Where Can I Study Medicine In Singapore?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore.
  • Duke-NUS Medical School.
  • Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at the Nanyang Technological University.

How much does it cost to study medicine in Singapore?

We estimate that the average cost of attending a medical school in the U.S. that is on Singapore’s approved list is

about S$435,000

, while schools in the top 20 cost about 10% more, at approximately S$477,000.

What are the requirements to study medicine in Singapore?

Admission to the medical schools of Singapore is based on your high school GPA for the first two, and you would be required to have

studied Chemistry, Biology, and Physics

, or to have an International Baccalaureate in these subjects.

How many years does it take to study medicine in Singapore?

Course Singaporeans Singapore PRs and International Students Medicine

5 years

(excluding housemanship / first year residency training) 6 years (excluding housemanship / first year residency training)

How can I go to medical school in Singapore?

  1. All applicants must have completed, or be in the final year of, a bachelor or honours degree. …
  2. Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) results.
  3. 3 – 5 references, typically from professors, mentors and/or employers.

How much does it cost to become a doctor in Singapore?

We estimate that the average cost of attending a medical school in the U.S. that is on Singapore’s approved list is about

S$435,000

, while schools in the top 20 cost about 10% more, at approximately S$477,000.

What is the easiest medical school to get into?

  1. University of Mississippi School of Medicine. …
  2. Central Michigan University College of Medicine. …
  3. University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. …
  4. Mercer University School of Medicine. …
  5. University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center.

Can you practice medicine in Singapore?

The Singapore Medical Council (SMC) maintains the register of medical practitioners.

All physicians need a medical license to

practice medicine. American-trained physicians wanting to practice medicine in Singapore must first obtain a Conditional Registration and then advance to Full Registration.

Can foreigners study medicine in Singapore?

If you are unable to afford an overseas education, you may start with doing a 3-4 years science related degree e.g. biomedical science, at a local university and apply to a

M.D. program at Duke-NUS

or at one of the SMC recognised universities. Apply to overseas universities recognised by the Singapore Medical Council.

How much does it cost to study medicine in Singapore for international students?

Particular Fee (Annual) Singapore Citizen $ 154,800 Singapore Permanent Residents and International Students

$ 159,600

Are doctors rich in Singapore?


Doctors have the potential to earn top dollar

in Singapore. That being said, becoming a doctor is a hard slog and takes many years of surviving a hyper competitive educational pathway as well as working long hours for years.

Who is the highest paying doctor?

According to the latest statistics,

physicians working in the orthopedics specialty

are the highest earning doctors in the US, with an average annual income of US$511K.

Is it easy to get into medical school in Singapore?

Yes, it is competitive. Every year, 2000 students apply to

NUS Medicine

. About 1200 are shortlisted for the admissions assessment to fill 280 places. So, after being shortlisted, you have about a 1 in 4 chance of getting into NUS Medicine.

Is NUS or NTU medicine better?

On international rankings of medical schools,

NUS YLL consistently comes out high

, attaining 18

th

on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2021. On the same ranking, Imperial College London ranks 4

th

worldwide (NTU LKC is as yet too young to be ranked).

How long is residency in Singapore?

RESIDENCY TRAINING DURATION (YEARS) Internal Medicine Emergency Medicine General Surgery Preventive Medicine Psychiatry Paediatric Medicine

5 5 5 5 5 6

Can I work as a doctor in Singapore?

Practising as a Doctor or Specialist in Singapore

Starting your medical practice in Singapore. You must get Accredited by the Specialists Accreditation Board (SAB) before registration if you are practising as a specialist.

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