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Midlands State University 2023 Intake Admission Entry Requirements

Midlands State University

MSU boasts four vibrant campuses spread across Zimbabwe, namely, Harare, and Zvishavane, with the main Campus located in Gweru.

The campuses house nine faculties namely Arts, Commerce, Education, Law, Natural Resources Management and Agriculture, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, Medicine and Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering.

Home to more than 22,000 students and 2,000 members of staff, some of whom are among the nation’s top scholars and researchers, the University offers flexibly packaged programs that are further augmented by the Work Related Learning programme as part of multifaceted efforts by the University to produce innovative and enterprising graduates who seek not only to be employees but also possess the proclivity to establish their own businesses.

Undergraduate and postgraduate students come from across the nation and around the world to pursue their passions and set a course for future success.

Cognisant of the fact that a well-resourced library is the centrepiece of learning, teaching and research, the University has well-resourced library facilities at all its campuses.

Applicants are advised that English is the language of instruction at Midlands State University. Qualifying applicants from non- English speaking backgrounds are required to register for a one-semester Intensive English programme prior to starting their degree.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT   GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES  

‘O’ level Mathematics and any two ‘A’ level Science subjects
1. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Economics and Development – 4  years  Agriculture, Mathematics, Economics, Management of  

Business, Sociology, Accounts, Geography and Biology 
2. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Value Chain and Marketing – 4  years Agriculture, Mathematics, Economics, Management of  

Business, Sociology, Accounts, Geography and Biology 
3. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agronomy – 4 years  Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences
4. Bachelor of Science Honours in Animal and Wildlife Sciences – 4years  Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences
5. Bachelor of Science Honours in Biosystems Engineering – 5 years  Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences
6. Bachelor of Science Honours in Crop Production and Horticulture – 4 years  Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences
7. Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Science and Technology – 4  years Biology/Agriculture; Mathematics/Physics and or Chemistry, Geography,  Engineering Drawing

 

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  1. Bachelor of Science Honours in Land and Water Resources Management – 

 4 yearsBiology/Agriculture and any Sciences

GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DEGREE  AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Master of Science in Applied Agricultural Economics -2 years To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least  a lower second class (2.2) first degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics;  Economics; or any other related programme from a recognized university.
2. Master of Science in Agricultural Informatics and Data Analytics -1 ½  years To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least  a lower second class (2.2) first degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics;  Economics; Mathematics; Statistics; Information Technology or any other related  programme from a recognized University.
3. Master of Science in Animal Breeding and Biotechnology -2 years To be eligible for the programme a candidate must be a holder of an Honours  Degree (class 2.2/GPA 2.0 or better) in Agriculture or relevant subjects such as  Animal Science, Biological Science, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, or  equivalent. 
4. Master of Science in Crop Science -2 ½ years To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least  a good first degree in Agronomy, Crop Science or Horticulture or related fields  from a recognised University. Candidates with lower degree classes may be  admitted upon showing proof of employment in a crop science-related field for at  least three years.
5. Master of Science in Horticultural Sciences -2 ½ years To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of a good  first degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Crop Science or related fields from a  recognized University.
6. Master of Science in Land and Water Resources Management -2 years To be eligible for this programme a candidate should be a holder of a first degree  in Land and Water Resources Management or related fields from a recognized  University.

 

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FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES  

ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Planning and Management – 4 years  Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences subjects
2. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Practice – 4 years  Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences subjects
3. Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Communication – 4 years  English Literature and any Arts/Humanities subjects
4. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation and Intercultural Communication –  4 years  English Literature/African Languages and any Arts/Humanities subjects
5. Bachelor of Arts Honours in History and International Studies – 4 years.  History and any Arts/Humanities subjects
6. Bachelor of Arts Honours in History and Heritage Studies – 4 years  History and any Arts/Humanities subjects
7. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Radio, Television and Multi-Media Production –  4 years  Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language
8. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Journalism and Digital Media Studies – 4 years  Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language
9. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Print Media and Digital Technologies – 4 years  Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language
10. Bachelor of Arts Multi-Media, Graphic Design and Editing- 4 Years  Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language
11. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Film and Theatre Arts – 4 Years  Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language
12. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies – 4 years  Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Humanities and Social Sciences
13. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies, Ethics and Human  Development – 4 years  Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Humanities and Social Sciences
14. Archaeology, Cultural Heritage & Museum Studies – 4 years  (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)  ‘A’ Level History and any two Arts/ Humanities 

