BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

2023 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.
2. Faculty of Science Education
None.
3. Faculty of Commerce
All programmes.
4. Faculty of Science and Engineering
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sports Science and Management.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION Phone/WhatsApp 0782708531
Programme Entry Requirements
Diploma in Science Education- Sciences Have passed five ‘O’ Level subjects including
(Dip.ScEdSc) English Language, Mathematics and a Science
subject with Biology, Physics and Chemistry
Full Time: 3 years components.

Diploma in Science Education - Normal entry: To be admitted to the diploma,

Mathematics and Geography an applicant must normally have at least five
(Dip.ScEdMG) ‘O’ levels passes including a Science subject,
Mathematics, Geography and English
Full Time: 3 years Language.
Special entry: A relevant Diploma or
certificate
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Bachelor of Science Education Honours Science, English Language and Mathematics or
Degree in Mathematics (BScEdHMt ) their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level
(Pre-service) Mathematics and any other ‘A’ Level subject
or their equivalents.

Full Time: 4 years External applicants (Form 5/Grade 12): s Have

passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Mathematics. To gain entry into program
applicants will be required to pass a 6 months
bridging course.
Bachelor of Science Education Honours Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Degree in Chemistry (BScEdHCh) Science, English Language and Mathematics or
(Pre-service) their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Chemistry
and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their
equivalents.
Full Time: 4 years
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.

Bachelor of Science Education Honours Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Degree in Physics (HBScEdPh) Science, English Language and Mathematics or
their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Physics
Full Time: 4 years and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their
equivalents.

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 ‘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.

Bachelor of Science Education Honours Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subject including
Degree in Biological Sciences Science, English Language and Mathematics or
(BScEdHBz) their equivalents. A Pass in ‘A’ Level Biology
(Pre-service) and any other ‘A’ Level subject or their
equivalents
Full Time: 4 years
‘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.

Have 5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English

Bachelor of Science Education Honours Language and Mathematics or their
Degree- Computer Science (BScEdHCSc) equivalents, a Pass in ‘A’ Level Computer
(Pre-service) Science/Mathematics and any other ‘A’
Level subject or their equivalents.
External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have
Full Time: 4 years 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.
Bachelor of Science Education Honours Have 5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English
Degree- Geography Language and Mathematics or their
(BScEdHGg) equivalents a Pass in ‘A’ Geography and any
(Pre-service) other ‘A’ Level subject or their equivalents.
External students (Form 5/Grade 12): Have
Full Time: 4 years passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including

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 Mathematics and Science. To gain entry into
program students will be required to pass a 6
months bridging course.

Primary Bridging Course Have passed 5 ‘0’ Level subjects including

English and Mathematics, Certificate in
Education (Primary Level) or a teaching
qualification from a recognised institution.
Those with a primary qualification will
undergo a six month bridging course in their
area of specialisation (Biology, Chemistry,
Mathematics and or Physics)
Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Bachelor of Science Education Honours English and Mathematics. Certificate in
Degree – Agriculture (HBScEdAg) Education/Diploma in Education (Secondary
(In –service) Level) or a teaching qualification from a
Block Release: 2 years recognised institution where Agriculture
subject of study was strongly represented

Bachelor of Science Education Honours Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Degree in Physics English and Mathematics Certificate in
(HBScEdPh) Education/Diploma in Education (Secondary
(In –service) or primary Level) or a teaching qualification
Block Release: 2 years from a recognised institution where Physics
subject of study was strongly represented.
Those with a primary level qualification
will undergo a six months bridging course
in their area of specialisation.

Bachelor of Science Education Honours 5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Degree in Mathematics (HBScEdMt) Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
(In –service) in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
a teaching qualification from are cognised
Block Release or Online: 2 years institution where Mathematics subject of study
was strongly represented. Those with a
primary level qualification will undergo a
six months bridging course in their area of
specialisation.

