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UNIVERSITY OF MALAWI
MATURE ENTRY INTAKE FOR THE 2019/2020 ACADEMIC YEAR
The University of Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for admission into its mature entry programmes for the 2018-2019 academic
year.
1. Minimum Entry Requirements for all applicants
Interested applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:
a) A Malawi School Certificate of Education or any equivalent O-Level qualification with at least 4 subjects passed with credit (6 subjects for
some programmes) including ENGLISH LANGUAGE and other subjects specified in the table under point (d) below.
b) A University of Malawi Diploma or, a relevant Diploma from accredited programmes of the University of Malawi such as those offered at Domasi
College of Education, Natural Resources College, Malawi College for Health Sciences, Theological College, St. John of God College or an equivalent
Diploma from a recognized Institution of higher learning.
c) A minimum of 2 years post Diploma relevant work experience in a field related to the programme applied for.
d) Applicants MUST also meet the additional entry requirements for each programme as outlined in the table below:
College and
Programme Abbrev
Type of
Entry
Mode
of
Deliver
y
Minim
um
Year of
Entry
Program
me
Duration
Tuition Fee
per
Annum
Additional Entry Requirements to those contained under
Section 1 (a – c) above
School of Education – Chancellor College
a. Bachelor of
Education
(Language)
UMA-
BED-
LED
Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Education from a recognized institution. 4
subjects passed at MSCE or its equivalent with credit
including English and other language subjects.
b. Bachelor of
Education (Social
Studies)
UMA-
BED-
SED
Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Education from a recognized institution. 4
subjects passed at MSCE or its equivalent with credit
including English and social science subjects (History, Bible
Knowledge, Geography, Social and Development Studies,
Life skills education)
Faculty of Humanities-Chancellor College
a. Bachelor of Arts
Humanities
(Philosophy)
BAHP Mature
Full-
time Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
6 Subjects passed with credit at MSCE and a 3-year
Certificate or a 2 year recognized Diploma in Philosophy.
b. Bachelor of Arts
(Theology) BAHT Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Recognized Diploma in Theology with credit or Diploma in
Education majoring in Theology. 4 subjects passed at MSCE
or its equivalent with credit including English.
c. Bachelor of Arts
(Communication
& Cultural
Studies)
BACCS Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
4 subjects passed with credit including English at MSCE or
its equivalent and minimum of Diploma related to Media,
and Communication, Journalism and Education.
Faculty of Science – Chancellor College
a. Bachelor of
Science
(Geography)
BSCG Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
6 Subjects passed with credit at MSCE including Geography
and Mathematics and a recognized Diploma in cognate
disciplines of Physical Planning, Environmental Studies,
Land use Management, Transportation, Geographical
College and
Programme Abbrev
Type of
Entry
Mode
of
Deliver
y
Minim
um
Year of
Entry
Program
me
Duration
Tuition Fee
per
Annum
Additional Entry Requirements to those contained under
Section 1 (a – c) above
USD2,000 Information System, Health Geography and Development,
Ecotourism, Climate Change, Water Resources or any other
Geography related field.
b. Bachelor of
Science
(Geology)
BSCGE Mature
Full-
time
Year
2/3 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
6 Subjects passed with credit at MSCE including Geography
and Mathematics and a recognized Diploma in cognate
disciplines of Geography, Physical Planning, Environmental
Geology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Mining, Mineral,
Exploration, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information
Systems, Seismology, Climate Change, Geophysics,
Geochemistry or any other Geology related field.
c. Bachelor of
Science
(Food &
Nutrition)
BSCFN
Mature
Full-
time
Year
2/3 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
6 subjects passed with credit at MSCE including 3 Science
subjects and English and a recognized Diploma in Home
Economics or related programmes such as Community
Health, Nutrition, Family Studies, Early Childhood
Development and Education.
d. Bachelor of
Science (Family
and Consumer
Science)
BSCFC
S
Bachelor of Science
(Physics)
BSCPH
Y Mature
Full-
time Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
6 subjects passed with credit at MSCE (or its equivalent)
including English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Physics,
General Science and Chemistry and a Diploma from a
recognized institution (with a minimum of a credit) and
having Physics as a major.
