Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Breeding

Doctor of Philosophy

  • Candidates must be Graduates of the University of Zambia or other recognized Universities who hold a Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences or a related Science field;
  • Candidates whom the university recognizes as having equivalent standing to holders of the Master’s Degree of the University;
  • Candidates who do not possess the primary degree but have completed a Master’s degree;

Notwithstanding the provisions stipulated in a, b and c, an applicant for admission to the Doctor of philosophy programme may be required to take a qualifying examination and in certain cases to pursue an approved course in preparation.

Tuition

Doctor of Philosophy Programme

Category Zambian Non-SADC Candidates
Category B: Per Academic Year K14,920.00 $10,304.00

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.