Routes after school
Pathways
From Grade 7 results through Form 4 and Form 6 to a certificate, diploma or degree. Pick your stage to see what is open next.
Step 1
Grade 7
Primary school leaving. Choose your secondary school and stream.
Step 2
Form 4 (O-Level)
Sit O-Level exams. Results open diplomas, certificates and some degree routes.
Step 3
Form 6 (A-Level)
Sit A-Level exams. Opens bachelor's degrees and professional programmes.
Step 4
Certificate / Diploma / Degree
Tertiary study at universities, polytechnics and vocational colleges.
Subject pathways
The subjects you take shape which programmes you can enter. Open Pathfinder to check a specific programme against your actual results.
Mathematics + Physics
Engineering, physical sciences and applied technology degrees.
Subjects: MATH, PHYS
Mathematics + Computer Science
Software engineering, information technology and data programmes.
Subjects: MATH, COMP_SCI
Mathematics + Statistics
Actuarial science, data analytics and finance programmes.
Subjects: MATH, STATS
Biology + Chemistry
Medicine, pharmacy, nursing and life-science programmes.
Subjects: BIO, CHEM
English + History
Law, humanities and social-science programmes.
Subjects: ENG
Commerce subjects
Accounting, finance, business and economics programmes.
Technology and IT programmes
Programmes in this field commonly ask for Mathematics and a science or computing subject. Check each listing for its published entry requirements.
- Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering
National University of Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology
Zimbabwe Open University
- Computer Science
University of Zimbabwe
- Civil Engineering
University of Zimbabwe
- Mining and Geological Engineering
University of Zimbabwe
- Computer Science
National University of Science and Technology
- Electronic Engineering
National University of Science and Technology
- Civil and Water Engineering
National University of Science and Technology
Health programmes
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Nursing Science
Women's University in Africa
- Bachelor of Science Honours in Nursing Science
Midlands State University
- Medicine (MBChB)
University of Zimbabwe
- Pharmacy
University of Zimbabwe
- Nursing Science
University of Zimbabwe
- Medicine (MBBS)
National University of Science and Technology
Business and commerce programmes
- Agribusiness and Farm Management
Gwebi Agricultural College
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing Management
Midlands State University
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Finance
National University of Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting
Great Zimbabwe University
- Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours)
University of Zimbabwe
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Africa University