Doctor of Philosophy

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Programme Director Message

It is my great pleasure to invite you to consider the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme at the NUS Nursing. Choosing to pursue a PhD is an important milestone, and at NUS you will join a vibrant scholarly community where curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to improving health and healthcare are deeply valued.

Our PhD programme welcomes nurses and healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about advancing knowledge and shaping the future of health sciences. Whether your interests are in clinical research, digital health, education, or health policy, you will find a rigorous and supportive environment to explore meaningful questions and make a real-world impact.

You will work closely with experienced advisors who will guide you in developing your research ideas and growing into an independent scholar. Our programme offers strong training in research methods and theory, alongside rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration with experts across medicine, public health, and the social sciences.

We are committed to supporting you throughout your doctoral journey, with access to scholarships, excellent research facilities, and a vibrant academic life through seminars, workshops, and conferences. You will also become part of a close-knit community that values mentorship, collegiality, and shared success.

Our graduates go on to build rewarding careers in academia, research, healthcare organisations, and policy settings around the world, making lasting contributions to health and society.

We warmly encourage you to explore our PhD programme and discover how NUS Nursing can help turn your research aspirations into reality. We look forward to welcoming you into our community of future scholars and leaders.

Professor WANG Wenru (王文茹), PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA
Director of MScN & PhD programmes

Application

Application for the August intake opens from 16 May to 15 November every year.

  • 28 March 2022 - 20 May 2022
Submission of application

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.
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Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies

  • Yong Loo Lin School of medicine
    Centre for Translational Medicine
    Block MD6, level 5
    14 Medical Drive
    Singapore 117599
  • Ms Mariati M Noor
  • nurbox3@nus.edu.sg
  • 6516 3115
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