 

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ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING  SCHOOL PROGRAMMES/ HARARE UNDERGRADUATE  WEEKEND SCHOOL 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

1. Bachelor of Arts Special Honours in Monitoring and Evaluation – 1 year  (HARARE CAMPUS ONLY)  A good first degree in any field
2. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Practice – 3 years 3. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Planning and Management  – 3 years 

4. Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Communication – 3 years 5. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies – 3 years. 

6. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation and Intercultural  Communication – 3 years

 • Two A’ Levels or appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma. • Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines. 

• Confirmation of employment.
ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE  PROGRAMMES/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL
1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpretation Studies -1½  years A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages
2. Post-Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation – 1 year  (ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS ONLY) A good first Degree in any field
3. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation -1½ years  A good first degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
4. Master of Arts in Development Studies (Block Release)-1½ years  A good first degree in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
5. Master of Arts in Development Studies -1½ years (Full- time) (ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS ONLY) A good first degree in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
6. Master of Arts in Global History-1½ years  A good first degree in History or Economic History.
7. Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies -1½ years  A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages
8. Master of Arts in African and Diasporan Literature -1½ years  A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages

 

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  1. Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics -1½ years (HARARE CAMPUS 

ONLY) A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages

10. Master of Arts in Journalism and Digital Media – 1½ years  A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other  related honours degree
11. Master of Arts in Film, TV and Digital Technologies -1½ years.  A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other  related honours degree.
12. Master of Arts in Business and Financial Journalism -1½ years  Entry Requirements A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other  related honours degree. 
13. Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Studies -1½ years  A good first degree in Communication, Film, Literature, and/ or Linguistics  Degree or any other acceptable degree
14. Master of Arts in Theatre Arts -1½ years  Any relevant first degree or postgraduate diploma qualification in Theatre Arts.
15. Master of Arts in Religious Studies –1½ years 

16. Master of Arts in Church Leadership, Ethics, and Practical Ethics- 1½  years

 Good first degree in Religious Studies, Ethics or Philosophy
FACULTY OF BUSINESS SCIENCES  

GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES  

‘O’ Level Mathematics is a requirement
1. Bachelor of Commerce in Applied Accounting – 4 years  ‘A’ Level Accounting plus any two Commercial subjects
2. Bachelor of Commerce in Audit and Risk Management – 4 years Any two A' Level Commercial subjects
3. Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management – 4 years  Management of Business, plus any two Commercial subjects
4. Bachelor of Commerce in Consumer and Marketing Intelligence – 4 years  Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects

 

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  1. Bachelor of Commerce in Data Science and Informatics – 4 years ‘A’ Level Mathematics and a pass in the following subjects or their equivalents:  Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Management of Business and Computer  

Studies

6. Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometric Modelling – 4 years  At least two ‘A’ Level passes from Commercial, Sciences or Arts subjects Pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics must be at least a B
7. Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Digital Banking – 4 years  ‘A’ Level Mathematics or Economics, plus any two Commercial subjects
8. Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Economics and Investment – 4 years  At least two ‘A’ level passes from Commercial, Sciences or Arts subjects 
9. Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – 4 years  Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects
10. Bachelor of Commerce in Risk Management and Insurance – 4 years  ‘A’ level Mathematics, plus any two Commercial subjects
11. Bachelor of Commerce in Sustainable Tourism Management – 4 years  Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subject
12. Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management – 4 years  Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subject
13. Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems – 4 years  Two ‘A’ Level passes in Commercial subjects
GWERU CAMPUS VISITING SCHOOL PROGRAMMES/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Applied Accounting – 3 years  • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or 

• A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Accounting,  or any equivalent tertiary qualification 

