Coursework Programmes

Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Graduate Coursework Programme in Clinical Research

Overview

The Master of Clinical Investigation (MCI) is a two-year programme which aims to equip physicians and allied health professionals with basic methodological and practical skills to enable design and execution of clinical investigations compatible with international standards. The MCI programme also provides excellent foundation for those aiming to pursue advanced clinical research training, including PhD degree programmes. The course is structured to accommodate the need for physicians to balance clinical work with programme participation, where coursework is concentrated in two rounds of 6 weeks’ intensive training, covering the range of skills necessary to design and conduct clinical trials.

Degree Requirements

For physicians

An MBBS or equivalent degree from an internationally-recognised medical school or university
Physicians who have entered specialist training or residency programme
Aptitude for clinical research at the international level

For allied health professionals

Internationally-recognized qualification in their profession
At least three years of professional practice experience
Aptitude for clinical research at the international level

Curriculum Structure

The MCI programme offers students training over a candidature period of two years, with possibility to extend to a maximum of three years if more time is required for their research component. The 40-modular credit (MC) programme structure comprises 9 modules (32 MCs) for coursework (80%) and a research component (20%) of 8 MCs. For the research component, students are expected to develop and conduct their own research projects in their clinical disciplines under the guidance of a mentor group comprising established clinical investigators and statistical experts with advanced experience in clinical research.

Graduate Examinations, Coursework and Allied Health Programmes: Division of Graduate Medical Studies (DGMS)

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Master of Medicine

The Master of Medicine offered by the Division is based on two to four years of clinical training in approved training hospitals. Assessments are based on multi-format examinations and generally taken by doctors during their training (known as Residency Training) towards becoming specialists.

The Master of Medicine degree is offered in the following specialties/disciplines:

The DGMS also offers short one-to-two-week examination preparatory courses to specifically help candidates prepare for their examinations. These courses are offered for certain specialty and more information can be found on the website. Any doctor may enroll although priority may be given to those taking the examinations.

For more information, please visit: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/dgms/master-of-medicine/

Graduate Diploma Programmes

Master of Science (Speech and Language Pathology)

The Master of Science (Speech and Language Pathology) programme is a two-year professional practice training course designed for graduates from any discipline who seek careers as speech and language pathologists. Students will be equipped to work with children and adults who have speech, language, swallowing, voice, and fluency disorders .The programme covers 18 compulsory modules, including four clinical practicums in local hospitals, community healthcare settings, social service centres, and/or schools. Problem-based learning, with local case studies, provides the foundation for the academic modules, and students are expected to conduct a research project relevant to evidence-based practice in their final year.

For more information, please visit: http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/dgms/SLP/home.html

Master of Science (Audiology)

This graduate-entry programme addresses the public demand for locally trained Audiologists. It is the only coursework-based study of its kind in Singapore and is offered in collaboration with the University of Melbourne. It is customised with a distinct Asian framework and distinguishes itself from other programmes by incorporating a multi-disciplinary approach with related modules covering psychology, public health, engineering, business and innovation. Students are given the opportunity to integrate academics, clinical practice and research, which will be carried out in a purpose-built facility, clinic and in collaboration with government research institutes, universities, industry and international partners.

For more information, please visit: http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/dgms/audiology

Graduate Coursework Programme in Nursing

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Overview

The Master of Nursing (MN) programme was established to meet a national need to equip nurses with advanced knowledge and skills for clinical management of patients and to enhance the use of research findings as the basis of effective practice.

Students receive advanced clinical knowledge, skills and acquired professional attitude from a range of disciplines in advanced nursing practice, clinical medicine, social sciences and public health. Students acquire and apply learnt knowledge and skills also in clinical practice settings.

Upon successful completion of the 18-month Master of Nursing programme, graduates are eligible to apply for APN provisional license with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) to continue with a 12-month integrated internship. APN certification will be issued upon completing the 12-month integrated internship and fulfilling the SNB requirements.

The Curriculum

Aims of the Programme

The programme aims to prepare graduate nurses to:

attain SNB’s Core Competencies for APN;
be a reflective, safe, and competent APN who exercise informed clinical judgment in the delivery of evidence-based care that will improve patient outcomes;
act as agents of change for health care reform and health care industry; and
pursue lifelong learning through professional development.

