The School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences (MBS) at Yaoundé International Business School has reached a historic milestone. The school has successfully held its first-ever Higher National Diploma (HND) defence.
The event took place on April 9th and 10th, 2026, at Campus B, Carrefour Simbock, Yaoundé. It marked an important moment in the institution’s academic journey.
This was more than just an academic requirement. It showed the growth and progress of the school. It also reflected years of planning, hard work, and commitment to quality healthcare education.
Students, parents, academic staff, and guests gathered for the event. The atmosphere was filled with pride, excitement, and reflection. It was a celebration of achievement and the start of a new academic tradition at YIBS.
The School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences (MBS) is one of the schools at Yaoundé International Business School. It focuses on training students in health sciences.
The school offers three-year HND programmes. It combines classroom learning with practical training. This approach helps students prepare for real-world healthcare environments.
Programmes Offered:
Each programme meets both academic standards and industry needs. The school places strong emphasis on discipline, professionalism, and practical skills.
Students learn through lectures, laboratory work, and clinical practice and Internships. This helps them gain the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the healthcare field.
The pioneer batch began in 2023. They are the first group to complete the full academic cycle leading to this defence.
Over three years, students went through:
These experiences gave them real exposure to patient care, laboratory work, and healthcare systems.
The journey was not easy. Students faced academic pressure and had to adapt to clinical environments. Despite this, they remained focused and determined. Their resilience reflects the true YIBS spirit.
This defence was the first of its kind in the School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences. Students presented and defended their research projects before academic panels and representative from the Ministry of Higher Education.
Each student showed:
The sessions were interactive and engaging. Panel members asked questions and provided useful feedback.
The atmosphere was both professional and emotional. Lecturers were proud. Supervisors encouraged the students. Families and friends shared in the joy.
This event has now set a strong standard for future batches.
The projects presented reflected a strong mix of theory and practice. Students worked on topics such as laboratory diagnostics, patient care, healthcare management, disease prevention, and pharmaceutical processes.
Each project addressed real healthcare challenges. The focus was on improving accuracy, efficiency, and quality of care.
Many projects also had real-world applications. They offered solutions that can be used in hospitals, laboratories, and other health institutions.
From better diagnostic methods to improved patient management, the work showed that students are ready for the professional world. This reflects YIBS’ commitment to practical and impactful education.
This first HND defence marks the completion of the school’s first academic cycle. It shows that the department has grown into a strong and functional academic unit.
This milestone also benefits the healthcare sector in Cameroon. The school is now producing skilled graduates who can work in hospitals, laboratories, and health institutions.
It also highlights the importance of biomedical education in improving healthcare delivery and community health.
With this achievement, the School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences is entering a new phase of growth.
Future plans include:
The goal is to train professionals who are skilled, ethical, and ready for the job market.
The first HND Defence in the School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences at Yaoundé International Business School is a major achievement.
It celebrates the success of the pioneer students and the growth of the institution.
This milestone reflects hard work, resilience, and a strong commitment to practical education.
As YIBS continues to grow, it remains focused on training professionals who will make a real impact in society and the healthcare system.