• Complete CIS, CIMMA, ACCA  

• Confirmation of employment in relevant accounting  departments.
2. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business Management – 3  years  • Diploma (Institute of Bankers) ND/HND in Business Studies, Accountancy, Purchasing, Banking and Finance and Secretarial Studies • Diploma inEducation, Institute ofAdministration and Commerce (IAC), Institute of Personnel Management (IPMZ) 

• Diploma in BusinessAdministration (ZIM) 

• Diploma in Marketing and any other relevant tertiary qualification or two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects 

CIS

 

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  • Proof of employment. 
3. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Risk Management and  Insurance – 3 years  • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects 

• A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Insurance  

• National Diploma/HND in Business Studies 

• Any other equivalent tertiary qualification  

• Proof of employment
4. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain  Management – 3 years  • Diploma of the Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe (IOBZ)  

• HND/ND in Business Studies, Accountancy, Purchasing Management,  

Diploma in Education, Institute of Administration and Commerce (IAC), Institute of Personnel Management Zimbabwe (IPMZ) Diploma, Diplomas of the Institute of Real Estate Management 

• Diploma in BusinessAdministration (ZIM),  

• Any other relevant tertiary qualifications or 

• At least two passes at ‘A’ Level. 

• At least two years working experience. 

• Proof of employment
5. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Audit and Risk Management  – 3 years • At least two passes in any relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or 

• A National Diploma in Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management or  any equivalent tertiary qualification 

• Proof of employment. 
6. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Finance and Digital  Banking – 3 years • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subject or 

• A Higher National Diploma or National diploma in Banking and  Finance related field or any equivalent tertiary qualification.  

• Proof of employment
7. Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Economics and Econometric  Modelling – 3 years • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects and at least a ‘B’  pass in ‘O’ level Mathematics  

• A National Diploma in a Business-related field or any equivalent  tertiary qualification.  

• Proof of employment

 

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  1. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Financial Economics and  Investment – 3 years 
  • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or • A National Diploma in a Business-related field or any equivalent  tertiary qualification.  
  • Proof of employment

 

9. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Consumer and Marketing  Intelligence – 3 years • At least two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects or ND in Marketing  Management, IMM Diploma (Institute of Marketing Management),  Diploma Institute of Bankers, ND in Business Studies,  Accountancy, Purchasing Management, Diploma in Education,  Institute of Administration and Commerce Diplomas, Institute of  Personnel Management of Zimbabwe Diplomas, Diplomas from  Institute of Real Estate Agents, Diploma in Business  Administration (ZIM), Diploma in Tourism or any other relevant  tertiary qualification. 

• Proof of employment
10. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Data Science and  Informatics – 3 years 

11. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Cloud Computing and  Internet of Things – 3 years

 • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or 

• A National Diploma in an Information Technology related field  or any equivalent  

tertiary qualification 

• Proof of employment with at least two years working  experience in the field of IT.
12. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Sustainable Tourism  Management – 3 years 

13. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Tourism and Hospitality  Management – 3 years

 • At least two `A’ Level passes or  

• A relevant National Diploma or HND in Tourism, Hospitality,  Customer Care, Marketing, Professional Cookery, Tour Guiding • Proof of employment in any tourism-related or hospitality  organization.
GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DEGREE  PROGRAMMES/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Master of Commerce in Accounting –1½years  • An Honours degree in Accounting with a first class or upper  second class 

 

