The programme combines coursework, journal clubs and original research to prepare students for independent research careers.
Coursework
Students complete core modules during the first two years of study while developing their doctoral research.
Core areas include:
- Implementation Science
- Health Economics
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
Students will also complete one graduate-level elective offered by Duke-NUS or the National University of Singapore that aligns with their research interests.
Journal Club
Students participate in regular Journal Club sessions where they critically evaluate current research in population health and health services.
Doctoral Research
The majority of the programme is devoted to an original research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor and research committee.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, students are expected to demonstrate original contributions to the field through scholarly publications and dissemination.
Requirements include:
- One publication published or accepted in a Q1 peer-reviewed journal
- Two publication-ready manuscripts suitable for submission to Q1 journals
- One presentation at a national or international scientific conference
- Successful completion and defence of the doctoral thesis