e. Bachelor of
Science
(Electronics)
BSCEL
E Mature
Full-
time Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
6 subjects passed with credit at MSCE (or its equivalent)
including English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Physics,
General Science and Chemistry and a Diploma from a
recognized institution (with a minimum of a credit) having
Electronics or Electrical Engineering as a major.
f. Bachelor of
Science
(Biological
Sciences)
BSCBI
O Mature
Full-
time
Year
2/3 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
6 subjects passed with credit at MSCE (or its equivalent)
including English, Biology, Mathematics, Physical Science
(or General Science/Chemistry/ Physics) and a biological
sciences related Diploma from a recognized institution.
g. Diploma in
Statistics DPSTA Mature
2-week
block
release
Year 1 2 years
Malawi-
K850,000.00
SADC USD 1, 200
NON-SADC USD
Holders of any relevant post-secondary school certificate
with at least 2 years’ experience in statistical related work
and holders of MSCE or O-Level certificate of IGSCE or
College and
Programme Abbrev
Type of
Entry
Mode
of
Deliver
y
Minim
um
Year of
Entry
Program
me
Duration
Tuition Fee
per
Annum
Additional Entry Requirements to those contained under
Section 1 (a – c) above
2,000 GCE or its equivalent at least 4 credits including
Mathematics and English.
Faculty of Social Science – Chancellor College
a. Bachelor of
Arts (Human
Resource
Management)
HRM Mature
Weeken
d Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
850,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
4 credits including English at MSCE or its equivalent and
recognised Diploma in Management, Administration or
Human Resource fields. Those with a recognised
Bachelor’s degree will also be considered.
Faculty of Built Environment – Polytechnic
a. Bachelor of
Science in
Architectural
Studies
BARC Mature
Full-
time Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,
000
Diploma in Architectural Studies and be a member of the
Malawi Institute of Architects and MSCE with additional
credits in Mathematics and Physical Science.
b. Bachelor of
Science in Land
Economy
BLE Mature
Full-
time Year 2 5 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Land Economy, Valuation Surveying or any
other related programme plus MSCE with additional
credits in Mathematics and Physical Science.
c. Bachelor of
Science in Land
Surveying
BLS Mature
Full-
time Year 2 5 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Higher National Diploma (HND) or Diploma in Land
Surveying, Cartography, Photogrammetry, Hydrographic
Surveying or Civil Engineering and be a member of the
Surveyors Institute of Malawi plus MSCE with additional
credits in Mathematics, Physical Science and Geography.
d. Bachelor of
Science in
.Quantity
Surveying
BQS Mature
Full-
time Year 2 5 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Quantity Surveying or Quantity Surveying
Technician Certificate Part 1 and 2 from a recognized
institution or City and Guilds Advanced Diploma in
Construction and be a member of the Architects and
Quantity Surveying Board plus MSCE with additional
credits in Mathematics and Physical Science.
e. Bachelor of
Science in
Physical
BPP Mature
Full-
time Year 2 5 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
Diploma in Physical Planning/City & Guilds Advanced
Diploma in related fields & be a member of Malawi
Institute of Physical Planners. MSCE with additional
Planning NON-SADC
USD2,000
credits in Mathematics, Physical Science and Geography.
f. Bachelor of
Architecture
(Hon)
BArch
(Hons) Mature
Full-
time Year 6 7 Years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Studies
Candidates must also submit the following in addition to
other requirements:
i. 1 Year Practical Experience Report
ii. Design Technology Case Study Report (outline to
be collected from the Polytechnic)
iii. Letter of Recommendation from a Registered
Architect or other allied Registered professionals
(Engineers and Quantity Surveyors) proving that
they have worked for not less than one year.
Faculty of Commerce – Polytechnic
a. Bachelor of
Business
Administration
(Generic)
BBA Mature
weeken
d
classes
Year
2/3 4 years
Malawi -900,000
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
For entry into year 3: Diploma in Business Studies from
University of Malawi or an Advanced Diploma (Level 6)
in Business Studies/Administration from a recognized
institution or examining body plus MSCE with an
additional credit in Mathematics.
