Duke-NUS trains individuals who will gain the skills to both practice and improve the practice of medicine. Through the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme, PhD programme, and MD/PhD track, Duke-NUS prepares doctors who will be well equipped to practice in the rapidly changing world of medicine, as well as play increasingly critical roles in translating meaningful scientific discoveries into quality innovations in patient care. To this end, the curriculum is designed for students to acquire and improve upon the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of any medical practitioner: in professionalism and ethics, medical knowledge, communication skills, and through clinical experience. Complementing these are the skills necessary to improve medical practice. These we believe to be research, teamwork, leadership, and creative and critical thinking skills, as demonstrated below.

Duke-NUS resides on the main campus of the largest healthcare group in the country, Singapore Health Services (SingHealth). This group collectively delivers multi-disciplinary care among 42 clinical specialties across a large network of hospitals, national specialty centres, and polyclinics. Through our collaborations with the SingHealth Group, Singapore’s largest healthcare organization, Duke-NUS plays an integral role in building a vibrant healthcare community and advancing academic medicine.

Apart from SingHealth institutions such as National Cancer Centre Singapore, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore National Eye Centre, and National Neurosciences Institute, Duke-NUS also collaborates with research institutions at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).

Duke-NUS and SingHealth have embarked on an ambitious Academic Medicine partnership, which strives to embody the tripartite of patient care, education, and research. To achieve this vision, two institutes have been established:

1. Academic Medicine Education Institute (AMEI)

- Aims to create a vibrant learning environment

- Assists faculty to be outstanding educators and education scholars

2. Academic Medicine Research Institute (AMRI)

- Aims to enable research-oriented careers for Duke-NUS/SingHealth faculty to achieve excellence in innovative translational, clinical, and health services research

The Duke-NUS Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme is developed with the mission to enable graduates to not only practice medicine, but also improve the practice of medicine in an evolving healthcare environment.

This programme spans 4 years, and graduates are awarded a joint Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree by Duke University and the National University of Singapore (NUS). Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree in any field to apply.

The Duke-NUS PhD in Integrated Biology and Medicine provides training in translational bioscience, with a goal to develop PhD scientists across multiple disciplines who are able to translate basic scientific discoveries into useful therapies for patients. The education and training of students is supported by an award-winning research faculty.

The PhD degree, which is expected to take 4-5 years to complete, is awarded by NUS. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree related to science to apply.

The Duke-NUS PhD in Integrated Biostatistics and Bioinformatics provides training in these two areas with the goal to develop students that will possess quantitative and computational skills that are increasingly necessary to decipher the myriad of clinical and biomedical data. Students admitted to this programme will choose to focus either on biostatisitcs or bioinformatics. The education and training of students is supported by an award-winning research faculty.

The PhD degree, which is expected to take 4-5 years to complete, is awarded by NUS. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree related to science to apply.

Duke-NUS offers a combined MD-PhD track that is unique to Singapore. This option is recommended for students who are committed to research-oriented careers, combining biomedical research with the practice of clinical medicine. Upon completion of the PhD, students will return to the MD component to complete the final (4th) MD year.

The duration of the MD-PhD track varies, but is expected to take a minimum of 7 years to complete. MD-PhD students start on their PhD component after completing the 2nd year of the MD programme. Graduates are awarded a joint Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree by Duke University and NUS, and a PhD degree by NUS. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree related to science.