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Guide to Prospective Students - 2022
Guide to
Prospective Students
2022
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Guide to Prospective Students - 2022
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Guide to Prospective Students - 2022
Content
Welcome 4
Applying to the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) 5
NUST Admission Point Scale 5
The National Qualification Framework (NQF) 6
Types of Applications and Admission Requirements 7
Online Applications 8
Final Selection 9
Registration 9
Tuition Fees 10
Hostel Accommodation 10
Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning (COLL) 12
Faculty of Computing and Informatics 14
Faculty of Engineering 16
Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences 20
Faculty of Human Sciences 24
Faculty of Management Sciences 28
Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences 32
The Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business 36
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Welcome
The Institution was established in 1994 through an Act of Parliament education landscape for the post-COVID generation. There is no
and is situated in the heart of the City of Windhoek, Namibia. Since doubt that futuristic trends emerged, and that COVID-19 pandemic
then, the University has grown to become a top performing higher has accelerated our digital transformation agenda. We are thus,
education institution and was presented the PMR Africa Reviews 2014 proud to have successfully integrated a fully operational online mode
and 2016 reward for being the most innovative institution in Namibia, of teaching, learning and assessment, which further expanded access
amongst numerous other local and international awards. and convenience for the student community.
NUST currently has over 13,000 students studying on a full-time, Our campus has wireless Internet connections at most places,
part-time and distance education basis. The university consists of six enabling students to use their own devises to access the Student
Faculties, namely, Computing and Informatics; Engineering; Health Kiosk, Webmail and online lessons to optimise their studies and
and Applied Sciences; Human Sciences; Management Sciences; and research activities on site.
Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences. Additionally, the institution
To harness a culture towards an engaging ecosystem, all our
established the Harold Pupkewitz - Graduate School of Business (HP-
programmes incorporate an element of internship or work integrated
GSB) to provide world-class business education that meets Namibia,
learning to develop our students’ competencies on a local and
SADC and Africa’s socio-economic development needs.
international level, through collaborative projects such as the B360
The university endeavour to meet international standards through Education Partnerships.
its values of integrity, efficiency, diversity, passion, agility, and
Finally, our qualifications are globally recognised, and are constantly
fairness. In today’s fast-paced world, where technology is constantly
subjected to a rigorous development, assessment, and endorsement
evolving, we have been granted an opportunity to revitalise higher
processes, inclusive of benchmarking and quality assurance audits.
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Applying to NUST Payment Options:
Please DO NOT send cash in the post. We also DO NOT accept postal
Application Due Dates: orders. Rather make a deposit through the bank.
Ordinary Applications: Banking Details:
Thursday, 30 September 2021
Namibia University of Science and Technology, First National Bank,
Mature Age Entry: Account Number: 55500126319, Branch Code: Corporate Branch,
Tuesday, 31 August 2021 (no late applications will be considered) 281872, International Swift Code: FIRNNANX. Original deposit slips
MUST accompany the application form (keep a copy of the deposit
Late Applications: slip for your own record).
01 to 29 October 2021
Non-Refundable Application Fees: Cash Payments:
Cash payments can be made at the Student Administrative Service
Manual Applications: Centre, 13 Jackson Kaujeua Street, Windhoek, or at any NUST Regional
Centre.
• Undergraduate Studies: N$ 230
• Postgraduate Studies: N$ 350
• Late Applications: N$ 660
Online Application: Free
Admission Point Scale
NUST uses the Admission Point Scale to facilitate admission based on your school-leaving results. Your school-leaving subject symbols or
percentages are converted into points, then added up to determine if you have obtained the minimum number of points required to be
considered for entry into your preferred programme of study.
Note:
1. English is always counted in the calculation of points.
2. Mathematical Literacy (NSC) is not accepted for programmes requiring Mathematics as an admission requirement
NSSC GCE
Cambridge Senior Certificate
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate General Certificate Of Education
POINTS NSSCH NSSCO NSSCAS HIGCSE IGCSE A-LEVEL AS-LEVEL O-LEVEL HG SG
12 A
11 a B A
10 1 b 1 C B A
9 2 c 2 D C B
8 3 A* d 3 A* E D A* C A
7 4 A e 4 A E A D B
6 B B B E C
5 C C C F D
4 D D D E
3 E E E F
2 F F F F
1 G
NSSCH – Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate – Higher Level; NSSCO – Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate – Ordinary Level (new and old
curricula); NSSCAS – Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate – Advanced Subsidiary Level; HIGCSE – Higher International General Certificate of
Secondary Education; IGCSE – International General Certificate of Secondary Education- Advanced Level, Advanced
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IB NSC (RSA) National
Angola and Congo Zimbabwe and Zambia
International Baccalaureate Senior Certificate
16-20 A 16-20 A
HL HIGHER SL STANDARD 13-15 B 13-15 B
POINTS NSC % A-LEVEL O-LEVEL
LEVEL LEVEL 10-12 C 10-12 C
1-9 F 1-9 F
12 7 A
11 6 7 B
10 5 7 6 C
9 4 6 5 D 1 (75-100)
8 3 5 4 A (1 & 2) 75 - 100 18 - 20 E 2 (70-74)
7 2 4 3 B (3 & 4) 70 - 74 16 - 17 3 (65-69)
6 1 3 2 C (5 & 6) 60 - 69 14 - 15 4 (60-64)
5 2 D (7) 50 - 59 12 - 13 5 (55-59)
4 E (8) 45 - 49 10 -11 6 (45-54)
3 F 40 - 44 08 - 09 7 (35-44)
2
IEB Independent Examination
POINTS Botswana Malawi Kenya Tanzania
Board
12
11 7
10 6 A A
9 5 B B
8 4 C C
7 A (80-100) A 3 D D
6 B (70-79.99) A-/B+ 2 E E
5 C (60-69.99) C F F
4 D (50-59.99) D
3 E (40-49.99) FAIL E
2 F (0.00-39.99) FAIL F
The National Qualifications NQF Level
10
9
Type of Qualification at NUST
Doctorate
Master
Framework (NQF) 8 Honours, Professional Bachelor Degree, Postgraduate
Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate
7 Bachelor Degree
The National Qualifications Framework is a register of all relevant
6 Diploma
and legal qualifications in Namibia kept by the Namibia Qualifications
5 Certificate
Authority. The NQF is made up of ten Levels, each representing a
different Level of complexity in learning and/or the application of
knowledge and skills learnt.