For entry into year 2: Level 5 Diploma in Business
Studies/ Administration from a recognised institution or
examining body plus MSCE with an additional credit in
Mathematics.
b. Bachelor of
Accountancy BAC Mature
weeken
d
classes
Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Accounting (ACCA) and an additional
MSCE/O-Level credit in Mathematics.
c. Bachelor of
Procurement and
Logistics
Management
BPLM Mature
Weeken
d
classes
Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management
or Diploma in Business Studies from a recognized
examining body and an additional MSCE/O-Level credit
in Mathematics.
d. Bachelor of
Commerce
(Internal
Auditing)
BCOMI
A Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in commerce related fields or Diploma in
Business Studies from a recognized examining body and
an additional MSCE/O-Level credit in Mathematics.
e. Bachelor of BAF Mature Weeken Year 4 years Malawi - For entry into year 3: Advanced Diploma/Diploma in
Commerce in
Banking and
Finance
d
classes
3/2 900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Banking and Finance from a recognized examining body
and an additional MSCE/O-Level credit in Mathematics.
For entry into year 2: Diploma in Banking and Finance or
a Diploma in a related field from a recognized examining
body and an additional MSCE/O-Level credit in
Mathematics.
f. Bachelor of
Commerce
(Tourism
Management)
BTM Mature
Weeken
d
classes
Year
3/2 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
For entry into year 3: Advanced Diploma/Diploma in
Tourism and/or Hospitality Management or a Diploma in
a related field from a recognized examining body and an
additional MSCE/O-Level credit in Mathematics.
For entry into year 2: Diploma in Tourism and/or
Hospitality Management or a Diploma in a related field
from a recognized examining body and an additional
MSCE/O-Level credit in Mathematics.
g. Bachelor of
Commerce
(Entrepreneurship
) BCOME Mature
Weeken
d
classes
Year
3/2
4 years Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
For entry into Year 3: Diploma in Business Studies from
University of Malawi or an Advanced Diploma in
Business Studies/Administration (Level 6)
For entry into year 2 Diploma in a related field from a
recognized institution or examining body or plus MSCE
with an additional credit in Mathematics.
h. Bachelor of
Business
Administration
(Marketing)
BBAM Mature
Weeken
d
classes
Year
3/2
4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
For entry into year 3: Diploma in Business Studies from
University of Malawi or an Advanced Diploma (Level 6)
in Business Studies/Administration from a recognized
institution or examining body plus MSCE with an
additional credit in Mathematics.
For entry into year 2: Level 5 Diploma in Business
Studies/ Administration from a recognised institution or
examining body plus MSCE with an additional credit in
Mathematics.
Faculty of Applied Sciences – Polytechnic
a. Bachelor of
Science in
Information
Technology
BIT
Mature
Evening
Classes
Year 2 4years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
University of Malawi Diploma in Information
Technology or Information Systems, City and Guilds
Advanced Diploma or any Diploma in ICT related
programmes and additional MSCE credits in Mathematics
and Physical Science (BIT); and
University of Malawi Diploma in Information
Technology or Information Systems, City and Guilds
Advanced Diploma or any Diploma in ICT related
programmes and additional MSCE credits in Mathematics
b. Bachelor of
Science in
Management
Information
BMLS
Year 2 4years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
Systems USD2,000 (BMLS)
c. Bachelor of Science
in Industrial
Laboratory
Technology
BILT Mature Full
time
Year
2/3 4 years
Malawians –
K900,000.00
SADC USD 2,400
NON-SADC
USD4,000
For entry into year 3: University Diploma in Industrial
Laboratory Technology (DILT) or any related
qualification obtained from an accredited institution and
MSCE/ O Levels with credits in Mathematics, Physical
Science, General Science/Biology and English. At least
two years’ work experience for those who obtained
Diploma with pass.