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  1. Master of Commerce in Forensic Auditing and Accounting –1½years • A good Honours Degree in Accounting, Forensic Accounting,  Auditing or Banking and Finance.
3. Master of Commerce in Financial Economics and Investment – 1½ years   • An Honours Degree in Economics, Financial Economics and  Investment, Economics and Econometric Modelling, Agricultural Economics, Banking & Finance, Fiscal Studies or related field
4. Master of Commerce in Strategic Management and Corporate  Governance – 2 years • An Honours Degree in Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Economics, Tourism, Insurance and  Risk Management, Development Studies and/or other tertiary qualification approved by the Department.
5. Master of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management – 2 years  • A good Honours Degree in Marketing, Business Management,  Tourism and Hospitality Management, Retail, Supply Chain  Management, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and  Entrepreneurship, and any other relevant degree.
6. Master of Commerce in Strategy and Innovation – 2 years  • A recognized first Degree in Entrepreneurship, Information  Systems, Marketing, Computer Science, Agriculture, Business  Management.
7. Master of Commerce in Supply Chain Management – 1½ years  • Applicants must be holders of an Honours Degree in Logistics,  Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Retailing,  Marketing or other Business Management discipline and/or  having a substantial or practical orientation in those fields. 
8. Master of Commerce in Information Systems Management – 1 ½ years  • Applicants must be holders of an Honours Degree in Information  Systems, Computer Science or any relevant qualification.
9. Master of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises  Management – 2years • A good Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in 

Tourism and Hospitality Management or an equivalent 

 qualification.
10. Master of Commerce in Marketing Strategy – 2 years  • Applicants must have a good Honours Degree in Marketing, Business  Management, Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Hospitality  Management, Supply Chain Management 

 

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 Any other degree plus an appropriate professional qualification (e.g.  

 IMM, CIMA). 

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP  HARARE/GWERU CAMPUS PROGRAMMES  The Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL) is accredited by the  Association of African Business Schools (AABS), membership with Central and  Eastern Europe Management Council (CEEMAN) and Association of MBAs  (AMBA) this means that the degrees programmes offered by the GSBL are  internationally recognized.  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Masters in Business Administration – Block Release – 2 years  • Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and be holders of at least a second-class degree or its equivalent.  

• At least (2) years of relevant experience. 
2. Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) – Block  Release – 1½ years  • Applicants should be at least 35 years of age and be an Executive of their own business or have been a manager for at least five (5) years.  • Must be holders of at least a second-class degree or its equivalent.  • A holder of a third-class degree or its equivalent may be admitted only after providing evidence of academic maturity in the desired field of study as shall be judged by the Faculty Post Graduate Studies Committee.   

 

 

FACULTY OF EDUCATION  

GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor of Education Honours Science and Applied Technologies  Degree – 4 years • Five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English language, Science and  Mathematics and two ‘A’ level passes in any of the following  

subjects Agriculture; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science;  

Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Physical Education, Sport and  Mass Displays

 

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  1. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood  Development and Child Protection – 4 years(CONVENTIONAL  ,GWERU ONLY) 
  • 5 ‘O’ level passes including English language and Mathematics; 2 ‘A’ level subjects.
  • Consideration shall be given to females aged 23 and males aged 25years respectively with basic ECD certificates or experience working with children.

 

GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK RELEASE PROGRAMMES/HARARE WEEKEND  SCHOOL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor of Education Degree in Information Communication  Technology – Block Release 2 years • Diploma in Education with ‘O’ Level Mathematics and a Science  subject.
2. Bachelor of Education Degree in Computer Science and Emerging  Technologies- 2 years (HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL ONLY) • Qualified teachers who majored in Computer Science or  Mathematics or Science or teachers who have undergone  professional development training such as World Links, HEXCO  certificate/diploma in Computer studies. 

 or  

• Any other computer training that the department finds relevant.
3. Bachelor of Education Honours Degrees – Block Release – 2years Subjects on offer are: Biology and Applied Technologies; Chemistry  and Applied Technologies; Textile Technology & Design; Food  Technology & Design; Geography & Environmental Education;  Agriculture and Environmental Science, Computer Science and  Emerging Technologies, History and Heritage Studies, English as a  Foreign Language, Indigenous, Multicultural Languages and Literature,  Religious and Family Development. 

Entry requirement 

• Diploma/Certificate in Education (with specialization in the  relevant area) or equivalent from an accredited and recognized  

institution.
4.Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development  and Child Protection – 2 years  • Have a teaching qualification in either ECD/Infant Education or  Primary Education approved by the University. Normally be 

 

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employed as a full-time teacher /administrator in an approved  

school/college.