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Types of Applications and Admission Requirements
Type Who should apply?
Minimum Admission
Requirements
Rules for Applying
Undergraduate Studies
General Applicants in possession 25 points in 5 subjects including a • Before you apply to NUST please familiarise yourself with
Admission with a final year school- minimum E-Symbol in the programmes/qualifications on offer as well as the
Requirements leaving certificate or English on NSSC Ordinary Level. admission requirements.
current Grade 11 (Namibia
only) or Grade 12 learners. • After deciding on a qualification, you may apply online
Mature Age Applicants who do Applicants must: (www. nust.na) or you may submit an application form at
Entry Scheme not meet the General - have reached the age of 23 the NUST Main Campus, or at any of the Regional Centres
Admission Requirements, years on 1 January of the
or via the post.
but who have passed at academic year for which
least Grade 10/ Standard 8. admission is sought; • Applying online provides you with immediate notification
- have at least a Junior
Secondary Certificate (Standard
that your application has been received. You will also be
8/Grade 10); able to follow the progress of your application online and
- show evidence that they have NO application fee is charged. Strategic self-help stations
worked for at least three years have been established on the Main Campus as well as at
and;
- pass the NUST Numeracy and
the Regional Centres for those applicants who do not have
English Language Proficiency access to internet services. These points will be in operation
tests which will take place from from 08:00 to 15:00 daily.
23 to 25 September 2021.
• Submit only ONE application. Make sure that you complete
Advanced Standing the entire application form.
Advanced Applicants with NQF Admission with advanced standing
Standing Credits or qualifications shall be considered under the • Incomplete applications will not be considered for
from other accredited following conditions: admission.
institutions of higher • NQF Credits must make up
learning who would like to at least the equivalent of one • All documents as stipulated on page 9 of this Guide must be
enter higher study levels study period (one semester or enclosed with your application.
within a programme. one year) of the programme
for which advanced standing is • We do not accept faxed copies of application forms or
applied for; and supporting documents.
• NQF Credits must not be older
than eight years and must be • You will need a valid email address since all admission
presented in an official original correspondence to you will be conducted via email.
academic transcript from the
institution concerned • After registration, you will be assigned with a free NUST
Postgraduate Studies email address, where all your future correspondence will be
send to. No private emails will be used for correspondence
Honours Degree At least a Bachelor’s degree at
NQF Level 7 or equivalent after registration.
Master Degree At least a Bachelor Honours
degree at NQF Level 8 or
equivalent Specific programmes and general enquiries:
Doctoral Degree At least a Master’s Degree at NQF Student Information Officer
Level 9 or equivalent T: +264 61 207 2056
E: admissions@nust.na
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Online Applications
How do I apply online? • Some fields have drop-down lists to choose from.
• Part A and B, should be completed by first-time applicants only.
• Should you already have a student number from NUST, please
• Log on to the NUST Website at www.nust.na and click on the
login as a “Registered User.”
“Admissions” link.
Our Admission Officers are on standby to assist you, should you have
• Click on “online application” and choose the type of application e.g. any problems you can send an email to admissions@nust.na or call
Undergraduate, Postgraduate etc. +264 61 207 2056.
• Read the Notes at the top of each page before you continue to the
next page.
Part A Part B
Complete your Biographical Information Create your Pin Number
You must provide us with a valid email address. Remember your reference number and pin. The pin should not start
with a zero (0) and it should not contain double digits
Part C
Complete your Application
The system will automatically take you to the STUDENT KIOSK to complete your application
COMPLETE STEPS 1 TO 7
Step 1: Ensure that your biographical information is correct. Enter your email address. All correspondence will be via email.
Step 2: The acceptance of the Declaration and Undertaking is mandatory and serves as your electronic signature. The
indicator will be stored on your student file and can be used as a Legal Agreement in a dispute/disciplinary matter.
This form must be printed, signed and uploaded. (If you are under the age of 18, it must also be signed by your
parents or legal guardian).
Step 3: If you have any disability, kindly complete this step – if not, you may skip it.
Step 4: Capture your Grade 12 results. Your results must be converted in to symbols / grades.
Step 5: If you have post-grade 12 qualifications, you can complete this step. If not, you may skip this step.
Step 6: Choose the programme which you would like to study. First choice must be indicated by the number 1 and Second
choice by the number 2. If you would like to change your programme of study you are welcome to send us an email.
Final Step: Your application will be incomplete without the necessary documents being uploaded.
Click on How to upload your documents to ensure that you have uploaded all your documents.
Please ensure that your documents are in .pdf format.
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Certified copies of documents that must
accompany your application: Final Selection
• Identity Document/Birth Certificate (Namibian citizens); Passport Final selection for a programme will take place during February 2021,
(non-Namibian citizens); based on the final examination results of all qualifying candidates for
• Proof of payment (e.g. original bank deposit slip) or receipt for that programme.
applying manually; All qualifying candidates will report on campus on dates as determined
• Latest school results e.g. Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate by the Registrar and will participate in such specific selection
(NSSC); processes as may be determined by the Department concerned.
• Current Grade 11 and 12 learners must apply with their August 2021 A qualifying candidate is a candidate who has properly submitted
results;
an application for studies, who has met the general admission
• Declaration and undertaking - If you are under the age of 18, the requirements and who has met the specific admission requirements
form must be co-signed by your legal guardian or parent. for a programme.
In addition to the above-mentioned documents, the following applicants The final selection process will generally not be applicable to students
must also submit the indicated documents:
who wish to study on a distance education mode, but may be so
Mature Age Entry Scheme Applicants: Reference letter from employer. applied in exceptional cases. Notices will be given in such cases.
Indicating your years of experience as well as the job title.
• Postgraduate Applicants: Certified copies of qualification(s)
obtained after Grade 12 (e.g. Diploma, Degree, etc.) and Original
Academic Record/Transcripts. For Masters’ and Doctoral
Programmes applicants must also attach a proposal motivational
Registration
letter and CV with at least three referees. Registration of students who have been selected and who have applied
• Advanced Standing Applicants: Original Academic Record during the application period in 2021 takes place during February and
transcripts and complete syllabi. March 2022. The dates will be stipulated in your admission letter. You
are expected to report for registration on the exact date as indicated
• Foreign Applicants: Latest qualification in original language and a on your admission letter otherwise you may forfeit your place.
translation if the qualification is in a language other than English,
NQA Evaluation if the qualification is obtained outside the SADC
Region.
