Below is the list of programmes offered at the University of Science and Technology,Zimbabwe(NUST)
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Biology and Biochemistry (4 Years)
Postgraduate Programmes
- Masters in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (18 months Full Time / 2 Years Part Time)
- Master of Philosophy in Applied Biology and Biochemistry (3-5 Years)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Biology and Biochemistry (3-8 Years)
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Chemistry (4 Years)
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Philosophy in Applied Chemistry
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Chemistry
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS
Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes
- (Honours) in Applied Mathematics (4 Years)
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematical Modelling (18 months Full Time / 2 Years Part Time)
- MPhil in Applied Mathematics (3 Years)
- PhD/DPhil in Applied Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED PHYSICS
Programmes Offered
We offer the following programmes in our department:
Undergraduate Programmes
- BSc. (Honours) in Applied Physics (4 Years)
- BSc. (Honours) in Radiography (4 Years)
- BSc. (Honours) Earth Sciences (4 years full-time)
- BSc. (Special Honours) in Radiography (Block Release)
Postgraduate Programmes
- MSc. in Geophysics (24 months)
- MSc. in Radiography (24 months)
- MSc. in Medical Physics (24 months)
- MSc Lasers and Applied Optics (24 months)
- MPhil.
- PhD.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
Programmes Offered
We offer the following programmes in our department:
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Science (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Informatics (4 Years)
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Computer Science
- Master of Science in Information Systems
- MPhil
- PhD
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science and Health (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) in Public Health (Block Release – 3 Years)
Postgraduate Programmes
- Msc. in Environmental Health
DEPARTMENT OF FOREST RESOURCE S & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Forest Resources and Wildlife Management (4 Years)
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Eco-Tourism and Biodiversity Conservation (18 – 24 months)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil. / PhD.)
DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING
Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Sports Science and Coaching (4 Years)
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Science in Sports Science and Coaching
- Master of Philosophy in Sports Science and Coaching
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS & OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Programmes Offered
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Operations Research & Statistics (4 Years)
- Bachelor of Science Special Honours in Operations Research & Statistics (2 Years)
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Philosophy in Operations Research (3 Years)
- Master of Philosophy in Statistics (3 Years)
- Master of Philosophy in Operations Research & Statistics (3 Years)
- Master of Science in Operations Research & Statistics (18 months Full Time / 2 Years Part Time)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research
- Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research & Statistics
FACULT OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Architecture Department
- BSc Hons Architectural Studies
- Master of Architecture
Faculty of Commerce
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Actuarial Studies
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Banking and Investment Management
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Finance
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Fiscal Studies
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Human Resources Management
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Risk Management and Insurance
Faculty of Communication and Information Science
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studie
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Library and Information Scienc
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Records and Archives Management
- Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Publishing
Faculty of Industrial Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Civil and Water Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Bachelor of Textile Technology Honours Degree
Faculty of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degree Programme (MBBS)
Some of the best degree programmes to pursue at NUST include:
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Civil and Water Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Actuarial Studies
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Banking and Investment Management
- Bachelor of Architectural Studies Honours Degree
- Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Honours Degree
Master of Science in Banking and Financial Services.
This is a block release programme done over 18-24 months, catering for graduates from banking, finance, insurance, acconting and other related fields. An undergradate degree in any one of these disciplines is a prerequisite.
Master of Science in Marketing
On a part-time basis this programme is approximately 24 months of which 6 months shall be devoted to the dissertation.
Master of Science in Finance & Investment.
This programme is done on a part-time basis over24 months. The programme caters for students from diverse backgrounds in the field of finance e.g. Accounting, Economics, Banking, Business studies, Insurance & Commerce.
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) Degree.
This programme is geared towards producing a dynamic and successful business leader who can operate at local, regional and international levels. The programme is multi-disciplinary, targeted at senior executives already working in industry, commerce and the public sector. The EMBA programme shall be covered over a minimum of 18 months, maximum of 36
months, on a block release basis.
GMBA (Full-time and Parallel (Evening)
Duration of the programme
On full time and parallel (evening) basis the general MBA programme may be studied over a maximum period of 12 months and a maximum of 24 months. The academic year for the General MBA shall begin in august/September of every year.
Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
This is a part-time programme done over 14 months. It is aimed at managers and administrators who are keen to do the MBA or who do not meet the post-Secondary educational requirements for the MBA.
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management (PGDPM)
This part-time programme is a joint initiative involving the Zimbabwe institute of Public Administration (ZIPAM), the Public Service Commission (PSC), and NUST.
It is targeted at civil servants who perform supervisory and managerial functions with overall objective of broadening the skills base in the civil service.
Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies (PGDDS)