5.Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Psychology and Intervention Designs  – Block Release – 2 Years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) • Be a holder of a Diploma/ Certificate in Education from a recognized  institution
6.Bachelor of Education Honours in Inclusive Education and Assistive  Technologies- 2 years(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) • Diploma/Certificate in either Infant, or Early Childhood Education,  or Primary Education, or Secondary Education or an equivalent from  a recognized institution
7.Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Philosophy and Critical Thinking  -2years – Block Release – 2 Years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) • Be a holder of a Diploma/ Certificate in Education from a recognized  institution.[remove from Bulawayo and place on Gweru slot]
8.Bachelor of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and  Development • Have a teaching qualification approved by the University. Normally  be employed as a full time teacher/administrator in an approved  school/college. 
GWERU CAMPUS/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development and Child  Protection Policy- 1 ½ years • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood  Development or its equivalent from an accredited institution
2. Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and  Development -1 ½ years  • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a  Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution
3. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction-1 ½ years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a  Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution
4. Master of Education in Lifelong Learning-1 ½ years 

(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)

 • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Lifelong Learning or its equivalent from  an accredited institution
5. Master of Education in English Language- 1 ½ years 

6. Master of Education in Indigenous Multicultural Languages and  Literature- 1 ½ years 

7. Master of Education in History and Development Studies-1 ½ years

 • BSc Education, Bachelor of Education, or BSc with Post Graduate  Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education or Grad CE  (with specialization in Textile Technology Design), or equivalent  from accredited and recognized institutions

 

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  1. Master of Education in Food Technology & Design -1 ½ years 
  2. Master of Education in Geography and Environmental Education-1 ½  

years 

  1. Master of Education in Chemistry and Applied Technologies-1 ½ years 
  2. Master of Education in Textile Technology Design – 1 ½ years  

(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)

12. Master of Education Degree in Educational Sociology and Social  Pathology – 1 ½ years Block Release (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) • Entry requirements: Bachelor of Education degree from an  accredited and recognized institution or Post graduate Diploma in  Education, Graduate Diploma in Education or Graduate Certificate  in Education.
13. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 1 ½ years Block Release. 

  

( GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)

 • Have a first degree from a recognised institution
BULAWAYO CAMPUS BLOCK – RELEASE  PROGRAMMES  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development  and Child Protection – 2 years  Have a teaching qualification in either ECD/Infant Education or Primary Education  approved by the University. Normally be employed as a full-time teacher  /administrator in an approved school/college.
2. Bachelor of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and  Development – 2 years Have a teaching qualification approved by the University. Normally be employed  as a full-time teacher /administrator in an approved school/college. 
3. Master of Education in Early Childhood Development and Child  Protection  Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development  or its equivalent from an accredited institution
4. Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and  Development Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution or a  Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
5. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction-1 ½ years  Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a Postgraduate  Diploma in Education from an accredited institution

 

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND GEOSCIENCES  

ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES 

‘O’ Level Mathematics is a requirement
1. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Electrical and Electronic  Engineering -5 years Passes in Ordinary Level Combined Science or equivalent. Two Advanced  Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and any other Science subject.  Candidates with a recognised Diploma in an approved Engineering field may be considered. Candidates may be invited for an interview or entrance examination.
2. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Fuels and Energy  Engineering – 5 years Advanced Level passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.  Candidates with a recognised Diploma in an approved Engineering field may be considered. Candidates may be invited for an interview or entrance examination.
3. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering –  5 years Passes at Ordinary Level Combined Science or equivalent. ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. A pass in any one of the following ‘A’  Level subjects will be an added advantage: Chemistry, Computer Science,  Metal Technology Design, Wood Technology and Design, Design and  Technology, Technical Graphics and Design and Software Engineering.  Candidates with a recognised Higher National Diploma in Mechanical  Engineering or its equivalent may be admitted into the programme subject to departmental approval.
4. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Metallurgical Engineering  – 5 years  ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Chemistry. Applicants with a  recognized Diploma in Metallurgy or Metallurgical Assaying will be considered.
5. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Materials Engineering – 5  years
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Geology – 4 years  Two ‘A’ level passes in any of the following subjects: Mathematics,  Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography. Candidates with a recognised  Diploma in Geology may be considered.
7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Exploration Geophysics – 4  years  Two ‘A’ level passes in either Mathematics or Physics or both and any of  Chemistry, Biology and Geography.
8. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Mining Engineering – 4  years Two ‘A’ Level subjects, Mathematics, Physics and any relevant science subject. Applicants with a National Diploma in Mining from a recognized  Institution may be considered.

