Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences

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Special Provision on Educational Method Stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools

1. Education provided under special provision

  1. Along with the progress of science technology and the sophistication of society, there are increasing demands for the return of working individuals to graduate schools. In response to these demands, Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools stipulates that graduate schools may, if necessary from an educational standpoint, provide education through appropriate means, which include conducting classes or research guidance in the evening and other certain hours and periods.
    This stipulation provides more working individuals with opportunities to receive graduate school education while in employment and to develop the knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in educational research and practices. Under Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools, master’s and doctoral programs in the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which have achieved in fostering skilled professionals and re-educating working individuals, have introduced a day/evening course system to enhance education and research activities.

  2. Requirements to complete the programs
    Requirements to complete the programs under the application of this special provision are as follows.

    Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences
    Master’s Program in Biological Sciences
    1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits in day courses and courses provided under Article 14 within the standard two year period.
    2. The number of credits normally required to complete the program is shown below.
      Program Credits Required to Complete the Program
      Master’s Program in Biological Sciences A minimum of 30 credits in common/ specialized courses (include seminars in the area of specialization, research method, and common courses and elective courses in the program)
    3. Contact the Chair of the program for details of courses provided under Article 14.
      Chair of the Master’s Program in Biological Sciences (Contact at +81-29-853-6600) Office hours: 9:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 16:30
    Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology
    1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits in day courses (includes compulsory courses of research method and special research) and courses provided under Article 14 within the standard two year period.
    2. Submit a program completion plan to the advisor and the Chair of the program and obtain their approvals at the beginning of the school year.
    3. The number of credits normally required to complete the program is shown below.
      Program Credits Required to Complete the Program
      Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology
      (except Biosystem Course)      		 A minimum of 30 credits in total, including common specialized courses (include 2 credits in compulsory courses) and specialized courses (include 20 credits in compulsory courses: advanced courses, seminars I and II, and special research I and II in the area of specialization)
      Biosystem Course,
      Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology      		 A minimum of 30 credits in total, including 11 credits in 3 common courses (compulsory), 3 or more basic courses, and 2 or more specialized courses (in the area of specialization)
      (For Biodiplomacy course, a minimum of 40 credits in compulsory courses and elective courses in total are necessary.)
    4. Courses provided under Article 14
      Program Credits Required to Complete the Program
      Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology
      (except Biosystem Course)      		 Advanced courses provided in each field (2 credits per course)
      Biosystem Course,
      Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology      		 Contact the office of Biosystem Course (+81-029-853-4846).
    Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences
    1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits in day/ evening courses within the standard two year period.
    2. Submit a program completion plan to the Chair of the program at the beginning of the school year to consult for a flexible arrangement based on your work situation.
    3. An example of completing credits normally required to complete the program is shown below.
      Program Requirement to Complete the Program
      Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences A minimum of 18 credits in compulsory courses and a minimum of 12 credits in elective courses.
    4. Contact the office of Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences at +81-29-853-4246 for details of courses provided under Article 14.
    Master’s Program in Mountain Studies
    1. There are no corresponding courses provided under Article 14.
    2. Contact the admission office of the Master’s Program in Mountain Studies (E-mail sangaku-admission#@#ml.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp) for details. (*Replace “#@#” with “@.”)