For entry into year 2: Diploma in Laboratory Technology
or any related qualification obtained from an accredited
institution and MSCE/ O Levels with credits in
Mathematics, Physical Science, General Science/Biology
and English.
d. Bachelor of Science
in Environmental
Health
EH Mature Full
time Year 2 4 years
Malawians –
K900,000.00
SADC USD 2,400
NON-SADC
USD4,000
Diploma in Environmental Health from Malawi College
of Health Sciences or Diploma in Public Health from
University of Malawi
MSCE/ O level with at least credits passes in English,
Mathematics, Biology and Physical Science
At least 2 years working experience.
e. Bachelor of
Mathematical
Sciences Education
BMSE Mature Full
time Year 3 4 years
Malawians –
K900,000.00
SADC USD 2,400
NON-SADC
USD4,000
Recognized Diploma in Education majoring
in Statistics and/or Mathematics or Diploma in
a Mathematics education or any related qualification
obtained from an accredited institution and MSCE/ O
Levels with credits in Mathematics, Physical Science,
General Science/Biology and English. At least two years’
work experience for those who obtained Diploma with
pass
Faculty of Engineering – Polytechnic
a. Bachelor of Civil
Engineering
Structures
(Hons)
BCES Mature
Full
time Year 2 5 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant engineering
field and science and additional MSCE with credits in
Mathemetics and Physical Science or general science
b. Bachelor of Civil
Engineering
(Transport)
(Hons)
BCET Mature
Full
time Year 2 5 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant engineering
field and science and additional MSCE with credits in
Mathemetics and Physical Science or general science
USD2,000
c. Bachelor of Civil
Engineering
(Water) (Hons) -
BCEW Mature
Full
time Year 2 5 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant engineering
field and science and additional MSCE with credits in
Mathemetics and Physical Science or general science
d. Bachelor of
Electrical and
Electronics
Engineering
(Hons)
BEEE
Mature
Evening
Classes Year 2 5years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Electrical Engineering or advanced City and
Guilds Diploma in Electrical Engineering plus two years
experience and in addition MSCE with credits in
Mathemetics and Physical Science or general science
e. Bachelor of
Electronics and
Computer
Engineering
(Hons)
BECE
Mature
Full
time Year 2 5 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in computer Engineering, relevant city and
guilds diploma plus two years experience and in addition
MSCE with six credits including in Mathemetics and
Physical Science or general science
f. Bachelor of
Biomedical
Engineering
(Hons)
BBME
Mature
Evening
Classes
Year 2 5years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering Engineering, relevant
city and guilds diploma plus two years experience and in
addition MSCE with four credits including in
Mathemetics, Biology and Physical Science or general
science
g. Bachelor of
Mining
Engineering
(Hons)
BMEN
Mature
Full
time
Year
2/3
5 Years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
For entry into year 2 ; candidates must have a Diploma in
Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or other
science-related field.
For entry into year 3 ; candidates must have BSc in Civil
or Mechanical Engineering and Diploma in Mining
Engineering
h. Bachelor of
Geological
Engineering
(Hons)
BGEN Mature
Full
time
Year
2/3
5 Years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
For Entry in year 2, candidates must have BSc and
Diploma in engineering fields other than Geological,
Civil and Mechanical Engineering and any other science-
related fields but must attend and pass Drawing 1 and 2,
and Computer Programming
For Entry in year three ; candidates must have BSc in
Civil or Mechanical Engineering and Diploma in
Geological Engineering.
i. Bachelor of
Metallurgy and
Mineral
BMMP Mature
Full
time
Year
2/3 5 Years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
For entry in year two ; candidates must have City and
Guilds advanced Diploma in Mechanical related fields or
its equivalent with two years post qualification experience
Processing
Engineering
(Hons)
NON-SADC
USD2,000
in Metallurgy and Mineral Processing engineering field.
