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Medicine (Geneeskunde) bachelor and master, leading to physician (arts)

Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anton de Kom University of Suriname · Paramaribo, Suriname

Geneeskunde (doctorandus); arts

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Qualification and identity

Exact qualification
Medicine (Geneeskunde) bachelor and master, leading to physician (arts) Source: uvs.edu · verified October 13, 2026
Qualification purpose
Primary medical qualification (physician entry)
Awarding institution
Anton de Kom University of Suriname
Faculty / school
Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anton de Kom University of Suriname
Campus
Paramaribo
Country
Suriname
Entry route
School-leaver / direct entry Source: uvs.edu · verified October 14, 2026

Program structure

Duration
Bachelor 3 years (180 ECTS), followed by the master in medicine (length not stated on the page) Source: uvs.edu · verified October 14, 2026
Intake
Not verified
Graduation requirements
Not verified

  1. Bachelor in Geneeskunde (preclinical phase) · Years 1–3

    Theme-based basic medical education ending with a thesis and a simulated-patient exam

    Language: Dutch

    Source: uvs.edu · verified October 14, 2026

  2. Master in Geneeskunde

    Master required after the bachelor to practise as a physician

    Source: uvs.edu · verified October 13, 2026

Teaching language

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Admissions

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Domestic and general requirements

  • Required prior qualification · RequiredVWO diploma or equivalent, or a schakeljaar (bridging year) certificateSource: uvs.edu · verified October 14, 2026
  • Science prerequisites · RequiredSubject package: mathematics 1, chemistry, physics, biology (24 points)Source: uvs.edu · verified October 14, 2026
  • Other requirement · RequiredNumerus fixus applies to Geneeskunde, set yearlySource: uvs.edu · verified October 14, 2026

International admissions: International admissions not verified

Deadlines

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Deadlines not verified.

Tuition and fees

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Tuition not verified.

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Clinical training

Clinical-training arrangements not verified.

Recognition and accreditation

National authorization or recognition

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Not verified yet

Institutional accreditation

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Not verified yet

Medical-program accreditation

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Not verified yet

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Sources and verification

Last verified October 13, 2026.
  1. https://www.uvs.edu/numerus-fixus/ · Official admissions page · verified October 14, 2026
  2. https://www.uvs.edu/universe_course/bacheloropleiding-in-geneeskunde-preklinische-fase/ · Official program page · verified October 13, 2026

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