2022 August Intake Undergraduate and Postgraduate Block Release & Conventional Enrolment

Bindura University invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following programmes;

Candidates who apply for Undergraduate Degree programmes should have the specified ‘A’ Level subjects and at least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics unless indicated otherwise. A pass in ‘O’ Level Science is required for all programmes in the following Faculties: Faculty of Science Education, Faculty of Science and Engineering and Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science. Mature entry will be considered for candidates who are at least 25 years of age and have proven relevant work experience. Special entry will be accorded to candidates with relevant diplomas and work experience. For further details pertaining to mature and special entry kindly refer to the General Academic Regulations as per the Prospectus on the University Website (www.buse.ac.zw).

Mathematics Bridging Course (MBC)

The University also accepts candidates who have the relevant “A” Level subjects and have attempted Mathematics at “O” Level but have not yet passed the subject.  Those candidates will be required to pass a Mathematics Bridging Course offered by the University before commencing studies and pass the “O” Level Mathematics before proceeding to their Industrial Attachment/Teaching Practice or Final year of study, which-ever comes first.

 Candidates who wish to be considered through the Mathematics Bridging Course (MBC) should indicate ‘MBC’ on top of first page of their application form.

Programmes which applicants can apply for entry through the Mathematics Bridging Course:

  1. Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science

          All programmes     except the Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Economics and Management.

  1. Faculty of Science Education

          None.

  1. Faculty of Commerce

          All programmes.

  1. Faculty of Science and Engineering

          Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sports Science and Management.

 

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

 

Programme

Qualification

Mode

 

Bachelor of Communication Science Honours Degree (HBCom.Sc)

At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science with a Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’ Level subjects.

Special Entry with Generic Exemptions for ND Holders.

Bridging Course will be offered to those without ‘O’ Level Mathematics

 

4 Years

Full Time

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Culture and Heritage Studies (BSc.CHS)

At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language with a Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’ Level subjects.

4 Years

Full Time

 

POSTGRADUATE DEGREES

Master of Science

Degree in International

Relations (MScIR)

A relevant first Degree from a recognized University

5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language with a Grade C or better

Block Release

18 months

Master of Science

Degree in Peace and

Governance

(MScPG)

A relevant first Degree from a recognized University

5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language with a Grade C or better

Block Release

18 months

                                                                                     

FACULTY OF COMMERCE

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Banking and Finance

(BCom.BAF)

 

 

 

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and English with at least a Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’ Level passes from any of the following: Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Business Studies or Management of Business Studies. Applicants with a Diploma in Banking, Finance, Accounting or equivalent

Block Release

 3 years

Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree

 (BAcc)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and English with a Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’ Level subjects from the following: Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Business Studies or Management of Business, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Holders of HEXCO Higher National Diploma in Accountancy or Full accounting professional qualifications such as SAAA, CIS, ACCA and CIMA. 

Block Release

 3 years

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing

 (BCom.Mkt)

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and English with a Grade C or better and A pass in any ‘A’ Level commercial subject plus any other ‘A’ Level subject.

 

Block Release

 3 years

Bachelor of Business Administration Honours Degree in Police and Security Studies

 (BBA.PSS)

 

 

 

 

 

Have passed 5  ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and English  with a Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’ Level subjects from the following Literature in English, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Computer Studies, Business Studies, Management of Business or any other relevant subjects. Holders of a Diploma in Police and Security Studies or equivalent will be considered for admission on mature and special entry.

 

Block Release

 3 years

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Human Capital Management  (BCom.HCM)

 

 

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and English with a Grade C or better. Have obtained one ‘A’ Level subject from the following (Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Sociology, Geography, Business Studies or Management of Business) plus any other ‘A’ Level subject

Holders of a Diploma in Human Resources Management or equivalent will be considered for admission on mature and special entry.

 

Block Release

3 years

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Economics

(BScEco)

 

 

Have passed 5  ‘O’ Levels subjects including Mathematics and English  with a Grade C or better AND 2 ‘A’ Level passes from the following: Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business Studies or Management of Business Studies

Block Release

 3 years

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree In Purchasing and Supply (BCom.P&S)

 

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and English with a Grade C or better AND 2 ‘A’ Level passes from the following: Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business Studies or Management of Business Studies.

 

Block Release

 3 years

 

POSTGRADUATE DEGREES

Master of Science Degree in Economics (MScEco)

 

Five ‘O’ Level subjects including English & Mathematics.

A good first Degree in Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Health or their equivalent Candidates can choose to specialize in:

I. Financial Economics

II. Development Economics

III. Health Economics

A Finance plan is available to applicants who meet bank requirements.

Weekend and Public Holidays

 18 months (Classes in Harare)

 

Master of Science Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (MScPSCM)

 

 

Five ‘O’ Level subjects including English & Mathematics.

A good first degree in Purchasing and Supply, Marketing, Logistics or their equivalent.

Weekend and Public Holidays

18 months

(Classes in Harare)

Master of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

(MEI)

 

 

 

 

 

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics & English language

A first degree.

Required Documents:

Certified copies of academic Certificates and Transcripts: Birth Certificate; National Identification document; and two letters of reference and a Personal Statement

Weekend School

18 months

(Classes in Harare)

Master of Business Leadership

(MBL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a)   A Bachelor’s degree;

b)   Be at least 25 years of age;

c)    At least two years’ post qualification relevant experience

d)   At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics and English Language.

Required Documents:

Certified copies of academic Certificates and Transcripts: Birth Certificate; National Identification document; and two letters of reference and a Personal Statement.

Weekend  and Public Holidays

2 years

(Classes in Harare)

 Master of Leadership and Corporate Governance Degree

(MLC)

 

 

 

 

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of English Language.

A first degree and a minimum of 3 years management experience.

Mature entry requirements as follows:

●       Minimum 35 years

●       Possession of a Professional Qualification in Management

●       Minimum 10 years management experience

Weekend and Public Holiday School

18 months

(Classes in Harare)

Master of Science in Marketing Degree

(MSc. Mkt)

 

 

 

 

 

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics and English language. A good first degree in Marketing, Information Technology, Sports, Environmental Management or their equivalent.

Candidates can choose to specialize in:

I. Digital Marketing

II. Green Marketing

III. Sport Marketing

Weekend and Public Holiday School

 18 months (Classes in Harare)

Executive Master of  Business Leadership Degree (EMB)

 

 

 

 

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics and English Language. A first degree and a minimum of 5 years management experience. Be at least 30 years old.

Mature entry requirements as follows:

●       Be at least 40 years old.

●       At least 10 years management experience

●       Possession of a professional qualification in management

 

Weekend and Public Holiday School

18 months

(Classes in Harare)

Faculty of Science Education

Diploma in Science Education- Sciences (Dip.ScEdSc)

 

 

Have passed five ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject with Biology, Physics and Chemistry components.

Full Time

3 years

 

Diploma in Science Education -Mathematics and Geography

(Dip.ScEdMG)

 

Normal entry: To be admitted to the diploma, an applicant must normally have at least five ‘O’ levels passes including a Science subject, Mathematics, Geography and English Language.

Special entry: A relevant Diploma or certificate

Conventional or Online

Full Time

3 years

Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Mathematics

(BScEdHMt )

(Pre-service)

 

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Science, English Language and Mathematics or their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Mathematics and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their equivalents.

‘O’ Level holders will also be considered provided they: Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

Conventional or Online

Full Time

4 years

 

Diploma in Science Education- Sciences (Dip.ScEdSc)

 

 

Have passed five ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject with Biology, Physics and Chemistry components.

Conventional

3 years

 

Diploma in Science Education -Mathematics and Geography

(Dip.ScEdMG)

Normal entry: To be admitted to the diploma, an applicant must normally have at least five ‘O’ levels passes including a Science subject, Mathematics, Geography and English Language.

Special entry: A relevant Diploma or certificate

Conventional or Online

3 years

Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Mathematics

(BScEdHMt )

(Pre-service)

 

 

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Science, English Language and Mathematics or their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Mathematics and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their equivalents.

‘O’ Level holders will also be considered provided they: Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

Conventional or Online or

4 years

Bachelor of Science Education  Honours Degree in Chemistry

(BScEdHCh)

(Pre-service)

 

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Science, English Language and Mathematics or their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Chemistry and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their equivalents.

‘O’ Level holders: Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

Conventional

4 years

 

Bachelor of Science Education  Honours Degree in Physics

(HBScEdPh)

(Pre-service)

 

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Science, English Language and Mathematics or their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Physics and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their equivalents.

‘O’ Level holders: Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

Conventional

4 years

 

Bachelor of Science Education  Honours Degree in Biological Sciences

(BScEdHBz)

(Pre-service)

 

 

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subject including Science, English Language and Mathematics or their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Biology and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their equivalents

‘O’ Level holders: Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

Conventional

 4 years

 

Bachelor of Science Education  Honours Degree- Computer Science (BScEdHCSc)

(Pre-service)

 

5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics or their equivalents.

A  Pass in  ‘A’ Level  Computer  Science/Mathematics  and  any  other  ‘A’  Level  subject  or  their equivalents.

