Medical, Public Health & Pharmaceuticals internship in Singapore
Shadow clinical teams, support research and help with health programs in hospitals and health organizations in Singapore.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As a Medical, Public Health & Pharmaceuticals intern in Singapore, you might:
- Observe doctors and nurses in departments that match your studies.
- Collect and enter data for research and quality projects.
- Help prepare health education and community health materials.
- Support a pharmacy or lab team with stock lists and records.
- Help with patient records, scheduling and clinic admin.
You'll never treat patients or do anything that needs a license, but you'll see how a highly organized health system works.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Medical and public health in Singapore
Singapore's public healthcare is organized into three integrated clusters: SingHealth, the National University Health System (NUHS) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG). The Ministry of Health created them in a 2017 reorganization. Each cluster brings together hospitals, polyclinics, community care and a medical school, and the clusters now also act as regional health managers under the national Healthier SG program.
Research is the other main strand. Biopolis, at one-north near the National University of Singapore and the National University Hospital, is a major biomedical research hub where A*STAR research institutes and companies work side by side. If you're drawn to research, labs and health data, this is where Singapore stands out. As an intern you'll observe and support, and you'll never do anything that needs a license.
Job roles
Clinical Observation Intern
Shadow doctors and nurses in departments that match your studies.
Biomedical Research Intern
Help with data, literature reviews and lab support on research projects.
Public Health Intern
Help with community health programs and health education.
Health Promotion Intern
Help prepare campaigns and materials on prevention and healthy living.
Pharmacy Support Intern
Help with stock lists, records and quality checks.
Healthcare Administration Intern
Help manage records and keep a clinic or department running smoothly.
Your exact tasks depend on your host organization and your level of study, and all our host organizations in Singapore work in English.
The industry
The Medical, Public Health & Pharmaceuticals industry in Singapore
Economic impact
Singapore's public healthcare is organized into three clusters, SingHealth, NUHS and NHG, and its biomedical sciences sector is a national priority.
Technology
Biopolis, a large biomedical research complex at one-north, brings public research institutes and companies together in one place.
Career opportunities
Clinical medicine, public health, biomedical research, pharmacy and health administration are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Can international students do a medical internship in Singapore?
You need to be 18 or over with good English. Any nationality can apply, with or without a degree, and no experience is needed. Visa assistance is included in every program. We confirm your visa route before you pay the deposit and prepare the documents your embassy asks for.
Do I need to be a medical student to intern in healthcare in Singapore?
No. Medicine, nursing, pharmacy, biomedical science and public health students can all apply, and so can graduates and career changers. We match you to a host organization based on your studies and level.
Will I treat patients on a medical internship in Singapore?
No. You'll observe, help with data, research and admin, and support the team. Anything that needs a license stays with licensed staff.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.