 

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  

GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES 
  1. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Telecommunications Engineering  – 4 years
 Two ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics and any other Science  subject
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Mathematics &   Computational Science- 4 years Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other subject
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Statistics – 4 years  Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other subject
4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics-  4years.  Any two ‘A’ level passes in Biology, Mathematics or Chemistry
5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Biosciences and   Biotechnology – 4 years Any two ‘A’ level passes in Biology and any other Science subject or  Mathematics or Geography
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Systems Engineering –  4 years  Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science/Studies
7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Science – 4 years  Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science/Studies
8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Food Science and Technology –  4 years  Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Food Science
9. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geomatics specializing in Land  Surveying or Geographical Information Sciences- 4 years  Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics
10. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Chemical Technology –  4 years  Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any Sciences
11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Chemistry – 4 years  Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any Sciences
12. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Physics and  Instrumentation – 4 years  Two ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics and any other Science
13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Nutrition Science- 4 years  Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Food Science
GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING  SCHOOL PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Telecommunications  Engineering -3 years • Applicants must have either a relevant Diploma/ Professional  Qualification in Telecommunications, Electronic or Electrical  engineering or equivalent OR ‘A’ level passes in Physics and  Mathematics or Computer Science

 

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  • Must be employed for the whole duration of the study in the relevant  

field and should submit a confirmation letter of employment from the  

employer.

2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Physics and  Instrumentation -3 years • Applicants must have either a relevant Diploma/ Professional  Qualification in Physics/Applied Physics, Instrumentation or  Electrical engineering or equivalent OR ‘A’ level passes in Physics  and Mathematics  

• Must be employed for the whole duration of the study in the relevant field and should submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer.
GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA  PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science – 1 year  • An acceptable first degree preferably in Engineering, Natural  Science, Geography or Computer Science.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES  

GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES 
1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Safety, Health and  Quality Management – 4 years A pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics. ‘A’ Level pass in Geography and any other  Advanced Level subject
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental  Sustainability – 4 years A pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics. ‘A’ Level pass in Geography and any other  Advanced Level subject
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management –  4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Sociology – 4 years  Two ‘A’ Level passes in Sociology and any other subjects in Arts/Humanities
5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and Management –  4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Music Business, Musicology and  Technology – 4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Leadership and Governance –  4 years  Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Security Studies – 4 years  Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.

 

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  1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and Governance   – 4 years 

Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.

 

10. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sociology and Social Policy – 4 years  Two ‘A’ Level passes in Sociology and any other subjects in Arts/Humanities
11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Psychology – 4 years 12.Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Counselling Psychology – 4 years 13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Health Psychology – 4 years • At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including, Mathematics and a relevant  Science subject at Grade C or better/National Foundation Certificate  plus a minimum of any two relevant ‘A’ Level passes or any other  relevant National Certificate.
GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING  SCHOOL PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Safety, Health  and Quality Management-3 years. • Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and  Mathematics. 

• Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any  of the above disciplines. 

• Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines. 

• Have at least two years work experience after attainment of a Diploma  or Higher Diploma. 

• Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer.
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management – 3 years. 

3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and  Management-3 years. 

4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and  Governance-3 years. 

5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Sociology-3 years. 6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sociology and Social Policy-3  years. 

7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Music Business, Musicology and  Technology -3 years. 

8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Leadership and  Governance -3 years. 

9. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Security Studies -3  years.

 • Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language  • Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any  of the above disciplines. 

• Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines. 

• Have at least two years work experience after attainment of a Diploma  or Higher Diploma. 

• Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer.

 

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  1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Human Rights and Social  Justice – 3 years.
11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Psychology – 3 years. 12. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Counselling Psychology – 3 years. 13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Health Psychology – 3 years • Special Entry: At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics and a  relevant Science subject at Grade C or better / National Foundation  Certificate plus a professional qualification such as a Diploma in a  Psychology-related field in which candidates must be employed. 

