Transfer Frequently Asked Questions

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Transfers to NUS Medicine are handled on an individual, case-by-case basis, in the event that a vacancy is available in that particular year.

Applicants are considered on the merits of their ‘A’ Level or high school results, and their university results. Once shortlisted, an interview will be conducted via teleconference, unless the transfer applicant is in Singapore.

Applicants have to provide good pre-university grades and be performing among the best of their cohort in medical school. However, the competition will depend on the number of places available, and the number of students who apply for that particular year.

Transfer students will be informed of the year of study where the vacancy is available. The student may not need to repeat years already completed, only if there is an appropriate availability and if the curriculum of the medical undergraduate programme at his/her home university aligns with that of NUS Medicine. We will work to ensure a smooth transition and address any gaps in the medical curriculum and training.

We regret to inform you that transfer vacancies are only available for Phase II (Year 2) and Phase III (Year 3).

NUS has established a minimum of 50% residency requirement for all NUS degrees. This means that a transfer student would need to complete a minimum of three full years at NUS, regardless of the number of years he/she may have already completed in a medical school overseas.

Yes, you are eligible to apply for a transfer.

Candidates admitted to the Medicine undergraduate degree course at the National University of Singapore, who are not in receipt of PSC scholarships or bursaries, are required to serve the Government of Singapore upon successful completion of the course.

This is 5 years for Singaporeans, and 6 years for Singapore Permanenet Residents. The bond period excludes a 1-year housemanship.