List Of Postgraduate Courses Offered at UNZA: 2026/2027
The Accredited list of Postgraduate courses offered at the University of Zambia, UNZA 2026/2027 at the Masters and PhD level has been released and published here. All interested aspirants or candidates who want to apply for admission in the school can now proceed and check below for the list of courses offered in UNZA.

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LIST OF POSTGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA
Last Verified: November 2026 — Source: University of Zambia (unza.zm), Directorate of Research and Graduate Studies — Postgraduate Programmes.
School of Agriculture
- Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
- Master of Science in Agronomy (Soils)
- Master of Science in Agronomy (Plant Science)
- Master of Science in Agronomy (Crops)
- Master of Science in Animal Genetics
- Master of Science in Human Nutrition
- Master of Science in Animal Nutrition
- Master of Science in Integrated Soil Fertility Management
- Master of Science in Sustainable Land and Environmental Management (Distance learning)
- Master of Science in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems
- Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Nutrition
- Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Reproductive Physiology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Breeding
- Doctor of Philosophy in Aquaculture
- Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science (Agronomy)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Human Nutrition
- Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Science
School Of Education
- Master of Education in Adult Education (Taught)
- Master of Education in Applied Linguistics (Taught)
- Master of Education in Civic Education
- Master of Education in Curriculum Studies (Taught)
- Master of Education in Education and Development (Taught)
- Master of Education in Educational Psychology (Taught)
- Master of Education in Educational Administration (Taught)
- Master of Education in Environmental Education (Taught)
- Master of Education in Guidance and Counselling (Taught)
- Master of Education in Literacy and Learning (Taught)
- Master of Education in Mathematics Education (By Research Only)
- Master of Education in Mathematics Education (Taught)
- Master of Education in Primary Education (Taught)
- Master of Education in Religious Education (Taught)
- Master of Education in Science Education (By Research Only)
- Master of Education in Science Education (Taught)
- Master of Education in Special Education (Taught)
- Master of Education in Sociology of Education (Taught)
- Master of Library and Information Science (Taught)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Adult Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Civic Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration and Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Development
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling
- Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literacy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Primary Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology of Education
School of Engineering
- Master of Engineering (Agricultural Engineering) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Construction Management) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Computer Communication) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Electrical Power Engineering) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Electromagnetic Compatibility and Electrical Safety) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Engineering Management) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Environmental Engineering)(Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Geo-information and Geodesy) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (High Voltage Engineering and Power Management)
- Master of Engineering (ICT) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (ICT) Security (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Information and Communication Security) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Geodesy and Surveying) (by Research)
- Master of Engineering (Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing) (by Research)
- Master of Engineering (ICT Regulation, Policy & Management) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Production Engineering & Management) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Project Management) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Renewable Energy Engineering) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Structural Engineering) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Telecommunications Systems) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Thermo Fluids Engineering) (Taught)
- Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management and Water Resources Engineering) (by Research)
- Master of Engineering (Wireless Communications) (Taught)
Graduate School of Business
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – General
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Finance
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Management Strategy
- Master of Science in Accounting and Finance
- Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovations Management
- Master of Science in Marketing
- Master of Science in Operations Projects and Supply Chain Management (Blended)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business and Management
School of Health Sciences
- Master of Science in Medical Microbiology (Taught)
- Master of Clinical Pharmacy (MClinPharm)
- Masters of Science (Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Physiotherapy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences
School of Humanities
- Master of Arts in Applied Psychology
- Master of Arts in Applied Ethics (Taught)
- Master of Arts in Archaeology
- Master of Arts in Defence and Security Studies (Course work)
- Master of Arts in Development Studies (Taught)
- Master of Arts in Economics (Taught)
- Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management (Course work)
- Master of Arts in Gender Studies (Taught)
- Master of Arts in History (Taught)
- Master of Arts in Linguistic Science (Taught)
- Master of Arts in Linguistic Science (by Research)
