Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Undergraduate Education
Degrees Offered
Undergraduate Education: Degrees Offered
The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine offers two full-time undergraduate programmes, leading to:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) / Bachelor of Science (Nursing)(Honours)
Overview of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
The undergraduate medical programme is a five-year course leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The curriculum is taught through five years, or phases:
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Phase I |
Normal Structure and Function |
Longitudinal Tracks:
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Pathway Programmes:
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Phase II |
Abnormal Structure and Function |
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Phase III |
Core Clinical Practice |
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Phase IV |
Acute and Specialty Clinical Practice |
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Phase V |
Student Internship Programme |
Note: The curriculum outline above is only applicable to students admitted from AY2020/2021 and subsequent academic years, or students graduating in 2024 and onwards. This revised curriculum map is not applicable to students admitted before AY2020/2021 or students who graduated in 2023 and earlier.
Students should note that there is a distinction between degree requirements for students who graduated in 2023 and earlier, vis-a-vis degree requirements for students graduating in 2024 and onwards. Where applicable, the distinctions in the requirements are set out in this Bulletin and students should take note of the requirements that are applicable to them. The Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine will endeavour to give students notice of revisions to any requirements as soon as reasonably practicable, and revised requirements shall apply to students.
Some of the key highlights of the undergraduate medical curriculum are:
- An integrated curriculum where students learn basic sciences holistically with stronger correlations to clinical conditions, and understand healthcare delivery across time, space, discipline and acuity;
- Significant curriculum time to collaborative case-based learning and small group teaching;
- Innovative pedagogy and self-directed learning enabled through extensive use of technology;
- Early meaningful clinical exposure;
- Strong emphasis on developing caring and ethical medical professionals, who are effective communicators in a dynamic, inter-professional healthcare setting;
- Increased emphasis on community care, value-based healthcare, health promotion and disease prevention;
- Student Internship Programme to provide students with real-life practical opportunities for clinical care;
- Pathway programme to expand the educational options available to our students, broaden their experience and equip them with skills relevant to clinical practice and healthcare in the 21st century.
Overview of Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
The BSc (Nursing) curriculum reflects current healthcare trends and the role of registered nurses in facing the challenges of nursing practice in the 21st century. Students will learn basic skills in a simulated clinical laboratory on campus and be exposed to practise in a range of clinical settings as they progress. The programme is modular in nature and includes the following subjects:
- Nursing Sciences
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Healthcare Law and Ethics
- Healthcare Management and Education
- Research and Statistics
- Evidence-based Practice
- Clinical Skills
- Clinical attachments at local hospitals/institutions, etc.
Fourth-year Honours students will be expected to complete a research project and modules such as Applied Research Methods and Evidence-based Health Care Practice.
Curriculum Structure & Degree Requirements
Admission requirements:
- Guidelines and bonds for medical students: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/admissions/faq/
- Health requirements: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/admissions/health-requirements/
Curriculum Structure & Requirements
Educational Aims
The aim of the medical curriculum is to produce graduates who are competent and compassionate Residents or House Officers committed to serving the Singaporean community, with the foundation to undergo further training to become excellent clinicians and specialists, clinician-researchers, clinician-scholars, or health administrators.
The curriculum aims to support Singapore’s goal of becoming a regional centre of excellence in healthcare, by meeting the needs of the ageing population, and by fostering translational research as an engine of growth for the economy.
Education Outcomes
Our graduates will:
- be equipped with sound medical knowledge;
- be able to provide quality patient care;
- demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- uphold high standards of professionalism;
- engage in continual practice-based learning & improvement; and
- engage in systems-based practice.
