Thank you for viewing our Programs of Study & Requirements. As you peruse the list below, you will observe that the University of Belize has four (4) Faculties and several Departments that deliver a wide cross-section of academic programs. The Programs of Study & Requirements contain the preliminary requirements for admission. We recommend that applicants contact the Admissions Office as the requirements outlined on this page are subjected to change based on program evaluation and review.
The Preliminary Requirements for Admissions Consideration
- High School Diploma
- Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 70%
- GPA of 70% in Math and English
- A High School Diploma
- A minimum Cumulative GPA of 75% and above
- Aminimum GPA of 75% and above in the subject areas for the specific major the applicant will pursue
- A High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above in Biology and Chemistry and or five (5) CXC passes at the general proficiency level in Biology, Chemistry, Math, English and any other subject relevant to the field
- CXC passes in Math and English only while the Certificate in Practical Nursing does not have a CXC requirement.
Kindly note that this is the only faculty at the University with the admissions requirements for CSEC (CXC) subjects.
The CXC requirements for this Faculty are suspended for applicants seeking admission in the August 2022 Semester.
- Must have earned a minimum grade of “C” or “C+” in the case of the Faculty of Health Sciences programs, to be eligible for course transfers.
All applications undertake a full-circle evaluation process. Therefore, fulfillment of the preliminary requirements does not guarantee admission. An admission response will be provided directly to the applicant using the email address provided on the application. Further details on academic program requirements are available when you contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] or call 822-1000.
All programs are open for admission in the August (Fall) Semester but only selected programs are open in the January (Spring) Semester. Program openings are usually posted on the University’s Facebook page and website. In cases where applications are submitted late for the August (Fall) Semester, they are automatically processed for the next Semester that the program is offered. The Faculty of Health Sciences opens for admission in the August Semester only.
Faculty of Education and Arts (FEA) |
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Program Name |
Program Code |
Campus Offered |
Admission Requirements(Applicants must review the General Admission and program Requirements) |
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Education Department |
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| Associate in Early Childhood Education (Part-Time) |
AECE |
Bmp, Bz, PG |
Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and Cumulative GPA to be considered for admission. | |||
| Associate in Primary Education (Full-Time & Part-Time) |
APRE |
Bmp, Bz, PG |
Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and Cumulative GPA to be considered for admission. | |||
| Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Part-Time) |
CECE |
Bmp, Bz, PG |
Applicants must possess an Associate Degree plus teaching experience at the Early Childhood Level to be considered for admission. | |||
| Certificate in Primary Education |
CPED |
Bmp, Bz, PG | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree plus teaching experience at the Primary Level to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in Spanish Education (Based on enrolment numbers) * |
BSED |
Bmp |
The delivery of this program is based on student enrolment numbers. Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math, Spanish and cumulative GPA to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in Primary Education (Full-Time & Part-Time) |
BPRE |
Bmp, Bz, PG |
Applicants must possess an Associate Degree plus teaching experience at the Primary level to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in Biology Education |
BBIE |
Bmp |
Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Biology or related field to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in Business Education (cognate Accounting) |
BBUE |
Bmp |
Applicants must possess an Associate degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in Business Education (cognate IT) |
BBUE |
Bmp |
Applicants must possess an Associate degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in Business Education (cognate Management) |
BBUE |
Bmp |
Applicants must possess an Associate degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in English Education |
BENE |
Bmp |
Applicants must possess an Associate degree in English or related field to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in Math Education |
BMAE |
Bmp, Bz, PG |
Applicants must possess an Associate degree in Mathematics or related field to be considered for admission. | |||
| Diploma in Education Methodology |
DEDM |
Bmp, Bz, PG |
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree plus teaching experience at the Secondary Level to be considered for admission. | |||
Arts Department |
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| Program Name |
Program Code |
General Admission Requirements(Applicants must meet specific program requirements) |
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| Associate in English |
AENG |
Bmp |
Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in English |
BENG |
Bmp |
Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in English or related field to be considered for admission. | |||