For Entry in year 3, candidates must have Diploma in
Metallurgy and Mineral Processing Engineering with two
years post qualification experience for entry in year three
j. Bachelor of
Mechanical
Engineering
(Hons)
BME Mature
Full
time Year 2 5 Years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Mechanical Enginering or Advanced City and
Guilds Diploma in Mechanical Engineering plus two
years experience and in addition MSCE with credits in
Mathemetics and Physical Science or general science
k. Bachelor of
Automobile
Engineering
(Hons)
BAE Mature
Full
time Year 2 5 Years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Automobile Enginering or Advanced City and
Guilds Diploma in Automobile Engineering plus two
years experience and in addition MSCE with credits in
Mathemetics and Physical Science or general science
l. Bachelor of
Industrial
Engineering
(Hons)
BIE Mature
Full
time Year 2 5 Years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Production, Mechanical or Manufacturing
Systems Engineering; or Advanced City and Guilds
Diploma in Production, Mechanical or manufacturing
Systems Engineering plus two years experience and in
addition MSCE with credits in Mathemetics and Physical
Science or general science
m. Bachelor of
Energy
Engineering
(Hons)
BEE Mature
Full
time Year 2 5 Years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Plant Engineering or
its equivalent, plus two years experience and in addition
MSCE with credits in Mathemetics and Physical Science
or general science
Faculty of Education and Media Studies – Polytechnic
a. Bachelor of
Education
(Business Studies)
EBS Mature
Full-
time
Full-
time
Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Recognized Diploma in Education or Diploma in a
business / management field or equivalent plus an
additional MSCE credit in Mathematics.
Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Recognized Diploma in Education and Diploma in a
business / management field or equivalent plus an
additional MSCE credit in Mathematics.
b. Bachelor of
Technical
Education
(Science)
BTED Mature
Full-
time Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
Recognized Diploma in any technical related field or
equivalent obtained plus an additional MSCE credit
Mathematics and Physical Science/Biology/Gen Science.
USD2,000
Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Recognized Diploma in Education and Diploma in any
Technical field or equivalent plus an additional MSCE
credit in Mathematics and Physical Science/Biology/Gen
Science.
c. Bachelor of
Technical
Education
(Technology)
BTED-
TECH Mature
Full-
time
Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Recognized Diploma in any technical related field or
equivalent obtained plus an additional MSCE credit
Mathematics and Physical Science.
Year 3 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Recognized Diploma in Education and Diploma in any
Technical field or equivalent plus an additional MSCE
credit in Mathematics and Physical Science.
d. Bachelor of Arts
in Business
Communication
BBC Mature
Week-
end
classes
Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Recognized Diploma in Journalism, Communication
Studies, Marketing and Public Relations. 4 MSCE/O-
Level credits in social science subjects including English
language.
e. Bachelor of Arts
in Journalism JOU-P Mature
Weeken
d
classes
Year 2 4 years
Malawi -
900,000.00
SADC USD 1,200
NON-SADC
USD2,000
Diploma in Journalism or Mass Communication from a
recognized institution (from Internationally recognized
universities and those recognized by the African
Commonwealth Universities) plus MSCE with additional
credits in any other social science subjects.
Faculty of Midwifery, Neonatal and Reproductive Health Studies – Kamuzu College of Nursing
a. Bachelor of
Science in Nursing
(Post Basic):