Course of Study
Satisfactory completion of all components of the curriculum is required for graduation. The course of study for students admitted from AY2020/21 onwards is as follows:
| Phase I (Year 1) |
Introduction to Health & Disease | Longitudinal Tracks:
· Health Ethics, Law & Professionalism; · Information Literacy; · Medicine & Society; · Patient-based Programme; · Clinical Skills Foundation Programme; · EnRICH |
| Foundations of Human Biology: The Cell and the Human Body | ||
| Musculoskeletal System & Neuroscience, with Skin and Connective Tissues | ||
| Blood, Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems | ||
| Gastrointestinal, Nutrition & Metabolism Systems | ||
| Renal, Fluid & Electrolyte Systems | ||
| Endocrine & Reproduction Systems | ||
| Neuroscience with Head & Neck | ||
| Phase II (Year 2) |
Introduction to Diseases, Investigations & Interventions | |
| Mechanisms of Diseases and Principles of Pharmacology | ||
| The Immune System, Clinical Microbiology & Infection | ||
| Genetics and Genomics | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Blood, Respiratory & Cardiovascular Systems | ||
| Musculoskeletal System & Neuroscience, with Skin and Connective Tissues | ||
| Gastrointestinal, Nutrition & Metabolism Systems | ||
| Endocrine & Reproduction Systems | ||
| Renal, Fluid & Electrolyte Systems | ||
| Neuroscience with Head & Neck | ||
| Foundations in Geriatric Medicine | ||
| Clinical Skills Foundation Programme | ||
| Phase III (Year 3) | General Medicine | |
| Family and Community Medicine, including Ambulatory Paediatrics and Integrated Care for Older People | ||
| General Surgery | ||
| Orthopaedic Surgery | ||
| Community Health Project | ||
| Electives | ||
| Phase IV (Year 4) | Obstetrics and Gynaecology | |
| Paediatrics | ||
| Acute Care comprising Anaesthesia and Emergency Medicine | ||
| Psychological Medicine | ||
| Forensic Medicine | ||
| Otolaryngology | ||
| Ophthalmology | ||
| Electives | ||
| Phase V (Year 5) |
Medicine Student Internship Programme | |
| Surgery Student Internship Programme | ||
| Paediatrics Student Internship Programme | ||
| Geriatric Medicine Student Internship Programme | ||
| Orthopaedic Surgery Student Internship Programme | ||
| Infectious Disease & Dermatology | ||
| Clinical Skills and Life Support Training | ||
| Electives |
For more details on the programme, please visit: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/admissions/curriculum/
For details on examinations and the related policies and rules, please visit:
https://entrada.nusmedicine.nus.edu.sg/community/facultyassessmentcom [Restricted Access]
For Admission requirements, please visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education/bachelor-of-science-nursing-bachelor-of-science-nursing-honours/admission/.
For Advanced Placement Credit for local diploma holders, please visit: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education/bachelor-of-science-nursing-bachelor-of-science-nursing-honours/admission/
Curriculum Structure & Requirements
Curriculum Structure for BSc (Nursing)* / BSc (Nursing)(Honours)
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | NUR1110A | Communication and Cultural Diversity |
| NUR1113A | Healthy Ageing and Well-being ~ | ||
| NUR1114A | Fundamentals of Care | ||
| NUR1123 | Anatomy, Physiology and Physical Assessment I | ||
| NUR1107B | Clinical Practice: Community Care I | ||
| Semester 2 | NUR1124 | Anatomy, Physiology and Physical Assessment II | |
| NUR1125 | Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice I | ||
| PL1101E | Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Special Term 1 | NUR1108C | Clinical Practice: Medical/Surgical I | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 | NUR2113 | Mental Health Nursing |
| NUR2120 | Professional Nursing Practice, Ethics and Law | ||
| NUR2204C | Women and Children Health | ||
| Dec Vac/ ST 1&2 | NUR2106B | Clinical Practice: Medical/Surgical I (year-long) | |
| NUR2107B | Clinical Practice: Specialty Care (year-long) | ||
| Semester 2 | MIC2000A | Infection and Immunology | |
| SC2211 | Medical Sociology | ||
| NUR2124 | Healthy Community Living~ | ||
| NUR2125 | Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice II | ||
| Year 3 | Semester 1 | NUR3114 | Leadership and Management |
| NUR3117A | Public and Community Health | ||
| NUR3119 | Palliative and End-of-Life Care | ||
| NUR3120 | Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice III | ||
| NUR3202C | Research and Evidence-based Healthcare | ||
| Dec Vac/ ST 1&2 | NUR3105C | Clinical Practice: Community Care II (year-long) | |
| NUR3106B | Clinical Practice: Medical/Surgical III (year-long) | ||
| Semester 2 | NUR3116B | Transition to Professional Practice Experience# | |
| Honours | NUR4101B | Evidence-based Health Care Practice (Sem 1) |
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| NUR4102B | Consolidated Clinical Practice (Sem 2) | ||
| NUR4103B | Applied Research Methods (Sem 1) |
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| NUR4104B | Honours Project in Nursing (Sem 1 & 2) | ||
| Unrestricted Elective (Any Sem) | |||
*Students have to take 3 Unrestricted Elective Modules to make up 120MCs for the BSc (Nursing) programme requirement.
~Also offered to non-Nursing students as unrestricted elective module.
# NUR3116B Transition to Professional Practice Experience comprises 10 weeks of clinical posting to meet SNB minimum requirements of clinical placement.