| Bachelor in History (Based on enrolment numbers)* |
BHIS |
Bmp |
Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | |||
| Masters in Educational Leadership – Request Graduate Students Application at [email protected] |
MEDL |
Online |
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and meet the program requirements to be considered for admission. | |||
Regional Language Centre |
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| Program Name |
Program Code |
General Admission Requirement(Applicants must meet specific program requirements) |
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| Certificate in English as a Second Language | CESL | In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must possess a High School Diploma. | ||||
| Faculty of Management & Social Sciences | ||||||
Program Name |
Program Code |
General Admission Requirements (Applicants must meet specific program requirements) |
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| Associate in Business Science | ABUS | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Associate in Tourism Studies | ATOS | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Accounting | BACC | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Accounting or related field to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Business Administration with major in Entrepreneurship | BBEN | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Business Administration with major in Finance | BBFN | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Business Administration with major in Management | BBMN | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Business Administration with major in Marketing | BBMK | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Public Sector Management | BPSM | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Tourism Management | BTOM | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Hospitality Management (Based on enrolment numbers) | BHOS | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Business or related field to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Master of Business Administration – Request Graduate Students Application at [email protected] | MBA | Applicants must possess a Bachelor Degree and meet the program requirements to be considered for admission. | ||||
Faculty of Health Sciences |
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Program Name |
Program Code |
General Admission Requirements(Applicants must meet specific program requirements) |
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Nursing DepartmentCXC requirements for the Nursing program are suspended for the academic year August 2022. |
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| Bachelor in Nursing * | BNUR | Applicants must possess a GPA of 2.5 or above in Biology and Chemistry and 5 CXC passes at the general proficiency level in Biology, Chemistry, Math, English and any other subject relevant to the field to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Certificate in Practical Nursing | CPRN | Applicants must possess a High School diploma with GPA of 2.5 in Math, English and Biology and overall Cumulative GPA of 2.5. | ||||
Allied Health DepartmentCXC requirements for the BMLS & BPHA programs are suspended for the academic year August 2022. |
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| Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science * | BMLS | Applicants must possess a GPA of 2.5 or above in Biology and Chemistry or CXC passes at the general proficiency level in Biology, Chemistry, Math and English to be considered for admission | ||||
| Bachelor in Pharmacy * | BPHA | Applicants must possess a GPA of 2.5 or above in Biology and Chemistry or CXC passes at the general proficiency level in Biology, Chemistry, Math and English to be considered for admission | ||||
Social Work DepartmentCXC requirements for the social Work program are suspended for the academic year August 2022. |
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| Bachelor in Social Work * | BSOW | Applicants must possess a GPA of 2.5 or above in the Liberal Arts, English and Math with CXC passes at the general proficiency level in English and Math. | ||||
| Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) | ||||||
Program Name |
Program Code |
General Admission Requirements(Applicants must meet specific program requirements) |
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Agriculture Department |
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| Associate in Applied Agriculture | AAGR | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math, Biology, Chemistry and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Agriculture | BAGR | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Agriculture or related field. | ||||
Engineering Department |
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| Associate in Architecture | AARC | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. Background in Technical Drawing is an asset. | ||||
| Associate in Building & Civil Engineering | ABCE | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. Background in Technical Drawing is an asset. | ||||
| Associate in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering | AMEE | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. Background in Chemistry is an asset. | ||||
Math, Physics & IT Department |
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| Associate in Information Technology | AINT | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math, Information Technology and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Associate in Mathematics | AMAT | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Associate in Mathematics & Physics | AM&P | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math, Physics and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Mathematics | BMAT | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Mathematics or related field. | ||||