Midwifery
MID
Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years
Year 1 =
K950,000
Year 2=
K950,000
1. MSCE/O-Level credits in Biology, Physical Science,
English and Mathematics and credits in any other two
subjects
2. Be a registered nurse with a diploma in nursing and
midwifery from Malawi College of Health Sciences-
Blantyre or Lilongwe campus or from Daeyang Luke
College of Nursing and Midwifery
3. Registered Nurse/Midwife
In addition, all candidates are expected to have at
least 2 years of work experience in either nursing
or midwifery
Applicants with distinction or credit passes in their
previous records shall have an added advantage
b. University
Certificate in
Midwifery
UCM
Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years Mk950,000.00
1. Be a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution.
2. Be a registered nurse with a diploma in nursing from
Malawi College of Health Sciences- Blantyre or
Lilongwe campus or from Daeyang Luke College of
Nursing and Midwifery
3. Have University Diploma in Nursing from Kamuzu
College of Nursing
In addition, all candidates are expected to have at
least 2 years of work experience in either nursing
or midwifery
Applicants with distinction or credit passes in their
previous records shall have an added advantage
Faculty of Nursing – Kamuzu College of Nursing
1. Bachelor of
Science in
Nursing (Post
Basic): Adult
Health
Nursing
AH
Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years
Year 1= K950,000
Year 2=
,K950,000
1. MSCE/O-Level credits in Biology, Physical
Science, English and Mathematics and credits in
any other two subjects
2. University Diploma in Nursing / Midwifery from
recognized institutions
3. Registered Nurse/Midwife
In addition, all candidates are expected to have at
least 2 years of work experience in either nursing
or midwifery
Applicants with distinction or credit passes in their
previous records shall have an added advantage
4. Bachelor of
Science in
Health Service
Management
HSM
5. Bachelor of
Science in
Nursing (Post
Basic):
Community
Health
Nursing
CHN
6. Bachelor of
Science in
Nursing( Post
Basic): Mental
Health and
Psychiatric
Nursing
MH
7. Bachelor of
Science in
Nursing (Post
Basic)
Paediatric
Nursing
CHI
8. Bachelor of
Science in
Nursing Post
Basic):
Nursing
Education
NED
Faculty of Medicine - College of Medicine
a. Bachelor of
Science in
Internal
Medicine
BIM Mature
Full-
time Year 3 5 years
K1,350,000
6 Subjects passed with credit at MSCE including English,
Biology, Physical Science (or Chemistry/Physics) and
Mathematics and a recognised Diploma in Clinical
Medicine or its equivalent from a recognised institution
plus at least two years working experience as a clinical
officer providing surgical and other clinical care services,
relevant to the programme chosen at a district or rural
hospital. General clinical officers are also encouraged to
apply for 3-year upgrading programmes leading to BAI
(Hon) and BTO (Hon). Clinical officers already with
Diplomas in Anesthesia or Orthopedics will do 2-year
upgrading programmes leading to BAI and BTO
respectively. Candidates must be registered with the
Medical Council of Malawi. Additionally, candidates
must demonstrate evidence of leadership skills, excellent
communication skills, and commitment to providing
clinical services at district or rural/mission hospitals in
Malawi.
b. Bachelor of
Science in
Obstetrics &
Gynecology
BOG Mature
Full-
time Year 3 5 years
K1,350,000
c. Bachelor of
Science in
General
Surgery
BS Mature
Full-
time Year 3 5 years
K1,350,000
d. Bachelor of
Science In
Trauma and
Orthopedics
BTO Mature
Full-
time Year 3 5 years
K1,350,000
e. Bachelor of
Science in
Pediatrics &
BPCH Mature
Full-
time Year 3 5 years
K1,350,000
Child Health
f. Bachelor of
Science in
Anesthesia &
Intensive Care
BAI Mature
Full-
time Year 3 5 years
K1,350,000
g. Postgraduate
Diploma in
HIV Medicine
PG-DIP
(HIVM
ED)
Mature
Year 4 1.5 years USD3000.00/K
2,050 0,000.00
Admission into the programme will require a minimum of
a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, Bachelor of
Science in a clinical field (Pediatrics and Child Health,
Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Anesthesia and ICU, Trauma and Orthopedics) or a
medical degree (MBBS) plus 6 MSCE or O-Level credits
including Biology and Chemistry/Physical Science a third
science subject like Physics or Mathematics. Additionally
the student should hold an MOH-ART provider
certification or equivalent and be registered by the
Medical or Nurses Council of Malawi.
