Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

Master’s Programs

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

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.

    Degree Program in Life and Earth Sciences

    Master’s Program in Biology
    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.
      3. Program Credits Required to Complete the Program
      Master’s Program in Biology 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 Biology (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.
      4. Program Credits Required to Complete the Program
      Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology A minimum of 30 credits in total, including specialized foundation courses and specialized courses (include 22 credits in compulsory courses: advanced courses, seminars, and special research in the area of specialization)
    4. Contact the Chair of the program for details of courses provided under Article 14.
      Chair of the Master’s Program in Agro-Bioresources Science and Technology (Contact at +81-29-853-7228)
      Office hours: 10:00 – 12:15, 13:15 – 15:00

    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.
      4. Program Requirement to Complete the Program
      Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences A minimum of 21 credits in compulsory courses and a minimum of 9 credits in elective courses.
    4. Contact the office of Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences at +81-29-853-4751 for details of courses provided under Article 14.
    Master’s Program in Mountain Studies
    1. Complete a minimum of 30 credits in day courses and courses provided under Article 14 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.
      4. Program Requirement to Complete the Program
      Master’s Program in Mountain Studies A minimum of 20 credits in compulsory courses and a minimum of 10 credits in elective courses.
    4. 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 “@.”)