Is Duke-NUS Medical School part of NUS?
Duke–NUS Medical School
| Type | Medical school |
|---|---|
| Parent institution | Duke University and NUS |
| Dean | Thomas M. Coffman |
| Location | Singapore |
| Website | www.duke-nus.edu.sg |
Does Duke-NUS have MBBS?
Duke-NUS is a graduate medical school, and candidates are required to have at least a Bachelor’s degree by the time of enrolment into medical school. Our students will graduate with a MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree. We do not accept students who already have an MBBS or an MD degree.
How do you get into Duke-NUS Medicine?
All applicants must have completed, or be in the final year of, a bachelor or honours degree. MBBS holders will not be considered for admissions. Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) results. 3 – 5 references, typically from professors, mentors and/or employers.
How hard is it to get into NUS Medicine?
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.
How long is NUS Medicine?
5 years
MBBS Admission FAQ
| Course | Singaporeans | Singapore PRs and International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 5 years (excluding housemanship / first year residency training) | 6 years (excluding housemanship / first year residency training) |
Does Singapore have good medical schools?
National University of Singapore – Yoo Loo Lin School of Medicine is considered the best medical school in Singapore. The School of Medicine has a mission to develop doctors and nurses as well as researchers.
Does Duke have a medical school?
Duke University is ranked No. 3 in Best Medical Schools: Research and No. 51 (tie) in Best Medical Schools: Primary Care.
What GPA do you need to get into Duke medical school?
Duke students accepted to medical and other health professions schools generally have had a science GPA and total GPA of 3.4 or higher.
How long is med school in Singapore?
Is NUS medicine prestigious?
NUS is consistently ranked as one of the top universities in Asia. The school is also doing well in international rankings. In terms of medical school international, ranking it is 22nd. It is one of the top medicine school in Asia.