h. Bachelor of
Medicine,
Bachelor of
Surgery
MBBS
Malawia
n
Mature/I
nternatio
nal
Full-
time Year 1 5 years
K1,350,000.00
Malawians,
$5,722.58
SADC residents,
$8,722.50 Non-
SADC residents
3 A-Level passes with a grade of at least ‘C’ in Biology,
Chemistry and a third science subject like Mathematics or
Physics obtained in the current year or the previous 2
years. Candidates must have MSCE/O-Level credit passes
in English and Mathematics if these two subjects were not
done at A-Levels. Or
At least an average of 60% in Chemistry, Biology and a
third Science subject like Mathematics, Physics or
Statistics at the end of second year of a recognised
Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree
programme. Or
A recognized Bachelor of Science/Education Science
Degree majoring in Biology and Chemistry. A Bachelor
of Nursing degree. Or
Mature
Full-
time
Founda
tion
year
6 years
K1,350,000.00
Malawians,
$5,722.58
SADC residents,
$8,722.50 Non-
SADC residents
A recognized Diploma in Clinical Medicine with at least
two years’ relevant work experience and 6 MSCE/O-
Level credits including English Language, Biology and
Physical Science. Or
A Degree or Diploma in any field plus 6 MSCE or O-
Level credits including Biology and Chemistry/Physical
Science a third science subject like Physics or
Mathematics. Interested candidates should have a grade
of not more than “4 points” or “C” in Biology,
Chemistry/Physical Science.
Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Health Professions
a. Bachelor of
Pharmacy (Hons) BPharm
Malawia
n
mature/In
ternation
al
Full-
time Year 1 4 years
K1,350,000.00
Malawians,
$5,722.58
SADC residents,
$8,722.50 Non-
SADC residents
3 A-Level passes with a grade of at least ‘C’ in Biology,
Chemistry and a third science subject like Mathematics or
Physics obtained in the current year or the previous 2
years. Further, candidates must have MSCE/O-Level
credit passes in English and Mathematics if these two
subjects were not done at A-Levels. Or
At least an average of 60% in Chemistry, Biology and a
third Science subject like Mathematics, Physics or
Statistics at the end of second year of a recognised
Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree
programme. Or
A recognized Bachelor of Science/Education Science
Degree majoring in Biology and Chemistry. Or
Malawia
n
Mature/I
nternatio
nal
Full-
time
Founda
tion
year
5 years
K1,350,000.00
Malawians,
$5,722.58
SADC residents,
$8,722.50 Non-
SADC residents
A recognized Diploma in Pharmacy with at least two
years’ relevant work experience and 6 MSCE/O-Level
credits including English Language, Biology and Physical
Science. Or
A Degree or Diploma in any field plus 6 MSCE or O-
Level credits including Biology and Chemistry/Physical
Science a third science subject like Physics or
Mathematics. Interested candidates should have a grade
of not more than “4 points” or “C” in Biology,
Chemistry/Physical Science.
b. Bachelor of
Physiotherapy (Hons) BPHYS
Malawia
n mature/
Internatio
nal
Full-
time Year 1 4 years
K1,350,000.00
Malawians,
$5,722.58
SADC residents,
$8,722.50 Non-
SADC residents
3 A-Level passes with a grade of at least ‘C’ in Biology,
Chemistry and a third science subject like Mathematics or
Physics obtained in the current year or the previous 2
years. Further, candidates must have MSCE/O-Level
credit passes in English and Mathematics if these two
subjects were not done at A-Levels. Or
At least an average of 60% in Chemistry, Biology and a
third Science subject like Mathematics, Physics or
Statistics at the end of second year of a recognised
Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree
programme. Or
A recognized Bachelor of Science/Education Science
Degree majoring in Biology and Chemistry obtained from
a recognised institution. Or
Malawia
n Mature/
Internatio
nal
Full-
time
Founda
tion
Year
5 years
K1,350,000.00
Malawians,
$5,722.58
SADC residents,
Diploma in Rehabilitation Technician with at least two
years relevant work experience and 6 MSCE/O-Level
credits including English language, Biology and Physical
Science. Or
$8,722.50 Non-
SADC residents
A Degree or Diploma in any field plus 6 MSCE or O-
Level credits including Biology and Chemistry/Physical
Science a third science subject like Physics or
Mathematics. Interested candidates should have a grade
of not more than “4 points” or “C” in Biology,
Chemistry/Physical Science.