• Mature Entry: At At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including, Mathematics  and a relevant Science subject at Grade C or better / National Foundation  Certificate. Candidate must be at least 25 years of age and have a  minimum of 3 years working experience in a Psychology-related field in  which they must be employed.
HARARE CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE  WEEKEND SCHOOL PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management – 3 years 

2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and  Governance – 3 years 

3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and  Management – 3 years

 • Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and  Mathematics. 

• Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any  of the above disciplines. 

• Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines. 

• Have at least two years work experience after attainment of a Diploma  or Higher Diploma. 

• Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer
GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE  

DIPLOMA/DEGREE PROGRAMMES

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Housing and Estates Management –  Block-Release – 1 ½ years. At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme. 
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management –  At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme. 

 

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 Block – Release – 1 ½ years.

3. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management and Leadership   – Block Release – 1 ½ years. At least a 2.1 pass in any relevant degree programme
4. Postgraduate Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental   Management – Block Release – 1 ½ years. Applicants must be holders of any first degree.
5. Master of Science in Human Capital Development – Block Release – 1½  years An Honours Degree in Human Resource Management/Human Resource  Development or Employment Relations, any relevant social science degree or  qualification with a pass of an upper second class (2.1) or better
4. Master of Science in Human Resource Management – 

 Block – Release – 1½ years

 Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Human Resource  Management or any related fields. 
7. Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management  Degree – Block Release – 1½ years. Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Science Honours in Safety, Health and  Environmental Sciences or Environmental Safety, Health and Quality Management  or Geography and Environmental Studies/Science with 2.2 pass or better
8. Master of Science in Sociology and Social Anthropology – Block Release  – 1½ years. At least a 2.2 degree in Sociology or Anthropology from a recognised university
9. Master of Science in International Relations – Block Release – 1½  years. Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in History and International  Studies or any related fields. 
10. Master of Science in Public Management and Leadership – Block Release  – 1½ years. A 2.2 pass, or better in Public Management and Administration, Public Policy and  Governance, Public Sector Management, Economics, Politics and Public  Management and Political Science or any relevant related degree.
12. Master of Science Degree in Community Psychology – 

Block Release – 2 years

 Applicants must be holders of a minimum of 2.1 in a BSc Honours Degree in  Psychology 

 
13. Master of Science in Geography- 1½ years.  Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Geography, Geography  and Environmental Studies, Environmental Science or any other relevant degree.

 

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HARARE CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE WEEKEND  SCHOOL PROGRAMMES 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management – Block Release  – 1 ½ years. At least a 2.1 pass in any relevant degree programme
2. Master of Science in Human Capital Development Degree – 1½ years  Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Human Resource  Management or any related fields. 
3. Master of Science in Human Resource Management Degree – 1½ years  Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Human Resource  Management or any related fields. 
4. Master of Science in International Relations Degree – 1½ years  Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in History and International  Studies or any related fields. 
5. Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management  Degree Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Science Honours in Safety, Health and  Environmental Sciences or Environmental Safety, Health and Quality Management  or Geography and Environmental Studies/Science with 2.2 pass or better.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK – HARARE CAMPUS  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. Certificate in Social Work – Block Release – 1 year  • 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language.  

• Relevant work experience is an added advantage.
2. Bachelor of Science in Social Work – 4 years  • 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language.

 

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  • Good ‘A’ level passes in Arts/Humanities. 
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work – 2 years  • A good first degree in Sociology, Psychology, Public  Management, and other related fields.
4. Master of Science in Social Work – 1 ½ years  • Good Honours Degree in Social Work or equivalent
5. DPhil Social Work  • A good Masters Degree in Social Work 

• Social Work Practice Certificate 

• Relevant work experience is an added advantage

How To Appy For The Midlands State University 2023 Intake Online

  1. Visit the Midlands State University (MSU) online application portal here
  2. Create an online application account
  3. Fill in personal and academic details
  4. Select your preferred programme of study
  5. Upload scanned certificates (academic, professional, birth) and national ID
  6. Pay Application fee

