The PhD is a research\u2011intensive Doctor of Philosophy degree administered by the NUS Medicine Graduate Studies Office, with supervision by faculty affiliated with the Centre of Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions (BISI). This PhD offers a distinctive doctoral training model that integrates behavioural science, implementation science, and real-world application within a coherent academic ecosystem. It enhances the academic and developmental experience of PhD students through curated coursework, structured teaching exposure, and intentional research building.<\/p>\n
Candidates conduct original research culminating in a thesis and an oral defence.<\/p>\n
The core curriculum consists of independent research, coursework and a PhD Qualifying Examination (PQE).<\/p>\n\t
Candidates conduct independent research under a faculty member who is in BISI or is a BISI Affiliate. The faculty member will be the candidate\u2019s primary supervisor.<\/p>\n
As such, prospective candidates must reach out to the faculty member to discuss research interests and obtain supervision approval before applying. It is strongly recommended for the research topic to fall within one of the chosen faculty member\u2019s area(s) of research.<\/p>\n
Please click here<\/a> for BISI\u2019s faculty members and their respective area(s) of research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Candidates must complete a total of 24 Units comprising two core courses + elective courses.<\/p>\n Aside from the School of Medicine\u2019s mandated core courses (listed here<\/a>), below is a curated list of courses students enrolled in the BIS-focused PhD can choose from.<\/p>\n This list of courses has been curated to align with the majority of candidates\u2019 research trajectory with BISI and hence ensures that their coursework directly supports thesis development and scholarly identity, rather than functioning as a stand-alone requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Candidates enrolled in the BIS-focused PhD programme must accrue teaching experience as part of a core developmental component. This experience should reflect the candidate\u2019s classroom confidence, teaching readiness and linkages between pedagogical choices to behavioural and implementation\/learning science principles.<\/p>\n Candidates will work with their primary supervisor and the programme team to decide on the most suitable course(s) to teach that align with their research and academic identity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> Candidates are expected to participate in any ongoing activities (whether routine or ad hoc) relevant to the BISI research ecosystem and wider community. This reinforces integration into the scholarly community and shared standards.<\/p>\n Some of these activities include, but are not limited to, journal clubs, research workgroups and cross-project collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>Coursework Requirements<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
Teaching Requirements<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
Integration with BISI Research Ecosystem and Wider Community<\/h3>\n\t\t\t
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