Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences

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Doctoral Programs / Three-year Doctoral Program

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

    Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences
    Doctoral Program in Biological Science
    1. Receive necessary research guidance to write a doctoral dissertation and conduct research. Complete day courses and courses provided under Article 14 in this program or other programs as required.
    2. Complete courses specified by the program and pass the doctoral dissertation defense and final examination.
    3. Contact the Chair of the program for details of courses provided under Article 14.
      Chair of the Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences (Contact at +81-29-853-6600)
      Office hours: 9:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 16:30
    Doctoral Program in Appropriate Technology and Sciences for Sustainable Development
    Doctoral Program in Biosphere Resource Science and Technology
    Doctoral Program in Life Sciences and Bioengineering
    1. Complete a minimum of 3 credits in courses provided under Article 14 within the standard three 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. Evening courses (Courses provided under Article 14)
      Program Requirement to Complete the Program
      Doctoral Program in Appropriate Technology and Sciences for Sustainable Development
      Doctoral Program in Biosphere Resource Science and Technology
      Doctoral Program in Life Sciences and Bioengineering      		 Dissertation I, II, III provided in each program, field, and area (1 credit per course)
    Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences
    1. Complete a minimum of 8 credits including 4 credits of compulsory courses within the standard three 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
      Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences A total of 4 credits in common courses and seminar C and a minimum of 4 credits in a course from basic courses and specialized courses each
    4. Evening courses (Courses provided under Article 14)
      Category Course (Number of credits)
      Common Course Advanced Bioindustrial Science (2 credits)
    Doctoral Program in Sustainable Environmental Studies
    1. Complete a minimum of 7 credits within the standard three year period.
    2. Evening courses (Courses provided under Article 14)
      Forum on Sustainable Environmental Studies I (2 credits)
      Forum on Sustainable Environmental Studies II (2 credits)*
      (Note) The courses marked with * are intensive course.