Dr. Kua Ee Heok

Professor

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Biography

Prof. Kua Ee Heok is a distinguished psychiatrist specializing in geriatric psychiatry and transcultural psychiatry, currently serving as the Tan Geok Yin Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Department of Psychological Medicine. He commenced his medical training at the University of Malaya and later pursued postgraduate training in psychiatry at Oxford University, obtaining membership in the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the UK. His research interests have been extensively focused on dementia, depression, and stress management, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in these critical areas of mental health. Prof. Kua has made substantial contributions to the field, being involved with the Global Study of Dementia, and has authored about 270 research papers and 23 books. Additionally, he has held numerous prestigious roles, including being the former Head of the Department of Psychological Medicine and CEO of the Institute of Mental Health in Singapore. His accolades include the Sandoz Research Award and the Distinguished Psychiatrist Award from the Singapore Psychiatric Association, reflecting his significant impact on the understanding and treatment of mental health disorders in the elderly. He has also served as an editor for various international medical journals and has been an active member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the UK.

Research Interests

Experience

Tan Geok Yin Professor of Psychiatry Neuroscience

2009-01-01 — Present

National University of Singapore • Singapore

Responsible for academic leadership in the Department of Psychological Medicine.

CEO and Medical Director

1999-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Institute of Mental Health, Singapore • Singapore

Led the Institute in mental health initiatives and policies.

Head

1995-01-01 — 2003-01-01

Department of Psychological Medicine • Singapore

Directed the department focusing on psychiatric medicine.

Awards

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Sandoz Research Award

1990-01-01
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Distinguished Psychiatrist Award

2015-01-01
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Lifetime Achievement Award

2015-01-01

Requirements for National University of Singapore

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:3.5
Overall
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with Honors or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics