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Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) is the public health school of National University of Singapore, specialises in public health education and research. Tracing its origins back to 1948, it was formally established in 2011. SSHSPH offers a range of postgraduate programmes such as PhD, MPH, Master of Science, Graduate diploma in Public health, and modular public health courses. Additionally, it offers undergraduate options such as a Second Major and a Minor in Public health. The school’s research focuses on three main areas: Biostatistics and Modelling, Epidemiology, Health Systems and Behavioural Sciences. It is part of the National University Health System (NUHS).

Before Establishment
In 1948, the Department of Social Medicine and Public Health was established after the merger of Raffles College and the King Edward VII College of Medicine to form the University of Malaya. Dr. John H. Strahan served as the first head until 1953. In 1949, a nutrition unit was created by transferring nutrition field workers from the Department of Biochemistry. By 1950, the department had appointed a lecturer in applied nutrition. In 1952, statistical consultative services were introduced with the appointment of a medical statistician. The department moved to Nissan Huts at McAlister Road in 1953, with Professor Trevor Lloyd-Davies as head until 1961, and added occupational health to the curriculum. The same year, the Diploma of Public Health (DPH) course was launched, becoming the first postgraduate medical course in Singapore and one of the earliest in the region. The department relocated to the Institute of Health at Outram Hill in 1957. Professor Winifred Danaraj led the department from 1961 to 1964, followed by Professor Michael J. Colbourne until 1969. Professor Phoon Wai On served as the longest head from 1970 to 1987.In 1973, the DPH course was replaced by the Master of Science (Public Health) programme. The Master of Science (Occupational Medicine) was also introduced, marking the region's first postgraduate degree in occupational medicine. In 1986, the department, along with the Faculty of Medicine, moved to the National University of Singapore's Kent Ridge campus following the completion of the National University Hospital.

In 1987, the department was renamed the Department of Community, Occupational, and Family Medicine (COFM) to include Family Medicine teaching. It was reorganised into five divisions: Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Health Informatics, Health Care, Occupational Medicine, and Family Medicine. Professor Lee Hin Peng served as head until 2001. In 1992, the Master of Science (Public Health) and Master of Science (Occupational Medicine) programmes were restructured into Master of Medicine (Public Health) and Master of Medicine (Occupational Medicine) degrees. COFM became a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre in Occupational Health. The Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) course was introduced in 1993. The Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health Research (CEOHR) was established in 1996 under Professor Ong Choon Nam to address and prevent environmental and occupational health issues, providing training and research in these areas. In 1998, the department moved to a new building within the NUS Biomedical Complex. Professor David Koh became the head in 2001, guiding the department into the new millennium. The Centre for Molecular Epidemiology was established in 2002 under Professor Chia Kee Seng to study gene-environment interactions for public health promotion. In 2007, the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme was introduced, combining the Master of Medicine (Public Health) and Master of Medicine (Occupational Medicine) courses, and was opened to both medical and non-medical professionals. In 2008, COFM celebrated 60 years of contributions to public health teaching, research, and policy.

In 2009, COFM was re-established as the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) to reflect its new research focus areas. These areas include the genetic determinants of disease in Asian populations, mathematical and statistical modeling of infectious disease epidemiology, and the study of gene-environment interactions influencing chronic disease risk factors in Singapore.

After Establishment
In 2011, the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) was established on October 1st with a $30 million donation from Professor Saw Swee Hock. Professor Chia Kee Seng became the founding dean. The school aimed to develop research into public health policies and programmes and train future public health leaders to improve community health in Singapore and the region. In 2015, after a strategic review in April 2014 and the development of the Vision2020 document, the school restructured its research and training into three domains: Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Modelling, and Health Systems and Behavioural Sciences. It moved to the Tahir Foundation Building on February 12, 2015. In 2017, Professor Lee Hin Peng was named the inaugural NUS Emeritus Professor in Public Health, recognizing his significant research and teaching contributions and service to public health. In 2018, Professor Teo Yik Ying began his tenure as dean of SSHSPH.

Rankings
As of 2023, the National University of Singapore, SSHSPH's parent institution, was ranked 28th globally in Social Sciences and Public Health by U.S. News & World Report and 33rd globally in Public Health by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.

Centres
On April 17, 2024, the Asia Centre for Health Security (ACHS) at the SSHSPH, addresses future biological threats through research and capacity development. Collaborating with the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University and funded by philanthropic contributions, ACHS focuses on health security research, education programmes, capacity building, and policy development.

The Centre for Environmental and Occupational Health (CEOH) at the SSHSPH advances workplace health and safety through education, research, and thought leadership. It supports various educational programmes and evaluates the impact of modern work changes, such as AI integration. CEOH conducts research on workplace health issues and collaborates with local and global partners to promote healthier workplaces.

Academic Programmes
SSHSPH offers various academic programmes in public health. These include the Master of Public Health, which can be completed in 1.5 years full-time or 2 years part-time, and the Graduate Diploma in Public Health, which is 18 months part-time, focusing on key public health disciplines. The school also offers postgraduate research programmes, including a 5-year Doctor of Philosophy and a 2-year Master of Science in Public Health, emphasizing advanced research skills. For undergraduate students, SSHSPH offers a second major and a minor in Public Health, providing foundational knowledge in public health. Additionally, the school offers short courses and credit-bearing modular courses for professionals to stay current in the public health field.