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Tuition Fees Hostel Accommodation
For information regarding fees and subjects kindly see our Fees Three hostels on campus provide a bed capacity of 417 to both male
Booklet at www.nust.na. and female full-time students. Due to limited spaces available,
preference is given to students residing outside the boundaries of the
Tuition fees DO NOT include other expenses such as books
City of Windhoek. The Kitchen Services provide students with a wide
(except study guides for distance education students), stationery,
range of nutritional meals served at breakfast, lunch and dinner. All
accommodation, transport, etc.
residence students will be levied 50% of the meal fees per semester
which is payable whether meals are taken or not. Application forms
for Hostel Accommodation can be found on the NUST Website at
Enquiries regarding payment of application fees: www.nust.na. Registration for residence is done per semester.
Student Debtors
T: +264 61 207 2062/2734/2743
E: studentdebtors@nust.na Other Student Activities
• Sport and Culture: Sports provides a platform for students to
participate in a variety of sport codes while cultural activities
encourage cultural heritage including a week-long cultural festival,
crowning of “Mr and Miss NUST” and other activities.
• Job-placement Services: Provide students with career guidance
counselling e.g. Workshops in CV writing and job-hunting skills,
career guidance programmes e.g. annual Career Fair, graduate
recruitment programme and job placement of students.
• Health Services Clinic: Provides primary health care, focuses on the
prevention of illness and promotes a healthy lifestyle and general
hygiene.
• Social Welfare Services: Focuses on social problems and promotes
mental health for students. Various workshops take place
throughout the year, on topics ranging from relationships, sexual
harassment, stress management, alcohol and substance abuse,
etc.
• Student Counselling and HIV/AIDS Coordination Services: Provides
academic and HIV pre- and post-test counselling. Various events
take place throughout the year e.g. Leadership workshops, HIV/
AIDS Awareness Campaign, HIV/AIDS Peer Counselling Training etc.
Other Services Offered:
• E-Learning: E-Learning is a method of learning utilising electronic
technologies to access educational curricula outside of a traditional
classroom. This means you can study anywhere and at any time,
which is a real plus for those students who have a busy schedule.
• Free web-based email and student web service: Allows students
access to student records, financial statements, examination
time-tables etc.
• Different Societies/Clubs: NUST Debating Society, Religious
Societies, Women in Engineering Society, Aids Awareness Club etc
Department of Student Services
T: +264 61 207 2165
E: dss-hostelapplications@nust.na
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Centre for Open and
Lifelong Learning (COLL)
Quality distance education that works for you…wherever, whenever!
Balance your work and personal life whilst meeting your lifelong World-class course content is offered across ten Regional Centres
learning needs in a flexible, supportive and interactive learning country-wide, with decentralised student support services, which
environment. This can be achieved by enrolling through the distance include: online registration, online tutorials, weekend face-to-face
education mode of study. tutorials, week-long vacation schools, access to the library and
The NUST distance education model embeds a holistic approach computer lab facilities.
to serve a broad profile of students through technology-enhanced
learning using print, multi-media and e-Learning methods of delivery.
Regional Centres
Town Contact Person Physical/Postal Address Tel (+264) Fax Email
Ms Elvire Theron Erf 919, Quinto Cuanavale Avenue etheron@nust.na
GOBABIS Ms Chandre Beukes P O Box 1043, GOBABIS (062) 564 071 062) 564 183
cbeukes@nust.na
Choto open Market,
Mr Christopher Madyaao cmadyaao@nust.na
KATIMA MULILO Natasha Muletwa Dr. Sam Nujoma Street (066) 252 388 (066) 252 202
P O Box 281, KATIMA MULILO nnmuletwa@nust.na
Erf 313, No. 7, Corner of 5th Avenue and
Mr Antonio Stuurmann astuurmann@nust.na
KEETMANSHOOP Mr Millian Josob Luchtenstein Street (063) 221 033 (063) 222 051
P O Box 1780, KEETMANSHOOP mjosob@nust.na
Ms Julia Kabuwanwa Erf 6235, MVA Fund Service Centre jkabuwanwa@nust.na
ONGWEDIVA Ms Josephine Skrywer P O Box 3335, ONGWEDIVA (065) 231 276 (065) 231 277
jskrywer@nust.na
Mbombijazo Avenue, Ministry of Education
Building, Teachers Resource Centre,
OPUWO Ms Ruth Nderura (065) 272 965 (065) 272 967 nderuraruth@gmaill.com
Putwavanga Junior
Secondary School, P O Box 122, OPUWO
Erf: 1766, Central Business District, Ngoma
Mr Festus Shimhulu fshimhulu@nust.na
OUTAPI Ms Theresia Kuuvilwa Street (065) 251368 (065) 251369
PO Box 793, OUTAPI tnkuuvilwa@nust.na
Ms Gwendoline Beukes Erf 1157, Bahnhof Street gbeukes@nust.na
OTJIWARONGO Ms Jacqueline S Hunibes P O Box 607, OTJIWARONGO (067) 301 149 (067) 301 290
jhunibes@nust.na
Erf 452, Independence Avenue, NAMCOL
Mr Charles Lushu clushu@nust.na
RUNDU Ms Aplonia Dikuwa Regional Office (066) 255 270 (066) 255 379
P O Box 2406, RUNDU adikuwa@nust.na
Erf 69, Old Ongopolo Head Office,
Mr Menason Katjirua mkatjirua@nust.na
TSUMEB Ms Paulina Hamukwaya 70 President Avenue (067) 220 483 (067) 220 647
P O Box 463, TSUMEB phamukwaya@nust.na
Erf 3033, Narraville Municipal Offices
Dr Lukas Shikulo lshikulo@nust.na
WALVIS BAY Ms Ndapanda Ampueja Koraal Street (064) 203 603 (064) 209 715
P O Box 8011, Narraville, WALVIS BAY nampueja@nust.na
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Faculty of Computing
and Informatics
For additional requirements and programme content, kindly consult The Dean via the Secretary Faculty Officer
the NUST Yearbook, Part 4, Faculty of Computing and Informatics on Ms Jesaria Hilde Khom-Oabes Ms Julia Semi
the NUST website on http://www.nust.na. T: +264 61 207 2258 T: +264 61 207 2923
E: jkhom-oabes@nust.na E: jsemi@nust.na
Kindly note that due to the numeracy requirements in the
programmes, admission via the Mature Age Entry Scheme is NOT
accepted.