- Master of Arts in Literature (Taught)
- Master of Arts in Literature (by research)
- Master of Arts in Political Science (Taught)
- Master of Arts in Population Studies (Taught)
- Master of Arts in Sociology
- Master of Communication for Development (Course work)
- Master of Mass Communication (Taught)
- Master of Public Administration (Taught)
- Master of Science in Project Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Ethics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Archaeology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Communication for Development
- Doctor of Philosophy in Communication
- Doctor of Philosophy in Defense and Security Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Gender Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in History
- Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistic Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Literature
- Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Population Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
School of Law
- Master of Laws (LL.M) (Taught)
- Master of Laws (LL.M) (by Research)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Law
- Postgraduate Diploma in Gender and the Law
School of Medicine
- Master of Medicine (Anaesthesia and Intensive Care)
- Master of Medicine (Family Medicine)
- Master of Medicine (General Surgery)
- Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology)
- Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases)
- Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology)
- Master of Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Master of Medicine (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
- Master of Medicine (Paediatrics and Child Health)
- Master of Medicine (Pathology)
- Master of Medicine (Psychiatry)
- Master of Medicine (Paediatrics Surgery)
- Master of Medicine (Urology)
- Master of Science (Biochemistry)
- Master of Science (Clinical Neuropsychology)
- Master of Science in Pathology (Chemical Pathology)
- Master of Science in Pathology (Clinical Pathology)
- Master of Science in Pathology (Haematology)
- Master of Science (Human Physiology)
- Master of Science (Human Anatomy)
- Master of Science (Health Professions Education)
- Master of Science (HIV Medicine)
- Master of Science (Medical Microbiology)
- Master of Science (Pharmacology)
- Master of Science in Medical Parasitology
School of Mines
- Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Water Resources Management (PostGradDipIWRM)
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Geology
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Hydrogeology
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Mining Engineering
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Mineral Economics
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Mineral Resources Management
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Mineral Production Management
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Rock Mechanics
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Small Scale Mining
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Mineral Processing
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Extractive Metallurgy
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Physical Metallurgy
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Mine Environment
- Master of Mineral Sciences in Sustainable Mineral Resources Development
- Master of Sciences in Integrated Water Resources Management
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
School of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Pre-Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Taught)
- Pre-Master of Science in Physics
- Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science
- Master of Science in Applied Microbiology
- Master of Science in Chemistry
- Master of Science in Computer Science (Taught or by research)
- Master of Science in Entomology
- Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources Management
- Master of Science in Molecular Biology
- Master of Science in Geography
- Master of Science in Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation
- Master of Science in Mycology
- Master of Science in Mathematics (Taught)
- Master of Science in Statistics (Taught)
- Master of Science in Physics
- Master of Science in Plant Pathology
- Master of Science in Spatial Planning
- Master of Science in Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity
- Master of Land Resources Survey
- Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (By research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
School of Nursing Sciences
- Master of Science Clinical Nursing
- Master of Science Midwifery and Women’s Health
- Master of Science Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Master of Science Community Health Nursing
- Doctor of Philosophy – Midwifery
- Doctor of Philosophy – Clinical Nursing
School of Public Health
- Master of Science (Epidemiology)
- Master of Science (Epidemiology and Biostatistics)
- Master of Public Health with Specialization in:
- Health Promotion and Education
- Environmental Health
- Health Policy and Management
- Nutrition
- Bio-statistics
- Master of Public Health (Population Studies)
- Master of Public Health (by research)
- Doctor of Philosophy
School of Veterinary Medicine
- Master of Science (One Health Food Safety) (Regular and Parallel)
- Master of Science (One Health Analytical Epidemiology) (Taught)
- Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine (by research)
- Master of Science in Veterinary Pathology (by research)
- Master of Science in Veterinary Epidemiology (by research)
- Master of Science in Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology (by research)
- Master of Science in Microbiology (by research)
- Master of Science in Parasitology (by research)
- Master of Science in Public Health/Zoonosis (by research)
- Master of Science in Poultry Medicine (by research)
- Master of Science in Toxicology (by research)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Pathology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Epidemiology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Parasitology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health/Zoonosis
- Doctor of Philosophy in Diagnostic Veterinary Medicine
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