Bachelor of Science Education Honours 5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Degree in Biological Sciences Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
(HBScEdBz) (In –service) in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
a teaching qualification from are cognised
Block Release: 2 years institution where Biology subject of study was
strongly represented. Those with a primary

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 level qualification will undergo a six months
bridging course in their area of
specialisation.
5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Bachelor of Science Education Honours Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
Degree in Geography (HBScEdGg) in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
(In –service) a teaching qualification from a recognised
institution where Geography subject of study
Block Release: 2 years was strongly represented. Those with a
primary level qualification will undergo a
six months bridging course in their area of
specialisation.
5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Bachelor of Science Education Honours Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
Degree in Chemistry (HBScEdCh) in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
(In –service) a teaching qualification from a recognised
institution where Chemistry subject of study
Block Release: 2 years was strongly represented. Those with a
primary level qualification will undergo a
six months bridging course in their area of
specialisation.
Bachelor of Science Education Honours 5 passes at ‘O’ Level including English and
Degree in Computer Science Mathematics Certificate in Education/Diploma
(HBScEdCSc) in Education (Secondary or primary Level) or
(In –service) a teaching qualification from a recognised
Block Release or Online: 2 years institution where Computer Science subject of
study was strongly represented. Those with a
primary level qualification will undergo a
six months bridging course in their area of
specialisation.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE& ENGINEERING Phone/WhatsApp 0719528680

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Environmental Physics and Energy Sources Mathematics and English with at least a Grade
(HBScEPES) C and Two 'A' Level passes including Physics
and Mathematics. Special entry for candidates
Full Time: 4 years with relevant 5 ‘O’ Level passes including
Block Release : 4 years English and Mathematics, Diplomas and at
least 25 years of age with a minimum of 2
years relevant work experience will be
considered.

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have passed at least five (5) subjects at ‘O’
Sports Science and Management Level including English Language and
(HBScSSM) Mathematics and at least two (2) subjects at

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 ‘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,
Full Time: 4 years Agriculture, Sociology, Psychology,
Block Release: 3 years 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.
BSc. Honours in Agricultural Engineering Normal Entry:
(BSc.AE) 1. At least five ‘O’ Level subjects including
English Language, Physical Science or
Fulltime: Four (4) years 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.

BSc. Honours in Electronic Engineering Normal Entry:

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

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 2. ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and
Full Time: Four (4) years 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.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in For all entry pathways candidates must have at
Computer Science least five ‘O’ Level subjects/ National
Foundation Certificates including English
(HBScCSc) Language, Mathematics and a Science subject
at grade C or better.
Full Time: Four (4) Years
Normal Entry: A minimum of 2 ‘A’ Level passes
in Mathematics and Physics OR Computer
Science OR any other relevant Science subject
OR Relevant National Certificate.

Special Entry: Special entry may be granted to

applicants with a National Diploma in
Computer Science or any related field from a
recognized institution.

Mature Entry: Should be at least 23 years old

AND should have at least 2 years relevant
industrial experience.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Network For all entry pathways candidates must have at
Engineering (HBScNE) least five ‘O’ Level subjects/ National
Foundation Certificates including English
Full Time: Four (4) years Language, Mathematics and a Science subject
at grade C or better.

Normal Entry: A minimum of two ‘A’ Level

passes in either Mathematics, Computer
Science/Computing and any one of the
following subjects Physics, Accounting,
Economics, Management of Business/Business

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 Studies, Biology, Chemistry or any other
relevant subject, and

Special Entry: Special entry may be granted to

applicants with a National Diploma in
Computer Science/Information Technology or
any related field from a recognized institution.

Mature Entry: Should be at least 23 years old

AND have at least 2 years’ relevant industrial
experience

Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Students should have a pass in either ‘A’ Level
Engineering Mathematics, Computer Science/Computing
and any one of the following ‘A’ Level subjects
(HBScSE) Physics, Accounting, Economics, Management
of Business/Business Studies, Biology,
Full Time: Four (4) years Chemistry or any other relevant subject, and

At least 5 ‘O’ Levels including Mathematics and

English Language with a Grade C or better.

Special entry will be granted to Candidates

without ‘A’ Levels but are holders of the
HEXCO National Diploma in Computer Studies
or Information Technology or their equivalent
from a recognized institution. Mature entry
will be granted to candidates at least 23 years
old AND have at least 2 years relevant
industrial experience.

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Normal Entry: At least five (5) ‘O’ Levels
Statistics and Financial Mathematics Mathematics, English Language and a Science
(HBScSFM) 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

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 Mathematics and a Diploma in Statistics or
Full Time: Four (4) years Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering,
Economics, Accounting or Operations
Research.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Normal Entry: At least two (2) ‘A’ Level passes
Applied Mathematics including Mathematics or its recognized
(HBScAMT) equivalent (Mechanics, Statistics, Pure
Mathematics) plus at least Ordinary Level
Full Time: Four (4) years 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.