For more details on the programme, please visit: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education-2/undergraduate/bachelor-of-science-nursing-bachelor-of-science-nursing-hons-new/
For Admission requirements, please visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education-2/undergraduate/professional-conversion-programme-registered-nurses-degree/.
Curriculum Structure & Requirements
The PCP-RN (Deg) @ NUS is a 2-year full-time course designed to meet the Standards of Nursing Education and accreditation requirements of the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB). Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the SNB.
An intensive programme whereby students will study subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, psychology, mental health, leadership management, ethics and law, and research. Students will spend at least 1300 hours on clinical practicum in community and hospital/healthcare settings during the course of study.
2-year Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Curriculum Structure
| Year | Semester | Modules granted APC | MC |
| 1 | 1
(22 MC) |
NUR1113A Healthy Ageing and Well-being~ | 4 |
| NUR1114A Fundamentals of Care | 4 | ||
| NUR1123 Anatomy, Physiology and Physical Assessment I | 4 | ||
| NUR1125 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice I | 6 | ||
| NUR2120 Professional Nursing Practice, Ethics and Law | 4 | ||
| December Vacation
(2 MC) |
NUR1202C Clinical Experience I | 2 | |
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(23 MC) |
MIC2000A Infection and Immunology | 4 | |
| SC2211 Medical Sociology | 4 | ||
| NUR1124 Anatomy, Physiology and Physical Assessment II | 4 | ||
| PL1101E Introduction to Psychology | 4 | ||
| NUR2124 Healthy Community Living | 2 | ||
| NUR2125 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice II | 6 | ||
| Special Term (May/June)
(10 MC) |
NUR2203C Clinical Experience II | 10 | |
| 2 | 1
(26 MC) |
NUR2113 Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR2204C Women and Children Health | 4 | ||
| NUR3114 Leadership and Management | 3 | ||
| NUR3117A Public and Community Health | 3 | ||
| NUR3119 Palliative and End-of-Life Care | 2 | ||
| NUR3120 Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice III | 6 | ||
| NUR3202C Research and Evidence-based Healthcare | 4 | ||
| December Vacation (3 MC) |
NUR3204C Clinical Experience III | 3 | |
| 2
(17 MC) |
NUR3205C Clinical Experience IV | 7 | |
| NUR3206C Transition to Practice | 10 | ||
| Four UEM # u 2-year BSc (Nursing): 120MC | |||
~Also offered to non-Nursing students as unrestricted elective module.
For more details on the programme, please visit: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education-2/undergraduate/professional-conversion-programme-registered-nurses-degree/
For Admission requirements, please visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education-2/continuing-education-trainingcet/bachelor-of-science-nursing-practice
Curriculum Structure & Requirements
The BSc (Nursing Practice) programme aims to build on the foundation that the polytechnic nursing graduates have established through their three years of diploma studies.
Table 1: Programme Structure for BSc (Nursing Practice)
| Year of Study | Semester | Modules | MC | Total MC |
| 1 | 1 | NUR2500 Applied Pathophysiology and Clinical Pharmacology | 6 | 12 |
| NUR2501 Clinical Health Assessment and Reasoning | 6 | |||
| 2 | NUR2502 Healthcare Policy | 6 | 14 | |
| NUR2503 Global and Community Health | 8 | |||
| 2 | 1 | NUR3500 Practice of Palliative and End-of-Life Care | 6 | 14 |
| NUR3501 Professionalism, Ethics and Law in Healthcare | 8 | |||
| 2 | NUR3502 Teaching and Learning in Clinical Practice | 6 | 12 | |
| NUR3503 Leadership, Innovation and Change in Healthcare | 6 | |||
| 3 | 1 | NUR3504 Chronic Disease Management | 6 | 14 |
| NUR3505 Research Methodology and Statistics | 8 | |||
| 2 | NUR3506 Translation of Evidence into Practice | 6 | 14 | |
| NUR3507 Clinical Practice Development Project | 8 | |||
| Total | 80 |
For more details on the programme, please visit: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education-2/continuing-education-trainingcet/bachelor-of-science-nursing-practice/
Financial Assistance and Awards
Financial Assistance
The School has several bursaries available to full-time undergraduate MBBS students who are in need of financial assistance to help them though their course of study. For more information regarding financial assistance and the application procedure, please visit: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/admissions/financial-assistance/
There are several bursaries available to full-time undergraduate BSc (Nursing) students who are in need of financial assistance to help them through their course of study. For more information regarding these bursaries, the conditions of award and application, please visit:
For university-wide financial assistance, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/financial-aid
Awards
For faculty awards, please visit https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education/bachelor-of-science-nursing-bachelor-of-science-nursing-honours/student-achievements/