Programme at a Glance
Intake and Application
Overview
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science in Sustainable Healthcare (MSc-SH) is offered by the Centre for Sustainable Medicine at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUSMed).
The Lancet calls climate change the greatest global health threat and opportunity of the 21st century. Simultaneously, healthcare faces unprecedented headwinds. Global healthcare demand is rising unsustainably, driven by an ageing population, expanding healthcare access and increasing burden of chronic diseases. The health sector, responsible for 4–7% of global emissions, exacerbates these challenges through energy-intensive operations and carbon-heavy clinical practices, which account for up to 80% of a healthcare facility's carbon footprint.
This world-leading Masters programme provides you with a comprehensive understanding in how global environmental systems affect human health, and a strong foundation in the principles of sustainable healthcare practice, as well as analytic skillsets such as carbon accounting in the healthcare setting. You will have access to a suite of specialised and transdisciplinary modules while having the flexibility to tailor to your personal learning needs and career goals.
Graduates will be equipped to catalyse healthcare’s transition toward a climate-resilient, low carbon future, with a competitive edge in key roles in fields such as:
Healthcare ManagementChief Sustainability Officer Clinical Director of Sustainability
ResearchResearch Engineer Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Medical Technology & PharmaceuticalsR&D Application Technologist Sustainable Innovation Manager
Public Health & GovernanceSenior Health Policy Officer Director of Public Health
Supply Chain & OperationsHealthcare Procurement Lead Senior Energy and Carbon Analyst
Why This Programme?
Develop core competencies related to climate change, health, and health systems, and specialist skills in carbon reporting and management practices within healthcare systems, to accelerate the transition to net zero.
Gain hands-on, experiential learning on how to drive and implement net zero healthcare, and have the opportunity to collaborate on the Centre for Sustainable Medicine's ongoing projects.
Take advantage of the programme's in-built flexibility to customise your learning to match your career aspirations.
Application Period
An Academic Year (AY) at NUS consists of two semesters and a special term (which occurs during the Semester 2 Vacation, and is divided into two parts of six weeks duration each):
For the MSc-SH programme, there is one application period for each AY:
| Programme | Intake | Application Dates |
|---|---|---|
| MSc-SH | Semester 1 (Aug Intake) | Nov of preceding year to Mar of intake year |
Notes: Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Courses for the MSc-SH programme are held only in Semester 1 and Semester 2; no classes are held during the Special Term.
Admission to the NUS MSc-SH programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:
| Academic | Bachelor’s Degree in a healthcare-related field (e.g. Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Science, Health Policy, Public Health and Allied Health disciplines), Public Policy, Social Sciences, Sustainability and Environmental Science Note: Alternatively, candidates with other qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Skill/Experience | Not applicable |
| English Language | International applicants whose medium of university instruction is not completely in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 85 (Internet-based), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0 Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. |
| Other | Not applicable |
Candidates may visit the official Educational Testing Service (ETS) website for scheduling of TOEFL/GRE tests.
Note: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application information and all supporting documents are truthful and correct. NUS reserves the right to verify information provided as part of an application. False or misleading information in an application (including but not limited to test scores, resumes, certificates, transcripts, etc.) is grounds for admission rejection, revocation and/or dismissal from the University.
The NUS MSc-SH programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):
| Full-time | 12–24 months |
| Part-time | 24–36 months |
Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.
The MSc-SH is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme comprising:
Core/essential courses (24 Units), and
Elective courses (16 Units)
Core/Essential Courses
Students must complete the Core/Essential Courses (24 Units).
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SM5001 | Principles of Sustainable Healthcare Practices | 4 |
| SM5002 | Foundations of Net Zero Analytics | 4 |
| SM5003 | Climate, Environment & Health | 4 |
| SM5004 | Delivering and Implementing Net Zero Healthcare | 4 |
| SM5101 | Sustainable Healthcare Implementation Project I | 4 |
| SM5102 | Sustainable Healthcare Implementation Project II | 4 |
Elective Courses
Students must complete 16 Units of Elective Courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AR5323 | Well & Built Green Environment | 4 |
| BIH5002 | Evidence-Informed Practice & Policies in Healthcare | 4 |
| BIH5103 | Programme Evaluation in Health | 4 |
| BMI5106 | Clinical Decision Support Systems | 4 |
| BMI5108 | Advanced Value-Based Healthcare | 4 |
| BMI5109 | Advanced Scientific Research Methods | 4 |
| CCS5101 | Climate Change: Science & Policy | 4 |
| CCS5102 | Sustainability & Climate Change | 4 |
| IE5206 | Energy and Sustainability: A Systems Approach | 4 |
| MCI5006 | Design & Planning Epidemiology Methods | 4 |
| SPH5409 | Qualitative Methods in Public Health | 4 |
| SPH5418 | Public Health Policy: A Systems Approach | 4 |
Note: For more information about the courses listed above (as well as other courses offered in the current academic year), please visit NUSMODS.
To graduate from the NUS MSc-SH programme, students must meet the following requirements:
| Programme and/or Specialisation | Read and pass a total of 40 Units, comprising: 24 Units of Core/Essential Courses, and 16 Units of Elective Courses |
| Course and/or Qualification | Not applicable |
| Grade Point Average (GPA) | Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)
Please see also the University’s minimum standards for Continuation and Graduation Requirements. Specific programmes may implement stricter or additional requirements. |
| Other | Not applicable |
The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.
| Tuition | S$54,000.00
(excluding GST) /
|
| Application | S$50.00 (including 9% GST) Non-refundable and non-transferable |
| Acceptance | S$5,000.00 Payable upon acceptance of offer Non-refundable and non-transferable Will be credited towards tuition fees |
| Miscellaneous Student Fees | As published by Office of the University Registrar
Payable every regular semester |
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
The MSc-SH programme currently does not offer any scholarship or financial assistance scheme.
Programme at a Glance
Intake and Application
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