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Faculty of Health Sciences

Mrs. Lydia Thurton

Mrs. Lydia Thurton

Dean of the Faculty of Health Science

Welcome Message from the Dean

Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Belize! We are proud to have you join one of our esteemed programs, whether in Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Technology, or Social Work. These professions place the well-being of others at the forefront, and your acceptance into this faculty marks the beginning of a meaningful and impactful journey.

As future health professionals, integrity, compassion, and dedication are essential values that will guide your development. Our faculty and staff are committed to supporting you every step of the way, helping you grow into competent, ethical, and caring practitioners who can contribute meaningfully to healthcare in Belize and beyond.

The path ahead may be challenging, but it is also deeply rewarding. Embrace this opportunity to learn, serve, and lead with pride in your chosen profession.

Once again, welcome and best wishes for a successful academic journey!

Mission

The Faculty of Nursing, Allied Health and Social Work is committed to the development of competent and caring practitioners respectful of human rights and dignity, embracing a multi-disciplinary educational system that emphasizes leadership, professional standards, knowledge creation, dissemination and excellence.

Vision

The Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Social Work will educate practitioners in all areas of specialty at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels to meet the health care and social needs of the nation; incorporating socio-cultural factors, scientific and technologic advances, developmental strategies, knowledge creation and dissemination; producing culturally sensitive citizens committed to national development and social change.

Program Offerings

  • FT=Fulltime, PT=Part-time, BC=By Cohort, OL=Online, CGPA=Cumulative GPA/ Overall GPA
  • Bachelor programs with ** = Students may enter these programs directly from High School
  • CXCs are ONLY required for the Bachelors in Nursing program 

Program NameProgram CodeCampus or LocationAdditional Requirements
Bachelor in Nursing **
(For aspiring Registered Nurses)
BNURBmpFive (5) CXCs grades 1-2 (incl. English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry & 1 other)

Duration: 4 years

-Students applying to this program must be at least 17 years old at the beginning of the academic year of entry.
Certificate in Practical Nursing **
(For aspiring Nurse Assistants)
CPRNBmpGPA of 2.5 and above in Mathematics, English, Biology and CGPA.

Duration: 18 months

-This program is different from the Bachelor in Nursing and its courses are not transferable to the Bachelor in Nursing program.

-Students applying to this program must be at least 17 years old at the beginning of the academic year of entry.

Program NameProgram CodeCampus or LocationAdditional Requirements
Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science **BMLSBmpGPA of 2.5 and above in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and CGPA or an Associate in Medical Lab Technology.

Duration: 4 years

-CXCs are not required but are an advantage.
Bachelor of Pharmacy **BPHABmpGPA of 2.5 and above in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and CGPA.

Duration: 5 years

-CXCs are not required but are an advantage.

Program NameProgram CodeCampus or LocationAdditional Requirements
Bachelor in Social Work **BSOWBZGPA of 2.5 and above in English, Mathematics and CGPA. Persons with an Associate in Social Work can also apply.

Duration: 4 years