The MBBS program at the University of Belize School of Medicine UBSoM is comprehensive, rigorous and designed to produce highly skilled and compassionate physicians. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration, advanced technological integration, and research-oriented learning to address the healthcare needs of Belize and beyond. It includes a blend of theoretical knowledge and extensive clinical training, with coursework spanning anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, and more. Students are prepared for diverse medical careers through hands-on experience in simulated hospitals and real clinical settings, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet national, regional, and international healthcare standards.
The Preclinical sciences curriculum provides the essential knowledge base upon which all medical practice is built. It is structured to cover the fundamental aspects of human biology, disease mechanisms, and medical sciences.
Year 1-2.5: Pre-Clinical Sciences
Clinical skills training is integrated throughout the curriculum in Clinical and Community Medicine I-V to ensure students develop the practical abilities needed for patient care in preparation for the clinical rotation part of the curriculum to be covered in year 2.5 to year 5.