Message from the Acting Dean
Welcome to the Faculty of Computing and Informatics. The vision
of the Faculty is to provide the best regional practical oriented
tertiary education in Computer Science and Informatics, through
internationally recognised programs, research and service to enable
students to be professional leaders within the national, regional and
global knowledge-based society.
The Faculty consists of two departments: the Department of Computer
Science and the Department of Informatics.
The Faculty also hosts the India-Namibia Centre of Excellence in
Information Technology (INCEIT) in partnership with the government
of India through its Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
(C-DAC). INCEIT offers students with the following Certificates on NQF
Level 7 in the computing field:
Certificate in Ethical Hacking and Information Security, Certificate in
Advanced Web Technologies and Certificate in Big Data Technologies.
Further information regarding the intake, dates, admission
requirements, etc., of the programmes, can be found on our website
at http://fci.nust.na
Dr Colin Stanley
Acting Dean
Nat Dip. (Software Eng), B.Tech Hons (Software Dev.), MSc (Comp. Sc)
PhD. Comp. Sci. (UCT)
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Mode of Duration Illustrations of Career
Programme Specialisation(s) Admission Requirement(s)
Studies (Years) Possibilities
Department of Computer Science:
To develop the required cognitive/intellectual skills, practical as well as key transferable skills, and apply these to address/solve
CIT related problems/challenges in the context of an organisation or the community.
Software Development Specialist,
General admission requirements
Bachelor of Computer Science Systems Administration, Systems Administrator,
of NUST including a D-symbol in
(07BCMS) Communication Networks and FM/PM 3 Communication Networks
Mathematics on NSSC ORDINARY
(Revised programme) Software Development Specialist, Computer Network
LEVEL.
Architect.
General admission requirements Security Software Developer, Cyber
Bachelor of Computer Science in
of NUST including a C-symbol in Security Consultant, Cryptanalyst,
Cyber Security (07BCCY) NQF Level Cyber Security FM/PM 3
Mathematics on NSSC ORDINARY Cyber Security Analyst or Cyber
7, NQF Credits 372
LEVEL.. Security Administrator.
Communication Networks, A Bachelor degree in Computer Supervisory / Middle Management
Bachelor of Computer Science
Software Development, Science or Information Technology and applied research positions in
Honours (08BCCH, 08BHIF, 08BHDS) FM/PM 1
Information Security, Digital or equivalent qualification at NQF the computing industry, academia
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 120
Forensics Level 7. and the public sector.
Communication Networks,
Master of Computer Science A Bachelor Honours degree in
Software Development, Research-
(09MACS) Computer Science or equivalent 2
Information Security, Forensic based
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240 qualification at NQF Level 8. Senior Management and applied
Computing
research positions in the
computing industry, academia and
in the public sector.
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Communication Networks, A Master degree in Computer
Research-
Science (10DPCS) Software Development, Science or equivalent qualification
based 3
NQF Level 10, NQF Credits 360 Information Security at NQF Level 9.
Department of Informatics:
To develop the required cognitive/intellectual skills, practical as well as key transferable skills and apply these in order to address/solve
Computing and Informatics (CI) problems / challenges in the contexts of an organisation..
General admission requirements
Bachelor of Informatics (07BAIT) of NUST including a D-symbol in
Informatics FM/PM 3 Informatics Specialist
Revised programme5 Mathematics on NSSC ORDINARY
LEVEL..
A Bachelor degree in Informatics Supervisory or Middle Management
Bachelor of Informatics Honours
Web Informatics, Business or B.IT in Business Computing or and applied research positions in
(08BIHW, 08BIFB) FM/PM 1
Informatics equivalent qualification at NQF the computing industry, academia
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 120
Level 7. and public sector.
Postgraduate Certificate in A three-year advanced diploma or
Certified Information Systems
Informatics (Information Systems Bachelor degree or an equivalent
Information Systems Audit PM 1 Auditor, Information Security
Audit) (08PGIN) qualification at NQF Level 7. Two
Specialist.
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 60 years working experience.
Postgraduate Certificate in A Bachelor degree in Information
Information and Communication Information and Communications and Communications Technology Technology Management, ICT
PM 1
Technology Policy (08PCIT) Technology (ICT) (ICT) at an QF Level 7. Two years Regulation and Policy Managers.
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 60 relevant working Experience.
A Bachelor Honours degree
Master of Informatics (09MAIN) Web Informatics, Business Research-
in Informatics or equivalent 2 Senior Management and applied
NQF Level 9, Credits 240 Informatics based
qualification at NQF Level 8. research positions in the
Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics A Master’s degree in Informatics computing industry, academia and
Web Informatics, Business Research- in the public sector.
(10DPIN) or equivalent qualification at NQF 3
Informatics based
NQF Level 10, Credits 360 Level 9.
Business Intelligence Architect,
A Bachelor’s Honours degree in any
Computer Systems Engineer,
of the following fields: Computer
Data Warehousing Specialist,
Science, Informatics, Information
Data Administrator, Database
Systems, Statistics, Engineering,
Master of Data Science Architect, Systems Analyst, Model
Data Science Mathematics or Physics at FM/PM 2
(09MADS) Developers, Business Intelligence
NQF Level 8, or an equivalent
Analyst, Biostatistician, Data
qualification in a related discipline
Engineer, Data Scientist, Financial
from a recognised institution with
Quantitative Analyst, Statistician,
evidence of supervised research.
etc.
*Mode of Studies:
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Faculty of Engineering
For additional requirements and programme content, kindly consult The Dean via the Secretary Faculty Officer
the NUST Yearbook, Part 5, Faculty of Engineering on the NUST Ms Melanie Kandjavera Ms Sonja Samuels
website on http://www.nust.na.
T: +264 61 207 2531 T: +264 61 207 2016
No admission via the Mature Age Entry Scheme will be accepted. E: mkandjavera@nust.na E: ssamuels@nust.na
Message from the Dean
A warm welcome to all prospective applicants.
