NUS Bulletin AY2025/26

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a multidisciplinary, practice-oriented degree designed for professionals seeking to advance their expertise in population health. Emphasising self-directed learning, the programme builds on students’ prior experience and equips them with essential competencies to address public health challenges locally and globally.

The MPH curriculum is rigorous and interactive, requiring active participation and a commitment to academic excellence. Students are encouraged to tailor their learning journey to align with their professional goals, with support from academic advisors who provide guidance on curriculum planning, practicum development, and career mentorship.

As the public health landscape evolves, the MPH programme fosters adaptability and interdisciplinary collaboration, drawing from domains such as data analytics and the social sciences to address complex health issues. Graduates are prepared to lead efforts in disease prevention and health promotion in an increasingly dynamic global context.

More information about the Admission Requirements is available at: https://sph.nus.edu.sg/education/mph/admission-requirements/

Curriculum structure and requirements

All students are required to complete 48 units of prescribed courses.

Students are required to complete 24 units of core courses, including a Practicum project. The remaining units are fulfilled by elective courses.

Core Courses (26 units)

1. SPH5001 Foundations of Public Health (0 unit)
2. SPH5002 Public Health Research Methods (8 units)
3. SPH5003 Health Behaviour and Communication (4 units)
4. SPH5005 Practicum (8 units)
5. SPH5007 Implementing Public Health Programmes and Policies (4 units)
6. SPH5008 Ethics in Public Health Practice (2 units)

Elective Courses (24 units)

Residency requirements and candidature

The MPH programme is offered on both full-time and part-time basis.

Students can complete the degree with a normal/ minimum of 12 months of full-time study or 24 months of part-time study. The maximum candidature periods are 2 years for full-time study and 4 years for part-time study respectively.

Continuation and graduation requirements

A student pursuing a Master’s degree by coursework must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.00 to be eligible for graduation.

To continue in a Master’s programme, a student may not have:

• GPA below 3.00 (but ≥ 2.50) for three consecutive semesters; or
• GPA below 2.50 for two consecutive semesters.

Assessment modes / Examination rules

Students’ performance will be assessed through a combination of examinations and continuous assessments. The Board of Examiners will govern all assessments.

Assessment can be based on tutorials, laboratories, projects, reports, as well as mid-term and final examinations.

More information about the Master of Public Health programme is available at: https://sph.nus.edu.sg/education/mph/

The need to train and equip public health practitioners at the programme implementation level with the right set of knowledge and skills to support national initiatives, such as “War on Diabetes” and “Healthier SG”, is increasingly important. The Graduate Diploma in Public Health (GDPH) programme aims to support the evolving needs of our nation’s healthcare landscape.

The GDPH is a programme designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of public health. It provides a foundational knowledge of public health concepts and practices, as well as an appreciation of the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in promoting health and preventing disease.

The interdisciplinary nature of public health means that it intersects with many other fields, including healthcare, social services, education, data science, and the environment. Professionals in these fields can benefit from an understanding of public health principles and practices to integrate public health considerations more effectively into their work and make a greater impact on the health and well-being of their clients and communities.

More information about the Admission Requirements is available at: https://sph.nus.edu.sg/education/gdph/admission-requirement/

Curriculum structure and requirements

All students are required to complete 24 units of prescribed courses.

Students are required to complete 12 units of core courses, with the remaining units are fulfilled by prescribed elective courses.

• Core Courses (12 units)

SPH5002 Public Health Research Methods (8 units); and

Either SPH5003 Health Behaviour and Communication (4 units)
or SPH5007 Implementing Public Health Programmes & Policies (4 units)

• Elective Courses (12 units)

For the list of elective courses, please refer here.

Residency requirements and candidature

The Graduate Diploma in Public Health (GDPH) is offered on a part-time basis only. Students are expected to complete the programme within 18 months.

Continuation and graduation requirements

The minimum GPA for fulfillment of award of Graduate Diploma in Public Health is at least 2.5 or higher.

Assessment modes / Examination rules

Students’ performance will be assessed through a combination of examinations and continuous assessments. The Board of Examiners will govern all assessments.

Assessment can be based on tutorials, laboratories, projects, reports as well as mid-term and final examinations.

More information about the Graduate Diploma in Public Health is available at: https://sph.nus.edu.sg/study/graduate/gdph