Outline

The Graduate School of Science trains graduate students to do creative research in technical fields, and acquire a diversity of knowledge in the natural sciences.
We provide opportunities of high-leveled education and research for students to learn and put into practice knowledge acquired from undergraduate studies. Our aim is to develop highly skilled individuals who take already acquired knowledge to the next level. We hope to accept candidates to our Graduate Program on the basis of the following:

Our Graduate Program is seeking people who

• Have extensive knowledge of natural science gained from undergraduate education
• Are highly motivated to expand their knowledge in chosen technical field
• Wish to put their knowledge into practice in their specified field of interest

Our Graduate Program expects candidates to possess the following:

• A foundational body of knowledge about nature science in undergraduate education
• Basic academic ability in area of interest
• Ability to explain and show enthusiasm for learning and research

Basic selection guidelines for candidate

Entrance examination by recommendation is based on:

• The extent of learning in natural science
• The ability to put learned knowledge into practice
• Enthusiasm for learning and research

General entrance examination is based on:(the first and the second semester)

• An emphasis on knowledge of natural science acquired from undergraduate education and English-language proficiency
• The ability to put learned knowledge into practice
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for high-level learning and research

Entrance examination for Adult Students is based on:

• The extent of learning in natural science
• The ability to put learned knowledge into practice
• Enthusiasm for learning and research

Entrance examination for International Students is based on:

• An emphasis on knowledge of natural science acquired from undergraduate education and Japanese-language proficiency
• Ability to put learned knowledge into practice
• Enthusiastic and aptitude for high-level learning and research

Applied Mathematics

Broad knowledge and research skills of students are developed with both pure mathematics and applied mathematics. The research instruction system covers traditional fields such as algebra, geometry and mathematical analysis as well as probability statistics and information theory. The research library and computer facilities enhance the environment and serve to make this Master’s Program the center of research and education in the Chugoku-Shikoku region in the fields of mathematics, applied mathematics and information mathematics.

Applied Physics

This field of specialization is comprised of four courses: quantum physics, physical property physics, radiation physics, and medical physics; with a broad range of studies from basic theory to practical application. Our graduate students study and research theories and are exposed to simulated practicum used in nuclear physics and work with applications in medical science, including cerebral science and cell death. Our aim is to develop experts who will play an active role in the fields of electronics, new materials development, information science and medical engineering.

Biochemistry

Instructors of specializing in the fields of science, engineering, agricultural science, medicine and pharmacy bring their expertise from their departments to educate students in a specialized area having to do with life, and jointly conduct independent studies and research in new fields. Our graduate students gain advanced knowledge and skills in bioscience and biotechnology, and become professionals who engage in research and development with originality.

Zoology

This specialized field is comprised of courses dealing with wildlife. These courses focus on the study and research of natural history which explore the special characteristics of animals from a multifaceted approach, utilizing the latest scientific methods, while considering animal welfare.

Chemistry

Research in this field of specialization covers chemistry in general. Our program is comprised of four courses: organic chemistry, inorganic and solid-state chemistry, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. Research topics in each laboratory are wide-ranging, from basic theory to practical application of chemistry and research across interdisciplinary fields. With independent experiments and research using the most advanced methodology, our graduate students acquire vast knowledge not only in their field of choice, but also covering the complete spectrum of chemistry.

Applied Science

A research system with three courses: mathematical science, environmental and energy science, and biology and chemistry; was established to enable students to develop expert skills and gain knowledge across disciplines. Education and research cover multiple fields such as mathematics + information science, physics + chemistry + geoscience, geoscience + biology and chemistry + biology.

Outline

In the Doctoral Program of the Graduate School of Science, our students learn to put technical knowledge gained from high-level classroom learning and research to practical use in their chosen field. We accept doctoral candidates based on personal character and the following:

Our Doctoral Program accepts incoming candidates who

• Have acquired technical knowledge and skills from a masters program
• Have the motivation to advance technical knowledge and skills
• Can demonstrate technical knowledge and research skills gained from a masters program

Our Doctoral Program expect prospective graduate candidates to possess

• Specialized knowledge and skills learned from a masters program
• Specialized research skill from a masters program
• Enthusiasm to increase technical knowledge and research skills

Basic selection guidelines

General entrance examination is based on:

• Technical knowledge, research skills, and publications
• Enthusiasm to increase technical knowledge and research skills
• English-language proficiency

Entrance examination for Adult Students is based on:

• Technical knowledge, research skills, and publications
• Enthusiasm to increase technical knowledge and research skills
• English-language proficiency

Entrance examination for International Students is based on:

• Technical knowledge, research skills, and publications
• English and Japanese-language proficiency in technical fields
• Overall Japanese and English-language proficiency

Applied Mathematics

This field of specialization comsists of four courses: algebra, geometry, applied mathematical analysis, and information mathematics. General education and research in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and information mathematics are advanced. In the algebra course, study and research is conducted on advanced algebraic geometry; in the geometry course, study and research is conducted on group and manifold geometry; the applied mathematical analysis courses mainly focuses on functional equations; and in the information mathematics course, computer statistical model approaches are studied and researched using statistical data.