Master of Public Health

Designed for aspiring public health professionals like you, 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.

Applicants must fulfill the following admission requirements. Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not imply automatic admission into the MPH programme.

Medically qualified applicants

1. MBBS or equivalent

2. One year of general clinical experience, excluding housemanship for Singapore-trained doctors

3. 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-medical applicants

1. Good Honours degree or equivalent

2. Two years of work experience in public health / health promotion / health administration / occupational and environmental health / clinical research

English language requirements for International Applicants*

International applicants must submit test scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) and must meet the minimum scores required:

• 85 on the TOEFL test

• 6.0 on the IELTS Academic test

Test scores for the TOEFL and IELTS Academic are valid for 2 years from the test dates. TOEFL and IELTS Academic scores that are no longer valid will not be accepted.

• For TOEFL, please request the testing organization to send your scoresheet directly to Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. Please quote 7897 for the TOEFL Institutional Code.

• For IELTS scores, applicants can submit a scanned copy of their IELTS scoresheet.