筑波大学

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This program is currently under application to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for establishment in April 2027, and the plan is subject to change.

About


The program cultivates highly specialized professionals who conduct interdisciplinary research and development in fields such as elucidation of pathophysiological mechanisms, drug discovery, food innovation, biomaterials development, environmental control, and bioinformatics, based on specialized knowledge in the life sciences, and who contribute to solving social issues through a unique collaborative graduate school system. (The current six programs will be integrated.)


Master's Program


Human Resources to be Developed

The program cultivates highly specialized professionals and research support personnel who acquire interdisciplinary and comprehensive perspectives related to innovation in the life sciences, and who can contribute internationally in fields such as bioinformatics, bioresources, functional materials, medicine, and drug discovery, and generate innovative outcomes in response to societal needs.

<Career Paths after Completion>
Private companies (pharmaceuticals, food industries, etc.), research institutions, overseas public institutions

Degrees to be Conferred

Master of Science in Bioengineering


Doctoral Program


Human Resources to be Developed

The program cultivates researchers and advanced professionals who acquire broad and advanced expertise in life science fields where innovation is required, based on specialized knowledge and skills, and who possess research management ability and problem-solving ability, as well as the ability to set original research themes, and who can proactively promote the development of life sciences and industrial creation.

<Career Paths after Completion>
Private companies (pharmaceuticals, food industries, etc.), research institutions, overseas public institutions

Degrees to be Conferred

Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering


Admission Information


Enrollment Period

April

Entrance Examination

For details, please refer to the Outline of Admissions to be published in April 2026 and the Application Guidelines to be published in September 2026.


Contact


Email tlsi-sigma@un.tsukuba.ac.jp