UB-2024-GUIDE-BOOKLET-Revised-Version-1-27032024

A GUIDE
TO PROSPECTIVE
APPLICANTS
2024 UNDERGRADUATE
ADMISSIONS
Revised Edition
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VISION
By 2029 the University will be a distinctive centre of academic excellence in Botswana, Africa and
globally.
MISSION
The University provides quality education, research, innovation and engagement for sustainable
national development and global impact.
Application Guidelines 04
General Entry Requirements 07
Point scale system for assessing school 08

qualification
List of undergraduate study 09

programmes by faculty
Faculty of Business 11
Faculty of Education 15
Faculty of Engineering & Technology 23
Faculty of Health Sciences 26
Faculty of Humanities 29
Faculty of Medicine 36
Faculty of Science 38
Faculty of Social Sciences 45
Part-time Programmes 50
Distance Learning 51
International Exposure 54
Applicants with Disabilities 55
Campus Healthcare 56
Financial Procedures 57
APPLICATION
GUIDELINES
Kindly read the information
below before you complete
an application online
1. One applicant should submit only one
application.
applicants should enter their study choices
2. For one to apply online, s/he should have an in order of preference, and then select the
active e-mail account. programme offer mode such as Full-time,
Part-time or Distance Learning, plus the
3. Prospective applicants should read the entry Campus where each of the two programmes
requirements carefully and ensure that they is offered.
apply for programmes for which they meet
the general and specific entry requirements 6. Prospective applicants are required to
including the Application Cut Off points. pay an APPLICATION FEE, WHICH IS NON
Meeting the minimum entry requirements REFUNDABLE, online through the link
does not guarantee admission as admission https://www.ub.bw/ubpayments or into the
is based on academic merit and availability University of Botswana (UB) bank accounts
of space. listed under Financial Procedures, which is
part of the Application Package. Prospective
4. A list of undergraduate programmes offered applicants may ONLY PAY the Application
by the University of Botswana and the Fee if they meet all the set requirements as
Guide on Application Cut-off points are the APPLICATION FEE IS NON REFUNDABLE.
part of the Application Package. All the
programmes of study are accredited and/ 7. The receipt for the Application Fee payment
or registered on the National Credit and should be scanned in readiness for
Qualification Framework (NCQF) with the uploading into the application. A copy of
Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA). the payment receipt should be kept safely
Applicants are therefore advised to select by the applicant.
programmes carefully taking into account
the strength of their grades and the 2024 8. For programmes of study that require work
Guide on Application Cut-off points. The experience, a reference statement from the
2024 Guide on Application Cut-Off Points applicant’s supervisor confirming the nature
are a Guide only and should therefore not and length of the work experience should
be treated as the Final Admission Cut-Off be scanned in readiness for uploading into
Points. the application. The applicant must have
the required experience by the date of
5. In completing the application, prospective submission of the application.
4 A GUIDE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS I 2024

9. Normal Entry: Normal Entry means that University in assessing the learning needs
an applicant is in possession of the of all applicants. Prospective applicants
requirements as stated in the intended with disability may contact University’s
programme of study, e.g. School Certificate, Disability Support Services Unit at: (+267)
Certificate/Degree/Diploma Certificate, and/ 355-2768/4990/4991/4183. University of
or the required work experience in some Botswana will at all times preserve the
cases. confidentiality of student information.
10. Mature Age Entry (MAE): This is a special 15. Prospective applicants are expected to
route reserved only for Botswana nationals scan and save separately, preferably in
who do not possess the normal entry pdf format, all the required documents in
qualifications. Applicants under this readiness for uploading during application:
category are required to take appropriate
MAE Examination. Undergraduate study • receipt for a fully paid Application Fee
programmes with this special entry
• certified copy of the Omang for citizens
route have this listed under their specific
ONLY or the Passport for other nationalities
requirements.
• certified copy of the School certificate (or a
11. Applicants, who applied for programmes
certified copy of the Statement of Results
with an interview or test as part of the
for those still awaiting the issuance of their
selection process, are advised to enquire
certificates), accompanied (if not in English)
about the schedules for such if they do not
by a certified official English translation
receive any notification one month after the
version.
closing date.
• certified copies of additional official
12. Applicants will be notified of the dates of
documents e.g.post-school certificate(s),
the selection interview(s) or test(s) they
transcript(s), professional registration
are required to attend and those who for
certificate(s), certifying letters from
whatever reason fail to attend a scheduled
Examining bodies, proof of change of name,
oral or written interview, will automatically
etc where applicable.
be dropped from the selection list for that
particular programme. 16. The onus is on all applicants to ensure that
13. Applicants are also encouraged to always
keep safe the information they receive
during the application period and also
through the acknowledgement notification
they will receive from Undergraduate NB: Citizens under the age of 16 or
Admissions office. those who have applied for Omang as
they have just reached the age of 16
14. Applicants with Disability: The University
should provide certified copies of their
of Botswana welcomes applicants with
Birth Certificates
disability, and considers their applications
on academic merit like all other applicants.
All applicants are expected to state whether
they have any disability or not when they they upload all required documents with
apply, so that the University’s Disability their application. Any application that does
Support Services Unit can contact them to not have all the required documents will
appreciate the nature of their disability. The not be processed.
declaration of such information helps the
17. How to complete an Application Online: 21. Applicants must ensure that they provide
University of Botswana (UB) has an online correct Email Address and Mobile number
application system that is intended to as these will be used to communicate any
accord anyone seeking admission into matter regarding their applications.
UB study programmes to apply online
provided they have an active email account. 22. Change of Name/Surname: Applicants are
Prospective applicants are therefore to provide proof of change of name(s) if
expected to make their applications online their Certificate(s) and/or other official
through the “STUDY” link on the University documents show different names. THE
of Botswana Website: www.ub.bw. UNIVERSITY ONLY ACCEPTS AN AFFIDAVIT
Prospective applicants may use any Internet FROM THE MINISTRY OF NATIONALITY,
facility available to them to apply anytime IMMIGRATION & GENDER AFFAIRS.
of the day during the application period.
23. Applicants are encouraged to always
18. A guide, in the form of a booklet, on how request for the name of the UB staff
to complete an application online, titled attending them either telephonically or
“ONLINE APPLICATION: A STEP-BY-STEP otherwise.
GUIDE”, is provided through the “STUDY”
24. Prospective applicants or applicants may
link.
contact the Undergraduate Admissions
19. Once you have submitted your application, Office on any application/admission issues
an acknowledgement notification will be at: (+267)-3552912/4625/2047/2183 /2931
sent to you by email. or email to: admissions@ub.ac.bw
20. Selection Procedure: The Undergraduate

Admissions office will review and process
applications immediately after the closing APPLICATION FEE:
date and applicants who are required to BWP 250.00
attend selection interviews or tests will be LOCALS & INTERNATIONAL
notified accordingly. STUDENTS

GENERAL ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
a. The general minimum ENTRY requirements to the h. Any additional and/or special ENTRY requirements
University shall be the Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 shall be specified under the programme offerings.
such as Botswana General Certificate of Secondary
Education (BGCSE) /equivalent qualification with at i. Applicants shall be considered only for the study
least six subjects NOT below a grade of E. programmes they have selected.
b. For all programmes, English Language shall be one j. When applying for a programme which is offered
of the qualifying subjects. by both full-time and distance learning mode,
indicate whether the application is for full-time
c. English Language must at least be a minimum of or distance learning, otherwise if not indicated it
grade C for non-science degree programmes and will be assumed the application is for a full-time
at least a minimum of grade D for science-based programme.
programmes.
k. Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not
d. For Bachelor’s Degree programmes, at least five guarantee admission. Admission will depend on
subjects shall be at a minimum of grade C obtained availability of space and the competitive strength
at one or two examination sittings. of each applicant’s grades.
e. For Diploma and Certificate programmes, at least a l. Applicants may make changes to their programme
minimum of three grades of C with a minimum of choices. Such changes should be communicated in
grade E in English Language shall be required. Five writing to the undergraduate admissions office.
subjects may be considered if the minimum cut-off
point based on six subjects is met. m. Applicants with Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4
(BGCSE)/equivalent with a minimum of grade E in
f. The minimum entry Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 English Language may be considered for admission
(BGCSE)/equivalent points shall be 34 points for all into Bachelors Degree programmes.
undergraduate Degree and 30 points for Diploma
and Certificate programmes. n. Applicants may be considered through Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation
g. The stipulated length of relevant work experience and Transfer (CAT)
where required must have been met at the time of
submitting the application.
POINT SCALE SYSTEM
FOR ASSESSING SCHOOL
QUALIFICATION
GCE GCSE SENIOR CERTIFICATE IB
POINTS A-LEVEL/
AS COSC HIGCSE IGCSE BGCSE NSC HG SG HG SG
HSC
12 A 7
11 B 6
10 C a 1 7 A 5 7
9 D b 2 6 B 4 6
8 E c A 3 A* A A* A 5 C A 3 5
7 d B B B 4 D B 2 4
6 O/S e C 4 C C 3 E C 3
5 D D D 2 D 2
4 E E E E
0 F F F
GRADES
A* A B C D E F G U
CREDIT PASS FAIL
Points for Science Double Award are doubled: e.g. Grade CC = 12 points
A-Level/HSC = Advanced level/High School Certificate GCE = General Certificate of Education

