Overview

Introduction

The International Life Sciences program of Tohoku University began in October 2015. This course enables students visiting from overseas who are unfamiliar with the Japanese language to earn credits by taking classes in English.

Specialisms

The Graduate School of Life Sciences has updated its three specialisms beginning April 2018, as detailed below.

Two current topics studied in life sciences are comprehensive and integrated understanding of biological phenomena and making contributions to human welfare. Our specialisms are important fields that aim to encompass both of these topics, and are in areas which promise new developments.

These specialisms also respond to societal and industrial needs, and the construction of sustainable societies. They may solve issues involving the global environment, food supplies, and so forth, and will promote better health and medical care.

At the Tohoku University Graduate School of Life Sciences, we hope to act as a central hub that focuses on fundamental scientific study in the life sciences, to welcome a wide range of visiting students from overseas, and as well as Japanese students in nurturing researchers able to be active both at home and across the globe.

Integrative Life Sciences: Focusing on the brain; understanding the systems by which cell populations control biology

Ecological Developmental Adaptability Life Sciences: Understanding complex biological phenomena from cells and individual entities through to ecosystems

Molecular and Chemical Life Sciences: Understanding how molecules work inside biological beings

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Lecture on Life Ethics

Lecture on Research Ethics and Social Responsibility

Lecture on Basic Bio-industry

Lecture on Environmental Management

Advanced Biochemistry

Advanced Cell Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sendai, Japan

Disciplines

Biology Ecology Biochemistry View 7 other Masters in Biochemistry in Japan

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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

Those who hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a Japanese accredited College or University, or equivalent degree from another country, as determined by the Admission Office of the Graduate School of Life Sciences.

Those who have been committed to research for more than or just two years in internationally accredited College, University or research Institute after a Bachelor’s degree from a Japanese accredited college or University, or after equivalent degree from another country, as determined by the Admission Office of the Graduate School of Life Sciences.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 24 months.
National

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 24 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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