School of Public Health and Environmental Sciences

School of Public Health and Environmental Sciences

Prof. Victor Mukonka
MB ChB, MPH, PhD
Dean - Public Health &
Environmental Sciences
 

Welcome to the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) School of Public Health and Environmental Sciences.The Chainama College of Health Sciences, Dental Training School, Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital and Chainama Hills Hospital have been integrated into the LMMU. The LMMU School of Public Health and Environmental Sciences is recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in educating and training healthcare workers for Zambia and the Southern Africa region. The academic staff of the School of Public Health and Environmental Sciences are renown for their dedication to inspiring students to prepare for careers as Environmental Technologist and to be part of the halthcare practitioners and researchers, and for deploying best global practices in Environmental Management and Public Health

The School of Public Health and Environmental Sciences currently offers the following academic programmes :
  1. Degree Programmes:
    • Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
    • Bachelor Of Science In Public Health Nutrition
    • Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Health
  2. Diploma Programmes:
    • Diploma In Environmental Health
    • Diploma Public Health
  3. Certificates:
    • Certificate Hiv Community Health Workers

Below are the tuition fees as per acdemic year in which fees were changed.

 PROGRAM

TUITION FEE

ONLY 

YEAR 1

TUITION FEE,

INDEX FEE & OTHER FEES 

YEAR 1

REGISTRATION FEE

OTHER YEARS'

TUITION FEE

& OTHER FEES 

OTHER YEARS' 

REGISTRATION FEE
Bachelor Of Science In  Environmental Health K13,825  K16,700   K4,175 K16,450  K4,112.50
Bachelor of Science in Public Health K13,825 K16,700 K4,175 K16,450  K4,112.50
Bachelor Of Science In Public Health Nutrition K13,825 K16,700 K4,175 K16,450  K4,112.50
Diploma In Public Health K9,725 K12,570   K3,142.50  K12,350  K3,087.50
Diploma In Environmental Health K9,725 K12,570   K3,142.50 K12,350 K3,087.50
Certificate Hiv Community Health Workers K5,225 K8,040  K2,010  K8,040   K2,010



OTHER FEES  AMOUNT
Registration  K100
 Recreation K150
 Medical K100
 Maintenance K200
 Student K200
 Library Services K475
 Internet K200
 Examination K200 
 Practical K900
Student ID card K100
TOTAL K2,625
 INDEX FEES AMOUNT
 GNC K356
 HPCZ DEGREE K250
HPCZ DIPLOMA K220
HPCZ CERTIFICATE K190
 PROGRAM

TUITION FEE

ONLY 

YEAR 1

TUITION FEE,

INDEX FEE & OTHER FEES 

YEAR 1

REGISTRATION FEE

OTHER YEARS'

TUITION FEE

& OTHER FEES 

OTHER YEARS' 

REGISTRATION FEE
Bachelor Of Science In  Environmental Health K9,525  K12,400  K3,100 K12,150 K3037.50
Bachelor of Science in Public Health K9,525  K12,400  K3,100 K12,150  K3037.50
Bachelor Of Science In Public Health Nutrition K9,525  K12,400  K3,100 K12,150  K3037.50



OTHER FEES  AMOUNT
Registration  K100
 Recreation K150
 Medical K100
 Maintenance K200
 Student K200
 Library Services K475
 Internet K200
 Examination K200 
 Practical K900
Student ID card K100
TOTAL K2,625
 INDEX FEES AMOUNT
 GNC K356
 HPCZ DEGREE K250
HPCZ DIPLOMA K220
HPCZ CERTIFICATE K190
 PROGRAM

TUITION FEE

ONLY 

YEAR 1

TUITION FEE,

INDEX FEE & OTHER FEES 

YEAR 1

REGISTRATION FEE

OTHER YEARS'

TUITION FEE

& OTHER FEES 

OTHER YEARS' 

REGISTRATION FEE
Bachelor Of Science In  Environmental Health K12,600  K15,700   K3,925 K15,225  K3,806.25
Bachelor of Science in Public Health K12,600 K15,700 K3,925 K15,225  K3,806.25
Bachelor Of Science In Public Health Nutrition K12,600 K15,700 K3,925 K15,225  K3,806.25
Diploma In Environmental Health K8,175 K11,670   K2,917.50 K11,125 K2,781.50



OTHER FEES  AMOUNT
Registration  K100
 Recreation K150
 Medical K100
 Maintenance K200
Student Guild K200
 Library Services K200
 Internet K2000
TOTAL K2,950
 INDEX FEES AMOUNT
 GNC  K356
 HPCZ  K250

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

School Leaver Direct Entry Applicants:

1.    A full Grade Twelve School Certificate or GCE with 5 credits or better, four of which must be English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Science.

Advanced Diploma Applicants:

1.    A full Grade Twelve School Certificate or GCE with 5 credits or better, four of which must be English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Science.

2.    A relevant certificate or Diploma qualification from a recognized institution.

3.    Practicing Certificate from the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) or General Nursing Council of Zambia (GNC).

A-Level Applicants:

1.    A full Grade Twelve School Certificate or GCE with 5 credits or better, four of which must be English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Science;

2.    ‘A’ levels in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics from a recognized Institution with an average grade B may be considered for Degree Programmes and may earn exemptions.

MBCHB Third Year Applicants:

1.    A full Grade Twelve School Certificate or GCE with 5 credits or better, four of which must be English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Science;


2.    ‘A’ levels in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics from a recognized Institution with an average grade B pass.


3.    Pre-Clinical Training.

BSc Holder Applicants:

1.    A full Grade Twelve School Certificate or GCE with 5 credits or better, four of which must be English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Science;


2.    Bachelor of Science Degree in a relevant science programme or a Health Professions-related discipline may be considered for Degree Programmes and may earn exemptions.

Graduate Entry:

1.    A full Grade Twelve School Certificate or GCE with 5 credits or better, four of which must be English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Science;
2.    Bachelor of Science Degree in a relevant science programme or a Health Professions-related discipline for masters programmes.
3.    Master of Science Degree in a relevant science programme or a Health Professions-related discipline for masters programmes.