NUS (National University of Singapore) 2024 New Program: MSc in Precision Health and Medicine!
Program Introduction:
The Master of Science in Precision Health and Medicine at NUS aims to nurture outstanding talents to leverage AI and big data to transform healthcare, equipping students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills essential to excel in this field. The program covers areas including: drugs, genomics, proteomics/metabolomics, drug discovery and pharmacogenomics, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, computing, economics, and technological innovation. It is designed for applicants with STEMM (Science, Technology, i.e./Computer, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) backgrounds. This program is for the Spring 2024 intake.
Program Duration:
The program offers flexible study durations suitable for different applicants. Most students complete the program in 1–2 years, with a maximum of five years to finish all courses.
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Duration |
Program Name |
Number of Courses |
Target Audience |
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1 year |
Master of Science in Precision Health & Medicine |
6 core courses + 4 electives |
Doctors, healthcare workers, scientific writers, precision medicine educators, government policymakers, corporate decision-makers, medical sales and marketing personnel |
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2 years |
Master of Science in Precision Health & Medicine with Capstone |
6 core courses + 2 electives + 1 Capstone Project |
Researchers, precision medicine scientists, bioinformaticians, data analysts |
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≤5 years |
Flexible Master of Science in Precision Health & Medicine |
6 core courses + 4 electives taken as Executive Certificates & Graduate Certificates |
Busy professionals, those interested in upskilling while considering a master's degree |
*EC and GC courses with a GPA of at least 3.5 can be transferred and counted toward the MSc degree requirements. Each GC consists of two EC courses, and all courses listed under each GC can also be taken individually as ECs.
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GC |
EC |
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Graduate Certificate in Big Data Analytics in Precision Medicine
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Executive Certificate in Applied Statistics for Precision Medicine & Executive Certificate in High Performance Computing for Precision Medicine |
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Graduate Certificate in Precision Biomarker Identification and Diagnosis/Prognosis * Prerequisite: Human Genomics in Precision Medicine |
Executive Certificate in Precision Biomarkers & Executive Certificate in Precision Diagnostics
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Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Precision Medicine
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Executive Certificate in Human Genomics in Precision Medicine & Executive Certificate in Proteomics and Metabolomics in Precision Health and Medicine |
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Graduate Certificate in Drug Discovery, Pharmacogenomics and Therapeutics *Prerequisite: Human Genomics in Precision Medicine |
Executive Certificate in Precision Drug Discovery and Development & Executive Certificate in Precision Therapeutics
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Graduate Certificate in Innovative Precision Medicine *Prerequisite: Human Genomics in Precision Medicine |
Executive Certificate in Precision Oncology & Executive Certificate in Clinical Perspective in Precision Medicine |
Curriculum:
Core Courses:
A total of seven core courses are available for students to choose from. Regardless of which of the three tracks you are in, you must select six of them. Among these, Human Genomics in Precision Medicine is a prerequisite for many electives.
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Human Genomics in Precision Medicine
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Proteomics and Metabolomics in Precision Health and Medicine
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Applied Statistics for Precision Medicine
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High Performance Computing for Precision Medicine
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AI and Machine Learning for Precision Medicine
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Ethics, Regulation and Managerial Economics in Precision Medicine
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Seminars in Precision Medicine
Elective Courses:
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Clinical Perspective in Precision Medicine
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Precision Diagnostics
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Precision Therapeutics
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Technological Innovation in Precision Medicine
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Precision Oncology
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Precision Biomarkers
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Precision Drug Discovery and Development
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Causal Inference in Precision Medicine
Admission Requirements:
Application Timeline:
Applications for the January 2024 intake are now open.
International students: Deadline for January 2024 intake is September 30, 2023
Local students: Deadline for January 2024 intake is November 30, 2023
Academic and Experience Requirements:
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A Master's degree, Bachelor of Science degree, or a relevant Bachelor's degree (preferably with Honours) in any STEMM (Science, Technology, i.e., Computer, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine) or related discipline. Candidates with other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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For candidates whose undergraduate major is non-quantitative (i.e., not Mathematics, Engineering/Computer Science), they must demonstrate aptitude or capability in quantitative sciences (especially statistics and/or computing). Examples include winning awards in quantitative competitions, completion of basic programming (e.g., R or Python) and/or basic statistics courses (reputable online courses are acceptable).
*An entrance test or interview may be conducted if necessary.
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Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience in the biology/data science-related industries.
English Language Requirements:
Applicants whose native language and medium of university instruction is not entirely English must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following:
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TOEFL score of at least 85
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IELTS (Academic) minimum score of 6.0
Scores must be valid at the time of application; expired scores will not be considered.
GMAT/GRE is encouraged for submission
Application Documents:
Application fee S$50.47 (inclusive of tax), online application
Mandatory:
- Resume (detailing educational background, internship/work experience, and personal achievements)
- Copy of official identification document
- For Singapore citizens and PRs: Copy of NRIC (front and back)
- For international applicants: Copy of passport (information page) and employment pass (if applicable)
- Certified copies of transcripts and degree certificates
- TOEFL/IELTS scores (required if native language and/or medium of university instruction is not entirely English)
Optional:
- Relevant test scores (e.g., GRE, GMAT)
- Proof of winning awards in quantitative competitions (e.g., Math Olympiad, etc.)
- Certificates of completion for basic programming (e.g., R or Python) and/or basic statistics courses (a certificate of completion for a basic statistics course from a reputable online course is acceptable)
Tuition Fees:
As the MSc in Precision Health and Medicine is a newly launched program, applicants who accept the admission offer within one week of receiving it will be eligible for the early acceptance discounted tuition fees:
International students: S$60,000 (regular S$65,400)
Local students: S$54,000 (regular S$58,860)
NUS alumni: S$51,000 (regular S$55,590)
Career Prospects:
Graduates of the NUS MSc in Precision Health and Medicine can pursue careers in medical research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, AI and technology, scientific communication, and upskilling existing healthcare professionals. The program also collaborates with healthcare companies such as PRECISE, providing students with abundant resources and career development guidance during their studies.
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