Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (Land Management)

The Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences with a bias towards the soil science option is tailored to train agriculturalists with skills in land management. This programme provides knowledge and skills in the management of soil resources upon which all agricultural activities are based. It also includes the study of various agricultural activities such as animal and crop production, farm management and extension methods all of which are applied in the context of managing soil resources. The knowledge and skills offered through the programme enable students to function as professionals in a wide range of agriculture-related fields with particular reference to research, land husbandry, soil fertility and irrigation management.

5 Year Bachelors Degree

This degree is a five (5) year programme and courses taught include:

Applicants from the School of Natural Sciences (UNZA)
- Candidates who have completed first year from the School of Natural Sciences may enter the Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences Degree programme at the second year of any programme if they have passed at least any three of the four full courses they take in first year
Diploma holders
- Diploma holders with Credit or better from a recognised agricultural institution may enter the Bachelor of Sciences in Plant Science Degree programmes at second year of any programme provided such applicants have:
  - 5 ‘O’ level passes, which include English, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Biology or Agricultural Science; and
  - At least one year proven relevant working experience.
‘A’ Levels holders
- ‘A’ level candidates may also enter any Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences (Plant Science) Degree programme at second year of any programme if they have:
  - 3 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Mathematics or Physics;
  - At least Credit in ‘0’ Level Mathematics or Physics if not taken in (i) above.

Undergraduate Fees

A. Zambians, Refugees, Students from the SADC region, and Resident Permit Holders

Study Programme Type	Tuition Fees Per Academic Year
Science-Based	K31,878.00

B. International Students

Study Programme Type	Tuition Fees Per Academic Year
Science-Based	K62,890.00

C. Other/User Fees

Type of Fees	Amount	Period
Registration	K40.00	Per Year
Examination	K50.00	Per Course
Recreation	K150.00	Per Year
Medical	K200.00	Per Year
Caution Fee	K182.50	Paid by 1st Years only once at entry (non-refundable)
Internet Connectivity	K194.00	Per Year
Record Card Fee	K50.00	Paid by 1st Years only once at entry
Student Union Fee	K45.00	Per Year
Academic Fee	K10.00	Per Year
Library Fee	K100.00	Per Year
Accommodation	K3,900.00	Per Year

D. Part-Time Students (Zambian, SADC, Refugee Status)

(i) Zambian, SADC, and Refugees Status Students

Study Programme Type	Tuition Fees Per Academic Year	Half Course Per Academic Year
Science-Based	K7,970.00	K3,985.00

(ii) International Students

Study Programme Type	Tuition Fees Per Academic Year	Half Course Per Academic Year
Science-Based	K15,723.00	K7,861.50

Please note that tuition fees are paid in four installments as indicated below:

The initial installment is 25% of the tuition fees, plus all other/user fees paid at registration
The second installment is 25% of the tuition fees paid at the end of the first term
The third installment is 25% of the tuition fees paid in the second term
The last installment is 25% of the tuition fees is paid before writing the final examination.

Payments can be made at any Zambian National Commercial Bank using a bill muster form. For any further inquiries, kindly contact the Customer Relations Officer on cell phone numbers: 097-744-6064, 096-118-3008, 095-520-3203, or email customerrelations@unza.zm.

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