Program Overview

Introduction to NUS Medicine Programs

NUS Medicine offers a range of programs for prospective students, including the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Graduate Research Programmes, Graduate Coursework Programmes, and Nursing Programmes.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

The MBBS program at NUS Medicine is a five-year curriculum that provides a holistic learning experience, exposing students to multiple facets of healthcare and preparing them to become visionary leaders and compassionate doctors of tomorrow.

MBBS Curriculum

The MBBS curriculum is divided into five phases:

• Phase I and II: Foundations of Health and Diseases, Body Systems Blocks, Multi-Systems Blocks, Foundations of Clinical Practice, and Beyond Medicine Program
• Phase III: Core Clinical Practice
• Phase IV: Acute & Specialty Clinical Practice
• Phase V: Advanced Clinical Practice and Student Internship Programme (SIP)

NUS Common Curriculum for Healthcare Professional Education

The NUS Common Curriculum includes courses such as:

• Socio-Ecological Determinants of Health (SPH1901C)
• Professional Practice 1 – The Foundations of Health Professionalism (MD1902C)
• Professional Practice 2 – Basic Skills in Health Professionalism (MD1903C)
• Data Literacy for Healthcare (SPH1904C)
• Digital Literacy for Healthcare (BMI1101C)

Graduate Research Programmes

NUS Medicine Graduate Programme is a research-oriented program aimed at training competent biomedical scientists and clinician-scientists who will spearhead and drive the medical biotechnology efforts in the industry.

Graduate Coursework Programmes

Masters by coursework and specialist diplomas are available to help doctors and allied professionals face the complex and intricate healthcare challenges that we face as a global society.

Nursing Programmes

Nursing programs at NUS Medicine include the Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Master of Nursing, and Postgraduate Nursing Programmes, which provide students with the skills and knowledge to become competent nursing professionals.

Continuing Education

NUS Medicine offers continuing education and training programs, including:

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses
• SkillsFuture Courses
• Custom Executive Programme

Research

Research at NUS Medicine takes place at the frontiers of medicine, transforming scientific insights into translational outcomes and tangible health benefits. Research areas include:

• Translational Research Programmes
• Core Facilities
• Researcher Development Programmes

About NUS Medicine

NUS Medicine has a rich history, dating back to 1905, and is committed to providing high-quality medical education and research. The school is led by a team of experienced leaders and has a strong international presence.