Master of Public Health (Coursework)
Public Health
Epidemiology
Global Health
Health Policy
Health Promotion
Occupational Health
Population Health
Health Services Research
Biostatistics
Community Health
Designed for aspiring public health professionals, the MPH programme is a gateway to a fulfilling and impactful career that transcends boundaries, shapes healthier communities, and transforms lives.
The NUS Public Health Advantage
Top Ranked University in Asia
National University of Singapore is ranked #1 in Asia and #8 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Global Exposure
Broaden perspectives through international collaborations, exchange programmes, and research projects. Gain insights from global experts on addressing complex public health challenges in today’s interconnected world.
Affordable Financing
Highly subsidised tuition fees of up to 70% for both international and local students. Scholarships and financial aid covering tuition fees and stipends are also available.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Holistic and cutting-edge curriculum rooted in evidence-based approaches with collaborative learning methodologies. Develop competencies across diverse fields such as epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy and management.
World-Class Faculty & Research
Benefit from the extensive knowledge vault of our global faculty members. Immerse in a hands-on learning experience with an emphasis on translating evidence-based research into real-world outcomes.
Career Advancement
Open doors to rewarding career opportunities. Graduates have gone on to assume leadership positions in vast array of organizations including government agencies, NGOs, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals.
International Alumni Community
Tap on the expertise of our family of alumni from over 30 countries who have made significant contributions to public health globally.
Disciplinary Competencies
Epidemiology
Estimate the burden, and identify patterns and determinants of disease and ill-health in communities.
Qualitative and Quantitative Methods
Apply appropriate research methods and analytic tools to identify solutions to address community health and healthcare related problems.
Health Policy and Systems
Apply knowledge of health systems, policy and financing, health economics and key global health issues to evaluate and inform development of public health policies, programmes and services.
Social and Behavioural Sciences
Apply concepts and methods in social and behavioural sciences to evaluate and inform development of health promotion policies, programmes and services.
Cross-Cutting Competencies
Ethics and Professionalism
Take into consideration ethical and legal principles in public health practice and policy.
Leadership and Teamwork
Understand own professional strengths and personal skills to lead and work collaboratively in a public health team.
Communication
Communicate public health research evidence effectively to different audiences.
Faculty
Public Health
gdc_sph@nus.edu.sg
12 Science Drive 2, #10-01, Tahir Foundation Building, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117549Building upon decades of experience in research, training and practice in epidemiology and public health since 1948, the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, under the National University of Singapore, was established in October 2011 as Singapore’s national school of public health. The School is also a member of the National University Health System (NUHS).
The School aims to continually foster healthier communities in Singapore and the region, and impact public health programmes and policies through its robust educational programmes and translational cross-disciplinary research work on cohort studies and life course epidemiology, infectious disease research, health technology assessments, health promotion, workplace safety and health, health systems evaluation and health services research. An interdisciplinary approach, augmented by rigorous training, applicable research and regional partnerships, places the School at the forefront of public health knowledge discovery and practice in Asia.
The School actively collaborates with many partners including the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and University of Michigan School of Public Health. Its flagship programme, the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, attracts students from a wide range of disciplines from within Singapore and throughout the region.
Scholarships
Saw Swee Hock Master of Public Health ScholarshipTL Whang Foundation Master of Public Health ScholarshipSSHSPH Master of Public Health FellowshipWu Yu Lin Master of Public Health Scholarship
Commitment and Candidature
| Commitment | Candidature Info |
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| Full Time & Part Time | The programme is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.
- For full-time students, the minimum duration is 12 months, and the maximum is 24 months.
- For part-time students, the minimum duration is 24 months, and the maximum is 48 months.
Normal Candidature Period: Applicable for students enrolled in government-subsidised graduate coursework degree programmes. The normal candidature period refers to the normal duration that students are expected to take to complete a programme of study, excluding all approved Leave of Absence (LOA) periods.
The Normal Candidature Duration for full-time students and part-time students is 1.5 and 2 years respectively.
With effect from AY2019/2020, students admitted into a government-subsidised graduate coursework programme and who take longer than the normal candidature period to complete their degree requirements are required to pay full unsubsidised fees, during the extended semesters.
More information on Normal Candidature Duration is available here.
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Target Audience
We welcome both medically and non-medically qualified applicants with minimum 2 years work experience in the public health sector to apply.
General Admission Criteria
| Criteria | Minimum Score |
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| GPA | MBBS Degree or equivalent OR Good Honours Degree or equivalent |
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL
Internet-based | 85 / 120 |
| IELTS | 6.0 / 9 |
Medically-qualified applicants
- MBBS or equivalent
- One year of general clinical experience, excluding housemanship for Singapore-trained doctors
- One year of work experience in public health/health administration/ occupational and environmental health or having entered clinical specialty training OR Enrolment in the NUHS Preventive Medicine Residency programme
Non-medically-qualified applicants
- Good Honours degree or equivalent
- Two years of work experience in public health / health promotion / health administration / occupational and environmental health / clinical research
TOEFL/IELTS requirements are waived for applicants whose undergraduate or graduate degrees are from Singapore autonomous universities, and English-medium institutions in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States
Application Periods and Intakes
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released |
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Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Application Opens: August 1 2025 Application Closes: November 15 2025 | Application outcome will be released progressively from late April to end May |
How to Apply?
Please visit GradApp to apply online. Click here for the GradApp Applicant Guide.
Please visit: https://sph.nus.edu.sg/education/mph/how-to-apply/ for more information
