Advancing Medicine through Scientific Discovery

PhD in Integrated Biology and Medicine (IBM)

The PhD programme in Integrated Biology and Medicine (IBM) focuses on the study of disease mechanisms and translational concepts. It prepares students for a career in translational and biomedical research, covering a broad spectrum of disciplines, including cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology and health policy. Students take between four and five years to complete the programme and are awarded a joint PhD degree by NUS and Duke University.

Application Timeline

Applications to the PhD programmes open in June of the preceding year of intake, and 15th January is the final deadline.

Month	PhD Application Timeline
Jun	Applications for next year's intake opens
Jan	Application deadline for PhD programmes: 15 January*
Feb	Interviews begin
Mar	Admissions offers are made
Aug	Class is confirmed

*Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application as early by 1^st January should they wish for their application to be reviewed and notified earlier for shortlisting.

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Fatima ALAYDAROOS

PhD (IBM) Student, Entering Class of 2020

I choose Duke-NUS because of the emphasis on translational medicine, and the potential for collaboration with experts from different scientific and academic fields in both Singapore and abroad. One of the most enjoyable and useful parts of the PhD program to me is the Student Research Seminar (SRS) in which students from all Signature Research Programs (SRPs) present their ongoing work. Besides the chance to meet and interact with fellow students, the SRS is a good opportunity to get feedback on your research project and presentation skills, and it's also a chance to learn about topics outside of our own research fields.

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