EPOCH MINE CAMPUS AUGUST 2023 PROGRAMMES
1. FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURE
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Animal Production and Health (4 years)
• 5 O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics
• At least 2 “A” level passes in Biology/Animal Science/Agriculture and any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Food Science and Geography.
OR
• A National Diploma in Animal Production and Health /Agriculture or equivalent
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Horticulture and Crop Production (4 years)
• 5 O’ level passes at grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics
• At least 2 “A” level passes in Biology/Crop Science/Agriculture and any of the following; Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Food Science and Geography.
OR
• A National Diploma in Horticulture and Crop Production/Agriculture or equivalent
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Economics (4 years)
• At least five Ordinary Level subjects/ National Foundation Certificates including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject at grade C or better
• 2 “A” level passes in at least two Commercial and/or Science
OR
• At least a National Diploma in Agriculture or its equivalent
• MATURE ENTRY -25 years old plus 5 years of relevant experience plus 5 Ordinary level subjects inclusive of English Language and Mathematics.
2. FACULTY OF EXPLORATION AND EARTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Geomatics and Surveying (5 years)
• 5 O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics
• At least 2 A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics
OR
• A National Diploma in Geomatics and Surveying or equivalent.
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental Science (4 years)
• The candidate must have at least 5 (five) Ordinary Level subjects/ National Foundation Certificates including English Language and Mathematics subjects at grade C or better.
• At least 2 “A” Level passes in Geography and any other science subjects.
OR
• National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Environmental Sciences or equivalent.
OR
• MATURE ENTRY – 25 years old plus 5 years of relevant experience plus 5 Ordinary level subjects inclusive of English Language and Mathematics.
3. FACULTY OF COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Mathematics and Statistics (4 years)
• The candidate must have at least 5 (five) Ordinary Level subjects / National Foundation Certificates including English Language and Mathematics subjects at grade C or better.
• At least 2 A’ level passes including Mathematics or its recognised equivalence (Mechanics, Statistics, Pure Mathematics).
OR
• A National Diploma in Applied Mathematics or equivalent.
OR
MATURE ENTRY – At least 25 years of age with at least 5 years relevant work experience or relevant demonstrated prior learning
4. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Mining Engineering (4 years)
• 5 O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics
• At least 2 A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics
OR
• A National Diploma in Mining or equivalent
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Metallurgical Engineering (5 years)
• 5 O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics
• At least 2 A’ level passes in Chemistry and Mathematics
OR
• A National Diploma in Metallurgy or equivalent
5. FACULTY OF BUSINESS SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting (4 years)
• 5 O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics
• At least 2 A’ level passes in Accounting and any one of the following subjects Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics, and Statistics or their recognised equivalent
OR
• A National Diploma in Accounting or equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing (4 years)
• 5 O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English Language
• At least 2 A’ level passes in any Commercial subjects
OR
• A National Diploma in Marketing or equivalent
GWANDA TOWN CAMPUS AUGUST 2023 WEEKEND CLASSES
1. FACULTY OF BUSINESS SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting (4 years)
• 5 O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics
• At least 2 A’ level passes in Accounting and any one of the following subjects Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics, and Statistics or their recognised equivalent
OR
• A National Diploma in Accounting or equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing (4 years)
• 5 O’ Level passes at grade C or better including English Language
• At least 2 A’ level passes in any Commercial subjects
OR
• A National Diploma in Marketing or equivalent
2. FACULTY OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURE
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Economics (4 years)
• At least five Ordinary Level subjects/ National Foundation Certificates including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject at grade C or better
• 2 “A” level passes in at least two Commercial and/or Science
OR
• At least a National Diploma in Agriculture or its equivalent
• MATURE ENTRY – At least 25 years of age with a National Certificate in Agriculture or relevant field and 5 years of work experience in a related field.
4. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
The University is also offering short courses and awarding certificate of competency in the following areas:
• Gold extraction for Small Scale Miners
• Basic Mineral Processing
• Environmental Monitoring and Control
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Mine Waste Management
• Alternative Energy for Mining Operations
• Mine Surveying
Target Group: Small scale miners
Duration: 40 hours/ 5 Days
Entry requirements: At least 5 “O” Levels
• Metallurgical Accounting
• Basic Corrosion Engineering
• Mineral Resource Estimation and Reporting
• Mining Automation and Robotics
• Mine Energy Management
• Sustainable Mining Practices
• Advanced Mineral Economics and Investment Analysis.
• Fundamentals of Geology
• Environmental Monitoring and Control
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Mine Waste Management
• Alternative Energy for Mining Industry
• Environmental and Social Impact Assessment in Mining
• Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing in Mining.
• Mine Surveying
Target Group: Engineers, Policy Makers, Technicians & Artisans, Managers
Entry requirements: At least 5 “O” Levels
Duration: 40 hours/ 5 Days
How to Apply
Applicants may download an application form from the university website www.gsu.ac.zw under Downloads, and email the completed scanned form and certificates to admissions@gsu.ac.zw or apply using the online application system on the website. Applicants are required to pay ZWL$12 600 application fee and attach proof of payment. Application fees can be paid through the University EcoCash merchant code *151*2*2*156125*12 600# (confirmation code to be written of the first page of the application form). Or through the Gwanda State University Bank Details:
Bank Account Name Account Number Branch
CBZ Gwanda State University 01224790080012 8th Ave Branch
Agribank Gwanda State University Fees 100008361457 Filabusi
OR
Applicants may obtain application forms from the Gwanda State University Epoch Mine Campus, in Filabusi or Gwanda State University Gwanda Town Offices (Jahunda Hall) upon payment of ZWL$12 600
OR
Send the complete application documents through post addressed to;
Admissions and Student Records Gwanda State University
P O Box 30
Epoch Mine Campus Filabusi
For more information, please contact Admissions on Email: admissions@gsu.ac.zw Tel: +263 842 824 720/1 or the Department of Information, Marketing and Public Relations on Email: info@gsu.ac.zw Cell/ WhatsApp: 0781 924 111
