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Academic Programmes at SAIU

South American International University offers hospital-integrated medical education across four schools and institutes — from undergraduate health sciences to post-graduate surgical specialisations. Government-chartered. WHO Notified. USMLE Eligible.

Our Schools & Institutes

South American International University

SAIU is a health sciences university established in the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname, with representative offices in North America, Europe, India and the Netherlands.

SAIU

South American International University (SAIU) is a health sciences university established in the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname, with offices in North America, Europe, India and the Netherlands.

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SAISOM

SAI School of Medicine teaches a 4-year medical programme based on the US format of medical education. Students receive their MD degree upon completion.

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SAICHS

SAI College of Health Sciences teaches a 3-year Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BSc) degree and a 1 year 6 month PG Diploma Speciality Nursing programme.

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SAIIMT

SAI Institute of Management and Technology offers Executive MBA and Master of Public Health programmes, which can be combined with the MD programme.

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SAITWP

SAIU has established Twinning Programmes with institutions in Bangalore, India, offering Doctorate programmes in healthcare-related fields.

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Academic Programmes

All Programmes We Offer

Explore all undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programmes offered across our four schools and institutes.

SAISOM

SAI School of Medicine

School Overview

Undergraduate

BSc/MD — Accelerated Pre-Medical & MD

A 6-year dual-degree pathway combining the Bachelor of Sciences pre-medical programme with the full MD degree. Designed for students entering directly from secondary school.

6 Years MD Degree USMLE Eligible

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Graduate

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

A 4-year MD programme based on the US format of medical education. Hospital-integrated from Year One at St. Vincentius Hospital, Paramaribo. USMLE Step 1 & 2 eligible.

4 Years MD Degree Hospital-Integrated

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Post-Graduate

M.Ch. Vascular Surgery

A 3-year post-graduate surgical specialisation in Vascular Surgery. Students complete a minimum number of surgical procedures as specified by the programme syllabus.

3 Years M.Ch. Degree SVZ Hospital

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Post-Graduate

M.Ch. Gynecological Oncology

A 3-year post-graduate specialisation in Gynecological Oncology, training surgeons in the diagnosis and surgical management of gynaecological cancers.

3 Years M.Ch. Degree SVZ Hospital

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Post-Graduate

MS Orthopaedics

A 3-year post-graduate specialisation in Orthopaedic Surgery, covering trauma, reconstructive procedures and the full scope of musculoskeletal surgical care.

3 Years MS Degree SVZ Hospital

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SAICHS

SAI College of Health Sciences

School Overview

Undergraduate

BSc Medical Science

A 3-year (6-semester) undergraduate degree covering the core foundations of medical science. 120 credits. Designed as a pathway to the MD programme or as a standalone health sciences qualification.

3 Years 120 Credits BSc Degree

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Undergraduate

BSN Nursing

A 4-semester nursing degree programme providing a pathway for healthcare professionals to advance their nursing qualifications with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

4 Semesters 60 Credits BSN Degree

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Undergraduate

Accelerated Pre-Medical Programme

A 5-semester pre-medical preparation programme for students who need to complete foundational sciences before entering the MD programme. 96 credits.

5 Semesters 96 Credits Pre-Med

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Graduate

MSc Hyperbaric Medicine

A 4-semester Master of Science in Hyperbaric Medicine covering oxygen therapeutics, anatomy, clinical hyperbaric practice and specialised medical applications. 60 credits.

4 Semesters 60 Credits MSc Degree

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Graduate

Diploma in Hyperbaric Medicine

A 4-semester postgraduate diploma in Hyperbaric Medicine. An alternative to the MSc for practitioners seeking a focused clinical qualification in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 60 credits.

4 Semesters 60 Credits Diploma

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SAIIMT

SAI Institute of Management & Technology

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Dual Degree

MD / Master of Public Health (MPH)

A dual degree combining the MD with a Master of Public Health. 3 additional semesters (60 credits) of public health coursework completed alongside or after the MD programme. Total: $28,500.

3 Semesters 60 Credits MD + MPH

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Dual Degree

MD / Master of Business Administration (MBA)

A dual degree combining the MD with a healthcare-focused MBA. 3 additional semesters (60 credits) of business and management coursework. Ideal for physicians entering hospital leadership or healthcare management. Total: $28,500.

3 Semesters 60 Credits MD + MBA

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SAITWP

SAI Twinning Programmes — In Collaboration with Asha The Hope, Bangalore

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Twinning Doctorate

Doctorate in Alternative Therapy & Holistic Healing

A 2 years 6 months hybrid doctorate integrating Post Graduate Diplomas in Holistic Healing and Alternative Therapy. Covers 20 modules including Chakra Healing, Mandala Therapy, Aromatherapy, Art Therapy, Mindful Meditation and Spiritual Psychology. Includes a 6-month research thesis.

2 Yrs 6 Months Online / Hybrid Doctorate India

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Twinning Doctorate

Hybrid Professional Doctorate in Art Therapy

A 2.5-year professional doctorate combining psychological theory with the creative process of art therapy. Spans 6 taught semesters: Foundational, Analytical, Advanced, Art-Based Cognitive Therapy (ABCT), Pregnancy Care and Art Healing, plus a research practicum running parallel to each semester.

2.5 Years Hybrid Doctorate India

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