Program Overview

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Master of Science in Precision Health and Medicine

Overview

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science (MSc) in Precision Health and Medicine (MScPHM) is offered by the Department of Biochemistry in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUSMed). Precision medicine is a fast-emerging field in the medical landscape that is hailed to transform healthcare in the coming decades. With advancements in technology (e.g., big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence) and genetic insights, precision medicine offers a deeper understanding of human physiology by accounting for individual variations in genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors, facilitating accurate prediction of effective treatment and prevention strategies tailored for different groups of people.

Programme at a Glance

• Intake: August 2026
• Application Period:
  • International: 1 July 2025 – 31 May 2026
  • Local: 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026

Why This Programme?

• Join one of the first inter-disciplinary Precision Medicine graduate degree programmes in Asia, with three different study routes to cater to individual needs: one-year MScPHM, two-year MScPHM with Capstone Project, or stackable Executive Certificates or Graduate Certificates with the option to transfer Units towards the MScPHM within five years.
• Be equipped with core skills and advanced knowledge in key Precision Medicine disciplines, and gain hands-on experience to solve real-world problems through group projects, case studies, and/or internships/Capstone Projects.
• Develop the skillsets required to transform healthcare and make informed decisions about when and how to apply Precision Medicine.

Application for Admission

Application Period

An Academic Year (AY) at NUS consists of two semesters and a special term. For the MScPHM programme, there is one application period for each AY:

• Programme: MScPHM
• Intake: Semester 1 (August Intake)
• Application Dates: August of the preceding year to June of the intake year

Admission Requirements

Admission to the NUS MScPHM programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:

• Academic: M.B.B.S degree or a relevant Bachelor’s Degree (preferably with Honours) in any Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine or related discipline. Alternatively, candidates with other qualifications (e.g., those with significant experience and demonstrable professional accomplishments in Precision Medicine-related fields, or those who have completed relevant Executive Certificates or Graduate Certificates in Precision Health and Medicine with a minimum GPA of 3.5 that are stackable towards the MScPHM) may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Programme Committee.
• Skill/Experience: For candidates with non-quantitative (i.e., non-Mathematics, Engineering/Computing) undergraduate majors, aptitude in quantitative sciences is desirable. Examples can include participation and awards in quantitative competitions, successful completion of basic programming and/or basic statistics courses.
• English Language: Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not completely in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 85 (Internet-based), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0.
• Other: Not applicable

Applications must be accompanied by:

• A Curriculum Vitae (CV) that provides an overview of the applicant's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications and accomplishments.
• A Statement of Purpose explaining reasons for applying to this programme.

Mode of Study and Programme Candidature

The NUS MScPHM programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):

• Full-time: 12–24 months
• Part-time: 24 months

Programme Structure

The MScPHM is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme with three different study routes to cater to individual needs.

• The one-year MScPHM route comprises:
  • Core/essential courses (24 Units)
  • Elective courses (16 Units)
• The two-year MScPHM with Capstone Project route comprises:
  • Core/essential courses (24 Units)
  • Elective courses (8 Units)
  • Capstone Project (8 Units)
• The stackable route, for working professionals looking to upskill/reskill while considering commitment to a full-time MSc programme, comprises:
  • Courses of interest taken as Executive Certificates or Graduate Certificates
  • Option to apply to the MScPHM programme and transfer Units within five years

Core/Essential Courses

These courses are unique to the NUS MScPHM programme. Each consists of a 130-hour workload with pre-class readings, assignments, tests, and/or projects, and face-to-face classes.

• Course Code: PHM5001, Course Title: Human Genomics in Precision Medicine, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5002, Course Title: Proteomics and Metabolomics in Precision Health and Medicine, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5003, Course Title: Applied Statistics in Precision Medicine, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5004, Course Title: High Performance Computing for Precision Medicine, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5005, Course Title: AI and Machine Learning for Precision Medicine, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5006, Course Title: Ethics, Regulation and Managerial Economics in Precision Medicine, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5007, Course Title: Seminars in Precision Medicine, Units: 0
• Course Code: PHM5016, Course Title: Capstone Project in Precision Medicine, Units: 8

Elective Courses

Students must complete 8–16 Units of elective courses (choose from any listed below) depending on the study route taken.

• Course Code: PHM5008, Course Title: Clinical Perspective in Precision Medicine, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5009, Course Title: Precision Oncology, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5010, Course Title: Precision Biomarkers, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5011, Course Title: Precision Diagnostics, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5012, Course Title: Precision Therapeutics, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5013, Course Title: Precision Drug Discovery and Development, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5014, Course Title: Causal Inference in Precision Medicine, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5015, Course Title: Technological Innovation in Precision Medicine, Units: 4
• Course Code: PHM5018, Course Title: Precision Health and Medicine for Cardiometabolic Diseases, Units: 4

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from the NUS MScPHM programme, students must meet the following requirements:

• Programme and/or Specialisation: Read and pass a total of 40 Units.
  • One-year MScPHM study route: 24 Units of core/essential courses, and 16 Units of elective courses
  • Two-year MScPHM with Capstone Project study route: 24 Units of core/essential courses, 8 Units of elective course, and 8 Units of capstone project
• Course and/or Qualification: Not applicable
• Grade Point Average (GPA): Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)
• Other: Not applicable

Fees

The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.

• Tuition: S$65,596.33 (excluding GST) / S$71,500.00 (including 9% GST)
• Application: S$50.93 (including 9% GST) Non-refundable and non-transferable
• Acceptance: S$5,450.00 (including 9% GST) Payable upon acceptance of offer, non-refundable and non-transferable, will be credited towards tuition fees
• Miscellaneous Student Fees: As published by the Office of the University Registrar, payable every regular semester

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

The scholarships and financial assistance schemes presented here are examples of the kinds of funding from the University as well as third-party sponsors that might be available to eligible NUS Master's Degree (Coursework) programme students and applicants.

• National Medical Research Council Research Training Fellowship (NMRC RTF): Fellowship that may be awarded to clinicians and health science/healthcare professionals training to become Clinician Scientists
• NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate: Enhanced rebates that may be offered to Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Residents who are successfully admitted into selected NUS Master's Degree programmes
• NUS Master's Degree by Coursework Tuition Fee Rebate: Rebates that may be offered to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, or NUS alumni who are successfully admitted into selected NUS Master's Degree programmes
• SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme: For mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot to stay relevant in a changing economy

Programme at a Glance

• Intake: August 2026
• Application Period:
  • International: 1 July 2025 – 31 May 2026
  • Local: 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026

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