Program Overview

Master of Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) programme is designed for aspiring public health professionals, offering a gateway to a fulfilling and impactful career that transcends boundaries, shapes healthier communities, and transforms lives.

Program Overview

• The programme is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.
• Applications are open from 01 Aug 2025 to 01 Nov 2025.

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 2026.
• Global Exposure: Broaden perspectives through international collaborations, exchange programmes, and research projects, gaining insights from global experts on addressing complex public health challenges.
• Affordable Financing: Highly subsidised tuition fees of up to 70% for both international and local students, with scholarships and financial aid covering tuition fees and stipends also available.
• Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Holistic and cutting-edge curriculum rooted in evidence-based approaches with collaborative learning methodologies, developing competencies across diverse fields such as epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy and management.
• World-Class Faculty & Research: Benefit from the extensive knowledge of global faculty members and 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, with graduates assuming leadership positions in a vast array of organisations, including government agencies, NGOs, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals.
• International Alumni Community: Tap into the expertise of alumni from over 30 countries who have made significant contributions to public health globally.

Disciplinary Competencies

• Epidemiology: Estimate the burden, identify patterns and determinants of disease and ill-health in communities.
• Biostatistics: Apply appropriate research methods and analytic tools to identify solutions to address community health and healthcare-related problems.
• Health Systems and Policy: 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: Consider ethical and legal principles in public health practice and policy.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Understand 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.

Alumni Testimonials

• Siti Zubaidah Binte Yusoff, Class of 2018, Dean's List, Deputy Director & Heads of Special Projects, SATA CommHealth: "The NUS MPH nurtured not just my knowledge, but my calling—to bridge policy with purpose, and bring compassionate, community-centred impact to life."
• Dr. Margaret Chan, Class of 1985, Emeritus Director-General Of the World Health Organization (WHO), Founding Dean Of Vanke School Of Public Health At Tsinghua University: "The knowledge I learned in NUS has helped my career in public health in Hong Kong and later in the World Health Organization."
• Dr. Chiong Yee Keow, Class of 2022, Consultant and Head of Division of Community Family and Child Health, National University Centre for Women and Children: "I've gained insight networks, and learned strategic patience in dealing with public health issues, which are immensely relevant to the population health work for families and children that I am involved."