Graduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine [GDip (Occ Med)]

Overview

Six-month part-time programme (120 training hours in six consecutive one-week blocks) for general practitioners and specialists covering occupational health regulations, clinical occupational medicine, Total Workplace Safety and Health practice, fitness-to-return-to-work assessment and a workplace project; graduates may apply to MOM to be Designated Workplace Doctors.

The programme

Focus

Occupational medicine / workplace health

Training type

Postgraduate degree programme

Duration

6 months part-time (120 training hours)

Start

AY25/26 intake: June 2026 to November 2026

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

NUS graduate diploma; SMC CME points awarded

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Recognised basic medical degree; valid Singapore Medical Council Practising Certificate; minimum 2 years post-registration relevant clinical experience; overseas doctors/non-recognised MBBS must meet NUS English proficiency requirements

International applicants

Overseas foreign doctors may apply if they meet English requirements, but a valid SMC Practising Certificate is required

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Valid Singapore Medical Council Practising Certificate

How to apply

Deadline

AY25/26 intake applications: 9 February 2026 to 8 March 2026 (closed); next intake dates not yet stated

Application method

Online via NUS Graduate Admission System (GDA3)

Funding

Funding

Application fee S$98.10; programme fee S$8,592.90 (incl. GST); SkillsFuture Credit eligible

Official sources