HG = Higher Grade GCSE = General Certificate of Secondary Education
SG = Standard Grade HIGCSE = Higher International General Certificate of Secondary
IGCSE = International General Certificate of Secondary Education
Education AS = Advanced Subsidiary
BGCSE = Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education NSC = National Senior Certificate
O-LEVEL = Ordinary level IB-HG = International Baccalaureate – Higher
COSC = Cambridge Overseas School Certificate IB – STD = International Baccalaureate – Standard

UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
PROGRAMMES
All the programmes of study listed below are accredited and/or registered on the National
Credit and Qualification Framework (NCQF) with the Botswana Qualifications Authority
(BQA)
The following information includes the approved programme name, normal duration, and
minimum entry requirements of each one of them.
LIST OF UNDERGRADUATE
STUDY PROGRAMMES
BY FACULTY, ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS, AND A
GUIDE ON APPLICATION
CUT-OFF POINTS
FULL-TIME PROGRAMMES
Note:
University of Botswana has observed that the Admission Cut Off Points for different
study programmes average around both the Overall and Programme Points listed. The
said averages are displayed as the Application Cut Off Points, which serve as a guide to
prospective applicants as they select their study choices. Both the Overall and Programme
Points listed are the minimum points that each prospective applicant has to satisfy in order
to apply for their study choices.
Some programmes show Overall Points ONLY; while others show both the Overall and
Programme Points. Admission into programmes with the Overall Points only is based on
OVERALL POINTS ONLY, while admission into programmes with both the Overall and
Programme Points is based on PROGRAMME POINTS, although they also have to meet the
Overall Points.
Prospective applicants should note that these Application cut-off points are just a Guide,
NOT THE FINAL ADMISSION CUT OFF POINTS, hence meeting them does not guarantee
admission.

FACULTY OF
BUSINESS
STUDY PROGRAMME
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY Specific Entry Requirements:
Duration (Years): 4 years Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
with a minimum of grade C in English Language
Specific Entry Requirements: and Mathematics.
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
with a minimum of grade C in English Language Application Cut-Off Points
and Mathematics. Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
40
Application Cut-Off Points
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
36 ADMINISTRATION (MANAGEMENT)
Duration (Years): 4 years
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION (ENTREPRENEURSHIP Specific Entry Requirements:
AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT) Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
Duration (Years): 4 years with a minimum of grade C in English Language
and Mathematics.
Specific Entry Requirements:
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Application Cut-Off Points
with a minimum of grade C in English Language Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
and Mathematics. 34
Application Cut-Off Points BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) ADMINISTRATION (MARKETING)
34 Duration (Years): 4 years
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Specific Entry Requirements:

ADMINISTRATION IN INTERNATIONAL Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
BUSINESS with a minimum of grade C in English Language
Duration (Years): 4 years and Mathematics.
Specific Entry Requirements: Application Cut-Off Points

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
with a minimum of grade C in English Language 34
and Mathematics.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
Application Cut-Off Points ADMINISTRATION TOURISM AND
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
36 Duration (Years): 4 years
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Specific Entry Requirements:

ADMINISTRATION Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN with a minimum of grade C in English Language
MANAGEMENT and Mathematics.

Applicants in possession of a recognized help the government to develop new measures
Diploma in Tourism and/or Hospitality to improve economic efficiency; work with all
Management may be considered for admission types of business enterprises to measure and
into this programme. communicate financial performance.
An accounting graduate can suitably work
Application Cut-Off Points in any industry, commercial sector, service
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) organization, financial sector, transport
34 industry, public sector, government, education
departments, agriculture, legal services,
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN FINANCE tourism, social services organization,
Duration (Years): 4 years accounting firms, counselling centres and even
in defence.
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent The Bachelor of Commerce in Finance aims
with a minimum of grade C in English Language at providing quality graduates with skills in
and Mathematics. financial management. International finance,
international monetary system, investment
Application Cut-Off Points management, credit management, banking
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) practice, marketing of financial services, credit
43 risk management, actuarial analysis, corporate
risk management, tax planning and insurance.
Applicants with a Diploma in Accounting
and Business Studies or equivalent Bachelor of Business Administration
qualification may be considered for entry (Marketing): Graduates can work in the
level 100 or 200 into any of the Degree following areas: Advertising; Customer Affairs;
programmes mentioned above. Brand and product management; Retailing
Management; Purchasing and physical
distribution; Sales management; Marketing
Research; Marketing managers; Public
Relations; Self-employment:
Those interested in becoming professional or
chartered marketers can take the qualifying
examination of marketing professional
associations such as the Institute of Marketing
(UK), Marketing Federation of Southern Africa
(RSA) and the American Marketing.
Bachelor of Business Administration

(Management): Graduates of this programme
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES can be employed in numerous professional
positions available in different sectors of
the economy such as project managers,
Bachelor of Accountancy
management consultants, self employed
Accountants are at the centre of business
entrepreneurs, operational managers /
operations of all kinds. More specifically they
strategists, logistics and inventory managers,
work with business enterprises to develop
administrative officers, human resources
business strategies; assist Board of Directors
managers, training and development officers,
by implementing corporate controls; help
corporate management experts, organization
investors by analysing company performance;
and management analysts, planners and
development management experts and system entrepreneurship policy analysts, auditors, and
analysts evaluators.
Bachelor of Business Administration (Logistics
Bachelor of Business Administration (Tourism and Supply Chain Management): Graduates of
& Hospitality Management): This program this program can serve as; Purchasing officers/
will definitely widen the students employment managers; Distribution officers/managers;
opportunities and upgrade management skills Warehouse officers/managers; Transport;
in the following areas: Hotels/Camp managers; Tendering; Procurement; Logistics officers;
Travel consultants/agents; Tour operators; FMCGS; Acquittal staff (customs, broker,
Professional guide; Tourism officer; Wildlife shipping agent etc.); Inventory controllers;
conservation managers; Reservation officers; Demand Planners.
Finance officers for tourism and hospitality
organisation; Tourism researchers/lecturers; Bachelor of Business Administration
Marketing managers; Tourism Planning/ in International Business: Employment
Development; Events managers opportunities are available in multiple sectors
of the economy: Botswana SMEs; Multi-
Bachelor of Business Administration national corporations; inter-government
(Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development organisations and NGO’s; Government
Management): Graduates of this program will Departments and authorities with
be able to conceptualize, initiate, establish international involvement; Travel, tourism,
and operate entrepreneurial ventures and hospitality industry targeting foreign
in any sector of the economy; Serve as markets; International freight forwarding,
trainers in entrepreneurship and enterprise shipping logistics and distribution firms;
development skills within Botswana’s social Telecommunications and internet-based
structure; Provide leadership in the process of businesses with global reach; Foreign
entrepreneurship and enterprise development; diplomatic and trade representation
Serve as key sources of promoting corporate in Botswana and SADC; Management
entrepreneurship in organizations they work consultancies, research agencies and industry
for; Participate in economic policy drive as associations etc.

FACULTY OF
EDUCATION
STUDY PROGRAMME
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN ART AND Programme Points
DESIGN Option 1: 18 (Maths + 2 Pure Sciences)
Duration (Years): 4 years Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award)
Specific Entry Requirements: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BUSINESS

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent EDUCATION
with a minimum grade of C in English Duration (Years): 4 years
Language.
Applicants with Diploma in Primary/Secondary Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
Education with a specialisation in art or its with a minimum of grade C in English Language
equivalent enter at Level 300. and Mathematics.
Applicants with a Diploma in Visual Arts from Applicants possessing an appropriate Diploma
recognised institutions enter at Level 300. may enter at level 200 or 300 depending on the
Applicants with a Diploma in Primary/ quality and number of credits obtained.
Secondary Education with a non-art
specialisation or its equivalent enter at Level Application Cut-Off Points
200. Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
34
Applicants with a Certificate in Visual Arts from
recognised institutions enter at Level 200. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(CHEMISTRY)
Applicants with a Teaching Certificate or its Duration (Years): 4 years
equivalent enter at Level 100.
Application Cut-Off Points Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) with a minimum of grade D in English
34 Language and a grade of C in Mathematics, and
grades of C in any two from Bilogy, Chemistry,
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BIOLOGY) Physics, or a minimum of grade BB in Science
Duration (Years): 4 years Double Award or equivalent, or a minimum
grade of A in Physical Science and a grade C in
Specific Entry Requirements: Biology, or equivalent.
with a minimum grade of D in English Application Cut-Off Points
Language and a grade of C in Mathematics, Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
grades of C in any two from Biology, Chemistry, 34
Physics, or a minimum of grade BB in Science
Double Award or equivalent, or a minimum of Programme Points
Grade A in Physical Science and a grade C in Option 1: 18 (Maths + 2 Pure Sciences)
Biology, or equivalent. Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award)

Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
34

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (COMPUTER with a minimum of grade C in English
SCIENCE) Language.
Holders of a Certificate in Education or its
Specific Entry Requirements: equivalent plus BGCSE with at least three
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/ grades at a minimum of grade C shall enter
equivalent with a minimum of grade D in at Level 100. Relevant work experience in
English Language, grade C in Mathematics and counselling, or guidance and counselling shall
grades of C in any two from Physics, Biology, be an added advantage.
Chemistry, Computer Studies, OR a minimum
of grade BB in Science Double Award or a Holders of a Certificate in Education or its
minimum of grade A in Physical Science and a equivalent who do not meet the requirements
grade C in Biology, or equivalent. above but who have experience in counselling,
or guidance and counselling shall be admitted
For entry into the programme at a higher level, into Level 100 of the programme. Applicants
applicants must have any one of the following: seeking admission through this route shall
submit recommendation letters and proof of
a. Transfer students from a Computer Science experience in counselling, or guidance and
or equivalent programme from a higher counselling.
institution considered equivalent to the
University of Botswana Applicants with a Diploma or its equivalent in
Adult Education, Home Economics, Nursing,
b. Candidates holding a post-Secondary Physical Health and Recreation, Primary
qualification, which is considered by the Education or Secondary Education, Social Work
department as being at least equivalent to or Theology, or any other relevant field shall be
Level 100 of the programme and so deemed admitted into either Level 200 or Level 300 on
to earn the candidate an exemption from the basis of accumulated credits in the area of
Level 100 of the programme Counsellor Education. Relevant work experience
shall be an added advantage.
c. Candidates holding a post-secondary
qualification who do not meet criteria b Application Cut-Off Points
above may be required to take some Level Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
100 courses. 34
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (EARLY
34 CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT &
EDUCATION)
Programme Points Duration (Years): 4 years
Option 1: 18 (Maths + 2 Pure Sciences) or
(Maths + 1 Pure Science + Computer Studies) Specific Entry Requirements
Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award) Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE/equivalent
with a minimum of grade C in English
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN Language.
COUNSELLING
Duration (Years): 4 years Applicants with a relevant Certificate shall enter
at Level 100. Relevant work experience in an
Specific Entry Requirements: educational or child related setting shall be an
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE/equivalent added advantage.
Applicants with a relevant Diploma shall be or related areas. Relevant work experience
admitted into Level 200 or 300 of the Degree in an educational setting shall be an added
Programme on the basis of accumulated credits advantage.
in the area of education or child related setting.
Relevant work experience in an educational Holders of a Teaching Certificate plus BGCSE
or child related setting shall be an added will normally enter at level 100. Reference
advantage. will be made to the articulation policy of
Application Cut-Off Points the University of Botswana to determine
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) the possibility of entering at other levels as
34 appropriate.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN FAMILY Holders of a Teaching Certificate or its

AND CONSUMER SCIENCES equivalent who do not meet the requirements
Duration (Years): 4 years above but have experience in an educational
setting as managers will be admitted into level
Specific Entry Requirements 100. Applicants seeking admission through this
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent route shall submit recommendation letters and
with a minimum of Grade C in English proof of experience in teaching and evidence of
Language, Grade D in Biology and/or Chemistry prior learning.
or related science combinations.
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
Applicants with a Diploma in Family and (LIFELONG LEARNING AND
Consumer Sciences or Home Economics or a COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
Diploma in Secondary Education from Colleges Duration (Years): 4 years
of Education or its equivalent shall be admitted
into Level 200 or 300 of the Degree Programme Specific Entry Requirements:
on the basis of accumulated credits in the area Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/
of Family and Consumer Sciences or Home equivalent with a minimum of grade C in
Economics. English Language. Preference shall be given to
applicants with some work experience in adult
Application Cut-Off Points education, extension work and community
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) development.
34
Applicants possessing a Diploma in Adult
BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONAL Education or related field will be considered for
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT entry at Level 300. Preference shall be given to
Duration (Years): 4 years applicants with some work experience in adult
education, extension work and community
Specific Entry Requirements development.
Applicants with a Diploma in Educational
Leadership and Management or equivalent shall Application Cut-Off Points
enter at Level 300 of the degree programme. Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
34
Applicants with a Diploma in Education or
its equivalent shall be admitted into either
Level 200 or 300 of the Degree Programme on
the basis of accumulated credits in the area
of Educational Leadership and Management

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(MATHEMATICS) (SECONDARY)
Duration (Years): 4 years Duration (Years): 3 years
Specific Entry Requirements: Specific Entry Requirements:

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Applicants with a Diploma in Secondary
with a minimum of grade D in English Education or its equivalent shall be admitted
Language and a grade of C in Mathematics, and into either Level 200 or 300 of the Degree
grades of C in any two from Biology, Chemistry, Programme based on accumulated credits in
Physics, or a minimum of grade BB in Science the area of specialization. Teaching experience
Double Award or equivalent, or a minimum of shall be an added advantage.
grade A in Physical Science and a grade C in
Biology, or equivalent. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
(SPECIAL AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION)
Application Cut-Off Points Duration (Years): 4 years
34 Specific Entry Requirements:
Programme Points with a minimum grade of D in English
Option 1: 18 (Maths + 2 Pure Sciences) Language and grade C in Mathematics and
Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award) one Science subject, or a minimum of grade
BB in Science Double Award for those wishing
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PHYSICS) to specialize in Science; a minimum grade of
Duration (Years): 4 years C in English Language for those wishing to
specialize in Humanities.
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Applicants who have a Diploma in Education or
with a minimum of grade D in English its equivalent, e.g. in Physical Education, Home
Language and a grade C in Mathematics, and Economics, Social work, Special Education,
grades of C in any two from Biology, Chemistry, shall be admitted into either Level 200 or Level
Physics, or a minimum of grade BB in Science 300 based on accumulated credits in the area
Double Award or equivalent, or a minimum of Special Education. Teaching experience in
of grade A in Physical Science and grade C in Special Education shall be an added advantage.
Biology, or equivalent. Applicants who have a Certificate in Special
Education or its equivalent plus BGCSE with
Application Cut-Off Points at least three grades at a minimum of grade C
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) shall be admitted into Level 100.
34
Programme Points Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
Option 1: 18 (Maths + 2 Pure Sciences) 34
Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award)
Programme Points
Option 1: 12 (Maths + 1 Pure Science)
Humanities music education or its equivalent shall normally
Application Cut-Off Points enter at Level 300.
34 Applicants with a 2-year Diploma in Primary
Education or its equivalent shall normally enter
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN MUSIC at Level 200.
EDUCATION Applicants with a Certificate in Primary
Duration (Years): 4 years Education or its equivalent shall enter at Level
100.
with a minimum grade of C in English Language Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
and have studied music. 34
Applicants with a 3-year Diploma in Primary/
Secondary Education with a specialisation in

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY Programme Points
EDUCATION) Option 1: 18 (Maths + Chemistry + Biology/
Duration (Years): 4 years Physics)
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RECREATION
with a minimum grade of C in English & SPORT MANAGEMENT
Language. Applicants who want to specialise in Duration (Years): 4 years
Mathematics and/Science Education must have
a minimum grade D in English language, and a Specific Entry Requirements:
grade C in Mathematics and/Science or Science Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
Double Award. with a minimum of grade C in English Language
and Mathematics
Applicants with a 3-year Diploma in Primary
Education or its equivalent shall normally enter Applicants possessing relevant Certificate or
at Level 300. Diploma in Recreation and Sport Management,
or related field may be admitted to Level 200 or
Holders of a 2-year Diploma in Primary 300.
Education or equivalent shall normally enter at
Level 200. Application Cut-Off Points
Holders of Certificate in Primary Education or 34
its equivalent shall enter at Level 100.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL
Application Cut-Off Points EDUCATION & SPORT COACHING
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Duration (Years): 4 years
38
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
SCIENCE (EXERCISE SCIENCE & with a minimum of grade C in English
WELLNESS) Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or
Duration (Years): 4 years Biology or a minimum of grade CC in Science
Double Award.
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 BGCSE/equivalent Applicants possessing relevant Certificate or
with a minimum of grade C in English Diploma in Physical Education Coaching, Sport
Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Science or a related field may be admitted to
Biology or a minimum of grade CC in Science Level 200 or 300.
Double Award
Applicants possessing relevant Certificate or Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
Diploma in Exercise Science, or related field 34
may be admitted to Level 200 or 300.
Programme Points
Application Cut-Off Points Option 1: 18 (Maths + Chemistry + Biology/
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Physics)
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BACHELOR OF SPORT SCIENCE IN Specific Entry Requirements:
SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY A relevant Bachelors’ degree of this University
Duration (Years): 4 years or its equivalent. The relevant degree is a
degree in which an applicant must have
Specific Entry Requirements: majored in two teaching subjects in the
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Humanities or majored in one teaching subject
with a minimum of grade C in English in Business, Science, Computer Science,
Language, Mathematics and Biology. Mathematics, and Family Consumer Sciences
areas. All applicants who have been shortlisted
Applicants possessing relevant Certificate or for French as one of their major teaching
Diploma in Psychology, Physical Education, subjects will be required to attend an interview.
Coaching, Sport Science or related field may be
admitted to Level 200 or 300. • Applicants from the Humanities who have
a major/minor combination will only be
Application Cut-Off Points allowed to pursue one teaching subject.
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DIPLOMA IN LIFELONG LEARNING AND