c. Bachelor of
Medical Laboratory
Science (Hons)
BMLS
Malawia
n Mature/
Internatio
nal
Full-
time Year 1 4 years
K1,350,000.00
Malawians,
$5,722.58
SADC residents,
$8,722.50 Non-
SADC residents
3 A-Level passes with a grade of at least ‘C’ in Biology,
Chemistry and a third science subject like Mathematics or
Physics obtained in the current year or the previous 2
years. Further, candidates must have MSCE/O-Level
credit passes in English and Mathematics if these two
subjects were not done at A-Levels. Or
At least an average of 60% in Chemistry, Biology and a
third Science subject like Mathematics, Physics or
Statistics at the end of second year of a recognised
Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree
programme. Or
Bachelor of Science/Education Science Degree obtained
from a recognised institution majoring in Biology and
Chemistry. Or
Mature
Full-
time
Founda
tion
year
5 years
K1,350,000.00
Malawians,
$5,722.58
SADC residents,
$8,722.50 Non-
SADC residents
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/Science with
at least two years relevant work experience and 4
MSCE/O-Level credits in Biology and Physical Science.
Applicants will be admitted to the Foundation year of the
programme and shall be exempted from studying the 3rd
year of the programme. Or
A Degree or Diploma in any field plus 6 MSCE or O-
Level credits including Biology and Chemistry/Physical
Science a third science subject like Physics or
Mathematics. Interested candidates should have a grade
of not more than “4 points” or “C” in Biology,
Chemistry/Physical Science.
School of Public Health and Family Medicine – College of Medicine
a. Bachelor of
Science in Health
Management
BHM Mature
Full-
time Year 3 4 years
K1,350,000.00
Malawians
A recognized Diploma with at least two years working
experience in the health sector as either a Health Service
Manager (hospital administrator), Clinical Officer,
Assistant Environmental Health Officer, Pharmacy
Technician, Human Resource Officer, Health Information
Officer and Registered Nurse/Midwife.
3. NOTE:
Candidates who were withdrawn from the University of Malawi or any other comparable university on academic grounds and those already
registered with the University of Malawi or any comparable university as residential, non-residential or mature students ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR
ADMISSION.
4. TUITION FEES PER ANNUM
Please note that the fees indicated above are subject to change anytime.
5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Application forms can be obtained on written request or in person from the address given below and it can also be downloaded from www.unima.mw. Duly
completed application forms together with proof of payment of a non-refundable application fee of K12, 000.00 for Malawian candidates and U$25 for
international applicants should be sent to the same address andnot to any constituent college of the University of Malawi. Applicants should attach a
deposit slip as proof of payment of an appropriate application fee.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DEPOSIT THEIR APPLICATION FEE TO THE FOLLOWING BANK ACCOUNT:
BANK NAME: NATIONAL BANK OF MALAWI
ACCOUNT NAME: UNIMA REVENUE ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NUMBER:1002239236
SWIFT CODE: NBMAMWMW
SORT CODE/BRANCH CODE: 006
The address for obtaining and submitting application forms is:
The University Registrar
University Office
P.O. Box 278
ZOMBA
(Attention : Admissions Office)
www.unima.mw
Phone : 01 526622
Fax : 01 524 760
6. APPLICATION PACKAGE
A complete application package MUSTinclude the following:
a. Copies of all relevant degrees/Diplomas/certificates/academic transcripts which have been indicated on the application form. These must be duly
certified as true copies of the originals by a recognized Commissioner of Oaths.
b. Original proof of availability of funds for training i.e. official sponsorship letter or bank statements of the applicant.
c. Copy of a bank deposit slip showing the name of the applicant and the amount of application fee paid.
d. Curriculum vitae (CV) with names and contact details of three traceable referees.
e. A clear specification of a programme applied for as well as the candidate’s preferred mode of its delivery.
f. Official reference letter(s) from the current and/or previous employer(s) showing proof of at least 2 years relevant work experience.
ANY APPLICATION FORM THAT WILL NOT INCLUDE THE ABOVEMENTIONED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!
7. CLOSING DATE
The closing date for receiving applications is 11th January, 2019