Programme Overview
The SMU-Duke-NUS Medicine Pathway offers talented students conditional early acceptance to Duke-NUS Medical School's Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme. Students first complete any SMU undergraduate degree, then proceed to the 4-year MD programme at Duke-NUS — a joint partnership between Duke University and NUS. This pathway is for students who demonstrate academic distinction and a strong commitment to medicine. A rigorous 5-year programme producing doctors through comprehensive pre-clinical and clinical training. Admission is extraordinarily competitive, requiring aptitude tests and interviews. Graduates complete housemanship followed by specialization training.
Admission Requirements
IB Diploma
- •No specific subject prerequisites. Strong overall IB Diploma score required. Interview required.
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level
- •3 H2 subjects with strong overall results. Interview required.
This refers to Singapore A-Level qualifications, not international A-Level programmes.
Requirements are for reference only.Please verify with the official university website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SMU-Duke-NUS Medicine Pathway at SMU cover?
The SMU-Duke-NUS Medicine Pathway offers talented students conditional early acceptance to Duke-NUS Medical School's Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme. Students first complete any SMU undergraduate degree, then proceed to the 4-year MD programme at Duke-NUS — a joint partnership between Duke University and NUS. This pathway is for students who demonstrate ac…
What are the entry requirements for SMU-Duke-NUS Medicine Pathway?
IB: No specific subject prerequisites. Strong overall IB Diploma score required. Interview required.; Singapore A-Level: 3 H2 subjects with strong overall results. Interview required..
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