| Bachelor in Information Technology | BINT | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Information Technology or related field. | ||||
| Certificate in Geographical Information Systems | CGIS | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree. | ||||
Science Department |
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| Associate in Biology | ABIO | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math, Biology, Chemistry and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Associate in Biology & Chemistry | ABCB | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math, Biology , Chemistry and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Associate in Chemistry | ACHE | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirement in English, Math, Biology, Chemistry and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Associate in Chemistry & Mathematics | ACMB | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math and Chemistry at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Associate in Natural Resource Management | ANRM | Applicants must meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math, Biology, Chemistry and CGPA at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Biology | BBIO | Applicants must possess an Associate Degree in Biology or related field. | ||||
| Bachelor in Statistics * | BSTA | Applicants must have meet the preliminary requirements in English, Math, Biology and Chemistry at the high school level to be considered for admission. | ||||
| Bachelor in Natural Resource Management | BNRM | Applicant must possess an Associate Degree in Natural Resource Management or related field. | ||||
| Bachelor in Marine Biology * | BMAB | This Bachelor’s degree is open to 4th Form students who possess a “B” average or above in High School English, Math, Biology, Chemistry and cumulative GPA. | ||||
Faculty of Education & Arts (FEA) |
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PROGRAMS |
REQUIREMENTS |
CAMPUS |
PROGRAM CODE |
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Education Department |
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| Associate in Early Childhood Education (Part Time) | Interested applicants must apply | Bmp, BZ, PG | AECE | |||
| Associate in Primary Education (Full Time& Part Time) | Interested applicants must apply | Bmp, BZ, PG | APRE | |||
| Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Part Time) | Associate Degree & Teaching Experience required. | Bmp, BZ, PG | CECE | |||
| Certificate in Primary Education | Associate Degree & Teaching Experience required. | Bmp, BZ, PG | CPRE | |||
| Bachelor in Spanish Education | Interested applicants must apply | Bmp | BSED | |||
| Bachelor in Primary Education (Full Time & Part Time) | Associate Degree & Teaching Experience required. | Bmp, BZ, PG | BPRE | |||
| Bachelor in Biology Education | Associate Degree required. | Bmp | BBIE | |||
| Bachelor in Business Education (cognate Accounting) | Associate Degree required. | Bmp | BBUE-ACCT | |||
| Bachelor in Business Education (cognate IT) | Associate Degree required. | Bmp | BBUE-IT | |||
| Bachelor in Business Education (cognate Management) | Associate Degree required. | Bmp | BBUE-MNGT | |||
| Bachelor in English Education | Associate Degree required. | Bmp | BENE | |||
| Bachelor in Math Education | Associate Degree required. | Bmp, BZ, PG | BMAE | |||
| Diploma in Education Methodology | Bachelor’s Degree & Teaching Experience required. | Bmp, BZ, PG | DEDM | |||
Arts Department |
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| Associate in English | Interested applicants must apply | Bmp | AENG | |||
| Bachelor in English | Associate Degree required. | Bmp | BENG | |||
| Bachelor in History | Interested applicants must apply | Bmp | BHIS | |||
| Master in Educational Leadership | Bachelor’s Degree required. | Bmp | MEDL | |||
Regional Language Center |
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| Certificate in English as a Second Language | High School Diploma required | Bmp | CESL | |||
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences (FMSS) |
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PROGRAMS |
REQUIREMENTS |
CAMPUS |
PROGRAM CODE |
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| Associate in Business Science | Interested applicants must apply | Bmp, BZ, PG | ABUS | |||
| Associate in Tourism Studies | Interested applicants must apply | Bmp, BZ, PG | ATOS | |||
| Bachelor in Accounting | Associate Degree required. | Bmp, BZ | BACC | |||
| Bachelor in Business Administration – Management | Associate Degree required | Bmp, BZ, PG | BBMN | |||
| Bachelor in Business Administration – Marketing | Associate Degree required | BZ | BBMK | |||
| Bachelor in Business Administration – Finance | Associate Degree required | Bmp, BZ | BBFN | |||
| Bachelor in Business Administration – Entrepreneurship | Associate Degree required | BZ | BBEN | |||
| Bachelors in Hospitality Management | Associate Degree required | BZ | BHOS | |||
| Bachelor in Public Sector Management | Associate Degree required | Bmp, BZ | BPSM | |||
| Bachelor in Tourism Management | Associate Degree required | BZ | BTOM | |||
| Masters in Business Administration | Bachelor’s Degree required | BZ | MBA | |||
Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) |
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PROGRAMS |
