Our graduate research programmes offer a rigorous and structured pathway for students interested in advancing knowledge across a broad spectrum of public health challenges. These research-intensive degrees equip students with the theoretical foundation and practical skills to undertake independent, high-quality research.
Students receive advanced training in research design, analytical methods, and scientific communication, and are supported by thesis advisors as they develop and complete a thesis that contributes meaningfully to their field of study. Students also benefit from a dynamic academic environment, with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, seminars, and international engagement – all of which help prepare them for research careers in academia, government, international organisations, and the private sector.
Public Health
GDR_SPH@nus.edu.sg
Tahir Foundation Building, 12 Science Drive 2, #10-01, 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.
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 4 Years | 5 Years |
| Part Time | 4 Years | 5 Years |
We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds including social sciences, medicine, statistics, life sciences, and many more.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | A good master’s degree in a relevant discipline OR bachelor’s degree with good honours (at least 2nd Upper Class) or its equivalent in a relevant discipline OR MBBS or its equivalent OR Bachelor of Dental Surgery or its equivalent | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 94 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 7 / 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.
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). For more information on the GRE® General Test, please visit www.ets.org/gre
TOEFL / IELTS Exemptions:
- 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 are exempted.
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Deadline: November 1 2025 | By end April |