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in the
increasingly high-tech world of the 21st century, engineering is the
correct choice and NUST is the right place to be.
The Faculty of Engineering consists of four academic departments
and a Material Testing Institute. The Departments are: Civil and
Environmental Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering;
Mechanical and Marine Engineering; Mining and Process Engineering.
The Faculty offers National Diploma, Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng - professional degree) programmes
in various Engineering disciplines. Your first year of study is common
to give you an introduction to the general engineering principles
before specialising in the different disciplines in subsequent years of
study.
We take pride in our strategic partnership with industry and partner
academic institutions through research, collaboration and consultancy.
We are proud of our vibrant team of professionals, whose passion
lies in pursuing cutting edge research in the areas of renewable
energy, water resources management, manufacturing systems and
sustainable mining practices, amongst others.
If you are still considering your options and have not made up your
mind about the course you want to study, I encourage you to get in
contact with the Head or Deputy Head of each department to obtain a
better understanding of each discipline.
Prof Hannes van der Walt
Dean
BEng (Mech), MEng (Mech), PhD Eng (Mech/Aero)
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Mode of Duration
Programme Admission Requirement(s) Illustration of Career Possibilities
Studies (Years)
General Admission Requirements of NUST
including D symbols in Mathematics and
Physical Science or Physics on NSSC Ordinary
Level. Applicants who wants to pursue studies
Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering in Health and Applied Sciences as well as
Natural Resources should have also have a FM 1 Bridging programme
and Mathematics (04STEM)
minimum D symbol in Biology.
Pass at least four N3 or N4 subjects with at
least 40% in Mathematics and a Physics
related subject.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering:
Civil Engineering refers to planning, designing, construction and maintaining the physical and naturally built environment,
including works like bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings.
At least 30 points in five subjects including a
D-symbol in English on NSSCO and;
Old Curriculum (NSSCH/NSSCO): Grade 3
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering Engineering technologists in fields like
or A-symbol or a combination of both in
(07BECV) FM 3 construction, manufacturing, product design,
Mathematics and Physical Science
NQF Level 7, NQF Credits 581 testing, or technical services and sales.
New Curriculum: A-symbols in Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry
Or Pass the InSTEM programme
At least 37 points in 5 subjects including a
D-symbol on NSSCO and;
Old curriculum (NSSCH): Grade 3 in
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Professional Engineers (structural,
Mathematics and Physical Science
(08BCEN) FM 4 transportation, water and geotechnical
New curriculum (NSSCAS): d-symbol in
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 597 engineering).
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
Or Pass the InSTEM programme with an
average score or 60%.
Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
Relevant Bachelor in Civil Engineering degree
(09MECE) FM/PM 2
at NQF Level 8 or equivalent.
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits: 240
A relevant 4-year Bachelor degree in
Master of Environmental Engineering (09MEEN) Engineering Managers, Senior Engineers,
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240
Engineering from a recognized institution or FM/PM 2 Consultants, Researchers, Academics, etc.
equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8.
Master of Integrated Water Resources A relevant 4-year Bachelor of Engineering
Management (09MIRW) degree from a recognised institution or an PM 2
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240 equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8.
Department of Mining and Process Engineering:
Mining Engineering is concerned with the safe, economic and environmentally sustainable recovery, processing and marketing of mineral resources from the earth. The
Mining Engineering degree programme includes elements from other disciplines including geology,
metallurgy, accounting, economics and management
At least 37 points in 5 subjects including a
D-symbol on NSSCO and; Chemical Engineers, Environmental and Safety
Old curriculum (NSSCH): Grade 3 in Practitioners, Risk Managers in Financial and
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (08BECE)
Mathematics and Physical Science New FM 4 Investment project, Process Engineer/Manager,
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 590
curriculum (NSSCAS): d-symbol in Mathematics, Quality Control Engineer, Plant or Refinery
Physics and Chemistry or Pass the InSTEM Manager, etc.
programme with an average score or 60%.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining (08BMEG) NQF At least 37 points in 5 subjects including a Mining Engineer, Consultant, Junior Lecturer,
Level 8, NQF Credits 594 D-symbol on NSSCO and; Old curriculum Researcher, Environmental and Safety
(NSSCH): Grade 3 in Mathematics and Physical Practitioners, Banking and Insurance as
Science New curriculum (NSSCAS): d-symbol in FM 4 Risk Managers and Performance Assessors,
Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy (08BEMT) Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Pass Projects Engineer, Projects Manager, Six Sigma
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 585 the InSTEM programme with an average score Champions/Drivers, Mine Manager (Senior
or 60%. Management Position).
Senior Engineers (Metallurgy, Process, Project),
Consultants, Academic professionals (Lecturer,
Researcher)
Hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in
Environmental and Safety Practitioners,
Metallurgy or an equivalent qualification on
Risk Managers in Financial & Investments
Master of Engineering in Metallurgy NQF Level 8, or a pre-NQF professional or
FM/PM 2 institutions (Banking and Insurance), Senior
(09MMET) four-year degree with a professional project
Quality Control Engineers, Project or Process
or research component from a recognised
Managers, Plant or Refinery Managers
institution.
Business Improvement Specialists, Operations
or Section Managers, Technical Sales
Specialists, etc.
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering:
Graduates with professional degrees in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering become involved in the design, performance analysis and optimisation of electronic
and telecommunication systems and products. On the other hand, Electrical Power Engineering graduates get involved in the design, performance analysis and optimisation
of power generation, transmission and distribution systems
At least 30 points in five subjects including a
D-symbol in English on NSSCO and;
Old Curriculum (NSSCH/NSSCO): Grade 3
Engineering technologists in areas of power
Bachelor of Technology in Power Engineering or A-symbol or a combination of both in
FM 4 distribution and domestic installations to large
( 07BPEN) Mathematics and Physical Science
commercial complexes.
New Curriculum: A-symbols in Mathematics,
Physics and Chemistry
Or Pass the InSTEM programme
At least 30 points in five subjects including a
D-symbol in English on NSSCO and;
Old Curriculum (NSSCH/NSSCO): Grade 3 Engineering technologists in areas
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic or A-symbol or a combination of both in of telecommunications and radio/ TV
FM 4
Engineering (07BELL) Mathematics and Physical Science broadcasting, repair of electronic equipment
New Curriculum: A-symbols in Mathematics, and systems.