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have obtained two passes in ‘A’ Level
Development Studies subjects or their recognized equivalents;
(HBSc.DG) Have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Geography,
English Language, Science and Mathematics
Full Time : Four (4)years passed with at least a grade C.

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have obtained two passes in ‘A’ Level
Disaster Management Sciences subjects or their recognized equivalents;
(HBSc.DMSc) Have 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Geography,
English Language, Science and Mathematics
Full Time: Four (4) years passed with at least a grade C.

Bachelor Of Science Honours Degree In - At least 5 O’ levels including English

Nursing Science (Nursing Education) Language and a Science subject with grade of
(HBScNsE) – 3 YEARS C or better (A’ Level passes in science
subjects are an added advantage)
(Block Release) - Must have a Diploma in General nursing
registered by the Nurses’ Council of
Zimbabwe
- Hold a current Practicing certificate or
equivalent.
- Have at least 2 years post-qualification
working experience.
- A post-basic Diploma registered by the
Nurses Council of Zimbabwe or equivalent will
be a distinct advantage.

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Bachelor Of Science Honours Degree In - At least 5 O’ levels including English
Nursing Science (Nursing Language and a Science subject with a grade
Administration) (HBScNA) 3 YEARS of C or better
- Must have a Diploma in General nursing
(Block Release). registered by the Nurses’ Council of
Zimbabwe
- Hold a current Practicing certificate or
equivalent.
- Have at least 2 years post-qualification
working experience
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in - Candidates with a Diploma in Midwifery
Nursing Science (Community Nursing) - At least 5 ‘O’ levels including English
(HBScNsC) 3 Years. Language and a Science subject with a grade
of C or better
(Block Release) - Must have a Diploma in General nursing
registered by the Nurses’ Council of
Zimbabwe
- Hold a current Practicing certificate or
equivalent.
- Have at least 2 years post-qualification
working experience
Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Mathematics, English language and Physical
Optometry Science with at least a grade B or better and
(HBScOpt) ANY Three ‘A’ Level passes from the
following: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
Four (4) years Conventional and Physics.

Have passed 5 ‘O’Level subjects including

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Mathematics, Science and English with at
Biological Sciences least a Grade C and at least two 'A' Level
(BScBZH) passes in Science subjects including Biology.
Special entry for candidates with relevant
Diplomas will be considered.
Full Time: Four (4) years

Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Mathematics, Science and English with at
Biotechnology least a Grade C and a pass at 'A' Level in
(HBScBioTec) Biology and Chemistry and a third subject
which could either be Physics or Mathematics.
Full Time: Four (4) years 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

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 Diploma (HND) in Biotechnology or its
equivalent.
Bachelor of science Honours in Normal Entry: Chemistry and any one of the
Chemical Technology following subjects at A Level; Mathematics,
(HBScCHT) Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Food
Science And at least 5 passes at Ordinary Level
Subjects/ National Foundation Certificates
Full Time: Four (4) years 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.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Normal Entry: Passes at ‘A’ Level Chemistry

Chemistry and in any one of the following ‘A’ Level
(HBScCHEM) subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Computer
Science, Biology, Physical Science, Agriculture
Full Time: Four (4) years 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.

Executive Sports Management At least five (5) subjects at Ordinary Level

Development Programme including English Language or their equivalent
Diploma (Dip.SMDP) or a traceable record of elite sport
participation or at least two years of sport
1 year managerial experience.

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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Phone 0662106134
Bachelor of Agricultural Science ●'O' Level Mathematics, English and a Science
Honours Degree (Crop Science) subject with at least a grade C or better.
(BAGSCSc) ● At least two ‘A’ Level passes will be required
for the different options as shown below:
Category I: Any two of the following: Biology,
Full Time: 4 years Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, and Food
Block Release: 3 years Science OR Category 2: Any one of the
following: Mathematics or Geography in
addition to any one of the subjects in Category
1.
● Applicants without 'A' Level passes but are
holders of a Diploma in Agriculture or
Education with specializations in the
following; Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry,
Physics and Food Science will be considered.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in ● Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
Agricultural Economics and Management
(BSc.AEM) ● English Language, Mathematics and a
Science subject at grade C or better.
● ‘A’ level passes in at least two Commercial
Full Time: 4 years
and/or Science subjects OR a relevant
National Certificate.

