Continuation Requirements

For students admitted prior to August 2020 intake

 

For continuation of candidature, candidates have to meet the following Grade Point Average (GPA) set for coursework:
MSc – GPA should not fall below 2.5 for two consecutive semesters or 3.0 for three consecutive semesters
PhD – GPA should not fall below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters or 3.5 for three consecutive semesters

 

Termination of candidature would result if a student fails to maintain the minimum GPA as stipulated above. For any semester in which the MSc candidate’s GPA falls below 3.0 (but = 2.5), he/she will be issued an academic warning. If, in the following semester, the candidate’s GPA again falls below 3.0, he/she will be placed on probation. If the candidate’s GPA remains below 3.0 for the third consecutive semester, the candidate will be issued a letter of dismissal by the Registrar and denied re-admission.

For MSc candidates, if the GPA falls below 2.5 for two consecutive semesters, they will be placed on probation for the first semester, followed by dismissal in the second semester.

For any semester in which the PhD GPA falls below 3.5 (but = 3.0), he/she will be issued an academic warning. If, in the following semester, the candidate’s GPA again falls below 3.5, he/she will be placed on probation. If the student’s GPA remains below 3.5 for the third consecutive semester, the student will be issued a letter of dismissal by the Registrar and denied re-admission.

For PhD candidates, if the GPA falls below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters, they will be placed on probation for the first semester, followed by dismissal in the second semester.

A student may also be issued a warning or placed on probation or be issued a letter of termination for poor performance in the PhD qualifying examination, research thesis, or other program requirements.

 

For students admitted with effect from August 2020 intake to January 2022 intake

Students will be required to complete 16 Units for MSc and 24 Units for PhD for graduation. Letter grades will be given for the courses, except for the default CS/CU core courses and courses taken on S/U basis. Students will be required to obtain a Grade D and above, CS, or S for a course in order to earn the Units.

For courses taken on S/U basis, an ‘S’ grade is assigned if the student receives a ‘C’ grade or above for the course. Conversely, the student will receive a ‘U’ if the grade obtained is lower than a ‘C’ grade.

 

(1) Students nominated for PGF or other premium scholarships will have to maintain an average grade of B+ and above for their coursework.
(2) Students will be allowed to advance to PQE only if s/he has completed 16 Units of coursework (8 Units for the core plus another 8 Units of electives).
(3) Students nominated to represent the school in international forums and other prestigious events should not have scored a F or U/CU for any of their courses.
(4) Students will be allowed to retake a course if they obtain a F or U/CU grade for it.
(5) Students will be allowed to take any number of courses until s/he has fulfilled the necessary Units as part of the coursework requirements for the degree, subject to the approval of the NUS Medicine Graduate Programme Committee.
(6) Students will be allowed to S/U any number of courses during the course registration period.
(7) NUS Medicine will decide on the continuation requirement of their graduate research students who may be issued a warning, placed on probation, or terminated due to poor performance in the PhD qualifying examination, research thesis, or other programme requirements.

 

For students admitted with effect from August 2022 intake to January 2024 intake

Students will be required to complete 16 Units for MSc and 24 Units for PhD for graduation. Letter grades will be given for the courses, except for the default CS/CU core courses and courses taken on S/U basis. Students will be required to obtain a Grade D and above, CS, or S for a course in order to earn the Units.

For courses taken on S/U basis, an ‘S’ grade is assigned if the student receives a ‘C’ grade or above for the course. Conversely, the student will receive a ‘U’ if the grade obtained is lower than a ‘C’ grade.

 

(1) Students nominated for PGF or other premium scholarships will have to maintain an average grade of B+ and above for their coursework.
(2) Students will be allowed to advance to PQE only if s/he has either
(A) passed MDG5108 + 12 Units worth of electives – total 16 Units (plus English courses up to intermediate level, with a minimum C+ grade, where applicable) or
(B) passed MDG5108 + NG5001 + 8 Units worth of electives – total 16 Units (plus English courses up to intermediate level, with a minimum C+ grade, where applicable)
(3) Students nominated to represent the school in international forums and other prestigious events should not have scored a F or U/CU for any of their courses.
(4) Students will be allowed to retake a course if they obtain a F or U/CU grade for it.
(5) Students will be allowed to take any number of courses until s/he has fulfilled the necessary Units as part of the coursework requirements for the degree, subject to the approval of the NUS Medicine Graduate Programme Committee.
(6) Students will be allowed to S/U any number of courses during the course registration period.
(7) NUS Medicine will decide on the continuation requirement of their graduate research students who may be issued a warning, placed on probation, or terminated due to poor performance in the PhD qualifying examination, research thesis, or other programme requirements.

