Admission policy
Master of Science Program in school of Human Health Science
While we have witnessed much progress over the years in our understanding of Medicine and its application to various avenues of treatment, further evolution is imperative in meeting the medical demands of the future. The Graduate School of Medicine at Kyoto University has long-since been a forerunner in pushing forward the advancement of medical technology. To ensure that generations to come will have open access to high quality public health, medical care, and welfare in Japan, we proposed the creation of a new scientific field called Human Health Sciences. The MS program at the School of Human Health Science logically defines the concept of “health” it strives to pursue, and provides extensive training and education in order to secure the demand for highly qualified future healthcare professionals. Based on these principles, we provide healthcare providers with superior clinical and communication skills who can provide superior medical care that meets the demands of patients. Additionally, we combine basic and clinical medicine, along with other academic disciplines and intellectual assets at Kyoto University to develop future educators and researchers. Individuals with a passion for supporting the healthcare efforts of the future are encouraged to apply.
Doctor (PhD) Program in School of Human Health Science
Throughout its proud heritage, Kyoto University has always assumed a central role in the prevention and treatment of disease. The PhD program at the School of Human Health Science was established for the humble purpose of nurturing professionals who can promote the concept of genuine health, establish a theoretical foundation for research in the field of Human Health Sciences, and apply this theoretical foundation into actual practice to overcome disease. In order to maintain its leadership role in the field of medicine/medical science, Kyoto University requires PhD candidates to explore beyond the reaches of their respective areas of expertise, and actively seek knowledge in a wide array of academic fields that will enable them to assume leadership roles in multi-disciplinary environments. To this end, the Merger Unit for Future Human Health Sciences-consisting of an orchestra of researchers representing the fields of medicine, engineering, pharmacology, the natural sciences, social studies, and the humanities-was established in order to promote novel theories and practices for physical and psychological diagnosis, patient treatment, and the sustenance of daily health. Given our future perspective, it is our mission to develop experts who will become leaders in the ever-evolving field of Human Health Science. Therefore, it is our hope to not only attract individuals with a background in Medicine and the Medical Sciences, but also those representing the public and private sectors. Upon completion of studies at the School of Human Health Science, graduates will return to the industrial, public and academic domains as invaluable assets. Highly qualified and motivated individuals are actively sought for this program.
Curriculum Policy
To ensure that generations to come will have open access to high quality public health, medical care, and welfare in Japan, we proposed the creation of a new scientific field called Human Health Sciences.
The MS program at the School of Human Health Science aims to push forward the momentum of advanced frontier medicine, and seeks to secure a solid foundation of healthcare, welfare and social insurance for future generations. Additionally, the School of Human Health Science logically defines the concept of “health” it strives to pursue for future generations, and provides extensive training and education in order to fulfill this goal. The MS program offers courses in Nursing Science, Laboratory Analysis and Rehabilitation Science. In either course, MS candidates will be expected to meet the highest standards of professionalism and demonstrate a high degree of knowledge in Human Health Science. Through diverse curricula, the MS course hopes to develop researchers who can bridge the gap between basic and clinical medicine, and can establish cooperative projects with laboratories representing various academic disciplines in the hopes of making unprecedented progress in the unexplored reaches of human health science.
The PhD program at the School of Human Health Science was established for the humble purpose of nurturing professionals who can promote the concept of genuine health, establish a theoretical foundation for research in the field of Human Health Sciences, and apply this theoretical foundation into actual practice to overcome the constant threat of disease. In order to assume a central role in the field of human health sciences, a PhD candidate must not only be proficient in his/her domain of expertise, but must also possess administrative and managerial skills in a variety of disciplines. To this end, the Merger Unit for Future Human Health Sciences-consisting of an orchestra of researchers representing the fields of medicine, engineering, pharmacology, the natural sciences, social studies, and the humanities-was established in order to promote novel theories and practices for physical and psychological diagnosis, patient treatment, and the sustenance of daily health. PhD candidates will be provided with ample training and education that will enable them to become future leaders in the constantly evolving field of Human Health Science.
Diploma Policy
Candidates under the Human Health Science MS program must be enrolled for a period of 2+ years and complete a minimum of 30 units of coursework in subjects consistent with the educational philosophy of the School of Human Health Science. Additionally, candidates must receive ongoing research training, submit a Master’s thesis and pass an oral thesis defense. Required coursework falls into one of four major subject classifications: Major required subjects, general required subjects, electives and special research assignments. A candidate can obtain coursework units by attending lectures, seminars, labs, clinical training sessions and field work.
CNS program candidates must be enrolled for a period of 2+ years and complete a minimum of 32 units of coursework in (cancer CNS) subjects consistent with the educational philosophy of the School of Human Health Science. Additionally, candidates must submit a Master’s thesis and pass an examination administered by the School of Human Health Science.
A panel of judges will comprehensively evaluate a Master’s thesis based on criteria such as novelty, academic significance, creativity and practical applicability. Similarly, in addition to being evaluated on research progress, ethical considerations, and ability to logically present the outcome of a study, degree candidates will be tested in order to confirm that they possess ample knowledge in the field of study.
Candidates accepted under the Human Health Science PhD program must be enrolled for a period of 3+ years and complete a minimum of 16 units of coursework (special lectures, special seminars, merger unit courses and special research assignments) in subjects consistent with the educational philosophy of the School of Human Health Science. Additionally, candidates must receive ongoing research training, submit a PhD thesis and pass an oral thesis defense.
A panel of judges will comprehensively evaluate a PhD thesis based on criteria such as novelty, academic significance, creativity and practical applicability. Similarly, in addition to being evaluated on research progress, a candidate must hold to the highest standards of ethics, and must demonstrate the ability to logically present the outcome of a study. Furthermore, degree candidates will be tested in order to confirm that they possess ample knowledge in subjects encompassing the field of study. Only those who successfully meet all of the defined requirements will be awarded the PhD degree.