GMS1000: The Duke-NUS Pre-Med Course
The Duke-NUS Pre-Med Course is a unique opportunity for undergraduates to experience the instructional method used in the MD programme at Duke-NUS. This course brings together students from diverse STEAM disciplines and uses the TeamLEAD (Team-Based Learning) method of teaching. Taught by Duke-NUS postdoctoral fellows, the course introduces students to the major scientific themes represented by the Signature Research Programmes at Duke-NUS.
All students who apply to read the GMS1000 course will undergo a selection process. The course helps students develop intellectual curiosity, knowledge and skills needed to critically examine biomedical research. In addition, students will get to interact with faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, medical students and research staff at Duke-NUS.
For NUS students, GMS1000 carries 4 units, and is classified as an Unrestricted Elective Course.
The course follows the NUS academic calendar and has 12 sessions. Each session lasts 2 hours and will be conducted at Duke-NUS (Outram Campus). Students will have to factor in the duration of travel when they plan their schedule to read this course.
| Dates |
Timeline |
| 5 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 |
GMS1000 Online Application opens |
| By early December 2026 |
Notification of Application Status
|
12 January 2027 to 13 April 2027
(Every Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM) | Commencement of Course |
| 13 April 2027 |
Closed-Door Presentation of research poster proposal
|
The course runs once a year in NUS during Semester 2 of an academic year.
- For January 2027 classes, the course will be held on Tuesdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Online application: mid-October to early November
- Course period: mid-January to mid-April (once a week)
Learn more about the GMS1000
course syllabus.
Course Directors
View the list of course instructors.
Application
Pre-requisites
To be admitted to GMS1000, you are required to be:
· A current undergraduate student
· In good academic standing with no disciplinary or administrative procedures pending
When to Apply
To read the course in Semester 2, you may submit your application in October. Selected students will be informed via email by early December.
How to Apply
The following items MUST be included in the application package that you submit online for admission to the GMS1000 course:
· A completed online application form
· Supporting documents (stated on the application form)
Frequently Asked Questions
Please refer to the list of FAQs. for more enquiries.
Enquiries
For enquiries on the Pre-Medical Course, please email admissions@duke-nus.edu.sg.