External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

Conventional or Online

 4 years

 

Bachelor of Science Education  Honours Degree- Geography

(BScEdHGg)

(Pre-service)

Normal Entry: For admission to this undergraduate programme, a prospective student must satisfy the Entry Regulations specified in the General Regulations and must have:

●       Have 5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics or their equivalents.

●       A Pass in ‘A’ Level Geography and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their equivalents.

Mature Entry: Candidates older than 25 years can be admitted if they have 5 ‘O’ levels including Mathematics and English and a Science subject and must satisfy a panel selected by faculty.

External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into program students will be required to pass a 6 months bridging course.

Conventional or Online

 4 years 

 

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Physics and Energy Sources

 (HBScEPES)

 

Have passed 5 ‘O ‘Level subjects including Mathematics and English with at least a Grade C and Two ‘A’ Level passes including Physics and Mathematics.  Special entry for candidates with relevant 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English and Mathematics, Diplomas and  at least 25 years of age  with a minimum of  2 years relevant work experience will be considered.

Full Time

 4 years

Block  Release 4 years

 

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sports Science and Management (HBScSSM)

Have passed at least five (5) subjects at ‘O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics and at least two (2) subjects at ‘A’ Level including Physical Education Sport or Sports Management or Sports Science and Technology or at least two (2) subjects at Advanced Level in any of the following learning areas; Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geography, Agriculture, Sociology, Psychology, Management of Business, Economics and Accounting or an Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Sport or Physical Education from a recognized Academic Institution or Sports Federation ora record of elite sport participation of least a two years.

Full Time

 4 years

Block Release 3 years

 

BSc. Honours in Agricultural Engineering

(BSc.AE)

 

 

 

Normal Entry:

1.    At least five ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Physical Science or Physics and Mathematics with grade C or better and -:

2.    ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics and any one science subject as follows: Biology, Agriculture, Geography, Chemistry, Technical Graphics and Food Science

Special Entry

 Candidates who hold a National Diploma in Education with specializations in the following: Physics and Mathematics OR candidates who hold a National Diploma in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Mechanical Engineering or any other relevant Diploma

Mature Entry

At least a National Diploma in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Mechanical Engineering with relevant experience.

Fulltime

 4 years

 

BSc. Honours in Electronic Engineering

(HBScEE)

Normal Entry

1.    At least five ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Physical Science or Physics and Mathematics with grade C or better and -:

2.    ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics and a third relevant science subject

Special Entry

May be granted to applicants with a relevant National Diploma (Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electric Power Engineering, Control Engineering, Instrumentation or other relevant HEXCO). Two years working experience would be an added advantage.

OR

A relevant Higher National Diploma or equivalent. One year working experience would be an added advantage.

Fulltime

4 years

 

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Statistics and Financial Mathematics (HBScSFM)

 

Normal Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Levels Mathematics, English Language and a Science or Commercial subject/ National Foundation Certificates with grade C or better and at least two(2) ‘A’ Level passes in the following subjects: Mathematics or Statistics and any one of Physics, Computer Science, Management of Business, Economics and Accounting OR relevant National Certificate.

Special Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics and a Diploma in Statistics or Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Economics, Accounting or Operations Research.

Fulltime

4 years

 

Bachelor of  Science Honours Degree in Applied Mathematics

(HBScAMT)

 

Normal Entry: At least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes including Mathematics or its recognized equivalent (Mechanics, Statistics, Pure Mathematics) plus at least Ordinary Level passes/ National Foundation Certificates including Mathematics and English Language OR relevant National Certificate.

Special Entry: At least five (5) Levels including English Language and Mathematics, National Diploma and a Higher National Diploma.

Mature Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics, should be above 25 years of age plus work experience.

Fulltime

4 years

 

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Nursing Science (Science Education) (HBScNSc) 

● At least 5 `O` Level passes including English Language and a Science subject with  a Grade C or better, a Diploma in General Nursing; Registration with the Nurses’ Council of Zimbabwe or equivalent.

● Current Practicing Certificate.

● At least 2 years post qualification working experience.

‘A` level passes in Science subjects and/or a Post Basic Diploma registered by the Nurses’ Council of Zimbabwe or equivalent will be an added advantage

Fulltime

3 years

 

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biological Sciences (BScBZH)

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics, Science and English with at least a Grade C and at least two ‘A’ Level passes in Science subjects including Biology. Special entry for candidates with relevant Diplomas will be considered

Fulltime

4 years

 

Bachelor of  Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology

 (HBScBioTec)

Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including Mathematics, Science and English with at least a Grade C  and a pass at ‘A’ Level in Biology and Chemistry and a third subject which could either be Physics or Mathematics. Special and mature entry may be considered for holders of a National Diploma (ND) in Biotechnology, or its equivalent plus a minimum of two (2) years relevant post qualification experience, OR Higher National Diploma (HND) in Biotechnology or its equivalent.

