An official transcript of academic records is required from each university you have attended. You are responsible for requesting the transcript(s) from the relevant University. Please use the prescribed form for such request.

Transcripts must be enclosed in an official SEALED with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative.

All except applicants from universities in Singapore, the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines are to submit evidence of English language proficiency.

• TOEFL - Minimum of 580 (paper-based score), 237 (computer-based score), and 85 (internet-based score)

• IELTS - Minimum of 6.5 (overall score) and 6.5 (writing component score)

Recommendations from 2 academic referees are to be submitted via the online admission system. You should check with your referees and obtain their institutional e-mail address.

E-mail addresses from domains other than ".edu" may be subject to additional screening and filtering. Once your online application is submitted, an automated e-mail will be sent to your referees.

Please submit a copy of each of your publication(s), if any. The journal’s “Impact Factor” field (which allows input of up to one decimal point) is essentially a measure of scientific impact that is based on citation rates for an article or other citable item. It also takes into account the significance of the journals in which result has been published. Please leave it blank if you are unsure.

International applicants who are not applying for our Research Scholarship or have indicated their wish to be considered for admission in the event that their Research Scholarship application is unsuccessful, must submit documentary evidence of their ability to support their study (e.g. a bank statement). Applicant must show documentary proof that they are able to support their study for at least 2 years [estimated cost of living (S$36,000) plus Tuition Fees]. Click on Fees to see Other Expenditure.

Applicants who are sponsored by an individual or organization will need to submit a letter from the sponsor with details/documentary proof of the sponsorship.

Those who are working in Singapore and applying for admission to our part-time programme may submit a copy of their recent pay slip.

MDG5108 Biostatistics for Basic Research or IE5002 Applied Engineering Statistics

The DY5190 Graduate Seminar course is designed to promote a strong research culture among the research students and to improve their communication skills through presentations and conference attendance. It is a compulsory course for graduation. The grading is “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” on the basis of student’s participation and presentation at conferences/seminars and workshops.

It is mandatory for all research students to make a pre- or post-conference presentations to the Faculty every time they attend conferences for poster/oral presentation.

At level > 5000 and > 4 Units. Elective courses must be credit based i.e. graded.

NG5001 Academic Communication for Graduate Researchers

Not exceeding 40,000 words.

Those deemed weak in English by Faculty would have to sit for the Diagnostic English Test and take additional English Language courses administered by the Centre for English Language (CELC).

Students in research-based graduate programmes are required to submit a research progress report bi-annually.

Students may upgrade from a Master's programme to the PhD upon completing specific requirements.

1. Students may apply for upgrading after completing at least 1 year of study.
   
   
2. The requirements for upgrading to PhD is the same as those applying directly for PhD Qualifying Examination.
   
   
3. Students can apply for upgrading subject to fulfilment of the following requirements:
   1. Completion of mandatory coursework except for DY 5190 Graduate Seminar Module with minimum 3.5 GPA.
   2. Passed the PhD Qualifying Examination.

Commencement dates of candidature and scholarship for such upgrading cases remain the same though the duration would be changed accordingly.

For more information and resources on student matters, click here.

There are two intakes per academic year: August and January.

No pre-admission examination is required, except for the language examinations which are taken at the applicant’s expense. You will be contacted if you are shortlisted for an interview.

Yes, all applicants except those who have a degree (either Bachelor's or higher) from universities in Singapore, USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines are required to sit for the TOEFL/IELTS test.

Yes. You just need to indicate the test date in your application and provide us with the test scores after your exam.

First of all, you must decide which area you have an inherent interest and potential competency. You may contact a potential Thesis Advisor for an initial discussion. Otherwise, you could just key in the research topic in the online application form. The Faculty will circulate your application among the relevant faculty members. Remember, you should not apply for a research programme just because you think it is a way of getting an additional qualification. Interest in the research topic should take priority as it will determine your success of your learning.

We only accept online applications. Applicants will need to submit physical copies of supporting documents. Click here for the checklist of supporting documents.

The outcome timelines for applications for August and January intakes are 31 May and 31 October respectively.

The University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake graduate student recruitment on its behalf. Candidates interested in our graduate programmes are advised to apply directly to the University and not through any agents. Candidates who apply through agents will not have any added advantage in gaining admission and the University reserves the right to reject such applications without giving reasons.

Yes, you can re-apply for the next intake.

Please refer to Immigration & Checkpoint Authority (ICA)'s website for the list of countries that require an entry visa. The Office of the University Registrar will help to apply for a single-journey visa cum in-principle student pass approval on behalf of international students. The original approval letter issued by the ICA and the valid passport must be presented to the Duty Officer at the Immigration checkpoint upon arrival in Singapore. No deposit is required by Immigration Office.

To practise clinically in Singapore, your BDS degrees must be registrable with Singapore Dental Council.

Yes, subject to availability of research positions. For clinical positions, registration of your degree rest with Singapore Dental Council.

The recognition of our research degrees varies from country to country. Please check with the country concerned.