Healthcare Graduate Studies Award
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This postgraduate scholarship is awarded to individuals who are keen to join the public healthcare sector while demonstrating academic excellence and community spirit. You will be part of a team of healthcare professionals providing direct care to patients or you will work with policy makers or IT systems professionals to improve the Singapore public healthcare system.
Mr Jason Chia,
Business/Data Analytics
Ms Audrey Tan,
Speech Therapy
Offered to final-year undergraduates or recent university graduates who are keen to pursue a master’s degree in selected health science or healthcare-related disciplines.
Offered to postgraduates currently pursuing a master’s degree in selected health science or healthcare-related disciplines at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities.
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who is willing to take up Singapore citizenship
- Good track record of work achievements (if applicable)
- Good co-curricular activities record and strong leadership qualities
- Passion for serving in the public healthcare sector
- Good communication skills
*HGSA (Nursing): Possess a good (non-nursing) university degree (Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
Full-Term
- Possess a good university degree (Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent)
Mid-Term
- Achieve outstanding academic results and on track to graduate with at least Second Class (Upper) Honours or equivalent (for current postgraduates)
- Have completed at least one semester of study in selected health science or healthcare-related disciplines at local universities or MOHH-approved overseas universities
Full-Term
- Tuition and compulsory fees
- Monthly allowances
- Pre-study allowance (for overseas study only)
- Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
- Sponsorship for approved developmental programmes
Mid-Term
- Tuition and compulsory fees (back payment from year one of study)
- Monthly allowances and sponsorship for approved developmental programmes (from the point of award onwards)
- Return economy airfare (for overseas study only)
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Audiology: Audiologists diagnose, treat and monitor patients with hearing-related disorders as well as help them cope with their hearing loss.
Local and overseas universities.
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Biostatistics: Biostatisticians collect and examine data for clinical trials and epidemiological (health and disease control) studies.
Overseas universities
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Business Analytics: Using data to predict trends, analysts help healthcare institutions make evidence-based decisions. They also evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programmes and provide inputs to policymakers. Local universities.
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Clinical Psychology: Clinical psychologists assess, diagnose and treat mental and behavioural disorders in hospitals or community settings. They also design and implement mental health programmes.
Local and overseas universities. Must have a good Honours degree in Psychology with a research thesis to demonstrate core research skills.
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Epidemiology: Epidemiologists are medical investigators who research the frequency and distribution of epidemics and diseases within the human population.
Overseas universities.
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Health Economics: Health economists study the function of healthcare systems and health-affecting behaviours to help review healthcare policy.
Overseas universities.
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Medical Informatics: Medical informaticists develop and maintain medical systems, software applications and databases for doctors, nurses and other clinical users.
Overseas universities.
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Nursing: A highly-skilled and well-rounded profession with diverse responsibilities, nurses have exciting opportunities to develop their clinical skills to an advanced level, or move into management, teaching or research.
Overseas universities.
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Public Health: Public Health officers promote health by reducing the burden of communicable diseases through effective disease control and preventive programmes.
Local and overseas universities.
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Speech Therapy: Speech therapists diagnose and treat patients suffering from voice problems, cognition or swallowing disorders due to stroke, brain injury and degenerative disorders.
Local and overseas universities.
Period of Study
- Up to 12 months
- More than 12 months (capped at 24 months)
Local Study
- 2 years bond
- 3 years bond
Overseas Study
- 3 years bond
- 4 years bond
Courses of Study |
Scholarship Application Window |
Business/Data Analytics
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1 September 2024 – 15 January 2025
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Clinical Psychology |
Epidemiology
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Public Health
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Audiology |
1 September 2024 – 15 February 2025
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Biostatistics |
Health Economics
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Medical Informatics |
Nursing
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Speech Therapy
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The application windows are indicated as above. Interviews will be conducted from December to June each year.
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
1 September 2024 – 15 February 2025*
*Please refer to the table above for the specific deadlines.
This post-graduate scholarship is awarded to individuals who are keen
to join the public healthcare sector