Fulltime

4 years

 

Bachelor of science Honours in Chemical Technology (HBScCHT)

Normal Entry: Chemistry and any one of the following subjects at A Level; Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Food Science And at least 5 passes at Ordinary Level Subjects/ National Foundation Certificates inclusive of Mathematics and English.

Special Entry:  National Diploma, Higher National Diploma in relevant fields

 Mature Entry: Five ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics and English plus at least 25 years of age and 5 years of experience in the relevant field.

Fulltime

4 years

 

Bachelor of Science Honours in Chemistry (HBScCHEM)

 

 

 

 

 

Normal Entry: Passes at ‘A’ Level Chemistry and in any one of the following ‘A’ Level subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Physical Science, Agriculture or their recognised equivalent And at least 5 passes at Ordinary Level subjects/ National Foundation Certificates inclusive of Mathematics and English OR National Certificate.

Special Entry: National Diploma, Higher National Diploma in relevant fields

 Mature Entry:

  Five ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics and English plus at least 25 years of age and 5 years experience in the relevant field.

Fulltime

4 years

 

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Phone/WhatsApp 0717073500

 Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours Degree Crop Science

(BAgScC)

 Five ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics, English and a Science subject with at least a grade C or better and ‘A’ Level passes in Biology and or Agriculture plus any other Science subject or National Diploma in Agriculture or its equivalent.

Conventional

4 years

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Economics and Management

(BSc.AEM)

Five ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics, English and a Science subject with at least a grade C or better and ‘A’ Level passes in at least two Commercial and/or Science subjects or National Diploma in Agriculture or its equivalent.

Conventional

4 years

 Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Management (BSc.SHEM)

 

 

Five ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics, English and a Science subject with at least a grade C or better

And Advanced Level passes in any two of the following subjects or their recognized equivalents: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science,  Agricultural Subject, Geography, Food Science, Environmental, or

Relevant Higher National or National Diploma from an accredited Institution

Conventional

4 years

Bachelor of Agricultural Science

Honours Degree (Animal Science and Technology) (BScAScT) 

 

Five ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics, English and a Science subject with at least a grade C or better

And ‘A’ Level passes in  Biology and or Agriculture plus any other Science subject, or National Diploma in Agriculture or its equivalent

Conventional

4 years

Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Forestry and Environmental Management (BSc.FEM)

 

Five ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics, English and a Science subject with at least a grade C or better and ‘A’ Level passes any two science subjects or

National Diploma in Forestry, Agriculture or their equivalent

Conventional

4 years

 

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Natural Resources Management (BSc.NRM)

 

Full Time Conventional: 4 years

 

Five ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics, English and a Science subject with at least a grade C or better

and

Advanced Level passes in any Two a level subjects

or

A relevant National Diploma from a recognized Institution.

Conventional

4 years

 

Note: All applications must be done on official application forms which can be obtained from the University upon payment of a non-refundable fee of ZWL2500.00 for Undergraduate and ZWL3000.00 for Postgraduate Programmes or downloaded from the website: www.buse.ac.zw. All applications should be accompanied by certified copies of ‘O’, ‘A’ Level Certificates or results slip, Birth Certificate, National I.D Certificates as specified under entry qualifications. Application forms should be submitted not later than 31 August 2022 for both Block and Full time Studies.

No application is valid unless the appropriate application fee has been paid. Downloaded application forms must be accompanied by a valid receipt or bank deposit slip. Please state clearly mode of study in the space provided on application form.

 

Bank Details: CBZ

Account name: Bindura University of Science Education.

Account Number: 6626 0902130074

Branch: Bindura

For further information, contact the Assistant Registrar-Admissions, Student Registration and Records on 0662107534/ 0712 842 710(0271)/0712842721/ 7531-2, 7623 or 0772 154 880-2-5-7-8 Extension 6014 or e-mail; admissions@buse.ac.zw and visit our website; www.buse.ac.zw.You can also visit our Harare Campus at Finance House: Corner Second Street and Speke Avenue, Harare, 0773092838/0776012186.

VISIT THE WEBSITE www.buse.ac.zw FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Applications should be addressed to:

Assistant Registrar-Admissions

Students Records and Registration

Bindura University of Science Education

  1. Bag 1020

BINDURA