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Master of Science

Name: Master of Science
Price: 126600.00 SGD

Training Provider: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

Course Reference: TGS-2015502820

S$126,600

About This Course

The MSc and PhD programmes are research-intensive programmes that emphasise both the mastery of research skills and the acquisition of core knowledge in a specified area of interest. Students will complete coursework and conduct independent research under the supervision of a faculty member. From Year 1, both MSc and PhD students will embark on their research projects, complete core courses and choose from a range of elective courses that cater to individual research interests. In Year 2, MSc students will start writing their thesis, while PhD students will complete a PhD Qualifying Examination (PQE) which assesses their ability to complete PhD requirements based on their academic progress and quality of their research. MSc students who wish to transfer to the PhD programme need to complete the PhD coursework requirements, and pass the PQE within 2 years.

In Years 3-5, PhD students will execute the rest of their research plans and submit and defend the thesis.

What You'll Learn

Graduates of the Master of Science (by research) programme are expected to understand the basic assumptions, approaches, designs, analytic methods and ethical principles entailed in conducting public health research. They are also expected to become confident communicators of scientific knowledge through participation in the scholastic exchanges during research seminars. Graduates are fully prepared to participate as key collaborators, and co-authors in public health research projects. Some MSc graduates may be able to launch their own careers as independent Principal Investigators. However, in general, it is expected that more advanced training in the form of PhD degree will be needed to establish an independent research career.