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Ready to take the next step in your public health journey? Meet the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the HeadHunt Postgraduate Fair 2026 and discover how our postgraduate and lifelong learning programmes can support your professional growth and aspirations. Speak with our team to learn more about: Master of Public HealthRead more

Across Asia, healthcare systems are navigating ageing populations, rising costs and rapid medical innovation. This is driving demand for professionals who can assess value and translate evidence into better healthcare decisions. Based in Singapore—Asia’s leading healthcare innovation hub—the MSc in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (MScHEOR) equips you with specialised expertise in: Healthcare priority-setting Pricing

Peptides are rapidly gaining popularity beyond medicine, promoted to consumers for purposes ranging from longevity and beauty to cognition and physical performance. Approved peptide-based therapies have an established place in modern medicine. They are supported by scientific evidence, manufactured under strict quality standards and used for clearly defined medical purposes. The concern lies in the

We were delighted to welcome over 30 participants from across the healthcare and government sectors to the Basic Outbreak Rapid Response course, held on 20–22 July and 27–28 July 2026. Led by Associate Professor Steven Ooi, this foundational SG FETP training introduced participants to key principles and practical tools in field epidemiology and rapid outbreak

Public health professionals play a vital role in addressing complex health challenges at the local, regional and global levels. The multidisciplinary, practice-focused Master of Public Health (MPH) equips you with the expertise and practical skills to translate evidence into action and improve population health. Why choose the NUS MPH? Interdisciplinary curriculum spanning epidemiology, health policy,

We were delighted to welcome Doctor in Public Health students from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak last week for a meaningful exchange on public health systems. The meeting was a platform to learn more about how countries manage the public health systems, contributing to possible areas of research. Prof Alex Cook, Vice Dean of Global Health, spoke

We are delighted to share that Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying and Ms Chen Po Jan have been recognised in the National Day Awards 2026 for their excellence, dedication and service to the nation.   Presented annually, the National Day Awards honour individuals who have made significant contributions to Singapore through public service, education, social

The Asia Centre for Health Security (ACHS) has opened applications for the 2027 intake of the ACHS Fellowship Programme! ACHS is an academic think tank based at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore (NUS). Through collaborative research, education initiatives, and capacity-building, ACHS is dedicated to preventing and mitigating future

Singapore turns 61!   From all of us at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, we wish you and your family good health, joy and a happy National Day! Majulah Singapura!

A warm welcome to the newest members of our School community from the MPH, MScHEOR, GDPH, MSc and PhD programmes! Student Orientation 2026 marks an especially meaningful milestone as we welcome the inaugural cohort of our MSc in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (MScHEOR). Addressing the new cohort, our Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying, highlighted