Admission Requirements for Master's
The MITM programme is an inclusive graduate degree programme and we welcome applications from any industry with at least a Bachelor’s degree, and working in the translational medicine field or in healthcare.
This is a requirement for all international applicants except those whose undergraduate or graduate degrees are from NUS, NTU, SMU or SUTD, or from English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Minimum test scores for TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is 85, or for IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is 7.
Applications will be reviewed holistically for cohorts in August each year, based on academic performance, personal characteristics and motivations, and professional accomplishments.
Admission Process
MITM is currently open for applications for our inaugural cohort.
All applicants are required to provide the following as part of their application submission:
Applicants are to reach out to their respective institutions to request for their official transcripts to be sent directly to Duke-NUS at the address below:
Programme of Interest: Master in International Translational Medicine (MITM)
Duke-NUS Office of Admissions
C/O <Insert Full Name>, <Insert Designation>
Duke-NUS Medical School
8 College Road Singapore 169857
Applicants are to submit the following:
- A current version of your curriculum vitae.
- Personal Statement: In about 300 words, share the reasons why you want to earn a Master in International Translation Medicine degree, and how you see this adding value to you in your career.
If Applicants wish to include Letters of Reference to support their application, they may do so with a limit of up to 2 letters of reference. These letters can be submitted by email in PDF format to admissions@duke-nus.edu.sg
For enquiries on MITM, please email scott.compton@duke-nus.edu.sg or register your interest in our mailing list.