Lead the next frontier of healthy longevity.
Master in Healthy Longevity
Pioneering exceptional longevity research and education, shaping healthier futures at the forefront of Singapore's academic landscape.
Where the science of ageing meets the future of medicine.
The Master in Healthy Longevity (MHL), offered by the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, provides an interdisciplinary postgraduate education at the intersection of geroscience, precision geromedicine and healthcare innovation.
Designed for both emerging talent and established professionals, the programme connects advances in the biology of ageing with the development of diagnostics, interventions and strategies that may transform how we understand and approach health across the lifespan.
Through scientific foundations, specialised coursework and translational perspectives, students gain the knowledge to critically evaluate emerging evidence and contribute to the evolving healthy longevity ecosystem.
A New Generation of Healthy Longevity Leaders
Advancing healthy longevity requires expertise that extends beyond any single discipline.
The programme brings together perspectives from medicine, biomedical science, clinical research, public health, biotechnology, innovation and policy, preparing students to engage with the complex biological, clinical and societal dimensions of ageing.
Whether you are beginning your professional journey or looking to expand your expertise, the Master in Healthy Longevity offers a pathway towards contributing to this rapidly developing field.
Two Pathways. One Ambition.
Professional Cohort
January 2027 | Part-time | Blended Learning
Designed for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their expertise while continuing their careers.
The professional pathway combines online learning with mandatory on-site academic activities in Singapore, offering opportunities to engage with faculty and peers from diverse professional backgrounds.
Early-Career Cohort
August 2027 | Full-time or Part-time | On-site Learning
Designed for recent graduates and early-career individuals seeking a rigorous foundation for careers in healthy longevity research, medicine and related fields.
This pathway emphasises immersive academic learning, interdisciplinary engagement and the development of specialised knowledge.
Programme at a glance
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Qualification
Master in Healthy Longevity (MHL)
Credits
40 Units
Duration
1-year full-time or 2-year part-time pathways
Format
On-site or blended learning, depending on cohort
Intake
Professional Cohort: January 2027
Early-Career Cohort: August 2027
Programme Fee
S$71,395
*inclusive of GST.
An immersive hybrid-learning experience
The Master combines the flexibility of online study with two immersive periods of onsite learning in Singapore, creating opportunities for deeper academic engagement, interdisciplinary exchange and professional networking. Attendance at both onsite intensive periods forms an integral part of the programme.
Onsite Intensive I
17–22 August 2026
Singapore
An immersive opening week bringing participants together for faculty-led learning, discussion, networking and interactive activities.
Online Learning
24 August–28 November 2026
Online
A structured period of online learning combining live sessions, interactive discussions, self-directed study and asynchronous activities.
Onsite Intensive II
30 November–5 December 2026
Singapore
A concluding immersive period focused on deeper engagement, collaborative learning and application of knowledge developed throughout the semester.
A curriculum built for the future of healthy longevity
The 40-unit curriculum integrates foundational knowledge, specialised study and opportunities for advanced academic exploration.
Core Curriculum — 20 Units
Students complete five core courses:
01 — Foundations of Healthy Longevity
Explore the interdisciplinary foundations of healthy longevity and the scientific and societal contexts shaping this emerging field.
02 — Hallmarks of Ageing
Examine the biological mechanisms underlying ageing and their significance for understanding age-related changes in health and disease.
03 — Gerodiagnostics
Explore approaches to assessing ageing and health through biological, physiological and emerging diagnostic measures.
04 — Gerotherapeutics
Examine interventions targeting ageing-related processes, including their scientific basis and potential translational applications.
05 — Building Healthy Longevity: Strategy and Ethics
Consider the strategic, ethical and implementation challenges associated with advancing healthy longevity across healthcare, research and society.
Specialise in Your Area of Interest
The programme offers three specialisation pathways, subject to cohort eligibility.
Geroscience
Available to the Early-Career Cohort
Develop deeper expertise in the biological foundations of ageing and the scientific methods used to investigate potential interventions.
Specialisation courses:
Preclinical Gerosciences
Clinical Trials in Gerosciences
Geromedicine
Available to Both Cohorts
Explore advanced approaches to the assessment and management of ageing-related processes, connecting emerging scientific evidence with clinical and translational perspectives.
Specialisation courses:
Gerodiagnostics (Advanced)
Gerotherapeutics (Advanced)
Innovation in Healthy Longevity
Available to the Professional Cohort
Examine the wider ecosystem required to translate healthy longevity advances into practical solutions, including innovation, financing, policy and implementation.
Specialisation courses:
Finance, Innovation and Policy in Healthy Longevity
Global Perspectives in Healthy Longevity: Demography, Policy and Implementation
Specialisation is optional. Students may pursue courses across different tracks while meeting the programme's graduation requirements.
From Knowledge to Application
The programme requires 40 Units, comprising:
20 Units of core courses
8 Units of specialisation electives
4 Units of electives from another specialisation
8 Units through either a capstone project or two additional eligible elective courses
This structure provides opportunities to develop both breadth and depth across the field of healthy longevity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the programme only for medical professionals?
No. The programme welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, including medicine, science, public health, policy, business, research and innovation.
Yes. The professional cohort offers a two-year part-time blended learning pathway, combining online learning with mandatory on-site activities in Singapore.
No. On-site participation is required. The delivery format depends on the selected cohort.
Do students need to select a specialisation?
No. Specialisation is optional, although all students must complete the required core and elective components.
Can Graduate Certificate units count towards the Master's?
Yes. Eligible completed Graduate Certificate units may be transferred towards the Master's degree in accordance with programme requirements.
Does the Master's qualify graduates to practise medicine?
No. The Master's is an academic qualification and does not provide a professional medical licence.
Inspiring tomorrow’s healthcare innovators
NUS Academy for Healthy Longevity is at the forefront of advancing education and research in the pursuit of prolonged health spans.
Our institution is dedicated to bridging the gap between cutting-edge scientific discoveries and practical applications, empowering individuals with the knowledge to lead healthier, longer lives.
Through a comprehensive curriculum and collaborative research initiatives, we nurture a community committed to innovating sustainable, health-centered practices for the future.
Join us in transforming the landscape of healthy aging.