Q2. What is the duration and commitment required for the Executive Fellowship?

A: The Executive Fellowship spans 1 year and is a part-time programme, with one course per semester. The expected number of class hours for each course is 3-4 hours weekly for 13 weeks. In addition to the courses, there will be thought leadership sessions every 6 weeks and mentoring engagements throughout the programme. For the August 2025 intake, an optional Intensive Sustainable Healthcare Week will be offered from 4 to 9 August 2025, with Semester 1 classes starting on Monday, 11 August 2025.
Q3. Is attendance for all leadership and networking events required for me to graduate from the Executive Fellowship?

A: Satisfactory completion of the two courses (total of 8 units) will result in the award of a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Healthcare. However, attendance is required for induction into the Centre’s Sustainable Healthcare Leaders’ Network.
Q4. Will classes be conducted online, in-person or using a hybrid format?

A: The Executive Fellowship has been designed for busy professionals in mind, who value flexibility in setting their own pace for learning. High-quality recordings and course materials will be made available for you to view at your own time, and those based in Singapore may also attend classes in person at our National University of Singapore, Kent Ridge Campus.

Q5. When are the classes for the Executive Fellowship held? Are there any weekend classes?

A: Classes will primarily be conducted during the day on weekdays on-campus at our Kent Ridge campus, while facilitated workshops and lab sessions with instructors will be held in the evenings. Recordings of these classes will be made available for viewing asynchronously. Leadership and Networking events will primarily be conducted on weekday evenings, Singapore time.

Q6. Is there an ideal candidate profile for the Executive Fellowship? Do I need to have a clinical background to take the programme?

A: We welcome senior and emerging professionals, and leaders with demonstrated track records who are interested in deepening their skills in healthcare sustainability. Relevant background knowledge and experience in this field, or adjacent fields such as public health, public policy, social sciences and environmental sustainability, are considered advantageous. Candidates with other relevant qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Q7. What is the Sustainable Healthcare Leaders’ Network?

A: It is a global network of health professionals working in the field of sustainable healthcare. The network provides you with access to Faculty and Affiliates of the Centre for Sustainable Medicine, previous Fellows who have completed the Executive Fellowship, and a knowledge exchange programme with the UK’s National Health Service and the US’s first Diploma of Climate Medicine. Joining the network will allow you to expand your professional connections and be part of a community of thought leaders and changemakers within the industry.

Q8. Are there any events organised by the Executive Fellowship that participants must attend in person?

A: No, there are no compulsory in-person events as part of this Executive Fellowship. Where possible, events will be made available online for participants to join in no matter their location.

Q9. What is the minimum grade required to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Healthcare?

A: Participants will be required to obtain at least a B- grade (equivalent to a minimum GPA of 3.0) for both courses to be awarded the Graduate Certificate.

Q10. I am an international participant residing overseas. Can I apply for a Student Pass to reside in Singapore for the duration of the programme?

A: No. Executive Fellowship participants are not eligible to apply for Student Passes. To apply for a Student’s Pass, you must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore. Part-time courses and courses conducted in the evening or on weekends are not eligible. For activities organised by the Centre where in-person attendance is encouraged, these events will not last for longer than 10 consecutive days. Please refer to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore’s website for further information on student visas and short-term travel to Singapore.