institutions such as The Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) and The Insurance Institute of South Africa (IISA) with at least three (3) years’ of working experience at supervisory or management level will also be considered. Applicants with these professional qualifications must show proof of having completed the final level of the qualification's examination(s) to be admitted into the Master of Science Degree in Risk management and Insurance programme.

Institute of Development Studies

Master of Science Degree in Development Studies (Bulawayo or Harare Cohort)	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Development Studies or equivalent from a recognised university, or 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 Applicants must hold any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies or equivalent. Relevant work experience in the field of development or equivalent will be an advantage.
Master of Science Degree in Disaster Management (Bulawayo or Harare Cohort)	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Disaster Management, Development Studies or equivalent from a recognised university, or 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 Applicants must hold any Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management, Development Studies or equivalent. Relevant work experience in the field of disaster risk and emergence management or equivalent will be an advantage.
Master of Science Degree in Strategic Marketing	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in any business related field. The Master of Science programme is not intended as an introductory course in Marketing. Therefore, to be considered for admission an applicant should have completed in their prerequisite Degree the following courses: Principles of Marketing Principles of Management Principles of Economics and any of the following: Business Finance, Statistics, Principles of Accounting, Quantitative Analysis for Business, and Marketing or Business 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.

Communication and Information Science

Master of Science Degree in Strategic Communications	Applicants must be holders of a BSc 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 A Degree class of a Pass (3) in Social Sciences, Arts or Business related studies plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Communication and Strategic Communication related studies.
Master of Science Degree in Journalism and Media Studies	Applicants must be holders of a BSc 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. ·Applicants with any first Degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and or Media Studies or related fields may be admitted into the programme.
Master of Science Degree in Library and Information Science	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.
Master of Science Degree in Records and Archives Management	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. Applicants with any first Degree in a field other than those listed above will be required to have at least two years’ post-qualification practical experience in a records and archives related establishment.

Engineering

Science and Technology Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology Education (PGDSTE)	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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary and Higher Education (PGDTHE)	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.
Master of Technology Education Degree(MTECHED)	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.
Master of Technology Education Degree(MTECHED)	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.
Master of Science Degree Education (MScED)	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. Should have a Certificate or Diploma in Education. NB: Admission into the programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class.

Medicine

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. 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.
Master of Engineering Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Management (MEOM)	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. 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. NB: Admission into the above programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class.
Master of Engineering Degree in Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering	Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) 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. 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. NB: Admission into the programme will be subject to adequate numbers of applicants qualifying to make a class.

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