<Doctoral Degree programs>
Department of Molecular Cell Biology
Department of Functional Biology
Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology
Department of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering
Department of Neuroscience
Department of Social Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Department of Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences
Department of Surgical Sciences
<Doctoral Degree programs / Master’s Degree programs>
Department of Health Sciences and Nursing
Department of International Health
<Master’s Degree program>
Department of Medical Science
<Professional Degree program>
Department of Public Health
Department of Molecular Cell Biology
In this program, you will conduct advanced research in the fields of cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, developmental engineering and genetics. Our goal is to contribute to the development of the foundations of medical and life sciences, and to train medical researchers who have highly advanced academic and research abilities, and who can be active on the world stage.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Mid-July (Admission in April)
Department of Functional Biology
In the Department of Functional Biology, you will uncover the secrets of life's phenomena and the mechanisms behind the expression of their functions. Our goal is to advance visionary research that will contribute to curing disease, and train brilliant scholars and international leaders with highly creative research abilities.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Mid-July (Admission in April)
Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology
The goal of the Department of Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology is to shed light on the mechanisms behind the genesis of diseases and create policies to counter them, as well as to train personnel in this field. In particular, all classes collaborate in systematically advancing research and education.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Mid-July (Admission in April)
Department of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering
Our department advances innovative research in biomedical engineering, biophysics and radiology as they relate to pushing the boundaries of medicine, engineering and physics. We search for hidden principles comprising life's phenomena while developing new medical technology. We train international leaders who can accomplish creative dynamic research in these fields.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
Basic conversational Japanese
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Mid-July (Admission in April)
Department of Neuroscience
We engage in advanced research to illuminate neurological functions, find cures for diseases and enhance general health. We train brilliant scholars and international leaders with highly creative research abilities in all medical fields.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Mid-July (Admission in April)
Department of Social Medicine
In the Department of Social Medicine, we participate in ambitious research on uncovering the causes of disease, preventing disease, and enhancing general health from an environmental, social and informational viewpoint. We also train people able to be effective in all areas of social medicine.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
Ability to participate in basic conversation and research discussions
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Mid-July (Admission in April)
Department of Internal Medicine
We seek to understand medical conditions and pathologies from a molecular, cellular, individual and group level, as well as to understand the mechanisms behind diseases. At the same time, we are contributing to the advancement of life sciences by understanding how diseases corrupt the phenomena of life. We also educate researchers who will help develop new analysis methods and treatments based on research results. Through these activities we hope to train international leaders with brilliant academic minds, well-developed analytical techniques and creative research abilities in the field of internal medicine.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
Ability to understand if spoken slowly
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Mid-July (Admission in April)
Department of Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences
The Department of Reproductive, Developmental and Aging Sciences is divided into ten fields: Reproductive Endocrinology; Gynecological Oncology; Perinatal Medicine; Molecular Cellular Reproductive Medicine; Pediatrics; Developmental Pediatrics; Pediatric Surgery; Pediatric Oncology; Geriatrics; and Aging Research. Our goal is to produce independent researchers in each of these fields, provide a shared base in uncovering the causes and pathological conditions of diseases in humans, and develop treatment methods from a reproductive, developmental and gerontological stance, in that chronological order.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
Ability to participate in basic conversation
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Mid-July (Admission in April)
Department of Surgical Sciences
Our department covers a broad range of academic disciplines consisting of 16 clinical surgery-focused fields, including thoracic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and traumatology and critical care medicine. While the research we conduct in each field differs, we aim to promote outstanding research, develop new medical techniques, and produce international leaders capable of unique research.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Mid-July (Admission in April)
Department of Health Sciences and Nursing
The Department of Health Sciences and Nursing consists of coursework on nursing (preventative nursing and clinical nursing lectures) and health science. We promote research on developmental support and the promotion of health, the prevention of and recovery from disease, and the creation of supportive environments for each stage of the life cycle, from prenatal to the autumn years. At the same time, we research these topics and educate teachers, researchers and highly skilled professionals who can further improve on them by adding their own contributions.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
The minimum level of Japanese necessary to understand lectures and communicate with other students and teachers. Students may submit their thesis in English.
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Master's students: Late June (Admission in April)
Doctoral students: Early January (Admission in April and October)
Department of International Health
The Department of International Health is composed of six core fields: Global Health Policy, Community and Global Health, Human Genetics, Developmental Medical Sciences, Human Ecology, and Biomedical Chemistry, and their cooperative classes. We ensure students gain advanced technical knowledge in all areas of international health and have the skills to independently conduct leading-edge global research, and emerge as tomorrow's leaders in health policy in international organizations.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
No Japanese ability required
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Master's students: Late June (Admission in April)
Doctoral Students: Mid-June (Admission in October); Early January (Admission in April)
Department of Medical Science (Master's Degree)
We train researchers and educators in a wide range of fundamental medical science fields, regardless of undergraduate degree or major.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
The minimum level of Japanese necessary to understand lectures and communicate with other students and teachers. Students may submit their thesis in English.
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Late June (Admission in April)
School of Public Health (Professional Degree Program)
Our school conducts leading-edge research on maintaining, enhancing and restoring the health of patients, people in the community and people across Japan, as well as improving their quality of life. We aim to develop students' abilities as highly-skilled workers who will play a guiding and practical role in the public health field.
¡ô Required Japanese Level
Ability to participate in basic conversation and research discussions
¡ô Applications Available
Mid-May
¡ô Deadline for Submission
Late June (Admission in April)
