Nursing Degree Programs in Zambia

What nursing degree program is right for you? You are a nurse and ready to further your studies to a degree level? This post is your best guide. 

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Here’s a clear, categorized list of nursing degree programs offered in Zambia (BSc level and above), based on the latest available university data:

General Nursing Programs

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)

   • Offered at: UNZA, LMMU, LAMU, Chreso University, Northrise University, Cavendish University, Eden University

   • Duration: 4 years (school leavers), 2–3 years (diploma holders)

Midwifery & Maternal Health

2. BSc in Midwifery

   • UNZA, LMMU, LAMU, Cavendish, Chreso

   • Focus: Maternal, neonatal, and reproductive health

3. BSc in Nursing and Midwifery Sciences

   • Cavendish University

   • Combined dual-competency degree

Mental Health & Psychiatric Care

4. BSc in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

   • UNZA, LMMU

   • Focus: Psychiatric assessment, therapy, and psychiatric facility care

Specialized Clinical Tracks

5. BSc in Oncology Nursing

   • UNZA

   • Cancer nursing and palliative care

6. BSc in Ophthalmic Nursing

   • LMMU

   • Eye care and vision rehabilitation

7. BSc in Critical Care and Trauma Nursing

   • LMMU

   • Intensive care, emergency nursing, trauma intervention

Public & Community Health

8. BSc in Public Health Nursing

   • UNZA, LMMU

   • Community outreach, immunization, policy-level public health

9. BSc in Community Health Nursing

   • Offered as a postgraduate specialization (UNZA)

Postgraduate Nursing Programs

10. MSc in Nursing

    • At UNZA

    • Includes Community Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, etc.

11. PhD in Nursing

• At UNZA (for researchers, policy developers, lecturers)

Fees for nursing degree programs

Here’s a quick overview of nursing degree fees in Zambia at various public and private institutions:

University of Zambia (UNZA) – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Full‑Time, Lusaka)

• Local students (4-year programme):

  • 1st Year: K28,980

  • 2nd: K26,345

  • 3rd: K23,950

  • 4th: K21,774 

• Foreign students: K57,173 per year 

• Extra fees: Registration, medical, internet, exam, library, caution, union, etc.—generally K10–200 per category annually 

Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Lusaka)

• 1st year (all-in): K19,673 tuition + K4,918 registration

• Subsequent years: ~K19,317 tuition + K4,829 registration per year

• Plus other annual fines (~K2,625 total): registration, medical, internet, practicals, library, GNC/HPCZ indexing, etc. 

Lusaka Apex Medical University (LAMU) – BSc Nursing (Private)

• Local students (4 yrs):

  • Sem 1: K12,080

  • Sem 2: K9,800

• Diploma nursing (3 yrs): Sem 1: K9,830; Sem 2: K7,800
  (No explicit breakdown for international nursing fees, but similar programmes are USD 1,480/semester ≈ K24,000 )

Manica University (Lilayi)

• BSc Nursing (Years 2–4):

  • Registration: ZMW 3,800 + 1,900 + 1,900 = K7,600 per year

• Diploma Nursing: Total per year K6,500

• Plus admin, library, registration, ID, exam fees (~K100 each)

Chreso University – BSc Nursing

• Full-time (Years 3–4) per semester:

  • Tuition ~K7,660 + K1,000 attachment + K350 exam + K100 medical = ~K9,110 per semester 

• Distance option: ~K6,330 tuition + fees = ~K7,844 per semester 

Other Public Institutions

• Copperbelt University – BSc Nursing: ~K9,000/year 

• Mukuba University – Diploma Nursing: ~K7,500/year

• Choma Nursing College – Diploma: ~K7,000/year 

Hoping the above information on nursing degree is enough. All programs listed above are approved by the nursing and midwifery council of Zambia

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