Overview

Aimed at people with a Bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than medicine, the Medicine program offered at the Tokyo Medical University it is designed to equip the student with the knowledge and basics required to pursue a career in independent research in the highly specialized field of medicine. Its goal is to nurture richly humane individuals dedicated to the development of medicine and its application in the community; individuals committed to contributing to the welfare of mankind in line with the founding spirit of this college, that of “Self-reliance and self-study”.

Educational Goals

The ability to carry out research in line with the highest ethical standards.

The ability to plan and interpret the results of such research in a logical fashion.

The acquisition of a good understanding of life sciences as a whole together with the ability to quickly apply highly specialized knowledge to the current needs.

The ability to contribute to the development of regional and global health, medicine, and welfare through medical research or highly specialized work in the medical field.

Programme Structure

This program constitutes a well-balanced approach to providing the basic knowledge and skills and sense of medical ethics required to carry out research in the field of life sciences. As such, the focus is on providing classes, lectures, and practical training to small groups of students.

Each student will be assigned to the department appropriate to their selected specialty at time of enrolment. Cutting-edge specialist knowledge and skills will be acquired through hands-on experience of research activities.

Students will acquire the skills needed to give presentations and field questions at seminars and academic meetings both at TMU and other external venues. In addition, our staff will provide direct guidance on the preparation of papers for publication in academic journals.

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tokyo, Japan

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates for our Master’s Program who have graduated in disciplines other than medicine will be required to meet the following requirements:

Possess a spirit compatible with our motto of “Justice, Friendship and Service”.

Possess a desire to deepen their knowledge of medicine and further the development of medical research conducted in line with the highest ethical standards.

Possess a desire to promote cutting-edge research in both basic and applied medicine.

Possess a desire to apply the results of basic medical research in a clinical setting.

Possess a desire to undertake innovative research in a pioneering spirit with the aim of deepening existing knowledge and standards and becoming a future leader in the development of medical research.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

400000 JPY / year

≈ 400000 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

400000 JPY / year

≈ 400000 JPY / year

Living costs

Tokyo

Japan

132901 - 208462 JPY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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