School Of Nursing

School Of Nursing

Dr. Lonia Mwape
BSc, MSc, PhD
Dean - Nursing

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

 

The School of Nursing currently offers the following academic programmes :
  1. Degree Programmes:
    • Bachelor Of Science In Mental Health Nursing
    • Bachelor Of Science In Midwifery
    • Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
    • Bachelor Of Science In Ophthalmic Nursing
    • Bachelor Of Science In Public Health Nursing
    • Barchelor Of Science In Critical Care Nursing
    • Bachelor Of Science In Mental Health Nursing
    • Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
    • Bachelor Of Science In Midwifery
    • Bachelor Of Science In Public Health Nursing
  2. Advanced Diploma:
    • Advanced Diploma In Ophthalmic Nursing
    • Advanced Diploma Oncology Nursing
  3. Diploma Programmes:
    • Diploma In Midwifery
    • Diploma In Mental Health Nursing
    • Diploma In Public Health Nursing
    • Diploma In Registered Nursing
    • Diploma Oncology Nursing
    • Diploma In Hiv Nurse Practitioner

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 Nursing K16,692 K19,673   K4,918.25 K19,317  K4,829.25
Bachelor of Science in Ophthalmic Nursing K16,692  K19,673 K4,918.25 K19,317  K4,829.25
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery K16,692 K19,673 K4,918.25 K19,317  K4,829.25
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing K13,825 K16,806 K4,201.50 K16,450 K4,112.50
Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Nursing K16,692 K19,673   K4,918.25 K19,317 K4,829.25
Advanced Diploma In Ophthalmic Nursing K11,725 K14,706 K3,676.50 K14,350 K3,587.50
Diploma in Midwifery K 9,725 K12,706 K3,176.50 K12,350  K,3087.50
Diploma in Public Health Nursing K 9,725  K12,706 K3176.50 K12,350 K3087.50
Diploma In Mental Health Nursing K 9,725 K12,706  K3,176.50 K12,350 K3087.50
Diploma In Registered Nursing K 9,725 K12,706 K3,176.50 K12,350 K3087.50
Diploma Oncology Nursing K 9,725 K12,706 K3,176.50 K12,350 K3087.50

 

OTHER FEES  AMOUNT
Registration  K100
 Recreation K150
 Medical K100
 Maintenance K200
Student Guild K200
 Library Services K475
 Internet K200
 Examination K200 
 Practical Placement 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 Nursing K9,525 K12,506 K3,126.50 K12,150 K3037.50
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery K9,525 K12,506 K3,126.50 K12,150  K3037.50
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing K9,525 K12,506 K3,126.50 K12,150 K3037.50
Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Nursing K9,525 K12,506   K3,126.50 K12,150 K3037.50

 

OTHER FEES  AMOUNT
Registration  K100
 Recreation K150
 Medical K100
 Maintenance K200
Student Guild K200
 Library Services K475
 Internet K200
 Examination K200 
 Practical Placement 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 Nursing K15,467 K18,773   K4,693.25 K18,092 K4,523
Bachelor of Science in Ophthalmic Nursing K15,467 K18,773 K4,693.25 K18,092 K4,523
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery  K15,467  K18,773 K4,693.25 K18,092  K4,523
Bachelor of Science in Public Health Nursing  K12,600  K15,906  K3976.50 K15,225  K3806.25
Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Nursing  K15,467  K19,673   K4,693.25 K18,092 K4,523
Diploma in Midwifery K 8,500 K11,806  K2,951.50 K11,125  K2,781.25
Diploma in Public Health Nursing K 8,500   K11,806   K2,951.50 K11,125 K2,781.25
Diploma in Registered Mental Health Nursing  K 8,500 K11,806    K2,951.50 K11,125 K2,781.25



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.