NTU-DUKE-NUS Medicine Pathway

The Duke-NUS Pre-MD Pathways offer students a conditional route into the MD programme while allowing them to pursue a wide range of undergraduate majors under the School of Biological Sciences. These pathways provide early exposure to the medical field through structured mentoring, workshops, and clinical observerships, enabling students to build a strong interdisciplinary foundation. With clear academic and developmental milestones to meet, the Pre-MD Pathways support students in exploring diverse interests while preparing them for a future in medicine.

Students can expect to stay engaged with Duke-NUS through periodic meetings with Duke-NUS faculty on campus and invitations to activities designed to provide insights into the medical school experience and a career in medicine. 

• Double Major Programmes
• Bachelor of Chinese Medicine
• Biological Sciences with Second Major programmes (except for Second Major in Entrepreneurship)
• CN Yang Scholars reading Biological Sciences

Open to:

All Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and International students reading the above programmes

Coursework Requirements:​

Students are required to undertake a Final Year Project aligned with their secondary discipline or one that is relevant to the healthcare sector.

Mentorship and Enrichm​ent Activities:

• Advising Sessions with Duke-NUS Medical School Faculty
• Duke-NUS Prehealth Experiential Programme
• Duke-NUS Medical Specialties Workshops
• Duke-NUS Alumni Clinical Observership
• Community Projects

Admission to the NTU-Duke-NUS Medicine Pathway is competitive. The following will be considered in the selection process:

• Academic excellence and motivation to study in the indicated fields
• Records of experiences and activities
• Performance at interviews

Note:

The admission process for the undergraduate programmes offered by NTU and the NTU-Duke-NUS Medicine Pathway are independent of each other. NTU SBS will be responsible for the selection process of their undergraduate students and also for the entire period that the students are in their course of study at NTU SBS. Duke-NUS will be responsible for the selection process of the conditional admissions and will continue to have engagement with the students prior to their graduation from NTU SBS, and also for the final admissions into the MD programme.

Step 1: Confirm Acceptance into NTU School of Biological Sciences

Applicants must first apply to and accept an offer from the NTU School of Biological Sciences. The list of accepted students will be provided to Duke-NUS.

Step 2: Apply Online (by invitation only)

Eligible students will be invited to submit an application for the Duke-NUS pathway via the Duke-NUS Online Application System (select “Conditional Admissions” as the programme of interest). The application includes letters of recommendation and a personal statement and must be completed within the stipulated timeline.

Step 3: Interviews (by invitation only)

Completed applications will undergo review, and shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the Duke-NUS Admissions Office for an interview.

Step 4: Application Outcome

Results will be released through the Duke-NUS Online Application System, and applicants will receive an email notification to check their application status.

Decision for the final admission will be based on the following criteria:

• Cumulative Average Point (CAP) – as an indication of academic performance.
• Complete the MCAT exam by September of the year prior to entry.
• Complete meaningful clinical/medical and service experiences throughout their undergraduate years at NTU.
• Expected to conduct themselves professionally. If concerns should arise at any time regarding a student’s academic performance or personal/professional development, the student may be reviewed by the Duke-NUS Admissions Committee resulting in action up to and including withdrawal from the offer of conditional admissions.
• Submit the final Duke-NUS MD application and transcript to the Duke-NUS Admissions Department by the specified deadlines