What we do
Epidemiology provides the scientific foundation of public health by uncovering the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in populations. At the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, the Epidemiology domain is dedicated to generating robust evidence to inform public health interventions, evaluate health promotion efforts, and advance population health outcomes.
Our work focuses on high-priority health issues relevant to Singapore and the region, using a wide range of epidemiologic methods and approaches. Through this, the School seeks to contribute to evidence-based policy and practice across a broad spectrum of health challenges.
Nurturing research excellence
SSHSPH leads several landmark population-based studies that inform both national and regional public health strategies. The School has also established several Research Centres to tackle emerging health concerns that require strong and coordinated multidisciplinary efforts.
These programmes and initiatives include:
- Singapore Population Health Studies and the National Cohorts Office
- SSHSPH-NCCS Joint Programme for Cancer and Public Health
- Asia Centre for Health Security
- ADVANCE-ID
- Programme for Climate, Environment and Health
Achieving impact - influencing public health practice in Singapore and globally
Faculty contribute to translation of evidence to practice through engaging relevant stakeholders in various institutions across Singapore, and as part of key committees and workgroups involved in public health policy-making. These include agencies such as the Ministry of Health, Health Promotion Board, Asia Development Bank, World Health Organization, International Agency for Cancer Research, and the Asia-Pacific Malaria Elimination Network Special Interest Group on Climate Change, among others.
Our faculty members are also actively engaged in cross-national collaborations in Cambodia, and Laos. These partnerships strengthen the School’s contribution to global epidemiological research and foster comparative insights that enhance the relevance of our work across diverse health systems.
Building capacity through education and training
Members of the Epidemiology domain play a central role in the School’s educational mission, delivering core modules in epidemiological methods across undergraduate and graduate programmes in NUS.
These include foundational courses in epidemiology for undergraduates pursuing a major or second minor in public health, as well as graduate programme courses for Masters in Public Health students and those pursuing doctoral studies.Â
Examples of these courses can be found in the Education webpages on the School’s website.