Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences

Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences

Dr. Mable Mutengo
BSc, MSc, PhD
Director– Institute of Basic & Biomedical Sciences 
 

Welcome to the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) Institute of Basic and Biomedical 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 Institute of Basic and Biomedical 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 Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences are renowned 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 Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences currently offers the following academic programmes :
  1. Degree Programmes:
    • Bachelor Of Science In Biomedical Sciences
  2. Diploma Programmes:
    • Diploma in Biomedical Sciences

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 Biomedical  K19,525  K22,400  K5,600 K22,150  K5,537.50
Diploma In Biomedical Science  K11,725   K14,570 K3,642.50 K14,350  K3,587.50



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
HPCA 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 Biomedical  K9,525  K12,400  K3,100 K12,150  K3,037.50



OTHER FEES  AMOUNT
Registration  K100
 Medical K100
 Maintenance K200
 Student K200
 Library Services K475
 Internet K200
 Examination K200 
 Practical K900
Student ID card K100
TOTAL K2,475
 INDEX FEES AMOUNT
 GNC K356
 HPCZ DEGREE K250
HPCA 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 Biomedical  K17,975  K21,470  K5,367.50 K20,925  K5,231.25
Diploma In Biomedical Science  K10,175   K13,670 K3,417.50 K13,125  K3,281.25



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 K220

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.