Doctor of Philosophy
Programmes
Programme Director Message
I am thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to you in joining our prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme. NUS is deeply committed to fostering a scholarly community where passionate individuals like you can pursue advanced research and attain meaningful contributions to the field of health sciences.
Our PhD programme is designed for nurses and professionals in all healthcare disciplines with the keen interest to delve into the complexities of healthcare, explore cutting-edge research questions, and drive innovation in nursing practice, education, and healthcare policy. Our programme offers a rigorous and supportive environment with opportunities to conduct clinical trials, analyse healthcare data, or shape health policy, to enable students to achieve their research aspirations.
Some of the compelling reasons for you in considering our PhD programme include:
(1) experienced thesis advisors working closely with you to develop and refine your research skills;
(2) rigorous research training in terms of research methodologies, theoretical frameworks, and analytical techniques;
(3) interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities with experts from different backgrounds like public health, psychology, sociology, and medicine to enable the occurrence of breakthroughs in nursing science at the intersection of disciplines;
(4) Research scholarships and rich resources to support your study and research activities;
(5) supportive academic community by participating in seminars, workshops, and conferences;
(6) Career opportunities in academia, research institutions, healthcare organisations, government agencies, and beyond upon graduation, locally and internationally.
I encourage you to explore our PhD programme and discover how we can help you turn your research aspirations into reality. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our admissions team. We are here to support you on your journey to becoming a nursing scholar and leader.
Thank you for considering our PhD programme. We look forward to welcoming you to our vibrant community of research scholars and innovators.
Professor He Hong-Gu (Linda), PhD, MSc, BSc(Med), RN, MD, FAAN
Director of Graduate Research Programmes
Application
Application for the August intake opens from 16 May to 15 November every year.
- 28 March 2022 - 20 May 2022
Programme Overview
Current challenges facing the health care system offer opportunities for nursing research to make a substantial impact on the health of the population and to improve approaches to patient care. There is a shift in emphasis from treatment to prevention of illness and from acute illness to chronic conditions as well as an urgent need to translate successful research findings into clinical practice. Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies provides two graduate research degree programmes, namely, Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The programmes aim to position nursing research at the forefront of the health care sciences to develop a dynamic, vital, and productive community of investigators who conduct rigorous research to establish the scientific and evidence base for patient care.
Aims of Programme
The Master of Science (MSc) (Nursing) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are designed for research training. The Master qualification can be taken as a stand alone qualification or, if the student demonstrates the ability, can be converted to a Doctor of Philosophy qualification. Besides coursework, student is required to complete a thesis of a maximum of 80,000 words for graduation.
There is no specialisation of the degrees awarded. These milestone Singapore based qualifications enable nurses to take their study in a full-time or part-time mode.
The MSc (Nursing) and PhD programmes aim to develop graduates characterised by their:
- ability to identify, formulate, and address problems through research;
- drive for evidence-based nursing research and practice;
- creative and strategic approach to lead the nursing and healthcare-related profession nationally and internationally; and
- entrepreneurial spirit to lead innovation which will impact the profession and healthcare industry.
The programmes will ensure all graduates have:
- the ability to carry out independent primary and secondary research;
- a sound grounding in translation of evidence to clinical practice;
- developed critical analytical and writing skills; and
- the leadership skills to further nursing and healthcare-related research both nationally and internationally.
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies
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Yong Loo Lin School of medicine
Clinical Research Centre
Block MD11, level 2
10 Medical Drive
Singapore 117597 - Ms Mariati M Noor
- nurbox3@nus.edu.sg
- 6516 3115
