Master & Graduate Certificate in Healthy Longevity

Frequently Asked Questions 
Graduate Certificate in Healthy Longevity

Programme Audience and Eligibility

1. Are your courses only for clinical professionals and doctors, or do you also target health administration professionals?
The programme is designed for a broad interdisciplinary audience. We welcome healthcare professionals, scientists, researchers, allied health professionals, health administrators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and others with an interest in healthy longevity.

2. Would people with business or commercial backgrounds be considered for the course?
Yes. Healthy longevity is a rapidly growing field that requires expertise beyond healthcare and research. Professionals from business, innovation, investment, consulting, technology, and related sectors are encouraged to apply.

3. How can an IT and ESG transformation consultant benefit from this programme?
The programme provides a strong understanding of healthy longevity, ageing science, biomarkers, AI, digital health, healthcare innovation, and implementation challenges. These areas are increasingly relevant to technology, healthcare transformation, and longevity-focused industries.

4. What are you looking for in successful applicants?
We seek motivated professionals with a genuine interest in healthy longevity and a desire to apply this knowledge in healthcare, research, public health, industry, policy, innovation, or entrepreneurship.

5. Is there an age limit for the course?
No. There is no age limit for admission.

6. About English language proficiency: Should applicants provide proof through international exam results? Is IELTS mandatory?
Applicants must satisfy the National University of Singapore's English language requirements. IELTS or equivalent English proficiency tests may be required depending on the applicant's educational background. Please refer to the official admission requirements for details.

7. The graduate certificate is for a wider audience, but is the Master's programme intended for a smaller audience, such as clinical professionals or doctors?
No. The Master in Healthy Longevity is also designed as an interdisciplinary programme and welcomes participants from healthcare, research, public health, industry, policy, and related sectors.

Fees, Grants, and Financial Support

8. Are there any grants, scholarships, or financial support available?
Participants are encouraged to explore employer sponsorship, institutional funding, government grants, and professional development support schemes available in their respective countries. Information on available funding opportunities will be shared whenever possible.

9. Can Singaporeans use SkillsFuture credits for this course?
At present, SkillsFuture funding is not available for this intake. Participants are encouraged to monitor future announcements regarding funding eligibility.

10. Is there support for international participants, including travel and accommodation?
At present, participants are generally responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and related expenses. Any future funding opportunities will be communicated when available.

Programme Structure and Delivery

11. Why use the umbrella term "Healthy Longevity"?
Healthy longevity encompasses the biological, clinical, behavioural, environmental, societal, and policy dimensions of healthy ageing. The term reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field and ensures the programme is relevant to a broad audience beyond healthcare professionals alone.

12. How much overlap is there with the Intensive Course?
The Intensive Course provides a concise introduction to healthy longevity concepts. The Graduate Certificate offers substantially greater depth, broader coverage, critical appraisal skills, case discussions, and structured academic learning.

13. What would the online weeks be like? Are there synchronous classes?
The programme combines live online sessions, interactive discussions, self-directed learning, and asynchronous activities. Details of the timetable will be shared before the programme begins.

14. There are in-person curriculum components. What if I am unable to attend the full onsite week?
Participants have to attend all onsite sessions, as these include lectures, networking, workshops, and interactive activities that form an important part of the learning experience.

15. Will there be a fully online version of the programme?
No. The programme follows a hybrid format that includes mandatory onsite intensive weeks in Singapore combined with online learning.

16. Is it compulsory for international participants to attend the onsite sessions in August and November/December?
Yes. International participants should plan to attend the scheduled onsite intensive weeks in Singapore as part of the programme requirements.

17. How big will the class be?
The programme is designed to support meaningful interaction and networking. Class size will be managed to maintain a high-quality learning experience.

Curriculum and Learning Experience

18. Will participants learn how to interpret genomic testing, multi-omics results, and apply them in real-world practice?
Yes. The curriculum includes biomarkers of ageing, biological ageing clocks, genomics, multi-omics approaches, AI, and precision geromedicine, including interpretation, limitations, and practical applications.

19. What kind of entrepreneurship are you referring to regarding the GC curriculum?
Entrepreneurship may include healthcare innovation, longevity clinics, diagnostics, digital health solutions, biomarker technologies, healthy longevity services, policy innovation, and age-tech ventures.

20. Will there be sharing of lecture slides?
Lecture materials and learning resources will be made available to participants according to programme policies and faculty preferences.

Assessment and Examinations

21. Are there examinations?
Yes. Assessment methods may include examinations, assignments, case studies, presentations, and other forms of coursework.

22. Will the examination be essay type?Assessment formats may vary between modules and can include essays, written assignments, case analyses, presentations, and other evaluation methods.

23. Are the examination dates fixed and available to note?
Assessment schedules will be communicated to participants well in advance of the relevant deadlines and examination periods.

Admissions and Future Intakes

24. When do we know if we are accepted into the programme?
Applicants will be notified once admissions decisions have been completed according to the programme timeline.

25. Will there by unsuccessful and rejected application?
Admission is competitive and subject to meeting programme requirements and successful review of the application.

26. Will there be another intake in 2027?
The programme team intends to continue offering future intakes. Specific dates and timelines will be announced once confirmed.

27. When will the next course be offered after this 2026 intake?
Future intakes are planned, and details will be communicated through the programme website and mailing list.

Progression to the Master in Healthy Longevity

28. After the Graduate Certificate, what will the Master's programme consist of? Can it be completed part-time? What is the programme fee?
The Graduate Certificate is designed as a stackable pathway into the Master in Healthy Longevity. The Master's programme will include additional advanced modules, electives, and a capstone project. Both full-time and part-time study options are planned. Detailed information regarding curriculum structure and tuition fees will be released separately.