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Applicants are also assessed on the feasibility of their research proposal, research experience and fundamental
knowledge in their area of interest.
WHEN TO APPLY
There are two intakes each year: August and January. Please apply before the closing date for the
preferred intake.
For more information, please scan the QR code, visit our website at
www.lkcmedicine.ntu.edu.sg or email us at gradprog_LKCMedicine@ntu.edu.sg.
The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine) PhD by Research programme
admits students from a variety of backgrounds – natural science, medicine, social science
and engineering – and exposes them to a range of topics and disciplines such that on Year 1
completion, graduates have a deep knowledge and appreciation of both translatable and
translational medical research methods. - Two core & two elective modules
- Clinical awareness attachment
It is designed to train and equip students with essential skills that enable them to conduct - Global health awareness attachment
cutting-edge research in one of the following themes: - Laboratory rotations
- PhD qualifying examination
• Metabolic Disorders • Chromosome & Genome Biology
• Infection & Immunity • Developmental & Regenerative Biology
• Neuroscience & Mental Health • Health Services Outcomes Research Years 2 & 3
• Dermatology & Skin Biology • Family Medicine & Primary Care
- Thesis writing course
- Main research project, for which you can choose one of
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES three pathways. Undertake a project:
The LKCMedicine PhD programme The modules have been useful in The research atmosphere at LKCMedicine
comes from a medical school that is exposing me to new technologies is world-class. I particularly love that
a marriage between two top and study methodologies. I was able there are no barriers between various lab
universities, Imperial College to think about my chosen topic in groups and everyone is part of a big warm
London and Nanyang Technological depth and from many different scientific family. By the end of this journey,
University, Singapore ensuring an angles and intend to apply this new I hope to achieve scientific excellence in
endless stream of opportunities for knowledge to my clinical research my field of research as well as kick start a
translational medical research and projects beyond my PhD. career in academia.
collaborations.
Dr Barnaby Young Kelly Wong
Lee Shuen Yee Clinical Appointment PhD Student, Class of 2021
PhD Candidate, Class of 2020 PhD Candidate, Class of 2020