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent.
Preference shall be given to applicants with
some work experience in adult education,
extension work and community development. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Applicants who do not meet the above
requirements but have BGCSE and evidence of The graduates of the Faculty of Education are
relevant prior learning and experience in adult mainly professional teachers, lecturers and
education, extension work, and community tutors, sports administrators who later in their
development may be considered. Applicants careers become fulltime administrators and
seeking admission through this route may be managers.
called for assessment.
Adult educators can serve in various capacities
Applicants possessing a Certificate in Adult in government and the private sector as
Education or in a related field may be admitted training officers developing human resources
to Level 200. in the workplace, instructors in vocational
centres, project officers, extension workers
Application Cut-Off Points assisting the rural community development
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) offices etc.
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Special educators work in schools,
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN rehabilitation centres and other private
EDUCATION institutions in the areas of specialisation such
Duration (Years): 1 year as hearing/visually impaired, and so on

FACULTY OF
ENGINEERING
& TECHNOLOGY
STUDY PROGRAMME
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Applicants with credits towards a degree from
Engineering) other Post-Secondary Educational institutions
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and are eligible to apply and may receive advanced
Electronic Engineering) credit for their prior studies in comparable
Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial courses.
Engineering)
All selected applicants are required to attend
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical an interview with Department of Architecture
Engineering) and Planning and are advised that it would be
Duration (Years): 5 years an advantage to bring a portfolio containing
evidence of interest in visual arts and/or design.
Specific Entry Requirements: Admission into the programme is subject to the
There is no direct entry into the above positive result of the interview.
programmes. Admission is at level 200.
For admission into Level 200, applicants must Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
have any one of the following: 34
a. Level 100 Science courses or its equivalent Programme Points

with at least grade C in Mathematics and Option 1: 18 (Maths + Physics + Art/Art &
Physics OR Design/Design & Technology/Geometrics)
Option 2: 26 (Maths + Science Double Award
b. A-Level qualification with at least grade C in
+ Art/Art & Design/Design & Technology/
Mathematics and Physics OR
Geometrics)
c. Relevant Diploma qualification of this
University or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
Applicants possessing an appropriate Higher

Diploma may be admitted directly to Level
300 of the relevant Bachelor’s degree in
engineering.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ARCHITECTURE

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/
equivalent with a minimum of Grade D in
English Language, a minimum of Grade C in
Mathematics, and either a minimum of Grade
C in Physics or Grade BB in Science Double
Award, and a minimum of Grade C in Art or in
Design and Technology.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOMATICS directly into Level 200 but will take Level 100
Duration (Years): 4 years courses if necessary.
Admission into Level 300 shall be possession of
Specific Entry Requirements: appropriate higher (or a three-year) Diploma/
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Associate degree in Design and Technology/
with a minimum of grade D in English Industrial Design/Graphic Design/Interior
Language and a grade of C in Mathematics Design/Furniture Design or any other design
and Physics, and a grade of C in any one from related and equivalent programmes.
Biology or Chemistry, or a minimum of grade
BB in Science Double Award or equivalent. Application Cut-Off Points
For admission to level 200, applicants must 34
have any one of the following:
Programme Points
a. A-Level with at least grade C in Mathematics Option 1: 18 (Maths +Design & Technology/Art
and Physics or its equivalent. + Physics)
Option 2: 26 (Maths +Design & Technology/Art
b. An appropriate Diploma in Geomatics from + Science Double Award)
UB or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA
of 2.5 BACHELOR (HONOURS) IN
REAL ESTATE
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Programme Points
with a minimum of grade C in Mathematics and
Option 1: 20 (Maths + Physics + Biology/
English Language.
Chemistry)
Option 2: 22 (Maths +Science Double Award)
Applicants possessing a Diploma in Land
Management, Land Administration, Estate
BACHELOR OF DESIGN (INDUSTRIAL Management, Geomatics, Land Surveying,
DESIGN) Cartography, GIS, or its equivalent with a
Duration (Years): 5 years minimum CGPA of at least 3.0 may be admitted
directly into Level 200 but will take Level 100
Specific Entry Requirements: courses if necessary.
with a minimum of C in Design and Technology Application Cut-Off Points
or Art and Design or equivalent qualification, Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
a minimum of grade D in English Language, 42
a minimum grade of C in Mathematics, and
either a minimum of grade C in Physics or a BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (URBAN AND
minimum grade BB in Science Double award or REGIONAL PLANNING)
equivalent. Duration (Years): 4 years
Applicants in possession of an appropriate
A-level qualification with at least C grades in
Mathematics and any one of Physics, Chemistry,
with a minimum of Grade C in English
or Design and Technology may be admitted
Language, Mathematics, and Geography.
Preference will be given to candidates with
a minimum of grade C in Art or Design and
Technology

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Option 1: (Maths, English Language,

Geography, Art/Design & Technology)
Option 2: (Maths, English Language and
Geography)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates can work as engineers, architects
and planners, industrial designers, design
and technology teachers, technologists and
technicians.
Some of the possible places of employment

are Botswana Power Corporation, Botswana
Telecommunication Co, Botswana
Telecommunication Authority, Botswana
Railway, Design & Technology based secondary
schools, Botswana Meat Commission,
Breweries, Botswana Vaccine institute,
Water utilities, Private organizations, Science
labs attached to educational and research
Institutions.
Architects, urban planners, and real estate

graduates find employment with central
government ministries and departments,
district councils; land boards; parastatals; and
the private sector.

FACULTY OF
HEALTH SCIENCES
STUDY PROGRAMME
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING and Histotechnology Sciences degree
SCIENCE (GENERIC) programme.
Applicants will be required to have attained
Specific Entry Requirements: the following or their equivalent, in addition
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent to prescribed GEC courses: completed Level
with a minimum of grade D in English 100 Science courses or its equivalent and have
Language and grade C in Mathematics, and passed BIO111 Principles of Biology; BIOl12
grades of C in any two from Biology, Chemistry, Diversity of Plants and Animals; CHE101
Physics, or a minimum of grade BB in Science General Chemistry I; CHE102 General Chemistry
Double Award or equivalent or a minimum of II; MAT111 Introductory Mathematics I;
grade A in Physical Science and a grade C in MAT122 Introductory Mathematics II; PHY112
Biology, or equivalent. Geometrical Optics, Mechanics, Vibrations and
Waves; and PHY122 Electricity and Magnetism
Application Cut-Off Points may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Science (Honours) Cytotechnology and
34 Histotechnology degree programme.
Programme Points Applicants possessing a Diploma in Medical

Option 1: 21 (Maths + two pure Sciences) Laboratory Technology obtained from the
Option 2: 23 (Maths + Science Double Award Institute of Health Sciences or its equivalent
and registered with Botswana Health
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE Professions Council as a Medical Laboratory
(COMPLETION) Technician will be admitted into Level 200.
Holders of A-Level qualification with
a minimum of grade C in Chemistry,
Mathematics, and Biology/Physics will be
Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent; a
admitted into Level 200.
minimum of two years nursing experience
following completion of the Diploma; current
or acceptable registration with the Nursing
Council; Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/
equivalent with a minimum of grade C in
combined science or grade E in any one of
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and a minimum of
grade E in other four subjects.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)

CYTOTECHNOLOGY AND
HISTOTECHNOLOGY SCIENCES

There is no direct entry into the Bachelor
of Science (Honours) Cytotechnology

Ample career opportunities exist for graduates
in the Health Sciences. Graduates can become
healthcare practitioners in various health
facilities in Botswana or elsewhere, managers
of units and coordinators of programmes
within hospitals, local authorities and industry,
environmental health officers, laboratory
scientists, nursing officers and nursing
specialists. In addition, graduates can find
opportunities in clinical research and have the
opportunity of joining the Institute of Health
Sciences or the University as lecturers.
Graduates may choose to divert to related

areas of study or practice. For instance,
environmental health graduates may divert
to Biology and Ecology, nurses may divert into
insurance areas, and laboratory scientists
divert into medical sales work. In addition
to careers mentioned above graduates are
attractive to international markets.
FACULTY OF
HUMANITIES

STUDY PROGRAMME
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMANITIES BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HISTORY
Specific Entry Requirements: Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent with a minimum of grade C in English
with a minimum of grade C in English Language.
Language.
Applicants possessing a Diploma qualification Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
from other tertiary institutions may be 34
considered for entry at Level 100, 200
depending on the quality and number of credits BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ARCHAELOGY
obtained and subject combinations. Duration (Years): 4 years
Application Cut-Off Points Specific Entry Requirements:

Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
34 with a minimum of grade C in English
Language.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CHINESE
STUDIES Application Cut-Off Points
Duration (Years): 4 years Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
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Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent BACHELOR OF ARTS (AFRICAN
with a minimum of grade C in English LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE)
Language. Duration (Years): 4 years
Application Cut-Off Points Specific Entry Requirements:

Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
34 with a minimum of grade C in English
Language.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (ENGLISH)
Duration (Years): 4 years Application Cut-Off Points
Specific Entry Requirements: 34
Language. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DIGITAL MEDIA
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Specific Entry Requirements:
34 Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
Language.
Candidates who do not meet above BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS
requirements but have a grade C in English IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Language and work experience of minimum Duration (Years): 4 years
two (2) years in the media industry may be
admitted into level 100. Specific Entry Requirements:
Candidates who have the BGCSE/equivalent with a minimum of grade C in English Language
and the Certificate in media related field from a and Mathematics.
recognised institution may be admitted directly
to Level 100 of the programme. Application Cut-Off Points
Candidates with a Diploma in a media related 34
field or its equivalent may be admitted into
either Level 200 or 300 of the programme on BACHELOR OF INFORMATION AND
the basis of accumulated credits in the areas of KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
digital media or multimedia. Duration (Years): 4 years
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Language.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (THEATRE
ARTS) The programme is offered as a single major
Duration (Years): 4 years with specializations in the following three
areas:
Specific Entry Requirements: a. BIKM (Knowledge Management)
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent b. BIKM (Archives and Records Management)
with a minimum of grade C in English c. BIKM (Library and Information Studies)
Language.
Applicants possessing a Diploma in Library and
Applicants with a recognized Diploma in Information Studies or Diploma in Archives
Theatre Studies may be admitted directly to and Records Management or Diploma in
level 200 or 300 of the programme. Information and Knowledge Management
from the University of Botswana or equivalent
Applicants in possession of a recognized qualification from a recognized institution may
Certificate in Theatre Studies, with at least be admitted into Level 300.
four grades of C and a minimum of grade E
in English Language in the BGCSE/equivalent Applicants possessing a Certificate in Library
may be considered for Level 100 of the degree and Information Studies or Certificate
programme. in Archives and Records Management or
Application Cut-Off Points Certificate in Information and Knowledge
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Management from the University of Botswana
34 or its equivalent from a recognized institution
may be admitted into Level 200.

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BACHELOR OF MEDIA STUDIES Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
Duration (Years): 4 years 34
Specific Entry Requirements: BACHELOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION
with a minimum of grade C in English Duration (Years): 4 years
Language. Applicants with work experience in
Media shall be preferred. Specific Entry Requirements:
Applicants with a recognized Diploma in Media with a minimum of grade C in English
Studies may be admitted directly to level Language.
200/300 of the programme.
Candidates who do not meet above
Applicants in possession of a recognized requirements, but have a grade C in English
Certificate in Media Studies, with at least Language and work experience of minimum
four grades of C and a minimum of grade E two (2) years in the Media industry may be
in English Language in the BGCSE/equivalent admitted into level 100
may be considered for Level 100 of the degree
programme. Candidates who have the BGCSE/equivalent
and the Certificate in Media related field from a
Application Cut-Off Points recognised institution may be admitted directly
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) to Level 100 of the programme
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Candidates with a Diploma in a Media related
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PASTORAL CARE field or its equivalent may be admitted into
AND COUNSELLING either Level 200 or 300 of the programme on
Duration (Years): 4 years the basis of accumulated credits in the areas of
Digital Media or Multimedia.
with a minimum of grade C in English Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
Language. 34
Holders of a BGCSE who do not meet the above DIPLOMA IN ARCHIVES AND RECORDS
requirement shall be admitted under Mature MANAGEMENT
Age Entry Scheme. Duration (Years): 2 years
Holders of Diploma in Theology and Religious Specific Entry Requirements:

Studies from an accredited institution shall be Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
admitted into Level 200. with a minimum of grade C in English
Language. Applicants with at least one-year
Holders of a Junior Certificate of Education, work experience in a registry, archives, or
who have many years of experience in Pastoral records centre will be preferred.
Care and Counselling can be admitted into Level
100 provided they have satisfied the Mature Applicants who obtained a Credit in
Age Entry requirements. the Certificate in Archives and Records
Management from this University or equivalent
Application Cut-Off Points qualification from a recognized institution shall
be admitted directly to Level 200. Applicants centre will be preferred.
with at least one-year post Certificate work
experience in a registry, archives, or records Holders of a Junior Certificate with over three
centre will be preferred. (3) years working experience in a registry,
archives or records centre will be considered for
Applicants with Pass in the Certificate in admission.
Archives and Records Management and have
2 years relevant work experience shall be Application Cut-Off Points
admitted to Level 200. Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
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Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) CERTIFICATE IN LIBRARY AND
30 INFORMATION STUDIES
Duration (Years): 1 year
DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND (offered over 2 winter sessions)
INFORMATION STUDIES
Duration (Years): 2 years Specific Entry Requirements:
Specific Entry Requirements: Applicants with at least one-year work
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent experience in a Library or Information Resource
with a minimum of grade C in English Centre will be preferred.
language.
Holders of a Junior Certificate with over three
(3) years working experience in a Library or
Applicants with at least one-year work Information Resource environment will be
experience in a library or related institution will considered for admission.
be preferred.
Applicants possessing a Certificate in Library Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
and Information Studies of this University or 30
equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution shall be admitted directly to Level
200. Applicants with at least one-year post
Certificate work experience in a Library or
related institution will be preferred.

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CERTIFICATE IN ARCHIVES AND

RECORDS MANAGEMENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Duration (Years): 1 year
(offered over 2 winter sessions) African Languages and Literature graduates
can work as: Book/Manuscript developers;
Specific Entry Requirements: Publishers and Editors; Translators and
interpreters; Setswana teachers/educators;
Researchers of Languages and Cultures;
Applicants with at least one year work Creative writers; Journalists; Broadcasters/
experience in a registry, archives, or records News Readers; Tourist Officers; Cultural

Officers; Language and Culture Experts; Theology and Religious Studies/Pastoral
Motivational Speakers; Curriculum Developers. Care and Counselling, graduates can find
employment as: Institutional Counsellor;
Chinese Studies: Graduates can work as; School teacher: religious and/moral education;
Sourcing/supply chain and logistics managers; Guidance and Counselling teacher; Youth
Market analyst, marketing specialist, and family counsellor; Prison Chaplain;
production coordinator; Relationship / business Police Officer; Soldier; Newspaper Journalist;
development manager; Customer service agent, Politician and legislative adviser; Charity
travel consultant, tour guide, diplomat, desk officer; Civil service administrator; Community
/ public relations officer; Teacher, consultant, development worker; Editorial Assistant;
broadcast journalist, researcher, and producer. Social worker; Youth worker; Charity fund
raiser; International aid/ development worker;
English Studies: Graduates of this programme Mediator; Ethicist; Paralegals; Legislative aides;
can find employment opportunities in a wide Activist
range of sectors such as Education; Media and
Information; Journalist: Administration & Civil Fine Arts (Theatre Arts): Graduates can get
service; International diplomacy/organisations; employment in: Acting; Directing; Stage
Translation and Culture; Creative & Managing; Script Writing; Community Theatre/
Professional Writing, and Publishing. Theatre for Development; Set, Costume and
Lighting Design; Advertising, Public Relations,
French graduates find employment and Event Coordination; Radio and Television;
opportunities in a wide range of sectors such Teaching; Art Administration
as: banking and finance; international markets
analysis Diplomacy; hotel management; Portuguese Studies: Graduates can find
international trade; journalism and media; employment as: International business
aviation; national security; education; consultant; Diplomatic service, foreign
translation and interpretation; health care; correspondent; Civil Servant, immigration
customer service; tourism; law enforcement. officer; Journalist/translator/ interpreter;
Tourism officer, publisher, international agent;
Historians and archaeologists, graduates can Teacher, cultural-business consultant, and
find employment opportunities as: teachers researcher
and lecturers; cultural resource managers,
researchers and policy analysts, editors,
publishers.
Information Studies: Graduates can find

employment as: Information Manager/Officer;
Documentation Manager; Records Manager;
Web manager; Information broker; Information
Consultant; System analysts; Information
Systems managers; Marketing Researcher;
Indexer
Media Studies Graduates can find employment

as: Media Planner; Multimedia Specialist;
Public Relations Specialist; Programme
Researcher, Broadcasting, Film/Video
Television/Film/Video Producer; Runner,
Broadcasting/Film/ Video; Advertising and
Promotional Executive; Print/ Broadcasting
Journalist; Public Information Officer; Market
Researcher; Writer
FACULTY OF
MEDICINE

STUDY PROGRAMME
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE BACHELOR OF
SURGERY

There is no direct entry into this
programme.
Applicants may be admitted upon successful

completion of Level 100 Science courses
programme from University of Botswana or
equivalent qualifications from other institutions CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
with a cumulative grade point average
(CGPA) of 3.5. Applicants should have passed Botswana has an acute need for medical
Chemistry and two additional science courses practitioners, and this therefore places our
from Mathematics, Biology, Physics with a graduates at a great advantage. Majority
minimum cumulative grade point average of doctors work in government clinics and
(CGPA) of 3.0 for each course. hospitals but can also work in private clinics
and hospitals and in academic institutions.
Holders of A’ level qualifications with a However, many employment opportunities
minimum grade point of 3.0 in Chemistry exist in other countries and international
and two additional science courses from organizations including United Nations
Mathematics, Biology, Physics will be agencies (WHO, UNICEF, UNAIDS), the World
considered for direct entry into the MBBS Bank and regional organizations. Employment
programme. in other countries may require the fulfilment of
specific licensing and registration regulations
Holders of a Bachelor’s degree qualification
with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division
(2(i)) and had at least two sciences in the first
year of the qualification are also eligible to
apply.
Applicants into this programme will have

to complete another application form
which forms part of the selection process
at the Faculty of Medicine. The form will
be posted on the website beginning of April
2024.
FACULTY OF
SCIENCE

