Overview

The Training Program for Global Innovators in Life Sciences - Transdisciplinary Life Science course from Hokkaido University is designed to give individuals the life sciences knowledge and practical skills to have an active role in various industries. As a prerequisite for the course, candidates are expected to have learned not only biology but also the basic natural sciences such as chemistry, physics, and mathematics during their undergraduate years.

What you'll study

To cultivate the next generation of leaders with innovative ideas supported by solid background knowledge, this course provides structured and comprehensive education in the life science fields. This educational program introduces four new essential life science study areas that were difficult to cover in previous curricula.

Programme Structure

Research Fields and Laboratories:

Bioinformation and Molecular Sciences
Biomaterials Science
Functional Cellular Sciences
Functional and Regulatory Life Science
(Cooperative Education) Biomolecular Adaptation Science
(Cooperative Education) Frontier Biomaterials Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-21 00:00:00
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-21 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Natural Sciences Molecular Sciences View 17 other Masters in Biology in Japan

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.

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form and Resume
Application Form for Pre-assessment
Photograph (for Resume)
Official Transcript issued by the university or similar institution previously attended.
Official Certificate of Graduation or Expected Graduation issued by the last university or similar institution previously attended.
Copy of Passport
Other documents that the prospective supervisor requests.
Entrance Examination Fee: 30,000 yen

Tuition Fee

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International

3766 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3766 USD per year during 24 months.
National

3766 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3766 USD per year during 24 months.

¥535,800/year

Living costs for Sapporo

111200 - 165260 JPY /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Training Program for Global Innovators in Life Sciences - Transdisciplinary Life Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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