Programme Structure

The MN is offered on a full-time basis over 18 months. It consists of 70 MCs, with 40 MCs for theoretical modules and 30 MCs for the clinical practicum.

Structure of the Curriculum

Year Semester	Module	MC	Hours
Year 1 Sem 1 Jan – Jul	NUR5801G Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management I	8	260
	NUR5609 Integrated Clinical Decision Making I (Paed)	8	260
	MDG5238 Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics I	4	130
	NUR5807 Professional Development of Ethical Healthcare	4	130
	NUR5811A Clinical Practicum I (10 weeks)	10	400
Year 1 Sem 2 Aug – Dec	NUR5802G Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management II	8	260
	NUR5610 Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management II (Paed)	8	260
	NUR5808 Integrated Care for Older Adults Across Care Continuum	8	260
	NUR5613 Integrated Care for Paediatric Patients Across Care Continuum	8	260
	MDG5239 Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics II	4	130
	NUR5811B Clinical Practicum II (4 weeks)	4	160
Year 2 Sem 1 Jan – May	NUR5806G Evidence-based Practice	4	130
Year 2 Sem 1 Jan – May	NUR5811C Clinical Practicum III (16 weeks)	16	640
Total		70	2,500

Admission Requirements

Graduate Diploma in Community Health Nursing (CHN)

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma programme has been designed to provide students a strong foundation in community health nursing, enabling care delivered to meet the healthcare needs of various population groups in a variety of community settings in Singapore. The proposed programme, the Graduate Certificate leading to Graduate Diploma in Community Health Nursing responds to the growing societal demand for well-qualified Registered Nurses to manage the healthcare needs of patients in the community.

This course is offered on a part-time mode and adopts a sequential stackable modular approach. Stackable programmes typically consist of Certificates that will stack up towards a Graduate Diploma. The stackable Graduate Certificates shall not be more than 5 years at the point of application for matriculation to the Graduate Diploma in Community Health Nursing.

The first two (2) modules (NUR5801G & NUR5802G) will give students an experience of learning in modules of the Master of Nursing programme. In addition, if requirements are met, successful candidates will be awarded advance standing placement if they purse the Master of Nursing programme.

Aims of the Programme

The course aims to promote and deepen registered nurses’ knowledge, skills and understanding for care delivery in a community setting. Registered nurses working in the community are required to perform health assessment and make diagnoses, make decisions and offer treatment with a high level of autonomy and independence. This course aims to consolidate the theoretical base to enable registered nurses to develop higher levels of decision-making and develop skills that will support the continuity of care between the hospital and community.

Programme Structure

Graduate Certificate to Graduate Diploma in Community Health Nursing Programme is offered under a modular, stackable course pathway. All registered nurses can enrol for the graduate certificates.

On successful completion of the two (2) stackable Graduate Certificates with a minimum CAP of 3.0 for each module, registered nurses with a nursing degree can apply for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Community Nursing. Upon successful completion of all six modules, the registered nurses will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Community Health Nursing if they achieve an overall CAP of 2.50.

Registered nurses who are not degree holders but have obtained a CAP ≥ 3.00 for each Graduate Certificate can still submit an application for admission to the Graduate Diploma programme. However, such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis by a panel comprising representatives from NUS Medicine and NUS Nursing.

Stackable Course Pathway for Full-Programme of Graduate Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Curriculum Structure for Graduate Diploma in Community Health Nursing

Module Name	Module Code
Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management I	NUR5801G (8MC)
Integrated Clinical Decision Making and Management II	NUR5802G (8MC)
Community Health Practice	NUR5803G (4MC)
Chronic Disease Management in the Community	NUR5804G (4MC)
Chronic Wound Management in the Community	NUR5805G (4MC)
Evidence-based Practice	NUR5806G (4MC)

For more information, please visit the programme website: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education/graduate-diploma-in-community-health-nursing-chn/chn-overview/

Admission Requirements

Applicants must:

be a registered nurse with valid practicing certificate from Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
have at least one (1) year work experience in a community setting
possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited programme.

Application opens in May and Oct every year.

Please visit our website at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/education-2/continuing-education-trainingcet/graduate-diploma-in-community-health-nursing/ for more information.