Doctor of Philosophy | Medicine 36 months PHD Programme By Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

75,200 SGDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Dec, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our goal is to cultivate the next generation of pioneering researchers and leaders in medical science through a PhD programme that emphasises innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We aim to provide a transformative educational experience that meets the unique needs of both clinician and research scholars, fostering an inclusive environment where cutting-edge research and medical knowledge advance.

The LKCMedicine PhD by Research Programme​ admits students from a variety of backgrounds – natural science, medicine, engineering, computing and social science.  Graduates will gain deep expertise of scientific fundamentals and translational medical research methods.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Our goal is to cultivate the next generation of pioneering researchers and leaders in medical science through a PhD programme that emphasises innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We aim to provide a transformative educational experience that meets the unique needs of both clinician and research scholars, fostering an inclusive environment where cutting-edge research and medical knowledge advance.

The LKCMedicine PhD by Research Programme​ admits students from a variety of backgrounds – natural science, medicine, engineering, computing and social science.  Graduates will gain deep expertise of scientific fundamentals and translational medical research methods.

Admission Requirements

319+
6.5+
100+
Non-clinician applicants
At least Second Upper, preferably First-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant field. A Master’s degree is not a pre-requisite but is considered advantageous.  
Clinician applicants
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) with identifiable research experience, preferably in the form of a Master’s degree​.

English test scores are required for international applicants except those who are from English-medium institutions (the medium of instruction is typically stated on the university’s academic transcript, or applicant will be required to provide a letter endorsed by the university confirming that the medium of instruction was in English).  
The test date must be dated within 2 years from the date of application. Exemption is granted to applicants who have graduated from autonomous universities in Singapore.

31 Dec 2025
3 Years
Jan
Aug

Domestic
16,450 SGD
International
75,200 SGD

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