Part I: Course Work
The requirements of the MMinSc (Geology) by course work:
First Year
The student will register in two compulsory courses, i.e., GG
6011 and GG 6012; one in each semester respectively. To have a complete load of four-course units per semester, the student will be required to register for three other courses in each semester as shown. The choice of such courses will depend on the advice of the supervisor and the research direction of the dissertation. The student’s thesis topic will have to be approved by the department before admission.
First Semester
- GGY 6920 Research Topic
- GGY 6620 Igneous and Metamorphic Geochemistry
- GGY 6820 Exploration Geophysics
- GGY 6230 Advanced Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- GGY 6530 Regional Exploration Planning and Management .
- GGY 6730 Surface Water Hydrology
- GGY 6320 Plate Tectonics and Crustal Evolution
- GGY 6220 Advanced Igneous Petrology
Second Semester
- GGY 6930 Field Studies
- GGY 6640 Exploration and Environmental Geochemistry
- GGY 6820 Seismic Geophysics
- GGY 6540 Feasibility Studies, Mining and Marketing
- GGY 6740 Groundwater Hydrology
- GGY 6240 Metamorphic Mineral Equilibria
Courses to be offered in either first semester or second semester are:
- GGY 6630 Isotope Geochemistry
- GGY 6250 Sedimentary Mineral Deposits
- GGY 6352 Mineral Resource Evaluation
- GGY 6230 Advanced Metamorphic Petrology
Part II:
- GGY 7909 Research Work
Second Year
The second year will consist of thesis work, accompanying field work and data processing, so that it can be completed by the end of the academic year.
Applicants for the above (c and i) must possess
(i) A Bachelors of Mineral Science degree with a merit or better from the University of Zambia or its equivalent from any recognized University;
(ii) Alternative Criteria: In special circumstances, candidates in possession of bachelor’s degree with credit and at least 2 years relevant work experience may be considered.
Tuition Fees
Course Work Programmes - PART I
| Category | Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates |
| Category B: Per Academic Year | K14,500.00 | $8,660.00 |
Master by Research and Part II of Course Work Programmes
| Category | Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates |
| Category B: Per Academic Year | K13,540.00 | $9,460.00 |
Part Time Fees
- Part-time fees for postgraduate programmes are charged at 50% of the full-time rate.
Non Tuition Fees
Registration Fees
| Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates | |
| Registration | K500.00 | $80.00 |
| Late Registration | K200.00 | $30.00 |
NB: Late registration shall be K200 per additional month after registration period
Examination Fees
| Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates | |
| Part I Masters Degree/Diploma |
K1,000.00 | $500.00 |
| Part II/Research Master (Thesis) |
K4,500.00 | $800.00 |
| Part II/Taught Master (Dissertation) |
K3,000.00 | $700.00 |
| Doctor (Thesis) | K6,000.00 | $900.00 |
| Supplementary (Part I) Examinations (Per Course) |
K500.00 | $120.00 |
| Re-examination (Internal Examiners) PhD |
K2,500.00 | $400.00 |
| Re-examination (Internal Examiners) Masters |
K1,000.00 | $250.00 |
| Re-examination (All Examiners) PhD |
K4,000.00 | $800.00 |
| Re-examination (All Examiners) Masters |
K2,000.00 | $500.00 |
Other Fees
| Zambian | Non-SADC Candidates | |
| Student Amenities | K150.00 | $50.00 |
| Medical | K200.00 | $60.00 |
| Union | K150.00 | $50.00 |
| Maintenance | K200.00 | $60.00 |
| Internet Connectivity | K150.00 | $50.00 |
| Student Handbook | K200.00 | $60.00 |
| Library | K200.00 | $60.00 |
Suggested Student Upkeep and Research Costs (Payable to the student)
| Zambian & Non-SADC | |
| Hostel Accommodation (Per month) | K700.00 |
| Student Stipend (Living on campus per day) | K90.00 |
| Student Stipend (Living outside campus per day) | K120.00 |
| Research Cost: Masters | ~ 70% Tuition fees |
| Book Allowance | K5,000.00 |
Here is how to apply for the course.