University of Belize School of Medicine
WDOMS ID: F0009463 Belize Belmopan City
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About University of Belize School of Medicine
University of Belize School of Medicine is a public medical school in Belmopan City, Belize, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0009463. Instruction began in 2024, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 2 years, which makes it a young school whose first cohorts have only recently graduated, or not yet. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
The qualification awarded is the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), over a curriculum of 5 years. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of an undergraduate degree." An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.
Belize has 5 medical schools in the directory; University of Belize School of Medicine is the only one listed in Belmopan City.
TrustMBBS holds 32 student reviews of University of Belize School of Medicine, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 32 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.
Before you apply: five checks for this college
- Confirm the World Directory entry F0009463 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
- Ask the medical council or health ministry of Belize whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
- Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from University of Belize School of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
- Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office (ubsom@ub.edu.bz), not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
- Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.
Questions students ask about University of Belize School of Medicine
Is University of Belize School of Medicine recognised?
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0009463). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the medical council or health ministry of Belize and your home regulator directly.
Is University of Belize School of Medicine a government or private college?
The directory records it as a public institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.
How long is the medical course at University of Belize School of Medicine and in what language?
The curriculum runs 5 years. The qualification is the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.).
When was University of Belize School of Medicine established?
The World Directory records 2024 as the year instruction began.
How do I contact University of Belize School of Medicine directly?
Address: Hummingbird Avenue Belmopan City, Cayo Belize. Phone: (501) 822-3680 ext 1160, 1161 +501 635-9804 (WhatsApp) (501) 822-1000. Email: ubsom@ub.edu.bz. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.
What do students say about University of Belize School of Medicine?
TrustMBBS has 32 student reviews of the college, averaging 4.2 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.
Can an agent get me a seat at University of Belize School of Medicine?
Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.
Country
Belize
City
Belmopan City
WDOMS ID
F0009463
What we can confirm
- Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0009463) — you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
- 32 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 4.2★ — read the full text below before deciding.
Verify before you pay anyone
- Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Belize yourself before paying anything.
- Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
- A guaranteed admission, a discounted "management quota" seat, or pressure to decide within 24 hours are classic pressure tactics — slow down and verify independently.
- Confirm the medium of instruction, hostel/food costs, and total multi-year fee in writing from the university itself, not only from an agent's brochure.
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Official WDOMS details
As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.
- School Type
- Public
- Year Instruction Started
- 2024
- Operational Status
- Currently operational
- Clinical Training
- Clinical training is 50-74% of the full program.
- School Website(s)
- In English
- Address
- Hummingbird Avenue Belmopan City, Cayo Belize
- Phone Number(s)
- (501) 822-3680 ext 1160, 1161 +501 635-9804 (WhatsApp) (501) 822-1000
- Fax Number(s)
- +501 822-1107
- ubsom@ub.edu.bz
- Qualification Title
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
- Year Instruction Began
- 2024
- Curriculum Duration
- 5 years
- Prerequisite Education
- Admission follows completion of an undergraduate degree.
- Foreign Students
- Foreign students are admitted
- Genders Admitted
- Both men and women are admitted
- Entrance Exam
- An entrance exam is required
Additional Information
To apply you must have undergraduate degree in the Natural, Applied or Life Sciences or Associate Degree in Science with or without the QESE (UBSoM Qualifying Entrance and Scholarship Examination) or equivalent (CAPE/A Levels)
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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) Year Instruction Began: 2024 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 5 years Language of Instruction: Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of an undergraduate degree. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Both men and women are admitted Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By: Additional Information: To apply you must have undergraduate degree in the Natural, Applied or Life Sciences or Associate Degree in Science with or without the QESE (UBSoM Qualifying Entrance and Scholarship Examination) or equivalent (CAPE/A Levels) Enrollment: Counts of new students admitted to the program and those who graduated, as reported by the school, are displayed below. ?N/A? indicates that no data are available for that year. Year Admitted Graduated 2024 9 N/A