Program Overview

Introduction to the Earth Life Science Course

The Earth Life Science Course is a comprehensive program that explores the fundamental questions of Earth and life sciences. This course is part of the Science Tokyo university program, which was established after the merger of Tokyo Institute of Technology and Tokyo Medical and Dental University in 2024.

Key Features of the Earth Life Science Course

The Earth Life Science Course has several key features that make it unique and attractive to students:

• Integrated Education and Research Program: The course provides a comprehensive education and research program that covers the entire spectrum of Earth and life sciences, from molecular to planetary levels.
• Interdisciplinary Research: The course emphasizes interdisciplinary research, bringing together experts from various fields to tackle complex challenges.
• World-Class Research Environment: The course is supported by the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI), which provides a world-class research environment with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• International Research Environment: The course offers an international research environment, with approximately half of the faculty members being foreign nationals, and English as the primary language of instruction.
• Collaboration with Industry: The course collaborates with industry partners to provide students with practical experience and to develop solutions to real-world problems.

Research Areas

The Earth Life Science Course covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Earth and planetary sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental science
• Energy and resources

Education and Research Support

The course provides students with comprehensive education and research support, including:

• A stipend to support living expenses during the master's and doctoral programs
• Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and equipment
• Opportunities for collaboration with industry partners and international researchers

Career Paths

Graduates of the Earth Life Science Course can pursue a variety of career paths, including:

• Research and development in industry and academia
• Environmental conservation and management
• Energy and resource management
• Science policy and communication

Other Courses Offered

Science Tokyo university offers a wide range of courses, including:

• Mathematics Course
• Physics Course
• Chemistry Course
• Earth and Planetary Science Course
• Mechanical Engineering Course
• Systems Control Course
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course
• Information and Communication Engineering Course
• Management of Technology Course
• Materials Science Course
• Applied Chemistry Course
• Mathematical and Computational Science Course
• Information Science and Technology Course
• Intelligent Information Science Course
• Life Science and Technology Course
• Architecture Course
• Urban and Environmental Engineering Course
• Civil Engineering Course
• Earth Environment and Sustainability Course
• Social and Human Sciences Course
• Innovation Science Course (Doctoral Program)
• Technology Management Professional Degree Course (Professional Degree Course)
• Energy and Information Course
• Engineering Design Course
• Human Healthcare Science and Technology Course
• Nuclear Engineering Course
• Earth Life Science Course
• Materials and Information Excellence Course (Doctoral Program)