Programme Overview
Qualification
DClinRes
Provider
Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration
4 to 6 years
Next intake
Campus location
SIT@Dover
The Doctor of Clinical Research in Health Sciences (DClinRes Health Sciences) is designed for professionals to deepen their technical expertise through industrial research and development, while preparing them for leadership positions in the industry.
Students learn from solving real-world problems by working on industry projects, which are jointly supervised by SIT faculty and an industry supervisor. As part of the project, you will complete academic modules to enhance your knowledge and skills. To apply for the programme, students will be required to develop a research project in consultation with the SIT faculty and the industry supervisor. Find out more about the requirements below.
Intakes
There are three admission intakes per academic year - September, January and May.
How To Apply
Programme Structure
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Qualification |
NORMAL Candidature |
Maximum Candidature |
Modules |
|---|---|---|---|
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Doctor of Clinical Research in Health Sciences (Specialisation)* |
4 years |
6 years |
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*Current specialisations offered by SIT include Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Radiography, Radiation Therapy, Dietetics and Nutrition and Speech-Language Therapy.
Coursework Requirements
To be awarded a DClinRes Health Sciences, candidates will need to complete all academic modules (equivalent to about 36 credits) within a period of three years and non-credit bearing modules* must be completed before the end of candidature.
- Three core (research) modules with a minimum B grade each
- Three specialisation modules with a minimum B grade each
- All non-credit bearing modules
- Complete an industry research project and fulfil the requirements of his/her Doctorate thesis.
In order to take the mid-point progress examination, candidates are to fulfil a core (research) and two specialised modules with a minimum B grade by the second year of their studies. The examination is held between 18-24 months of candidature.
*Research Integrity must be completed within the first trimester upon enrolment.
Thesis Submission
At the end of the programme, candidate will be assessed by the Thesis Committee with the addition of one or two external examiners who are domain experts in the subject matter of the thesis. A Thesis Defence of the thesis to the Thesis Examination Committee is required.
Eligibility
Current employees of companies with recognised Bachelor's degree qualifications and a research project identified by the company. Non-company employees may choose to self-finance their study.
Enquiries
Please email ppr@singaporetech.edu.sg for more details.
Fees and Finances
Singapore Citizen
Tuition fees: $7,770.00 for SG Citizens / $31,285.00 Non-subsidised fees.
Permanent Resident
Tuition fees: $10,980.00 for Permanent Resident / $31,285.00 Non-subsidised fees.
International Student
Tuition fees: $17,166.00 for International Student / $31,285.00 Non-subsidised fees.
FAQs
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What are the distinctive features of SIT’s Industrial Postgraduate programmes?
The Industrial Postgraduate programmes are designed to train manpower at the postgraduate level for the industry while allowing the candidate to retain and progress in their career in industry.
The programmes combine applied research with academic modules, that can be paced out to allow the candidates to complete over the period of their candidature.
Candidates are allowed to select specialisation modules across a range of disciplines, thus customising their own knowledge acquisition.
New Innovation specialisation allows candidates to learn more about innovation mapping techniques, to identify new areas for growth and development, and to develop strategies to take advantage of these opportunities in the context of their research project.
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What are the differences between SIT’s MSc programmes and SIT Industrial Doctorate and Industrial Master programmes?
The MSc programmes are coursework-based, where candidates are required to complete and pass all mandatory examinable modules.
The Industrial Master and Industrial Doctorate programmes are research-based programmes. The candidate will pursue independent but supervised research on an approved topic based on which a thesis must be submitted for examination. The candidates are required to complete and pass designated examinable modules. All candidates are required to pass a Thesis Defence for their thesis.
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What is the eligibility for companies to join the Industrial Postgraduate programmes?
Local or multinational companies based in Singapore that possess the capacity and ability to scope and conduct an industrial postgraduate project with SIT. The Company must be committed to support existing or prospective employees (including providing financial support) towards attaining their Master or Doctorate qualification.
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What are the benefits for the company if they sign up for the programmes?
Outcomes derived from projects have the potential to translate into new products/services that will benefit the company. By training employees to perform R&D in an industrial context, companies are nurturing future technological leaders for the company. The opportunity to interact with SIT faculty in the research domain will facilitate industry-academia technological exchange.
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What scholarships are available?
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Can I pursue the programme if I am self-financed?
The programme is focused on solving an organisation/industry challenge and industry support in the programme is fundamental, hence we would not encourage self financed applications.