Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

Doctoral Programs

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.

Requirements to complete the programs

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.
Complete courses specified by the program and pass the doctoral dissertation defense and final examination.
Contact the Chair of the program for details of courses provided under Article 14.
Chair of the Doctoral Program in Biology (Contact at +81-29-853-6600)
Office hours: 9:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 16:30

Complete a minimum of 3 credits in courses provided under Article 14 within the standard three year period.
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.
Evening courses (Courses provided under Article 14)

Program	Requirement to Complete the Program
Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences	Dissertation I, II, III provided in each program, field (1 credit per course)

Complete a minimum of 8 credits including 4 credits of compulsory courses within the standard three year period.
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.
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 「Advanced International Bioindustrial Sciences」and 「Bioindustrial Sciences SeminarⅢA、ⅢB」 and a minimum of 4 credits in a course from specialized basic and specialized courses each

Category	Course (Number of credits)
Common Course	Advanced International Bioindustrial Sciences (2 credits)

Consult the Chair of Doctoral Programs in Geosciences to arrange depending on your situation.

Complete a minimum of 6 credits within the standard three year period.
Evening courses (Courses provided under Article 14)
Consult the Chair of Doctoral Programs in Environmental Studies to arrange depending on your situation.