Rabat’s UM6SS emerges as premier academic hub for health professionals
The Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences in Rabat (UM6SS), part of the Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex inaugurated Monday by the King, represents a comprehensive approach to addressing Morocco’s healthcare system needs through the training of highly qualified health professionals.
This state-of-the-art educational facility boasts impressive infrastructure, including 15 lecture halls with 4,000 seats, 72 classrooms, and 217 practical and tutorial rooms capable of accommodating up to 8,000 students. The university encompasses six specialized faculties and schools under one roof.
The institution includes the Mohammed VI Faculty of Medicine-Rabat, the Mohammed VI Faculty of Dental Medicine, the Mohammed VI Faculty of Pharmacy, the Mohammed VI School of Veterinary Medicine, the Mohammed VI Higher School of Health Sciences Engineering, and the Mohammed VI Faculty of Nursing Sciences and Health Professions.
An international medical simulation center complements this educational infrastructure, providing students with hands-on training in environments that replicate real-world professional conditions. This facility enables future healthcare workers to develop practical skills in a controlled setting before entering clinical practice.
The university offers an extensive range of programs spanning medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, health sciences engineering, and nursing and health professions. All degrees awarded by UM6SS are state-recognized and meet the highest academic standards, ensuring graduates are prepared for professional practice both nationally and internationally.
UM6SS’s pedagogical approach centers on innovation through simulation-based learning and experiential education. The curriculum emphasizes practical scenarios, professional skill development, and clinical reasoning. This methodology ensures students are prepared for rigorous, effective, and adaptive professional practice in an evolving healthcare landscape.
By welcoming a diverse student community across multiple specialties, the university is positioned to contribute significantly to healthcare sector development in Morocco and beyond, addressing current challenges while preparing for future demands in medical care and public health.