Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences

Master’s Programs (Medical and Health Sciences)

6. Selection Process

Selection Process
Applicants are selected through a comprehensive assessment of their submitted documents and results of the examination.
Examination Schedule and Subjects
Refer to the schedule below.

The current schedule is based on the assumption that the entrance examination will be conducted at “Tsukuba Campus”, but depending on the situation in accordance with the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, the schedule of entrance examination might be modified as conducting the entrance examination online etc.

If the admission information has been modified, it will be published promptly in this website, so please check the latest information.

Master’s Program in Medical Sciences (General Admission/ Special Selection of Working Individuals)
October Friday, October 16
February Wednesday, February 3
Subject Foreign Language (100 points) Written (100 points) Oral Examination (200 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 18:00
Medical Sciences
(General Admission)
English

We will evaluate applicants’ English ability with official score of TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS
(Note)Refer to 1

Advanced Subjects

Advanced subjects relating to medical science and other fields
(Note)Refer to 2

Individual Interview

General knowledge relating to medical science and other fields and motivation for applying

Medical Sciences
(Special Selection of Working Individuals)
Advanced Subjects

Practical exercises relating to medical science and other fields
(Note)Refer to 2

  1. Certificate of “TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition” is also valid. Please check the “(Important) Private Sector English Proficiency Tests for AY2021 Entrance Examinations for Graduate Schools of University of Tsukuba” (2020/06/11) and “(Important) Private Sector English Proficiency Tests for Graduate School Entrance Examination (February) for Academic Year 2021 of University of Tsukuba” (2020/08/07) posted in the following application guidelines website.
    https://eng.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/#info

    Please contact the Academic Service Office for the Medical Science Area if you are unable to submit any official certificate(s) for proof of English proficiency from unavoidable circumstances, such as living in Mainland China or Iran, where the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition is not available (Refer to 11. Contact us).

  2. Choose one subject from the following at the time of the examination: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Physiology, Medical Physics, Public Health 1, Public Health 2
  3. If your score of TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS amount to more than the score below, it is considered to be equivalent to a perfect score of our English test.
  4. TOEIC TOEFL iBT IELTS
    850 96 6.5
  5. If you have any questions regarding the internet connection or wish to have an internet test in advance, please contact the administration office for the program (Refer to 8. Past Examination Questions).
Master’s Program in Public Health (General Admission/ Special Selection of Working Individuals)
October Friday, October 16
February Wednesday, February 3
Subject Foreign Language (100 points) Written (100 points) Oral Examination (200 points)
Program Time 10:00 – 12:00 13:00 – 18:00
Public Health
(General Admission)
English

We will evaluate applicants’ English ability with official score of TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS
(Note)Refer to 1

Advanced Subjects

Advanced subjects relating to medical science and other fields
(Note)Refer to 2

Individual Interview

General knowledge relating to public health and motivation for applying

Public Health
(Special Selection of Working Individuals)
Advanced Subjects

Practical exercises relating to medical science and other fields
(Note)Refer to 2

  1. Certificate of “TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition” is also valid. Please check the “(Important) Private Sector English Proficiency Tests for AY2021 Entrance Examinations for Graduate Schools of University of Tsukuba” (2020/06/11) and “(Important) Private Sector English Proficiency Tests for Graduate School Entrance Examination (February) for Academic Year 2021 of University of Tsukuba” (2020/08/07) posted in the following application guidelines website.
    https://eng.ap-graduate.tsukuba.ac.jp/#info

    Please contact the Academic Service Office for the Medical Science Area if you are unable to submit any official certificate(s) for proof of English proficiency from unavoidable circumstances, such as living in Mainland China or Iran, where the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition is not available (Refer to 11. Contact us).

  2. Choose one subject from the following at the time of the examination: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Physiology, Medical Physics, Public Health 1, Public Health 2
  3. If you have any questions regarding the internet connection or wish to have an internet test in advance, please contact the administration office for the program (Refer to 8. Past Examination Questions).