STUDY PROGRAMME
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGICAL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER
SCIENCES SCIENCE

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 BGCSE/equivalent
with a minimum of grade D in English with a minimum of grade D in English
Language and a grade of C in Mathematics Language, grade C in Mathematics and
and grades of C in Biology, and Chemistry, or grades of C in any two from Physics, Biology,
a minimum of grade BB in Science Double Chemistry, Computer Studies, OR a minimum
Award or equivalent, or a minimum of grade A of grade BB in Science Double Award OR a
in Physical Science and a grade C in Biology, or minimum of grade A in Physical Science and
equivalent. grade C in Biology or its equivalent.
Application Cut-Off Points For entry into the program at a higher level,
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) applicants must have any one of the following:
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a. Transfer students from a Computer Science
Programme Points or equivalent program from a higher
Option 1: 18 (Maths + Biology + Chemistry) institution considered equivalent to the
Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award) University of Botswana qualification:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY b. Candidates holding a post-secondary

Duration (Years): 4 years qualification which is considered by the
department as being at least equivalent to
Level 100 of the programme and so deemed
to earn the candidate an exemption from
Level 100 of the programme.
with a minimum of grade D in English
Language and a grade of C in Mathematics, c. Candidates holding a post-secondary
and grades of C in Chemistry and Physics, or a qualification who do not meet criteria b
minimum of grade BB in Science Double Award above may be required to take some Level
or equivalent, or a minimum of grade A in 100 courses.
Physical Science or equivalent.
Application Cut-Off Points Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) 34
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Programme Points
Programme Points Option 1: 19 (Maths +2 Pure Sciences) or
Option 1: 18 (Maths + Chemistry + Physics) (Maths + 1 Pure Science + Computer Studies)
Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award) Option 2: 21 (Maths + Science Double Award)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MATHEMATICS

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
with a minimum of grade D in English with a minimum of grade D in English
Language and a grade of C in Mathematics, and Language and a grade of B in Mathematics
grades of C in any two from Biology, Chemistry, and grades of C in any two from Biology,
Physics, Geography or a minimum of grade BB Chemistry and Physics, or a minimum of grade
in Science Double Award or equivalent, or a BB in Science Double Award or equivalent, or a
minimum of grade A in Physical Science and a minimum of grade A in Physical Science and a
grade of C in Geography or Social Studies, or grade C in Biology, or equivalent.
equivalent.
For entry into the programme at a higher level, Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
applicants must have any one of the following: 34
a. Transfer student from an Environmental Programme Points

Science or equivalent programme from a Option 1: 19 (Maths + two pure Sciences)
higher institution considered equivalent to Option 2: 21 (Maths + Science Double Award)
the University of Botswana.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS)
b. Candidates holding a post-Secondary Duration (Years): 4 years
qualification which is considered by the
department as being at least equivalent to Specific Entry Requirements:
level 100 of the programme and so deemed Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
to earn the candidate an exemption from with a minimum of grade D in English
Level 100 of the programme. Language and a grade of C in Mathematics
d. Candidates holding a post-secondary and Physics, and a grade of C in any from
qualification who do not meet criteria b Biology or Chemistry, or a minimum of grade
above will be required to take some Level 100 BB in Science Double Award or equivalent, or a
courses. minimum of grade A in Physical Science and a
grade C in Biology, or equivalent
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Application Cut-Off Points
34 Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
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Programme Points
Option 1: 18 (Maths + 2 Pure Sciences) or Programme Points
(Maths + 1 Pure Science + Geography) Option 1: 18 (Maths + Physics +Biology or
Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award) Chemistry)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/
INFORMATION SYSTEMS equivalent with a minimum of grade D in
Duration (Years): 4 years English Language, grade C in Mathematics and
grades of C in any two from Physics, Biology,
Specific Entry Requirements: Chemistry, Computer Studies, OR a minimum
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/ of grade BB in Science Double Award OR a
equivalent with a minimum of grade D in minimum of grade A in Physical Science and
English Language, grade C in Mathematics and grade C in Biology or its equivalent.
grades of C in any two from Physics, Biology,
Chemistry, Computer Studies, OR a minimum For entry into the programme at a higher level,
of grade BB in Science Double Award OR a applicants must have any one of the following:
minimum of grade A in Physical Science and
grade C in Biology or its equivalent a. Transfer student from an Information
Technology or equivalent programme from
For entry into the program at a higher level, a higher institution considered equivalent to
applicants must have any one of the following: the University of Botswana.
a. Transfer students from a Computer Science b. Candidates holding a post-Secondary

or Information Systems or equivalent qualification which is considered by the
programme from a higher institution department as being at least equivalent to
considered equivalent to the University of level 100 of the programme and so deemed
Botswana. to earn the candidate an exemption from
b. Candidates holding a post-Secondary
qualification, which is considered by the c. Candidates holding a post-secondary
department as being at least equivalent to qualification who do not meet criteria b
level 100 of the programme and so deemed above may be required to take some Level
to earn the candidate an exemption from 100 courses.
c. Candidates holding a post-secondary Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
qualification who do not meet criteria b 34
above may be required to take some Level
100 courses. Programme Points
Option 1: 18 (Maths +2 Pure Sciences) or
Application Cut-Off Points (Maths + 1 Pure Science + Computer Studies)
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award)
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Programme Points (COMPUTING WITH FINANCE)
Option 1: 18 (Maths +2 Pure Sciences) or Duration (Years): 4 years
(Maths + 1 Pure Science + Computer Studies)
Option 2: 20 (Maths + Science Double Award) Specific Entry Requirements:
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN equivalent with a minimum of grade C in
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY English Language, grade C in Mathematics and
Duration (Years): 4 years grades of C in any two from Physics, Biology,
Chemistry, Computer Studies, OR a minimum
Specific Entry Requirements: of grade BB in Science Double Award OR a
minimum of grade A in Physical Science and Application Cut-Off Points
grade C in Biology or its equivalent Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
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For entry into the programme at a higher level,
applicants must have any one of the following: Programme Points
Option 1: 20 (Maths + Physics + Chemistry)
a. Transfer student from a Computing with Option 2: 22 (Maths + Science Double Award)
Finance or equivalent programme from a
higher institution considered equivalent to BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS WITH
the University of Botswana. METEOROLOGY)
b. Candidates holding a post-Secondary
qualification which is considered by the Specific Entry Requirements:
department as being at least equivalent to Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
level 100 of the programme and so deemed with a minimum of grade D in English
to earn the candidate an exemption from Language and a grade of C in Mathematics,
Level 100 of the programme. Chemistry, and Physics, or a minimum of grade
c. Candidates holding a post-secondary BB in Science Double Award or equivalent, or a
qualification who do not meet criteria b minimum of grade A in Physical Science and a
above may be required to take some Level grade C in Biology, or equivalent.
100 courses.
Applicants may be admitted to Level 200 if they
Application Cut-Off Points have successfully completed Level 100 Science
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) courses with passes in each of Mathematics,
34 Chemistry and Physics courses
Programme Points Application Cut-Off Points

Option 1: 18 (Maths +2 Pure Sciences) or Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
(Maths + 1 Pure Science + Computer Studies) 34
Programme Points
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (APPLIED Option 1: 19 (Maths + Physics + Chemistry)
GEOPHYSICS)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RADIATION
Specific Entry Requirements: AND HEALTH PHYSICS
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Duration (Years): 4 years
with a minimum of grade D in English
Language and a grade of C in Mathematics, Specific Entry Requirements:
Chemistry, and Physics, or a minimum of grade Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
BB in Science Double Award or equivalent, or a with a minimum of grade D in English
minimum of grade A in Physical Science and a Language and a grade of C in Mathematics,
grade C in Biology, or equivalent. Chemistry, and Physics, or a minimum of grade
BB in Science Double Award or equivalent, or a
Applicants may be admitted to Level 200 if they minimum of grade A in Physical Science and a
have successfully completed Level 100 Science grade C in Biology, or equivalent.
courses with passes in each of Mathematics,
Chemistry Physics and Geology courses. Applicants may be admitted to Level 200 if they

