Dr. Ling Jie Cheng

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ling Jie Cheng is a Senior Tutor at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) and a Master of Public Health from the National University of Singapore, along with a PhD in Public Health. Cheng has contributed significantly to health economics and outcomes research, leading the VALUE Lab, which focuses on health measurement and patient-reported outcomes. With over 80 peer-reviewed articles published, she is recognized for her expertise in decision-analytic modeling and evidence synthesis. Cheng has received numerous awards for her academic achievements, including the Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship and Graduate Student Teaching Awards. She is an active member of various professional organizations and serves as a Senior Editor for 'Systematic Reviews' and Associate Editor for 'Quality of Life Research'. Her work has garnered significant research funding and includes mentorship of many student research projects, solidifying her role as an educator and researcher in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2022-01-01

National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Women’s & Reproductive Health, University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom

Conducted postdoctoral research focused on economic evaluations in maternal and child health.

Senior Tutor

2022-01-01 — Present

Alice Lee Centre Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore • Singapore

Teaching and mentoring students in health economics and applied research methods.

Awards

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New Investigator Oral Presentation Award Finalist

2025-01-01
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NUS Medal for Outstanding Achievement

2024-01-01
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Graduate Student Teaching Award, AY2023/2024

2024-01-01
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EuroQol Dissemination Grant

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Tan Kah Kee Postgraduate Scholarship

2021-01-01

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
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • GRE Score Report
  • TOEFL/IELTS Score Report
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Recommendation Letters
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics