The School of Natural and Applied Scieces (SNAS) spans the 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 that 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 8 programmes. The School is also teaching foundation sciences for pre-medicines and pre-engineering students.

Department of Physics (Headed by Mr. Peter Jairos Banda)

1. Master of Science in Particle and Nuclear Physics
2. Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics

 Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Headed by Dr. Obias Chimbola)

1. Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
2. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
3. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics

Department of Chemistry and Biology (Headed by Ms. Munsaka Siankuku)

4. Bachelor of Science in Biological Science (Microbiology)
5. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
6. Bachelor of Science Laboratory Technology