This programme is intended to provide specialist training in mineral processing, extraction and in industrial application of metallurgy, foundry technology and metal working. Three main group course areas will thus form part of the programme and will be known as:
Part I: Course Work
First Year
- A - Mineral Processing
- B - Extractive Metallurgy
- C - Physical Metallurgy
A - Mineral Processing
First Semester
- MET 6131 Advanced Mineral Processing II
- MET 6331 Advanced Chemical Metallurgy II
- MET 6011 Numerical Methods
Any other course from schedule B or C with its complimentary.
Second Semester
- MET 6142 Advanced Mineral Processing II
- MET 6342 Advanced Chemical Metallurgy II
- MET 6012 Numerical Methods
Any other course from schedule B or C with its complimentary.
B – Extractive Metallurgry
First Semester
- MET 6441 Advanced Pyro-metallurgy I
- MET 6461 Advanced Hydro-metallurgy
- MET 6001 Differential Equations and Vector Analysis
- MET 6331 Advanced Chemical Metallurgy I
Second Semester
- MET 6442 Advanced Pyro-metallurgy II
- MET 6472 Advanced Electro-metallurgy
- MET 6342 Advanced Chemical Metallurgy II
- MET 6012 Numerical Methods
c - Physical metallurgy
First Semester
- MET 6441 Advanced Physical Metallurgy I
- MET 6241 Advanced Mechanical Working
- MET 6001 Differential Equations and Vector Analysis Candidates may choose to do either MM 661 (Foundry Technology) or MM 6541 (Heat Technology).
Second Semester
- MET 6231 Advanced Materials and Surface Treatment
- MET 6252 Powder Metallurgy
- MET 6012 Numerical Methods
Candidates may choose to do either
- MM 661 (Foundry Technology)or
- MM 6541 (Heat Technology).
Part II: 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.
Part I: Small-Scale Mining
First Semester
- GGY 6501 Industrial Minerals and Rocks
- GGY 6511 Gemstones and Precious Metals
- MET 6111 Processing Techniques
- MIN 6011 Mining Techniques and Safety
Second Semester
- GGY 6552 Mineral Resource Evaluation
- GGY 6722 Gemmology
- MET 6122 Mining Policy, and Marketing Business Management
- MIN 6712 Small-Scale Mining and the Environment
Part Project II: MIN 7909 Small-Scale Mining Project
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.