Physics and Chemistry
Or Pass the InSTEM programme
At least 37 points in 5 subjects including a Professional Engineers in areas of
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics and D-symbol on NSSCO and; telecommunications and radio/TV
Telecommunications (08BEET) Old curriculum (NSSCH): Grade 3 in broadcasting, design of electronic equipment
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 594 Mathematics and Physical Science
FM 4 and systems.
New curriculum (NSSCAS): d-symbol in
Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical Power Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Pass Professional Engineers in areas of power
(08BEEP) the InSTEM programme with an average score distribution.
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 594 or 60%.
Researchers, Scientists Space engineering,
Postgraduate Diploma in Space Technology A Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronic
weather forecasting, satellite communication
(08PGDS) and Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent FM/PM 1
engineers, resource management and risk
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 120 qualification.
management.
Researchers, Space Science Scientists and
A Bachelor degree at NQF Level 7 with majors
analysis of atmospheric information for a broad
Postgraduate Diploma in Space and in Physics or Mathematics or an equivalent
FM/PM 1 range of applications including environmental
Atmospheric Science (08PGDA) degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or
assessment, resource management and risk
Mathematics.
assessment.
A Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in the following
engineering fields: Mechanical, Industrial,
Master of Sustainable Energy Systems (09MSES) Specialist in the areas of Energy Technologies
Electrical, Mining, Metallurgy, Agriculture, FM/PM 2
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240 and Management.
Chemical or equivalent qualification at NQF
Level 8 from a recognized institution.
Department of Mechanical and Marine Engineering:
Mechanical Engineering covers a vast range of activities from simple hand tools to spacecraft. Areas of study cover mechanisms, the use of heat to deliver work and the
reverse process, the factors influencing the strength of components of machines and structures, manufacturing processes and design of components
At least 30 points in five subjects including a
D-symbol in English on NSSCO and;
Engineering technologists in areas of
Old Curriculum (NSSCH/NSSCO): Grade 3
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical mechanical engineering regarding mechanical
or A-symbol or a combination of both in
Engineering (07BMEC) NQF Level 7, NQF Credits
Mathematics and Physical Science
FM 4 design, energy conversion, materials testing,
564 manufacturing processes, product safety and
New Curriculum: A-symbols in Mathematics,
reliability.
Physics and Chemistry
Or Pass the InSTEM programme
At least 37 points in 5 subjects including a
D-symbol on NSSCO and;
Professional Engineers in areas of mechanical
Old curriculum (NSSCH): Grade 3 in
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical engineering regarding mechanical design,
Mathematics and Physical Science
Engineering (08BEME)
New curriculum (NSSCAS): d-symbol in
FM 4 energy conversion, materials testing,
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 594 manufacturing processes, product safety and
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Pass
reliability.
the InSTEM programme with an average score
or 60%.
At least 37 points in 5 subjects including a
D-symbol on NSSCO and;
Old curriculum (NSSCH): Grade 3 in Industrial Managers in private and public
Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering
Mathematics and Physical Science sectors such as manufacturing, mining,
(08BIND)
New curriculum (NSSCAS): d-symbol in
FM 4 consultancies, banking, healthcare, transport
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 594
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Pass and agriculture.
the InSTEM programme with an average score
or 60%.
A relevant Bachelor of Engineering degree Operations Managers, Quality Assurance
Master of Industrial Engineering (09MIEN)
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240
at NQF Level 8 or equivalent with a research FM/PM 2 Managers, Productivity Analysts, Supply Chain
component, be employed or self-employed. Managers, Project Managers etc.
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All Engineering Departments:
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (with specialisations in Civil and Environmental; Mechanical, Industrial and Marine; Mining, Chemical, Metallurgy and Petroleum;
Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering.
Holder of a qualification at NQF Level 9 University Academics, Researcher, Consultant,
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering ( 10DRPE)
or equivalent in relevant sub-fields of FM/PM 3
NQF Level 10, NQF Credits 350 Senior Manager in public or private sector.
Engineering.
*Mode of Studies:
FM - Full Time, PM - Part Time, DI - Distance
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Faculty of Health and
Applied Sciences
For additional requirements and programme content, kindly consult The Dean via the Secretary Faculty Officer
the NUST Yearbook, Part 6, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences on Ms Muriel Mouton Ms Mercia Richards
our website at www.nust.na. T: +264 61 207 2870 T: +264 61 207 2870
E: mmouton@nust.na E: mrichards@nust.na
Kindly note that admission via the Mature Age Entry Scheme is not
accepted unless so indicated. This option is only for applicants with
relevant experience in the medical fields.
Message from the Dean
Dear prospective student, welcome to the Faculty of Health and
Applied Sciences. The Faculty is a very important knowledge-partner
that contributes remarkably to the development of the Country in
various ways. The Faculty is adequately equipped with state-of-the-
art facilities for teaching and learning as well as for research. The
Faculty consists of three department, namely: The Department of
Health Sciences, The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and
The Department of Natural and Applied Sciences.
We offer degree programmes in Biological, Health, Mathematical
and Physical Sciences. Our qualifications range from undergraduate
degrees through honours and masters, up to doctoral degrees in some
cases.
As part of the training, our students spend some time with our industry
partners where they integrate their academic learning with practical
applications in the workplace. The staff members and students of the
Faculty also contribute to the uplifting of the community through the
Faculty’s intensive community engagement programme.
For further information visit our website at fhas.nust.na. We are
looking forward to welcoming you to the Faculty as our new student.
Dr Onesmus Shuungula
Dean
BSc (Maths and Stats), BSc Hons (Maths), MSc (Maths), PhD (Maths)
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Mode of Duration Illustrations of Career
Programme Description Admission Requirement(s)
Studies (Years) Possibilities
Department of Health Sciences:
Professional degree that enables General admission requirements
students to apply principles and including: NSSC Old Curriculum: 18
techniques in the routine and points for Biology, Mathematics
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory specialized analysis of biological or Physical Science. No symbol Registered Medical Laboratory
Sciences (08BMLS) specimens and other substances. should be lower than a C symbol. FM 4 Scientists in clinical laboratories,
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 511 Students will be able to integrate NSSC New Curriculum: 24 points for food industry, water analysis etc.
laboratory tests and results with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
pathophysiological conditions and and Physics. No symbol should be
conduct supervised research. lower than a B on Ordinary Level. .