have successfully completed Level 100 Science management, fisheries biologist, fisheries
courses with passes in each of Mathematics, management, forester, environmental planner,
Chemistry and Physics courses. limnology, landscape engineering, ecological
modelling, environmental audit, natural
Application Cut-Off Points resources management, wildlife research,
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) environmental journalism, environmental law,
34 biodiversity conservation, ecological impact
assessment
Programme Points Food And Beverages: Brewing industries,
Option 1: 21 (Maths + Physics + Chemistry) quality control, food technologists,
Option 2: 23 (Maths + Science Double Award) microbiologist, product development, food
marketing, and nutrition.
CHEMISTRY:
Academic, Analytical laboratories such as
National Environmental Lab, Food Research
Centre, the Veterinary Lab, Water Affairs,
Forensic Lab, and Mineral processing entities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE:
Graduates can work as science-based
professions of various government
departments, district authorities, non
-governmental organisations and the private
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES sector. In short, Environmental Science is a
multidisciplinary area of study, which enables
graduates to develop careers in a wide range
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: of sectors of the national, regional, and global
The following are a few examples of areas economies.
where biologists obtain positions:
Health Care: Microbiology,Virology; COMPUTER SCIENCE:
Parasitology; Immunology; Physiology; Computing academics, computer programmer/
Physiotherapy; histology; physician; dentistry; analyst, applications programmer, software
biophysicists; radiography; radiology; engineer, hardware engineer, computing
pathology; medicine network administrator, database administrator,
Agriculture: Entomology, plant pathology, systems consultant, marketing representative,
animal husbandry, plant and animal information systems manager etc
physiology, genetics, veterinary science,
agricultural economics, extension, work, GEOLOGY:
aquaculture, forestry, dairy management, Prospective employers include Botswana
viticulture, mycology, horticulture, soil science, GeoScience Institute, Water Affairs Roads
water quality control, nematology, quarantine, etc other employers include mining, mineral
plant breeding, animal breeding. and groundwater exploration companies,
Ecology And Environment: environmental institutions etc.
Range management, ornithology, taxonomy,
museum curation, marine biologists, ecologist, PHYSICS:
population genetics, botany, zoology, Prospective employers include Department
environmental consultancy, conversation, of Radiation Protection, Botswana Bureau of
natural history, wildlife warden, watershed Standards, Research Centers, Department of
Meteorological Services, Scientific laboratories, Energy Affairs Division, Geophysical exploration
companies, mining companies, Botswana GeoScience Institute, Botswana Police and Botswana
Defence Force (e.g. Air Force and communications division). University of Botswana (Staff
Development, Demonstrators, Technicians etc.), other tertiary institutions, aviation, Pollution
Control Division, Scientific Advisors to Government, self-employment, and consultancy etc.
MATHEMATICS:
Mathematicians work in industry for manufacturers, insurance companies, finance companies,
banks, market research companies, public and private consultants as well as in educational
institutions.

FACULTY OF
SOCIAL SCIENCES
STUDY PROGRAMME
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL Application Cut-Off Points
SCIENCES Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
Duration (Years): 4 years 34
Specific Entry Requirements: BACHELOR OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE/equivalent JUSTICE STUDIES
with a minimum grade C in English Language. A Duration (Years): 4 years
grade of C or better in Mathematics is required
for Economics, Population Studies, Psychology, Specific Entry Requirements:
and Statistics. A grade of E or above in Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE/equivalent
Mathematics is required for Political Science, with a minimum of grade C in English
Public Administration, Environmental Science Language.
and Sociology. The programme is offered as
follows; Applicants possessing a Diploma in Criminal
Justice Studies from this University will be
i. Combined Degree (major/major) admitted into Level 300.
A student can combine two subjects from
the following: Application Cut-Off Points
Economics, Environmental Science, Public Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
Administration, Political Science, Population 42
Studies, Sociology & Statistics.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS
ii. Single major Duration (Years): 4 years
Upon successful completion of the required
courses at Level 100 and 200 of the
Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences degree
programme and subject to meeting all
with a minimum grade C in English Language
other programme requirements, a student
and grade B in Mathematics.
may apply for admission to take Bachelor
of Arts as a single major and thus enrol
at Level 300 in any one of the following
programmes:
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Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC
Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Duration (Years): 4 years
Applicants possessing a Diploma in Statistics, Specific Entry Requirements:

Diploma in Population Studies, and Diploma in Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
Criminal Justice of this University or equivalent with a minimum grade C in English Language
will be considered for the relevant degree and grade E in Mathematics.
programme.
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BACHELOR OF LAWS (HONOURS) The programme is offered as follows;
Duration (Years): 5 years i. Combined Degree (major/major)
A student can combine two subjects from
Specific Entry Requirements: the following: Mathematics, Physics,
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Biology, Chemistry & Statistics
obtained at one sitting with a minimum of
grade C in English Language.
ii. Single major
Applicants possessing a Diploma in Law of For admission into this programme,
this University with a minimum classification applicants should be:
of a credit or equivalent qualification will be
a. in possession of a Diploma in Statistics of
considered.
this University or equivalent qualification
with a minimum classification of Credit or
equivalent.
45 b. those enrolled in the Faculty of Science or
Social Sciences, or any other Faculty provided
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY they have passed each of the 2 required level
Duration (Years): 4 years 100 Statistics and Mathematics courses and
met all other programme requirements.
there is no direct entry into this programme. BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Admission is at Level 300. Duration (Years): 4 years
For admission into the programme applicants: Specific Entry Requirements:

a. must have enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of grade C in English Language
programme of any Faculty at Level 100 and and Mathematics.
Level 200.
Applicants possessing a Diploma in Social Work
b. taken and passed Level 100 and Level 200 from this University or equivalent qualification
Psychology core courses and met all other with a minimum of Credit shall be eligible for
programme requirements. entry to level 200.
c. obtained an average of at least 60% in all
Level 100 and Level 200 Psychology core
courses.
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d. gone through a selection process after Level
200 at an Assessment Centre set up by the DIPLOMA IN POPULATION STUDIES
Department. Duration (Years): 2 years

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent
Duration (Years): 4 years with a minimum grade C in Mathematics.
Specific Entry Requirements: Applicants possessing a Certificate in Civil

there is no direct entry into this programme, Registration and Population Dynamics or its
admission is at Level 300 only. equivalent will be considered.
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DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK


Language.
Applicants possessing a Certificate in Social
Work from this University, or an equivalent
qualification will be considered. The wide range of programmes offered in the
faculty prepares graduates to enter the world
Application Cut-Off Points of work in the various sectors of the economy.
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Career prospects for degree holders include
30 professional employment in the fields of:
DIPLOMA IN STATISTICS RESEARCH:

Duration (Years): 2 years The various programmes offered in the faculty
prepare graduates to enter in the field to
Specific Entry Requirements: research depending on their programme of
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent study. Graduates often get employment in
with at least a grade of C in Mathematics. Divisions of planning, statistics and research
in the various ministries, Private Sector,
Applicants possessing a Certificate in Statistics Parastatals, Non-Government organisations
from this University or equivalent qualification and United Nations Agencies depending on
will be considered. their areas of specialization.
Application Cut-Off Points POLICY DEVELOPMENT:

Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Social Scientists in their various fields
30 of specialization are engaged in policy
development in the various sectors of the
economy. Social Scientists make the bulk of the
civil service in the various departments of all
ministries.
PLANNING:
Graduates are equipped with the skills that
prepare them to join the civil service, private
sector, non-government organisations in
the various field of planning e.g. manpower
planning, development planning etc.
CIVIL SERVICE:
Graduates are often employed in the various

departments of government and parastatals LAW:
depending on the area of specialization. Graduates can be employed in: Private practice,
administration of Justice, parastatals and
CONSULTANTS: private sector employment.
Most Social Scientists join the field of
consulting depending on their area of Study. SOCIAL WORK:
Graduates can work in the following areas:
CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Welfare agencies; Police, Prisons or defence
graduates can find work in: Law enforcement; force; Schools, hospitals and hospice; Palliative
investigation; courts management and care work; Youth and public relations officers;
administration; prosecution; juvenile and Human rights activists; Substance abuse
family services; child protection; corrections counsellors; Managers and program directors
and counselling; security and risk management; in parastatals, NGO’s and CBO’s; Teaching in
private security firms; applied research and university and colleges; Conduct research;
fraud investigation. Policy Analyst
PART-TIME PROGRAMME
Study Programme
FACULTY OF BUSINESS
DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS STUDIES

Applicants with a Certificate in Accounting and Business Studies or equivalent qualification will be
considered.
It is offered as an evening part-time programme at centres in Francistown, Gaborone, Jwaneng,
Lobatse, Mahalapye, Maun and Selebi-Phikwe.

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DISTANCE LEARNING
PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY with a minimum of grade C in English Language

Duration (Years): 5 years and Mathematics.
Specific Entry Requirements: Application Cut-Off Points

Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
with a minimum of grade C in English Language 34
and Mathematics.
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN FINANCE
Application Cut-Off Points Duration (Years): 5 years
34 Specific Entry Requirements:
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION with a minimum of grade C in English Language
(MARKETING) and Mathematics.
Specific Entry Requirements: Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects)
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent 34
with a minimum of grade C in English Language
and Mathematics. Applicants who are 25 years of age or above on
the first day of the semester of entry in which
Application Cut-Off Points admission is sought and have at least a Junior
Overall Points (Best 6 Subjects) Certificate or its equivalent may be considered
34 for any of the above programmes if they pass
an appropriate entrance test.
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
(MANAGEMENT) Applicants with Diploma in Accounting and
Duration (Years): 5 years Business Studies or equivalent qualification
may be considered for entry at level 100
Specific Entry Requirements: or 200 to any of the Degree programmes
Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent mentioned above.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
DIPLOMA IN LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT


Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent. Preference shall be given to applicants with some
work experience in adult education, extension work and community development.
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements but have BGCSE and evidence of relevant
prior learning and experience in adult education, extension work, and community development
may be considered. Applicants seeking admission through this route may be called for assessment.
Applicants possessing a Certificate in Adult Education or in a related field may be admitted to Level
200.

