Dr. Lydia Lau

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Lau is the Deputy Head of Undergraduate Programmes at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. Her focus includes education innovation in nursing, emphasizing assessment methods, innovative technology, and community nursing. Lau has spearheaded the development of the NUS nursing national Entrustable Professional Activities framework for registered nurses. She actively reviews the undergraduate clinical education curriculum to enhance quality in student learning, incorporating socio-constructivism, reflective practice, and situated learning. Her extensive contributions to nursing education have been recognized with numerous teaching excellence awards at NUS. Lau's research interests lie in nursing education, systematic reviews, and the integration of interprofessional education. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and delivered presentations locally and internationally, addressing topics that improve healthcare education and practice. Additionally, she contributes to the development of training programs that focus on enhancing clinical competencies, resilience, and the utilization of immersive technologies in nursing education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor, Deputy Head (Undergraduate Programmes)

— Present

Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore • Singapore

Leads the undergraduate nursing programs, focusing on curriculum development and innovative teaching methodologies.

Awards

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NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award

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NUHS HEROES Education Award

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Faculty Teaching Excellence Award

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