General admission requirements
Professional degree that enables
including: NSSC Old Curriculum: 15
students to play a vital role
points for Biology, Mathematics
in preventative health care to
Bachelor of Environmental Health or Physical Science. No symbol
prevent the outbreak of disease, Registered Environmental Health
Sciences (08BOHS) should be lower than a C symbol. FM 4
as well as in health management Practitioner, Health Inspectors.
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 517 NSSC New Curriculum: 20 points for
systems as an integral part of the
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
National Health Care programme in
and Physics. No symbol should be
communities.
lower than a C on Ordinary Level.
General admission requirements
including: NSSC Old Curriculum: 12
Graduates of this programme will points for Biology, Mathematics
be able to competently integrate or Physical Science. No symbol
and apply theoretical principles should be lower than a D symbol.
and practical clinical procedures NSSC New Curriculum: 18 points
Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care and techniques in order to for Biology, Mathematics and Registered Emergency Care
(07BOMC) independently provide emergency either Physics or Chemistry. No FM 3 Technician, Advanced Life Support
NQF Level 7, NQF Credits 388 medical care to injured and/or symbol should be lower than a B on Practitioners (Paramedics).
ill patients within the scope of Ordinary Level or a D on Advanced
practice stipulated by the Health Level.
Professions Council of Namibia Mature Age Entry applications
(HPCNA). must pass with 60% and 50% in
NUST English and Mathematics
tests
This programme will equip
students with the relevant A Bachelor of Pre-Hospital /
Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care knowledge and skills in disaster Emergency Medical Care at NQF
Registered Advanced Life Support
Honours (08BMCH) management, community health level 7 with at least 360 NQF credits FM 1
Practitioners (Paramedics).
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 120 paramedicine and clinical care or equivalent qualification from a
applicable to the emergency recognized institution.
medical care setting.
General admission requirements
including: NSSC Old Curriculum: 15
Students will be equipped with points for Biology, Mathematics Positions in public and private
Bachelor of Science in Health
cognitive and intellectual skills or Physical Science. No symbol sectors, municipalities, research
Information Systems Management
to manage health information should be lower than a C symbol. FM 3 institutions, other health related
(07BHIS)
with the ultimate aim of ensuring NSSC New Curriculum: 20 points for institutions as well as teaching/
NQF Level 7, NQF Credits 361
quality health service delivery. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics training institutions.
and Physics. No symbol should be
lower than a C on Ordinary Level.
General admission requirements
including: NSSC Old Curriculum: 15
points for Biology, Mathematics
Students will have comprehensive
or Physical Science. No symbol Registered Nutritionists in various
knowledge or human nutrition,
should be lower than a C symbol. positions in public and private
Bachelor of Human Nutrition the related biosciences and their
NSSC New Curriculum: 20 points for sector, municipalities, research
(08BOHN) application to maintenance of FM 4
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics institution, health related intuitions
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 482 human health in public domains
and Physics. No symbol should be as well as teaching/training
as well as the prevention and
lower than a C on Ordinary Level. institutions.
management of disease.
Mature Age Entry applications
must pass with 50% in NUST
English and Mathematics tests.
This programme will expose
Postgraduate Diploma in Health
students to advanced concepts, A Health Sciences Bachelor degree
Information Systems Management Health Information Systems
theories, tools and methods of at NQF Level 7 or equivalent with PM 1
(08PGHM) Manager.
Health Information Systems an emphasis on Health Sciences.
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 120
Management.
Graduates will be able to make
The degree is designed for A Bachelor of Environmental Health meaningful contributions to the
candidates with Health Sciences Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or development of expertise in areas
Master of Health Sciences (09MOHS)
background who seek to deepen Emergency Medical Care Honours FM/PM 1 of specialization and is a basis
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240
and enhance competencies in at NQF Level 8 or equivalent for further studies in the same or
specific area of Health Sciences. qualification from recognised related cognate are at Doctoral
level.
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The programme aims at developing
skilled and competent individuals
with the ability to conceptualise,
develop and conduct applied Graduates will be able to make
research in the field of Health meaningful contributions to the
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences. The programme builds on A Master of Health Science or development of the body of
Research-
Sciences (10DOHS); NQF Level 10; previously acquired theoretical and equivalent qualification at NQF 3 knowledge/expertise in areas of
based
NQF Credits 360. practical knowledge at NQF level Level 9. specialisation, and to the
9 and other industrial experience development of the national
of students to investigate and economy.
develop innovative ideas and
products to solve problems in the
field of Health Sciences.
Department of Natural and Applied Sciences:
Graduates will be equipped with
cognitive, problem-solving and
General admission requirements
key transferable skills necessary
including: NSSC Old Curriculum: 15
for addressing a wide range of Employment opportunities
points for Biology, Mathematics
pressing challenges in relation to in private and government
or Physical Science. No symbol
Bachelor of Science (07BOSC) Science, Technology, Engineering institutions e.g. laboratories,
should be lower than a C symbol. FM 3
NQF Level 7, NQF Credits 370 and Mathematics. The programme manufacturing, biotech, food
NSSC New Curriculum: 20 points for
structure facilitates exposure of processing, agriculture and
Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics
students to a variety of disciplines environmental organisations.
and Physics. No symbol should be
and in the final year specialisation
lower than a C on Ordinary Level.
towards Biology, Chemistry or
Physics.
Employment opportunities
The programme aims at in private and government
A Bachelor of Science degree at
Bachelor of Science Honours consolidating and deepening the institutions, e.g. laboratories,
NQF Level 7 or equivalent, worth at FM 1
(08BOSH) knowledge and expertise in applied manufacturing, biotech, food
least 360 NQF NQF Credits.
natural science disciplines. processing, agriculture and
environmental organisations.
This programme covers commercial
applications of nuclear techniques
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied A Bachelor of Science degree on
in the fields of energy, agriculture
Radiation Science and Technology NQF Level 7 which incorporates Health Information System
and water resource management, PM 1
(08PGRS) physics or chemistry as a major Manager
biology and medicine,
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 120 subject.
environmental and nuclear waste
minimization and nuclear security.
