The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Graduate Studies PhD Programme is a research-oriented programme aimed at training competent biomedical scientists and clinician-scientists who will spearhead and drive the medical biotechnology efforts in the industry.
Students are engaged in supervised research with staff members from any of the departments for their period of candidature, at the end of which, they submit a thesis that is examined by a Board of Examiners. The students will enroll for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme at admission and fulfill requirements to graduate with a generic PhD degree. There is no specialization in the degrees awarded.
Medicine
Dean's Office| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 4 Years | 5 Years |
| Part Time | 4 Years | 5 Years |
Aspiring biomedical scientists and clinician-scientists
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | A good Master’s degree in a relevant discipline / A relevant Bachelor’s degree with Honors (Distinction and above) or its equivalent / The degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) / The degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Paper-based | 580 / 677 | |
| TOEFL Computer-based | 237 / 300 | ||
| TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | ||
| IELTS | 6.5 / 9 | ||
GRE is optional. However, evidence of strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills through GRE scores, as well as indicators of research skills and experience will significantly strengthen your application.
Either TOEFL or IELTS is required for students whose main language of undergraduate university instruction is not English. Waivers may be granted to students who are native English speakers or proficient in English but are currently enrolled in a non-English medium university. Contact programme administrator to inquire. Test scores for the TOEFL and IELTS are valid for 2 years from the test dates. TOEFL and IELTS Academic scores that have expired by the time the application period closes will not be accepted. For more information about the TOEFL or IELTS, please visit www.toefl.org (for TOEFL) and www.ielts.org (for IELTS).
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | 31 December – for full-time candidates | End of April |
| 30 April* – only for part-time candidates | End of June | ||
Semester 2 Intake (January) | 30 June – for full-time candidates | End of October | |
| 30 September* – only for part-time candidates | End of of November | ||