How To Apply For The Midlands State University 2023 Intake Online

  1. Complete an official application form, which can be downloaded below
    MSU UNDERGRADUATE FORM
    MSU Postgraduate Masters Application Form
    MSU Postgraduate (MPhil Dphil) Application Form & Concept Note Guidelines
  2. The completed form should be accompanied by an original deposit slip of the Application fee or by a receipt from the  Bursar’s Department (MSU). The Application fee should be deposited in the University’s
    ZB BANK ACCOUNT 4575486039200 or
    CBZ ACCOUNT  01820772520046 Branch Sort Code – 6508, Swift Code – COBZZWHA (Indicate the code 101 on the deposit slip for the application fee).     

    The application fee is ZWL1500 for  National applicants and US$50 for International applicants in the normal application category.

  3. Application forms should be directed to:
    The admissions, Registration and Student Statistics Office,
    Midlands State University,
    P Bag 9055, GweruApplications can also be submitted at No.1 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue Harare.
  4. Application forms must be accompanied by certified copies of Educational  Certificates, Birth Certificate and National Identity Documents.

After submitting your application you can track if it was successful here.

Please note:

  • Midlands State University does not have third parties who sell application forms around the country on its behalf. 
  •  Midlands State University offers DPhil Degrees in all programmes. 
  • Only those classes that are viable will commence. 

Midlands State University Fees 2023

LOCAL STUDENT FEE STRUCTURE

Undergraduate students pay between $215 000 to over $359 000 per semester. The education faculty fee is the lowest at $215 129 while medicine is the most expensive faculty at $359 212 per semester.

Postgraduate students pay between $318 472 and $573 360 up to the Master’s level with some doctoral students paying $1 million.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEE STRUCTURE

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Commerce/Law/ Social Sciences/Arts/Education Natural Resource Management & Agriculture/Science & Technology/Mining/Medicine
Conventional ClassSADC: US$1072

Non-SADC: US$1572

Rest of World: US$1717

Visiting/Weekend Class Harare Campus

SADC: US$1450

Non-SADC: US$1950

Rest of World: US$2095

Visiting Class Other Campuses

SADC: US$1252

Non-SADC: US$1752

Rest of World: US$1897

 Conventional Class

SADC: US$1122

Non-SADC: US$1622

Rest of World: US$1767

Visiting/Weekend Class Harare Campus

SADC: US$1450

Non-SADC: US$1950

Rest of World: US$2095

Visiting Class Other Campuses

SADC: US$1252

Non-SADC: US$1752

Rest of World: US$1897

UNDERGRADUATE DIPLOMA

Visiting Class

SADC: US$897

Non-SADC: US$1397

Rest of World: US$1542

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

POSTGRADUATE MPhil/DPhil

SADC: US$1307

Non-SADC: US$1807

Rest of World: US$1952

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMAS FROM OTHER CAMPUSES

Humanities
SADC: US$1410

Non-SADC: US$1910

Rest of World: US$2055

MASTERS HARARE CAMPUS

Masters in Business Administration & Executive Masters in Business Administration Other Masters Programmes
SADC: US$2596Non-SADC: US$3096

Rest of World: US$3241

 SADC: US$1841Non-SADC: US$2341

Rest of World: US$2486

MASTERS OTHER CAMPUSES

Masters in Business Administration & Executive Masters in Business Administration Other Masters Programmes
SADC: US$2432Non-SADC: US$2932 

Rest of World: US$3077

 SADC: US$2432Non-SADC: US$2932 

Rest of World: US$3077
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Off-Campus Accommodation At Midlands State University (MSU)

Accommodation costs from $70-$130 per head per month in areas like Nehosho, Senga Infill, CBZ, and KMP.

The price range is determined by whether these amenities are offered:

  • single beds
  • stoves both electrical and gas
  • fridges
  • solar backup
  • water tanks
  • wifi

A boarding house with all these amenities will cost around $130 per head per month. A place with only a single bed without water and solar backup and wifi will cost around $70 – $100

 

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