 

For students admitted with effect from August 2024 intake

Students will be required to complete 16 Units for MSc and 24 Units for PhD for graduation. Letter grades will be given for the courses, except for the default CS/CU core courses and courses taken on S/U basis. Students will be required to obtain a Grade D and above, CS, or S for a course in order to earn the Units.

For courses taken on S/U basis, an ‘S’ grade is assigned if the student receives a ‘C’ grade or above for the course. Conversely, the student will receive a ‘U’ if the grade obtained is lower than a ‘C’ grade.

Students will be allowed to retake a course if they obtain a F or U/CU grade for it.

Students will be allowed to take any number of courses until s/he has fulfilled the necessary Units as part of the coursework requirements for the degree, subject to the approval of the NUS Medicine Graduate Programme Committee.

Students will be allowed to S/U any number of courses during the course registration period.

NUS Medicine will decide on the continuation requirement of their graduate research students who may be issued a warning, placed on probation, or terminated due to poor performance in the PhD qualifying examination, research thesis, or other programme requirements.

 

Requirement for PhD students admitted with effect from from August 2024 intake
(1) Students nominated for PGF or other premium scholarships will have to maintain an average grade of B+ and above for their coursework.
(2) Students will be allowed to advance to PQE only if s/he has either
(A) Passed MDG5108 + NG5002 + 10 Units worth of electives – total 16 Units, where applicable or
(B) Passed MDG5108 + NG5001 + NG5002 + 6 Units worth of electives – total 16 Units, where applicable.
(3) Passed and obtained a minimum grade C+ for Graduate English course(s), where applicable.
(4) Substantial published / publishable work done in a project that is highly creative/original, or involves innovative new technology.
(5) Complete the PhD Qualifying Examination within 24 months of their enrolment. Students should apply for PQE about 2-3 semesters after enrolment.

 

Requirement for MSc students admitted with effect from from August 2024 intake
(1) Students nominated for PGF or other premium scholarships will have to maintain an average grade of B+ and above for their coursework.
(2) Students will be allowed to advance to PQE only if s/he has either
(A) MDG5108 + 12 Units worth of electives – total 16 Units, where applicable or
(B) Pass MDG5108 + NG5001 + 8 Units worth of electives – total 16 Units, where applicable.
(3) Passed and obtained a minimum grade C+ for Graduate English course(s), where applicable.
(4) MSc students who upgrade to PhD are to take NG5002 after passing PQE
(5) Substantial published / publishable work done in a project that is highly creative/original, or involves innovative new technology.
(6) Complete the PhD Qualifying Examination within 24 months of their enrolment. Students should apply for PQE about 2-3 semesters after enrolment.

Graduation Requirements

MSc

For students admitted prior to August 2020 intake

  • Pass all prescribed core and elective courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B-) for the prescribed courses (GPA is applicable to students admitted prior to the August 2020 intake)
  • Pass the Master’s Thesis
  • A minimum grade of C+ for all levels of English course(s), where applicable                           

 

For students admitted with effect from August 2020 intake

  • Pass all prescribed core and elective courses
  • Pass the Master’s Thesis
  • A minimum grade of C+ for all levels of English course(s), where applicable

 

PhD

For students admitted prior to August 2020 intake

  • Pass all prescribed core and elective courses with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (B) for the prescribed courses (GPA is applicable to students admitted prior to the August 2020 intake)
  • Pass the Qualifying Examination
  • Pass the PhD Thesis and Oral Examination
  • A minimum grade of C+ for all levels of English course(s), where applicable   

 

For students admitted with effect from August 2020 intake to January 2024 intake

  • Pass all prescribed core and elective courses
  • Pass the Qualifying Examination
  • Pass the PhD Thesis and Oral Examination
  • A minimum grade of C+ for all levels of English course(s), where applicable

 

For students admitted with effect from August 2024 intake

  • Pass all prescribed core and elective courses
  • Pass the compulsory course NG5002 Research Ethics for Graduate Researchers
  • Pass the Qualifying Examination
  • Pass the PhD Thesis and Oral Examination
  • A minimum grade of C+ for all levels of English course(s), where applicable
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