Master of Public Health

Designed for aspiring public health professionals like you, the MPH programme is a gateway to a fulfilling and impactful career that transcends boundaries, shapes healthier communities, and transforms lives.

The NUS Public Health Advantage

Top Ranked University in Asia
National University of Singapore is ranked #1 in Asia and #8 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Global Exposure
Broaden perspectives through international collaborations, exchange programmes, and research projects. Gain insights from global experts on addressing complex public health challenges in today’s interconnected world.

Affordable Financing
Highly subsidised tuition fees of up to 70% for both international and local students. Scholarships and financial aid covering tuition fees and stipends are also available.

Interdisciplinary Curriculum
Holistic and cutting-edge curriculum rooted in evidence-based approaches with collaborative learning methodologies. Develop competencies across diverse fields such as epidemiology, biostatistics, and health policy and management.

World-Class Faculty & Research
Benefit from the extensive knowledge vault of our global faculty members. Immerse in a hands-on learning experience with an emphasis on translating evidence-based research into real-world outcomes.

Career Advancement
Open doors to rewarding career opportunities. Graduates have gone on to assume leadership positions in vast array of organizations including government agencies, NGOs, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals.

International Alumni Community
Tap on the expertise of our family of alumni from over 30 countries who have made significant contributions to public health globally.

Epidemiology

Estimate the burden, and identify patterns and determinants of disease and ill-health in communities

Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

Apply appropriate research methods and analytic tools to identify solutions to address community health and healthcare related problems

Health Policy and Systems

Apply knowledge of health systems, policy and financing, health economics and key global health issues to evaluate and inform development of public health policies, programmes and services

Social and Behavioural Sciences

Apply concepts and methods in social and behavioural sciences to evaluate and inform development of health promotion policies, programmes and services

Ethics and Professionalism

Take into consideration ethical and legal principles in public health practice and policy

Leadership and Teamwork

Understand own professional strengths and personal skills to lead and work collaboratively in a public health team

Communication

Communicate public health research evidence effectively to different audiences

Hear From Our Alumni

“It is a great joy to learn, as an alumnus, at the National University of Singapore, one of the finest universities in the world, and an outstanding leader in education, research and innovation. The knowledge I learned in NUS has helped my career in public health in Hong Kong and later in the World Health Organization.”

Dr Margaret Chan, Class of 1985
Emeritus Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Founding Dean of Vanke School of Public Health at Tsinghua University

Where Our Graduates Work