Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences

Master’s Programs (Medical and Health Sciences)

Along with the progress of science technology and the sophistication of society, there are increasing demands for re-education of working individuals at 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 practice. Under Article 14 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools, the University of Tsukuba Graduate Schools, which has achieved in fostering skilled professionals and re-educating working individuals, has introduced a day/evening course system to enhance education and research activities.

Requirements to complete the program
Requirements to complete the program under the application of this special provision are as follows:

Master’s Program in Medical Sciences / Master’s Program in Public Health, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences

Earn a minimum of 30 credits from day/evening classes during the two year program.
Submit a program completion plan to the prospective supervisor and provost of the graduate school, and obtain approval at the beginning of the school year.

An example of credits required to complete the program is shown below:

Graduate School/ Program	Credits Required to Complete the Program
Master’s Program in Medical Sciences	Students are required to obtain 30 or more credits including 9 credits from Degree Program Compulsory Subject and at least 21 credits from the subjects related to Master’s Program in Medical Sciences (includes evening courses).
Master’s Program in Public Health	(1) General Foundation Subjects: Compulsory Subject (14 credits) (2) Major Subjects related to Public Health: Compulsory Subject (9 Credits) (3) Foundation/Major Subjects related to Public Health: Elective Compulsory Subjects (6 Credits) (4) Foundation/Major Subjects related to Public Health, subjects from Graduate General Education Courses (at least 1 credit)