Overview
- Licensure: Saba students are eligible to practice medicine in Canada (Only Canadians), Puerto Rico and all 50 U.S. states
- USMLE Pass Rate: In 2021 Saba students averaged a 100% first-time pass rate on the USMLE Step 1.
- Excellent Residency Placement: Saba graduates routinely achieve superior results in U.S. and Canadian residency placement. 94% of our eligible students attained residencies in 2019-21
- Established hospital affiliates/relationships for core rotations in Semester 6-10 studies
- Students: Saba students consistently achieve superior results on the critical USMLE licensing exams, and a significant proportion of our graduates obtain leadership positions in their residency programs
- Learning Environment: Smaller class sizes, focused 7:1 student to faculty ratio, hands-on mentorship. This is in contrast to many other much larger institutions
- Comprehensive Curriculum: The Program includes 5 semesters studying the Basic Sciences curriculum on the Saba University School of Medicine campus and 5 semesters of clinical rotations back in the U.S. or Canada, at U.S. or Canadian teaching hospitals
Accreditation: Accredited by the Accreditation Organization of The Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO)
- One of the few international medical schools with approvals in the key states of New York, California and Florida
- Approved for U.S. federal loans: Saba is one of the select international medical schools to participate in U.S. Federal Student Loan programs
- Beautiful location that’s warm all year round, with opportunities for hiking, diving and much more
- Student organisations for an enhanced student experience
- Housing support both on and off-campus
- Student services and support from enrollment, welcome weeks, and academic support
- Campus: Modern, state-of-the-art campus facilities include wireless technology available throughout the bright, air-conditioned classrooms, Gross Anatomy labs with cadavers, library and student lounges
- Merit based scholarships available up to $100,000 for U.S. students and up to $120,000 for Canadian students, disbursed in a manner and over a timeframe determined by the Scholarship Committee. Amounts applied against tuition only
- Saba Island is a safe and a quiet island
- Saba is offering a new opportunity under The Saba Advantage; The SabaScholars Grant rewards you for your past academic achievements and may provide you with support in addition to any academic merit scholarships you may receive.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Accreditation Organization of The Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO)
Programme Structure
- For more information, please visit the programme's website.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Human Medicine Health Administration Health SciencesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Saba University and/or in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba (former Netherlands Antilles), please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
Pre-Course Requisites
- General Biology or Zoology - Academic Years (AY) 1
- Inorganic Chemistry (with lab) - AY 1
- Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry (with lab) - AY 1
- Physics (recommended) - AY 1
- English - AY 1
- Other social sciences or physical sciences and computer skills
Taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is required for all applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents.
English Proficiency - Since English is the language of instruction at Saba, it is important that applicants be prepared academically to pursue the curriculum and also be able to communicate well.
Tuition Fee
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International
37960 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18980 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
37960 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18980 USD per semester during 48 months.
- Effective for matriculants on or after the May 2022 Semester:
- MD Program Basic Sciences [Semesters 1-5]: $18,980 per semester
- MD Program Clinical Medicine [Semesters 6-10]: $23,300
Funding
Merit based scholarships available
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Medicine - 10 Semesters (Basic Sciences 1-5 - Clincals 6-10).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.