REQUIREMENTS |
CAMPUS |
PROGRAM CODE |
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Nursing Department |
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| Bachelor in Nursing (Four Year Bachelors program) | Interested applicants must apply including high school Seniors Science Majors. Must be sitting or have successfully passed 5 CXC subjects including Math, English, Biology, Chemistry and any other | Bmp | BNUR | |||
| Certificate in Practical Nursing | Interested applicants must apply. A background in Biology is required. | Bmp | CPRN | |||
Allied Health Department |
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| Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Science (Four Year Bachelors program) | Interested applicants must apply including high school Seniors Science Majors. Must be sitting or have successfully passed 5 CXC subjects including Math, English, Biology, Chemistry and any other | Bmp | BMLS | |||
| Bachelor in Pharmacy (Five Year Bachelors program) | Interested applicants must apply including high school Seniors Science Majors. Must be sitting or have successfully passed 5 CXC subjects including Math, English, Biology, Chemistry and any other | Bmp | BPHA | |||
Social Work Department |
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| Bachelor in Social Work (Four Year Bachelors program) | Interested applicants must apply | Bmp | BSOW | |||
Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) |
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PROGRAMS |
REQUIREMENTS |
CAMPUS |
PROGRAM CODE |
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Agriculture Department |
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| Associate in Applied Agriculture | Interested applicants must apply | Central Farm | AAGR | |||
| Bachelors in Applied Agriculture | Associate in Applied Agriculture or related field | Central Farm | BAGR | |||
Engineering Department |
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| Associate in Architecture | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Technical Drawing is an asset | BZ | AARC | |||
| Associate in Building & Civil Engineering | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Technical Drawing is an asset | BZ | ABCE | |||
| Associate in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Chemistry and Physics is an asset | BZ | AMEE | |||
Math, Physics & IT Department |
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| Associate in Information Technology | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Maths and IT is an asset | Bmp | AINT | |||
| Associate in Mathematics | Interested applicants must apply | Bmp | AMAT | |||
| Associate in Mathematics & Physics | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Maths and Physics is required | Bmp | AM&P | |||
| Bachelor in Mathematics | Associate Degree in Mathematics or related field required | Bmp | BMAT | |||
| Bachelor in Information Technology | Associate Degree in Information Technology or related field required | Bmp | BINT | |||
| Bachelors in Statistics (Four Year Program) | Interested applicants must apply. Also open to High School Seniors | Bmp | BSTA | |||
Science Department |
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| Associate in Biology | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Biology and Chemistry is required | Bmp | ABIO | |||
| Associate in Biology & Chemistry | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Biology and Chemistry is required | Bmp | ABCB | |||
| Associate in Chemistry | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Biology and Chemistry is required | Bmp | ACHE | |||
| Associate in Chemistry & Mathematics | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Chemistry and Math is required | Bmp | ACMB | |||
| Associate in Natural Resource Management | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Biology and Chemistry is required | Bmp | ANRM | |||
| Bachelors in Chemistry | Associate in Chemistry or related field required | Bmp | BCHM | |||
| Bachelor in Biology | Associate in Biology or related required | Bmp | BBIO | |||
| Bachelors in Marine Biiology | Interested applicants must apply. Background in Biology and Chemistry is required | Bmp | BMAB | |||
| Bachelor in Natural Resource Management | Associate in Natural Resource Management or related field required | Bmp | BNRM | |||
| Certificate in Geographical Information System | Associate Degree is required | Bmp | CGIS | |||
Graduate Programs |
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PROGRAMS |
REQUIREMENTS |
CAMPUS |
PROGRAM CODE |
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| Master of Philosophy Degree | Bachelor Degree from any discipline | Blended Modality | MPhil | |||
| Master of Business Administration | Bachelor degree required | MBA | ||||
| Master in Educational Leadership | Bachelor degree required | MEDL | ||||
| To Apply Online: | ||||||
| Step 1: Read the Online Application Guide HERE | ||||||
| Step 2: Complete the Online Application Process | ||||||
| A. Ensure that all supporting documents EXCEPT for your Transcript(s) and Recommendations are scanned and uploaded | ||||||
| B. Drop off all certified supporting documents including Transcripts and Recommendations to the nearest UB Department of Records & Admissions | ||||||
| C. Ensure that you pay the application fee of BZ$30.00 either online/in-person at the Atlantic/Belize Bank or you may utilize our on campus UB Cashier service on any one of our three (3) campuses in Belmopan, Belize City or Punta Gorda. Kindly use your ID Number when making payment. | ||||||
Bmp = Belmopan Campus
BZ = Belize City Campus
PG = Punta Gorda Campus
