Overview

Features

The four-year Medicine PhD programme at Nanyang Technological University has three distinctive features:

Global health awareness attachment

Laboratory rotations & clinical attachment

Three unique research training pathways

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Neuroscience & Mental Health

Nutrition, Metabolism & Health

Population & Global Health

Respiratory & Infectious Diseases

Skin Disease & Wound Repair

Data Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine View 7 other PhDs in Medicine in Singapore

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

At least Upper Second, preferably First class honours degree in a relevant field. A Master’s degree is not a pre-requisite but is considered advantageous.

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) with identifiable research experience, preferably in the form of a Master’s degree

Good English test score is required. English test scores are required for international applicants except those who are from English-medium institutions or whose undergraduate/graduate degrees are from autonomous universities in Singapore. IELTS may be submitted in lieu of TOEFL

Valid test score is required for applicants who are not graduates from autonomous universities in Singapore. Test dates must be within 5 years or less from the date of application.

Tuition Fee

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International

22200 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11100 SGD per semester during 36 months.
National

19500 SGD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9750 SGD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.