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Safety, Health and Environmental Mathematics, Science subject and English with
Management grade C or better and
(BSc.SHEM) ● At least two 'A' Level subjects from the
following Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry,
Full Time: 4 years Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics,
Block Release: 3 years Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science
and Environmental Management.
● Candidates who hold relevant Diplomas will
be considered

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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
Animal Health and Production Extension Mathematics, English and a Science subject
(BScAHPE) with a grade C or better. Advanced Level
passes in at least two subjects as follows:
Category 1: Any two of the following, Biology,
Block Release: 3 years Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics and Food
Science.
Category 2: Any one of the following:
Mathematics or Geography in addition to any
one subject in Category 1.
A candidate who holds a National Diploma in
Agriculture or Animal Health and Production or
a related field will be considered.
Bachelor of Science Honours degree in At least 5 ‘O’ level subjects, including English
Forestry and Environmental Language, a Science subject and Mathematics
Management (BSc.FEM) with grade C or better and
● ‘A’ Level in TWO science subjects OR a
relevant National Certificate from a
Full Time: 4 years
Block Release: 3 years recognized Institution.
● Candidates without ‘A’ levels but are
holders of relevant National Diplomas from
recognized Institutions shall be
considered.

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in At least 5 ‘O’ level passes, including English
Wildlife Ecology and Fisheries Language, a Science subject and Mathematics
Management (BSc.WFM) with grade C or better and

Full time 4 years ● ‘A’ Level passes in any two of the

Block Release: 3 years
following subjects, Biology, Geography,
Agriculture, Chemistry, Mathematics or a
relevant National Certificate from a
recognized institution.
● Candidates without ‘A’ levels but are
holders of relevant National Diplomas from
recognized Institutions shall be considered

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Bachelor of Agricultural Science Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including ’O’
Honours Degree (Animal Science and Level Mathematics, English and a Science
Technology) (BScAScT) subject with a grade C or better. · At least two
‘A’ Level passes will be required for the
Full Time: 4 years different options as shown below:
Block Release 3 years ● Category 1: Any two of the following:
Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics,
and Food Science or Category 2: Any one of
the following: Mathematics or Geography in
addition to any one of the subjects in
● Category 1. Applicants without 'A' Level but
are holders of a Diploma in Agriculture or
Animal Health or Education with
specializations in any one of the following;
Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
and Food Science will be considered

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in At least 5 ‘O’ level passes, including English
Natural Resources Management language, a Science subject and Mathematics
(BSc.NRM) with grade C or better and
● ‘A’ Level pass in any Two of the following,
Mathematics, Divinity, Sociology,
Literature in English, Economics,
Agriculture, Economics, Biology, Physics,
Chemistry OR a relevant National
Certificate from a recognized Institution.
● Candidates without ‘A’ levels, but are
holders of relevant National Diplomas from
Full Time: 4 years accredited Institutions shall be considered.
Block Release: 3 years

FACULTY OF COMMERCE Phone/WhatsApp 066107620

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
in Banking and Finance Mathematics and English with at least a Grade
(BCom.BAF) C or better AND 2 'A' Level passes from any of
the following: Accounting, Economics,
Full Time: 4 years Mathematics, Computer Science and Business
Block Release: 3years Studies or Management of Business Studies.

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 Applicants with a Diploma in Banking, Finance,
Accounting or equivalent.

Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including

Degree (BAcc) Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
better AND 2 'A' Level subjects from the
Full Time: 4 years following: Mathematics, Accounting,
Block Release: 3years 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.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
in Marketing. Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
(BCom.Mkt) better AND A pass in any 'A' Level commercial
subject plus any other 'A' Level subject
Full Time: 4 years
Block Release: 3years

Bachelor of Business Administration Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including

Honours Degree in Police and Security Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
Studies. (BBA.PSS) better AND 2 'A' Level subjects from the
following Literature in English, Economics,
Full Time:4 years Mathematics, Accounting, Computer Studies,
Block Release : 3 years 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.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Have passed 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
in Human Capital Management. Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
(BCom.HCM) better. Have obtained one 'A' Level subject
from the following (Accounting, Economics,
Mathematics, Computer Science, Sociology,
Full Time: 4 years Geography, Business Studies or Management of
Block Release: 3 years 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.

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Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Have passed 5 'O' Levels subjects including
Economics. (BScEco) Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
better AND 2 'A' Level passes from the
Full Time: 4 years following: Accounting, Economics,
Block Release: 3 years Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business
Studies or Management of Business Studies

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
In Purchasing and Supply (BCom.P&S) Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
better AND 2 'A' Level passes from the
Full Time: 4 years following: Accounting, Economics,
Block Release: 3 years Mathematics, Computer Science, and Business
Studies or Management of Business Studies.

Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree Have passed 5 'O' Level subjects including
In Financial Intelligence Mathematics and English with a Grade C or
(BComF.I) better AND 2 'A' Level subjects from the
following Economics, Accounting, Business
Full Time: 4 years Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer
Science, Geography, Management of Business.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Phone/WhatsApp 0662106427

Bachelor of Communication Science At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English
Honours Degree Language, Mathematics and Science with a
(HBCom.Sc) Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’ Level subjects.
Special Entry with Generic Exemptions for
Full Time: 4 years ND Holders.
Block Release: 3 years Bridging Course will be offered to those
without ‘O’ Level Mathematics

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in At least 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English
Culture and Heritage Studies (BSc.CHS) Language with a Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’
Level subjects.
Full Time: 4 years
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English
Peace & Governance (HBScPG) Language with a Grade C or better and 2 ‘A’
Level subjects
Full Time: 4 years

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 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

In addition to a relevant first degree candidates must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects
including English Language and Mathematics unless indicated otherwise.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION Phone/WhatsApp 0782708531

Master of Science Education Curriculum A BScEd Degree with a good Grade or its
Studies. equivalent (e.g. BSc General or BSc Honours)
(MScEdCS) plus a C.E, /D.E or Grad.CE, PGDE or BEd
(Sciences).
Block Release : 1 ½ years

Masters of Science Education in A good first degree in relevant areas from an

Educational Technology (MScEdET) accredited institution

Block Release : Block Release: 1 ½ years

Post Graduate Diploma in Educational A good first degree or equivalent

Technology (PGDET) qualification from a recognised university

Full Time: Conventional or Block

Release: 1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours

Master of Science Education in Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
Mathematics (MScEdMt) Degree
Equivalent qualifications that may be
Block Release or Online: 1 ½ years considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with Mathematics as a major plus a CE/DipEd
or Grad. CE, PGDE
A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Master of Science Education in Biology Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
(MScEdBz) Degree
Equivalent qualifications that may be
Block Release or Online:1 ½ years considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with the Biology as a major plus a CE/DipEd or
Grad. CE, PGDE

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Master of Science Education in A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours
Chemistry (MScEdCh) Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Block Release:1 ½ years Equivalent qualifications that may be
considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with Chemistry as a major plus a CE/DipEd or
Grad. CE, PGDE

Master of Science Education degree in Normal Entry: Applicants must be in

Measurement, Assessment and possession of a First Degree in Education (or
Evaluation. (MScEdMAE) equivalent).
Equivalent qualifications that may be
Block Release: 1 ½ years considered include: Other First Degrees plus a
Diploma/Certificate in Education or a
Graduate CE or Postgraduate Diploma in
Education or Postgraduate Diploma in Tertiary
Education.

Master of Science Education in Physics A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours

(MScEdPh) Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
Degree
Equivalent qualifications that may be
Block Release: 1 ½ years considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with Physics as a majorplus a CE/DipEd or
Grad. CE, PGDE

Master of Science Education in A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours

Geography Degree or Bachelor of Science Education
(MScEdGg) Degree
Equivalent qualifications that may be
considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours
with Geography as a major plus a CE/DipEd or
Grad. CE, PGDE
Block Release: 1 ½ years
A good first degree from a recognized
Post Graduate Diploma in Education University, specialising in any one of the
(PGDE) following Secondary/High School teaching
subjects:-
Block Release : 1 ½ years Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture,
(February/ August Intake) Biology, Computer Science, Geography

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Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary A good first degree or equivalent
Education qualification from a recognised university
(PGDTE)

Online: 1 year

Post Graduate Diploma in Educational A good first degree or equivalent

Technology qualification from a recognised university
(PGDET)

Full Time Convectional or Online & Block

Release: 1 ½ years
(February/ August Intake)

Master of Science Degree in Educational • A good first degree or equivalent

Technologies. (MSc.EdTech) qualification from a recognized higher
education institution. OR
(Programme Awarded By the University • A GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or
of Mauritius in collaboration with BUSE) equivalent, from a recognized higher
education institution (For International
Full time: Online: 2 years (August Intake) students).

