Combined MD-PhD Track

Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore, Singapore

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84 monthsProgram duration

70,050 SGDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Duke-NUS offers a combined MD-PhD track to students who wish to further their academic training. The programme combines medical education with research training to develop clinician-scientists who interface between medicine and science. All students admitted into the programme will be offered a full scholarship for the PhD component as well as scholarships to cover tuition fees for their first 2 years in the MD programme and their final year of MD training (funding amount will depend on bursaries and other scholarships already awarded to assist with MD tuition fees). Students embark on the PhD component after completing their second year of the MD programme. Upon completion of the PhD component, students will complete the final (fourth) year of the MD programme. Interested students can either apply directly to the MD-PhD programme at the time of initial application or after matriculation into the MD programme. Every year, approximately 15-20% of the MD cohort may be offered a place in the MD-PhD track.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

IELTS

TOEFL

85+

All applicants must have completed, or be in the final year of, a bachelor or honours degree. MBBS holders will not be considered for admissions. Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) results. 3 – 5 references, typically from professors, mentors and/or employers. Relevant research experience is looked upon favourably.

Program Duration

7 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

47,050 SGD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

70,050 SGD

Other Expenses

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