Laboratory managers, bio-
The programme is designed to
informaticists, analytical chemists,
enable students to evaluate and
Bachelor of Science in Natural brewers, geneticists, environmental
Master in Science in Natural and apply natural sciences theories,
and Applied Science Honours or scientists, radiation physicists,
Applied Sciences (09MSNA); NQF techniques and models to solve PM/ FM 2
equivalent qualification at NQF medical physicists, geophysicists,
Level 9; NQF Credits 240. complex societal problems in the
Level 8 or equivalent. metrologists, wildlife scientists,
specialised applied areas of Physics,
marine biologists, biotechnologists,
Chemistry and Biology.
microbiologists, forensic scientists
Department of Mathematics and Statistics:
General admission requirements
Graduates will be able to
include a B-symbol in Mathematics
demonstrate an in-depth
Bachelor of Science in Applied on NSSC Ordinary Level. Candidates
knowledge of Mathematics and
Mathematics and Statistics who obtain a C-symbol in Various positions in the Industry as
Statistics in modelling and solving PM 3
(07BAMS) Mathematics will be required Planner, Analyst, Statistician
problems related to business,
NQF Level 7, NQF Credits 402 to sit for an entrance test in
economics, management and other
Mathematics. No Mature Age Entry
real world phenomena.
applications will be accepted.
Postgraduate specialising degree
that aims at consolidating and
Various positions at ICT service
Bachelor of Science Honours in deepening the knowledge and
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics providers, research organisations,
Applied Mathematics (08BSMH) expertise in the Mathematics PM/ FM 1
and Statistics degree or equivalent. consulting firms, or government
NQF Level 8, Credit 120 discipline and to develop students’
agencies.
capacity to conduct supervised
research of an applied nature.
The programme will enable
Various positions at ICT service
Bachelor of Science Honours in students to evaluate and apply
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics providers, research organisations,
Applied Statistics (08BSSH) NQF mathematical theories, techniques PM/ FM 1
and Statistics degree or equivalent. consulting firms, or government
Level 8, NQF Credits 120 and models to solve complex
agencies.
mathematical related
The programme is designed to
enable students to evaluate and
solve complex mathematical
Bachelor of Science Honours in
related problems in the specialised Various senior positions or
Master of Science in Applied Applied Mathematics or equivalent
areas of Optimisation (including consultants in business financial
Mathematics (09MSAM)
Operations Research), Generalised
qualification in a related discipline PM/ FM 2½ service industries and health
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240 with evidence of having conducted
Fluid Dynamics, Financial informatics.
supervised research.
Mathematics, Computational
Methods, Biomathematics and
Mathematical Ecology.Guide to Prospective Students - 2022
The Programme is of an
interdisciplinary nature that aims
Bachelor of Science Honours in
at consolidating and deepening Various senior positions or
Master of Science in Applied Applied Statistics or equivalent
the knowledge and expertise in the consultants in business financial
Statistics (09MSAS)
statistics discipline and to develop
qualification in a related discipline PM/ FM 2½ service industries and health
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240 with evidence of having conducted
students’ capacity to conduct informatics.
supervised research.
supervised research of applied
nature.
The programme aims at enhancing
and expanding the knowledge
and expertise in the mathematics
Various senior positions in
field, and to advance the student’s
research organisations, consulting
capacity to carry out supervised A Master of Science in Mathematics
Doctor of Philosophy in firms, tertiary institutions and
research at a highly advanced level or equivalent qualification in a
government agencies, members of
Mathematics (10DPSM); NQF Level in at least one sub-discipline of related discipline from a recognised PM/ FM 3
interdisciplinary teams in a wide
10; NQF Credits 360 Mathematics. It is a programme institution at NQF Level 9 with
range of organisations, including
intended to enable studentsto evidence of a supervised research.
the financial service, engineering
develop new mathematical
and environmental service sectors.
theories,techniques and models
to solve convoluted mathematical
related problems
*Mode of Studies:
FM - Full Time, PM - Part Time, DI - Distance
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Faculty of Human Sciences
For additional requirements and programme content, kindly consult The Dean via the Secretary Faculty Officer
the NUST Yearbook, Part 3, Faculty of Human Sciences on our website Ms Marilyn P Muinjo Ms Gillian Feris
at www.nust.na. T: +264 61 207 2325 T: +264 61 207 2160
E: mmuinjo@nust.na E: gferis@nust.na
Message from the Dean
It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all prospective students.
We welcome you at a time of great uncertainty. The impact of COVID-19 on the world
has left the global economy and all aspects of normal life altered – the Higher Education
landscape is not an exception. However, we are elated to extend a warm welcome to you
as a prospective student. We recognise that your choices are carefully weighed and do
not take for granted your decision to join us as you track your journey of personal self-
development.
As a Faculty, we recognise the importance of nurturing our community members as we
navigate an increasingly fragile world. We are especially mindful of the challenges the
pandemic has had on individuals like yourself in the areas of mental health, financial
security and general well-being. We are excited though that research, science and
technology have also shown us rays of hope towards a better future in the form of
vaccines and other efforts towards mitigating the adverse impacts of the pandemic. To
this end, we are eager to share our skills in delivering education which transforms at the
personal and community level to bolster your resilience so that you can join hands and
help overcome the development challenges facing the world today. Below, I share briefly
the Departmental offerings including some of the career opportunities for graduates
from the Faculty of Human Sciences. We believe that the relevance of our disciplines is
so much greater today as global well-being is being undermined by the deepening crises
highlighted above.
The Department of Communication offers undergraduate and post-graduate
programmes in Communication, English, Journalism and Media Technology. Graduates
from this Department have been at the forefront of the pandemic with communication
technologies and real time news. A global milestone marked this year was the 30th
Anniversary of the Windhoek Declaration which re-affirmed global solidarity around
media freedom. At a time where a deluge of “fake news” has caused uncertainties
in terms of what is “truth” we are proud to have quality education programmes for
professions such as journalism, public relations, and media studies. Our graduates serve
in public and private sectors while others have ventured into cultural industries as
entrepreneurs providing employment opportunities for the youth. The English studies
Dr Pilisano Masake
Acting Dean
LL.M (Stell.), LL.B (UNAM), B. Juris (UNAM), Cert. Adv. Crim.
Investigation (IPIPC, Nam), Cert. Basic Crim. Investigation
(IPIPC, Nam), Cert. Investigation of Transnational & Org.
Intell. Propertys Crime (Interpol College, Zim.)
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