Master of Science in Infectious Disease Emergencies (MSc IDE)
Singapore, Singapore
DURATION
12 up to 48 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2025
TUITION FEES
SGD 54,400 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* including 9 percent GST | 50,000 SGD excluding GST
Key Summary
Introduction
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Science in Infectious Disease Emergencies (MSc IDE) is an interdisciplinary graduate programme offered by the Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response (CIDER) at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUSMed), in collaboration with global experts in public health and infectious diseases.
The programme is designed to prepare professionals for the challenges of managing infectious disease outbreaks and emergencies. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively respond to and lead in pandemic preparedness, disease surveillance and crisis management.
The MSc IDE is ideal for healthcare professionals, public health officials and policymakers seeking to strengthen their capabilities in responding to global health threats and contributing to international infectious disease preparedness.
Drawing on the expertise of a world-class faculty, MSc IDE provides students with a unique blend of academic rigour and practical insights. The curriculum includes modules on epidemiology, outbreak management, emergency preparedness and health systems resilience, delivered through a combination of classroom-based learning and real-world case studies.
Our graduates will be well-positioned to pursue a variety of exciting and impactful career paths. They may take on roles in policymaking and emergency planning within government agencies and health ministries or step into leadership positions in public health departments, hospitals, and healthcare systems. Graduates will also be well-prepared for international roles that require specialised expertise in pandemic preparedness and global health security. For those interested in academia, research institutions and universities provide further opportunities. Skills in surveillance, modelling, and interventions, coupled with strong leadership and communication training, equip graduates for diverse roles within health systems management.
Why this programme?
Maximise the opportunity to learn from our faculty of regional and international experts, who are eager to share their experience and knowledge.
Learn through adult learning styles supported by conventional didactic methods, facilitating engagement and network building.
Enjoy flexibility with our novel programme schedule, which combines in-person and virtual learning opportunities, supporting students in balancing at-home commitments with the MSc IDE.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The scholarships and financial assistance schemes presented here are examples of the kinds of funding from the University as well as third-party sponsors that might be available to eligible NUS Master's Degree (Coursework) programme students and applicants.
The information provided is subject to change, and warranties cannot be provided as to its completeness or accuracy. Students and applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct their research and refer to the relevant sponsors and/or websites for more detailed and up-to-date information.
Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response (CIDER) Fellowship Grant
Scholarship designed to support students from low- or middle-income countries in advancing their expertise in infectious disease emergency preparedness and response
Lee Kuan Yew Scholarship
Postgraduate scholarships may be offered to Singapore Citizens who have a track record of leadership and achievement, as well as the potential to excel in their fields/professions
National Medical Research Council Research Training Fellowship (NMRC RTF)
Fellowship that may be awarded to clinicians and health science/healthcare professionals training to become Clinician Scientists
Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship
Scholarships for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents pursuing their full-time PhD or Master's degrees
Curriculum
The MSc IDE is a 40-unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme comprising:
- Core/essential courses (12 Units), and
- Elective courses (28 Units).
Core/Essential Courses
Students must complete the Core/Essential Courses (12 Units).
- Leadership and Coordination
- Surveillance and Epidemiology
- Communications and Engagement in a Crisis
Elective Courses
Students must complete 28 Units of Elective Courses.
- Clinical Management, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and Facility Infrastructure
- Interventions for Outbreak Control
- Research in a Pandemic
- Mental Health and Support for the Vulnerable
- Laboratory
- Training for Outbreak Response
- Outbreak Prone Pathogens
- Infectious Disease Emergency Response Modelling
Note: For more information about the courses listed above (as well as other courses offered in the current academic year), please visit NUSMODS
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
The NUS MSc IDE programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):
| Full-time | 12–24 months |
| Part-time | 24–48 months |
Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.