The School of Natural and Applied Sciences (SNAS) spans an entire range of scientific teaching and research, from pure and fundamental discovery that advances our understanding of the world around us to the direct application of science and technology which transforms and improves lives as well as sustaining the environment. The school produces graduates at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels who do not only understand science but are relevant to industry as well.
The school consists of three departments namely: Department of Physics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics as well as the Department of Chemistry and Biology, with a total of nine (9) programmes. The school is also teaching foundation sciences for pre-medicine and pre-engineering students.
Academic Programmes
A. Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Headed by Dr. Obias Chimbola)
i. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics
ii. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
iii. Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
B. Department of Chemistry and Biology (Headed by Ms. Munsaka Siankuku)
i. Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Microbiology)
ii. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
iii. Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology
C. Department of Physics (Headed by Mr. Peter Jairos Banda)
i. Bachelor of Science in Physics
ii. Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics
iii. Master of Science in Particle and Nuclear Physics
Research Groups
The school has a total of three (3) research groups spread across departments as follows:
i. Mathematics and Statistics
ii. Chemistry and Biology
iii. Physics
