Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences

Doctoral Programs

Early Completion Program (For applicants for the Special Selection Process for Working Individuals only)

Doctoral Program in Biology, Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences, Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences, Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences, Doctoral Program in Geosciences, Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies, at the University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Science and Technology, Degree programs in Life and Earth Sciences, have introduced a system to support working individuals who wish to complete the doctoral programs in a shorter period of time. The Early Completion Program applies to working individuals with a certain degree of research achievements and competency, and provides them with opportunities to complete a three-year doctoral program in a minimum of one year.

  1. Students eligible for early completion
    Working indivisuals who have research achievements related to a research field in Doctoral Program in Biology, Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences, Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences, Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences, Doctoral Program in Geosciences, Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies, at the University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Science and technology, Degree programs in Life and Earth Sciences, and wish to earn a doctoral degree in a shorter period of time.
  2. Documents to be submitted to apply for the Early Completion Program
    After passing the entrance examination, submit the documents and reports specified in 1) – 4) below. The procedures will be notified to successful applicants at the time of the announcement of acceptance.

    1. 1) Applicant’s statement (includes the applicant’s area of specialization, activities at the school last attended and their relation to the desired area of research.)
    2. 2) List of achievements (includes peer-reviewed papers and presentation materials)
      The number of peer-reviewed papers and conference presentations required for the application in the program is shown below.
      3. Doctoral Program    Doctoral
      Program Peer-Reviewed Paper
      Doctoral Program in Biology A minimum of 2 first author original papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Agricultural Sciences A minimum of 2 first author English papers, a minimum of 4 first author Japanese papers, or 1 first author English paper and a minimum of 2 first author Japanese papers (published or accepted in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Life and Agricultural Sciences A minimum of 2 first author original papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences A minimum of 2 first author English papers, a minimum of 4 first author Japanese papers, or 1 first author English paper and a minimum of 2 first author Japanese papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Geosciences A minimum of 2 first author original papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Environmental Studies A minimum of 2 original papers including 1 first author original paper (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
    3. 3) Self assessment form
    4. 4) Plan of doctoral dissertation (2 – 4 pages of A4 size paper, format of your choice, include your theme and studies in related areas)
  3. Qualification for the Early Completion Program
    Based on the documents listed in 2 above, an interview will be conducted if necessary to determine whether the applicant qualifies for the program. The application procedures will be notified along with the announcement of acceptance.
  4. Notes
    Consult with your prospective advisor in advance before applying.