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DIPLOMA IN NGO MANAGEMENT


Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 (BGCSE)/equivalent. Preference will be given to those with some
experience in NGO work settings.
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements but have BGCSE and evidence of relevant
prior learning and experience in NGO work settings may be considered. Applicants seeking
admission through this route may be called for assessment.
Applicants possessing a Certificate in Adult Education or in a related field may be admitted to Level
200.

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Sir Ketumile Masire
Teaching Hospital
THUTO KE THEBE
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Campus Buildings
Campus Residences
Staff Parking Football Field
Academic facilities
Student-Visitor Parking 140 - School of Medicine
Sports Facilities Stadium

204 - Faculty of Education
208 - Physics/ Maths/ Technical Workshop
Stadium
225 - Law Clinic
Health Facilities
Amphitheater
232 - Computer Science
Softball Field
233 - Faculty of Science
Multi-Purpose Courts 235 - Biology

Main North Entrance Stadium Entrance
236 - Environmental Science
129 237 - Chemistry
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449
401 472
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402 238 - Education Technology
403 Clinic Indoor Sports Arena
431 457
404 103
243 405
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Campus Map Key 239 - Faculty of Humanities
418 407 406 459 474
243 Block 417 H
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F 409
253 C 410 130 Entrance
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116 240 - Faculty of Social Sciences,
E 411 106
Admininistration/ Services
239 D 422 C
426 412 476 475
115 413
101 420
414 B Block 480 D
425 Psychology Clinic
419 423 415
103 - Maintenance Workshop
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104 238
217 427
424 A
421 104 - Protection Services
252 Swimming Pool 243 - Centre for Continuing Education
218 240
121 139
225 106 - Laundry 245 - Faculty of Business,
228 205206 245
247
249 108 - Administration Business Clinic
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251
Pedestrian 229 208 120 - Clinic 246 - Faculty of Health Sciences
Entrance 230 232
443 440
234 232 250
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446 465 121 - Refectory 247 - Multidisciplinary Offices and Classroom Building
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233 467
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235 468
237 448
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129 - Procurement and Supply 248 - Faculty of Engineering and Technology
236 Block 242
469 470
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Block 244 M 130 - Refectory 249 - Architecture
478 K
Basketball Courts
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139 - Student Centre, 250 - Electrical and Mechanical Workshop
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224 - Library 252 - Multidisciplinary Classroom/ Lecture
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Main South Entrance 0 0.15 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2
INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION EXPOSURE
CHOOSE THE DESTINATION FOR YOUR
EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
For your International Education Exposure study with the University of Botswana. You will get the
opportunity to study for a semester/full academic year abroad.
University of Botswana is in partnership with Universities of the following continents:
we cover all continents

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS
• Africa • Europe For more Information contact office
• Asia • New Zealand of International Education & Partnerships
• Australia • South America P/Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana
• Canada • United States of America (+267) 355 2029 / 4997 oiep@ub.ac.bw
NB: All International students needing accomodation on campus must apply online
as stated in the admissions letter.

A DISABILITY INCLUSIVE
INSTITUTION
Widening access and participation of students with disabilities.
Prospective applicants with disability may contact University’s
Disability Support Services Unit at: (+267) 3552768/4990/4991/4183.
University of Botswana will at all times preserve the confidentiality of student information.
CAMPUS HEALTHCARE
SERVICES
Department of Health Services
University of Botswana Clinic
The University of Botswana Clinic was opened on 1st December 1990. Its mandate is to provide
health services to the university students and staff to ensure a healthy community. UB clinic
is open to its students at no cost. Our clinic is staffed by qualified, experienced and friendly
personnel. The clinic is conveniently located within the campus at Block 120.
The clinic offers the following services;
Consultation Pharmacy
Sexual and Reproductive Health Emergency
Ultra Sound Health Promotion and Education
Mental Health HIV Testing and Counselling
Laboratory HIV Management
Contact Details
3554734/3552101/3554713 (+267) 72800421 Block 127
DepartmentofHealthServices.ub.ac.bw Medical Clinic, University of Botswana

FINANCIAL
PROCEDURES
The information below highlights the assistance.
University’s banking details and the guidelines Students who are in receipt of
that both prospective and continuing students sponsorship letters should email them to
need to observe when applying and paying studentpayments@ub.ac.bw or deliver copies
their fees. of the same and get financial clearance from
Student Debtors office at Block 139, Room
1. Existing Students 144 or follow the guidelines provided during
1.1 University students may pay fees at any registration before registering online. You may
branch of First National Bank of Botswana seek guidance from your respective Faculties to
to University of Botswana bank account complete online registration.
number 62130787601. After paying your 2. Prospective Students
fees, you may proceed through the Student
Debtors Finance office at Block 139 office 2.1 Candidates or prospective students who
144 for un-blocking, with a copy of the wish to apply for admission may pay
deposit slip referenced with your student application fees at the following banks:
identity number. You may now register
First National Bank of Botswana to
online or seek guidance from your faculty if
University of Botswana bank account
you have any queries.
number 62130787601
For international payments, students may pay ABSA Bank of Botswana to University of
into our Standard Chartered Bank Account Botswana bank account number 3761645
details of which are as follows:
Standard Chartered Bank of Botswana
Account Name: University of Botswana to University of Botswana bank account
Account Number: 0100110109600 number 0100110109604
Branch code: 662167
For payment of Application Fee from outside
Swift code: SCHBBWGX
Botswana, please deposit the fee into the
Copies of proof of payment, (with full following Standard Chartered Bank Account:
student names and student number noted
Account name: University of Botswana
on them) should immediately be sent by fax
Account number: 0100110109604
to:
Branch code: 662167
+267 3951326 or +267 3959 390 or Swift Code: SCHBBWGX
e-mailed to: studentpayments@ub.ac.
bw. You can also call 355 4633/34/35 for
a. A copy of the deposit slip or prove of online Self-sponsored students are allowed to pay
payment (with your name & ID written tuition fees in four installments as follows:
on) should be attached to Application
Forms when these are submitted or sent • 1st instalment of at least 25% of the tuition
to Undergraduate or Postgraduate and related fees, paid before registration.
Admissions Office of the University of
• 2nd instalment of at least 25% of the
Botswana.
tuition fee, by the end of the first month
b. International students residing in following month of registration.
Botswana should bring with them copies of
• 3rd instalment of at least 25% of the
employment contract and residence/work
tuition fee, by the end of the second month
permit for their parent(s). For selfemployed,
following the month of registration.
bring tax certificate, company certificate
and residence/work permit. Such students • 4th instalment of at least 25% of the
should also present passports for appropriate tuition fee, by the end of the third month
identification by country of origin. following the month of registration.
3. Payment Plan for self-sponsored
students
Note:
0nline payments can be done through this link:
https://www.ub.bw/ubpayments

NOTES
NOTES
Enquiries:
Main Campus, 4775 Corner Notwane Maputo Road, Gaborone Botswana
Undergraduate Admissions, Block 139, Room 001,
UB Private Bag 0022, Gaborone Botswana
Telephone: (+267) 355 2912, (+267) 355 4625, (+267) 355 2183,
(+267) 355 2047, (+267) 355 2931
Email: admissions@ub.ac.bw

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A GUIDE

...In Pursuit of Academic Excellence

General Entry Requirements 07

Point scale system for assessing school 08

List of undergraduate study 09

Faculty of Engineering & Technology 23

Faculty of Health Sciences 26

Faculty of Social Sciences 45

Applicants with Disabilities 55

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20. Selection Procedure: The Undergraduate

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A-Level/HSC = Advanced level/High School Certificate GCE = General Certificate of Education

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Application Cut-Off Points BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Specific Entry Requirements:

Specific Entry Requirements: Application Cut-Off Points

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS Specific Entry Requirements:

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Bachelor of Business Administration

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Specific Entry Requirements: BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BUSINESS

Application Cut-Off Points

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BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN FAMILY Holders of a Teaching Certificate or its

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Specific Entry Requirements: Specific Entry Requirements:

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DIPLOMA IN LIFELONG LEARNING AND

Specific Entry Requirements:

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a. Level 100 Science courses or its equivalent Programme Points

Applicants possessing an appropriate Higher

Specific Entry Requirements:

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Application Cut-Off Points

Option 1: (Maths, English Language,

Some of the possible places of employment

Architects, urban planners, and real estate

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Programme Points Applicants possessing a Diploma in Medical

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Specific Entry Requirements:

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Graduates may choose to divert to related

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Application Cut-Off Points Specific Entry Requirements:

Application Cut-Off Points Specific Entry Requirements:

Application Cut-Off Points

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Specific Entry Requirements: BACHELOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND

Holders of Diploma in Theology and Religious Specific Entry Requirements:

Application Cut-Off Points

CERTIFICATE IN ARCHIVES AND

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Information Studies: Graduates can find

Media Studies Graduates can find employment

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Specific Entry Requirements:

Applicants may be admitted upon successful

Applicants into this programme will have

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Specific Entry Requirements: Specific Entry Requirements: