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National University of Singapore (Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health)
Master of Public Health
National University of Singapore (Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health)
Course Overview
The NUS Master of Public Health (MPH) at the Saw Swee Hock School is a one-year full-time programme covering epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and global health — taught with a strong Asian and tropical-disease lens that is directly relevant to Sri Lankan public-health practice. Specialisations include Epidemiology, Health Services & Systems, and Quantitative Epidemiology.
The school offers a substantial tuition subsidy (up to 70% off published fees) to both local and international students who accept a 3-year service obligation in Singapore — many Sri Lankan graduates take this route, work in MOH or A*STAR-affiliated research, then transition onto a full Employment Pass.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health, Life Sciences, or Public Health (Second Class Upper or GPA 3.3+ preferred).
- check_circle At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a health-related field strongly preferred.
- check_circle GRE General Test: recommended (not mandatory) for non-clinical applicants.
- check_circle Two academic / professional references and a 1,000-word statement of purpose.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 85 overall.
- check_circle Waived if your undergraduate or postgraduate degree was taught in English.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (SGD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (non-subsidised, international) | SGD 50,000 | Rs. 12,000,000 |
| Tuition (with MOE subsidy + service bond) | SGD 18,000 | Rs. 4,320,000 |
| Living Expenses (12 months) | SGD 20,000 | Rs. 4,800,000 |
| Total (non-subsidised path) | SGD 70,000 | Rs. 16,800,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Saw Swee Hock MPH graduates work across Singapore's Ministry of Health, NCID, A*STAR, and regional WHO offices, alongside global NGOs and consulting firms (McKinsey Health, Bain Healthcare). Graduates who accept the MOE tuition subsidy complete a 3-year service bond in Singapore on an Employment Pass; others typically return home with a research-led portfolio or move to UK/US doctoral programmes.
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