Programme
MSc Degree in Lasers and Applied Optics
Eligibility Criteria
Normal Entry: Applicants must be holders of a BSc Honours Degree with a degree class of at least Upper Second (2.1) in Applied Physics or Physics. Applicants with a Lower Second Class (2.2) Honours Degree in the above fields will be required to have at least 2 years post-qualification experience. For those applicants who do not have an Honours Degree in Physics or Applied Physics, the level of Physics background will be considered adequate if an applicant has passed the following courses or their equivalent: Thermal Physics, Quantum, Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics.
Application process
Applications are submitted online via the NUST Admissions Portal: https://admission.nust.ac.zw. Application Fee: US$40 (Zimbabwean applicants) / US$50 (International applicants), payable online via ZimSwitch-enabled card or EcoCash during the application process. Required Documents: certified copies of Birth Certificate, National ID, Educational and Professional Certificates, where applicable. Closing Dates (August Intake): Normal 17 Jul 2026, Late 31 Jul 2026. Enquiries: Senior Assistant Registrar (Admissions & Student Records), P.O. Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo. Tel: +263 282842 / 288413 / 284237 Ext. 2362. Email: admissions@nust.ac.zw. Online Enquiries: helpdesk@nust.ac.zw. Support Centres: Bulawayo Main Campus (as from 12 January 2026); Harare Offices: Ranche House College, 87-89 Rotten Row or ZIMDEF House, Off Mother Patrick Road.