• Programme (Specific) Requirements, An

applicant holding a relevant Postgraduate
Diploma can apply to join directly on
the Masters level and completed by
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programmes, visit us at Animation Tools and ILT6017-Digital Media in
https://www.buse.ac.zw.zw/faculties/sc Education) plus a research project.
ience-education/
Target Audience
Educators from Primary, Secondary, and
Tertiary Sectors, Supply and Support
Teachers, etc

DPhil/PhD Programmes
Applicants must have a relevant Masters’
Full time: 3 years Part time: 4 years degree from a recognised institution
(intake is throughout the year)

FACULTY OF COMMERCE Phone/WhatsApp 0662107620

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Master of Science Degree in Economics Five ‘O’ Level subjects including English &
(MScEco) Mathematics.
A good first Degree in Economics,
Weekend &Public Holidays: 18 months Development Studies, Finance, Health or
(Classes in Harare) 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.
Master of Science Degree in Purchasing Five ‘O’ Level subjects including English &
and Supply Chain Management Mathematics.
(MScPSCM) A good first degree in Purchasing and Supply,
Marketing, Logistics or their equivalent.
Weekend & Public Holidays: 18
months(Classes in Harare)

Master of Science Degree in At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Mathematics & English language
(MScEI) A good first Degree.
Required Documents:
Certified copies of academic Certificates and
Transcripts: Birth Certificate; National
Identification document; and two letters of
Weekend School: 18 months reference and a Personal Statement
(Classes in Harare)

a) A good Bachelor’s degree;

Masters in Business Leadership (MBL) b) Be at least 25 years of age;
c) At least two years’ post qualification
relevant experience
Weekend & Public Holidays: 2 years
(Classes in Harare) 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

Master of Leadership and Corporate

Governance Degree (MLCG) At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of
Mathematics and English Language.

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Weekend and Public Holiday School: 18 A first Degree in Management Sciences and a
months(Classes in Harare) 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

Master of Science in Marketing Degree At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of

(MSc. Mkt) Mathematics & English language. A good first
degree in Marketing, Information Technology,
Sports, Environmental Management or their
Weekend and Public Holiday School: 18 equivalent.
months (Classes in Harare)
Candidates can choose to specialize in:
I. Digital Marketing
II. Green Marketing
III. Sport Marketing

Executive Master of Business At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of

Leadership Degree Mathematics and English Language.A first
(EMBL) Degree in Management Sciences and minimum
of 5 years management experience. Be at least
Weekend and Public Holiday School: 30 years old.
18 months (Classes in Harare) Mature entry requirements as follows:
● Be at least 40 years old.
● At least 10 years management experience
● Possession of a professional qualification
in management

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES Phone/WhatsApp 0662106427

Master of Science Degree in A relevant first Degree from a recognized

International Relations University and 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
(MSc.IR) English Language with a Grade C or better

Block Release 1 ½years,

(Classes in Harare)

Master of Science Degree in Peace and

Governance(MSc.PG)

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 A relevant first Degree from a recognized
Block Release1 ½ years, University and 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
(Classes in Harare) English Language with a Grade C or better

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Phone 0662106134

Master of Science Degree in Food At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of

Security and Sustainable Agricultural Mathematics and English Language.
Production –  An Honours Degree in Agriculture, Crop
(MSc.FSPr) Science, Biological Sciences, Agronomy,
horticulture, Animal Science, Animal
Health, Food Science, Nutrition, Forestry
or equivalent.
Block Release: 2 years  Candidates with at least 2 years of
(Bindura Class only) relevant working experience with a pass
will also be considered.

Master of Science Degree in Food Security At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of
and Sustainable Agricultural Policy Mathematics and English Language.
(MSc.FSPo)  An Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree
 Candidates with at least 2 years of relevant
working experience with a pass will also be
Block Release: 2 years considered.

(Bindura Class only)

Master of Science Degree in Agroforestry At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of

(MSc. Agroforestry) Mathematics and English Language.
 An Honours Bachelor’s degree in any of
Block Release: 2 years the following fields: Agriculture, Forestry,
Environmental Science, Geography,
(Bindura Class only) Biology, Natural Resources Management or
any other relevant degree
 Recognition criteria for foreign credentials
of international students as articulated in
the Zimbabwe National Qualification
Framework
FACULTY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Phone/WhatsApp 0719528680

MSc Analytical Chemistry Normal Entry: BSc Honours Chemistry

(MSc ACH)

Block Release: 2 years

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Master of Science in Physical Chemistry BSc Honors Chemistry, Chemical Technology,
(MSc PCH) Chemical Engineering, Material Science

Block Release: 2 years

Master of Science in Sports Management At least a Sport-Related Bachelor of

(MScSM)
Science Honours Degree or a Sport-
Related Bachelor of Science Honours
Block Release: 1 ½ years
Degrees and least two years relevant post
qualification experience or Sports
technical qualifications equivalent to an
Honours Degree and least two years
relevant post qualification experience.
Holders of relevant Bachelor of Science
General Degrees with at least two years
relevant post qualification experience
may be considered after passing a
qualifying examination to determine their
suitability for the programme.
Master of Science in Sports Science At least a Sport-Related Bachelor of Science
(MScSS )
Honours Degree or a Sport-Related Bachelor of
Science Honours Degrees and least two years
relevant post qualification experience or
Block Release: 1 ½ years
Sports technical qualifications equivalent to an
Honours Degree and least two years relevant
post qualification experience. Holders of
relevant Bachelor of Science General Degrees
with at least two years relevant post
qualification experience may be considered
after passing a qualifying examination to
determine their suitability for the programme.

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Master of Science Degree in Disaster Normal Entry: An Honours Degree in the
Risk Management (MSc.DRM) following areas of study: Disaster
Management, Development Studies,
Block Release: 11/2years Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies,
Agriculture, Social Sciences or any relevant
degree with at least a 2.2 grade or better and
a strong Geography background.

Special Entry: Applicants without an Honours

Degree may be considered for the programme
if they have at least two years relevant
experience. Must have passes in ‘O’ Level
English and Mathematics.

Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25 years

and above and have passed Ordinary Level
English and Mathematics. Two or more years of
working experience in a related field is a must.

Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Normal Entry: An Honours Degree in the

Development following areas of study: Development Studies,
(MSc.SD) Geography, Local Governance, Natural
Resources Management, Agriculture, Human
Block Release: 11/2 years Resources, Environmental Science, Social
Sciences or any relevant degree with at least a
2.2 grade or better.
Special Entry: Applicants without an
Honours Degree may be considered for the
programme if they have at least two years
relevant working experience.
Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25 years
and above and have passed Ordinary Level
English and Mathematics. Two or more years of
working experience in a related field is a must

Master of Science Degree in Biodiversity At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English
Conservation Language, Mathematics and a science subject
(MScBC) with a grade C or better. A BSc Honours Degree
in Biological Sciences or Environmental
Sciences or any other relevant Degree.
Block Release /Weekend school: 2 years Applicants without an Honours Degree or with
a Pass will be considered if they have at least
two years relevant experience.

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 MSc Analytical Chemistry (MSc ACH) Normal Entry: BSc Honours Chemistry

Block Release: 2 years

MSc Climate Change and Sustainable Normal Entry: Applicants must be in

Development (MSc.CCSD) possession of a relevant Honours Degree with
at least 2.2 degree classification.
Block Release: 1 ½ years Special Entry: Applicants without an
Honours Degree may be considered for the
programme if they have at least two years
relevant working experience.
Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25 years
and above and have passed Ordinary Level
English and Mathematics. Two or more years of
working experience in a related field is a must

Master of Science Degree in Natural Normal Entry: An Honours Degree in the

Resources Management and following areas of study: Disaster
Environmental Sustainability (MScNME) Management, Development Studies,
Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies,
Block Release: 1 ½ years Agriculture, Social Sciences or any relevant
degree with a strong geography background.
Special Entry: Applicants without an Honours
Degree or with passes lower than 2.2 may be
considered for the programme if they have at
least two years relevant experience.
Mature Entry: Applicants should be 25years
and above and have passed Ordinary Level
English and Mathematics. Two or more years of
working experience in a related field is a must.

Master of Science in Physical Chemistry BSc Honours Chemistry, Chemical Technology,

Chemical Engineering, Material Science In
Block Release:2 years addition to a relevant first degree candidate
must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including
English Language and Mathematics unless
indicated otherwise.

Note: 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 USD$10.00 for
Undergraduate, USD$20.00 Postgraduate & USD$50.00 DPhil Programmes or

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downloaded from website; www.buse.ac.zw. Applications fees can also be paid at the
prevailing bank rate.

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. Applications forms should be submitted by 31 July 2023.

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
P. Bag 1020
BINDURA

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