School of Health Sciences

School of Health Sciences

Dr. Richard Kunda
BSc, MSc, PhD
Dean –School Of Health Sciences
 

Welcome to the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) School of Health 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 Health 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 Health Sciences are renown for their dedication to inspiring students to prepare for careers as healthcare practitioners and researchers, and for deploying best global practices in Nutrition and Dietetics,  Biomedical Sciences and other healthcare management.

The School of Health Sciences currently offers the following academic programmes :

  1. Degree Programmes :
    • Bachelor Of Science In Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics
    • Bachelor Of Clinical Anaesthesia
    • Bachelor Of Arts In General Counselling
    • Bachelor Of Pharmacy
    • Bachelor Of Science In Radiography
    • Bachelor Of Physiotherapy
    • Bachelor Of Science In Speech And Language Therapy
  2. Diploma Programmes :
    • Diploma Prostetics & Orthotics
    • Diploma In General Counselling

Below are the tuition fees for the Programmes.

 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 Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics  K16,692  K19,576   K4,894 K19,317  K4,829.25
Bachelor Of Clinical Anaesthesia  K16,692   K19,576 K4,894 K19,317  K4,829.25
Bachelor Of Arts In General Counselling  K9,725  K12,350 K3087.50 K12,350 K3087.50
Bachelor Of Science In Radiography  K16,692 K19,576 K4,894 K19,317 K4,829.25
Bachelor Of Pharmacy  K16,692 K19,576 K4,894 K19,317 K4,829.25
Bachelor Of Physiotherapy  K16,692 K19,576 K4,894 K19,317 K4,829.25
Bachelor Of Science In Speech And Language Therapy  K16,692 K19,576 K4,894 K19,317 K4,829.25
Bachelor Of Science In Radiography  K16,692 K19,576 K4,894 K19,317 K4,829.25
Diploma In General Counselling  K9,725 K12,350 K3,087.50 K12,350  K3,087.50
Diploma Prostetics & Orthotics  K9,725 K12,570 K3,142.50 K12,350 K3,087.50



OTHER FEES  ANOUNT
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  K250
 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 Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics  K9,525  K12,400   K3,100 K12,150  K3037.50
Bachelor Of Arts In General Counselling  K9,725  K12,350 K3087.50 K12,350 K3087.50
Bachelor Of Science In Radiography  K8,475 K11,350 K2,837.50 K11,100 K2,775
Bachelor Of Physiotherapy  K8,475 K11,350 K2,837.50 K11,100 K2,775
Bachelor Of Science In Radiography  K8,475 K11,350 K2,837.50 K11,100 K2,775



OTHER FEES  ANOUNT
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  K250
 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 Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics  K15,142  K18,637   K4,659.25 K18,092  K4,523
Bachelor Of Clinical Anaesthesia  K15,142   K18,637 K4,659.25 K18,092  K4,523
Bachelor Of Arts In General Counselling  K9,725  K15,550  K3887.50  K12,350  K3087.50
Diploma In General Counselling  K8,500  K11,450 K2,862.50  K11,450  K2,862.50



OTHER FEES  ANOUNT
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.