Overview

The Pharmacy programme at National University of Singapore provides students with an opportunity to explore ideas, seek novelty and find better solutions, through scientific methodologies, technical approaches and creative pursuits.

Features

Most will undertake the PhD or MSc to work towards a career in academia, research or management.

The NUS Pharmacy graduate research experience enhances one’s critical thinking and sharpens one’s analytical acumen to face the challenges of our changing world.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our graduate programme includes taking a number of prescribed courses in the same or related field of research.

This provides students with fundamental knowledge at the graduate level and prepares them for research work.

Students are also required to attend and participate in seminars, where current research is presented by their peers, staff or visitors.

At the end of the programme, the research work, which forms the largest single component of the graduate research programme, culminates into a thesis which is examined in its written form and a Viva.

Start by reviewing the range of research undertaken by our Professors on their respective staff webpages and the many full scholarship opportunities available for you, and take the next exciting step to apply.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Pharmacy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good relevant Bachelor and/or Master degree

NUS graduates should have at least a 2nd Upper Honours

The ability to pursue research in the candidate’s proposed field of advanced study

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42200 SGD / year

≈ 42200 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

39700 SGD / year

≈ 39700 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Pharmacy.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Singapore

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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