Program Overview

Introduction to the Human Medical Science and Technology Course

The Human Medical Science and Technology Course is a graduate program designed to cultivate engineers and researchers who can contribute to society in the fields of medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare.

Program Objectives

The program aims to produce individuals who can actively participate in the international community as engineers and researchers in the fields of medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare.

Master's Program

The Master's program focuses on developing engineers and researchers who can contribute to society in the fields of medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare. The program seeks individuals who:

• Have the determination to challenge new research areas in medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare
• Have the ambition to contribute to the development of society by utilizing their knowledge in medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare

Doctoral Program

The Doctoral program aims to develop researchers who can create cutting-edge technology in the fields of medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare. The program seeks individuals who:

• Have advanced specialized knowledge and problem-solving skills to contribute broadly to society
• Have a strong will to deepen their academic knowledge, explore new areas, and systematize their findings in the fields of medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare

Abilities Acquired Through the Program

Master's Program

Through the Master's program, students acquire the following abilities:

• The ability to promote academic research and technology development using advanced specialized knowledge in medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare
• The ability to develop new technologies by freely utilizing advanced specialized knowledge in medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare
• The ability to understand the global social impact of research results and solve problems
• The ability to develop and present arguments and compose articles in an internationally acceptable manner

Doctoral Program

Through the Doctoral program, students acquire the following abilities:

• The ability to promote innovative academic research and technology development using the highest level of specialized knowledge in medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare
• The ability to develop innovative technologies by freely utilizing the highest level of specialized knowledge in medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare
• The ability to grasp the essence of current problems and set specific targets for solution by understanding international trends
• The ability to lead international research groups for the development of science and technology

Expected Fields of Activity

Graduates of the Human Medical Science and Technology Course are expected to be active in various fields, including:

• Domestic and international universities and research institutions
• Companies related to medical technology, medical information, and medical welfare
• Government offices

Main Employers of Graduates

Major employers of graduates from the Human Medical Science and Technology Course include:

• Tokyo University
• Osaka University
• Kyoto University
• Tohoku University
• Nagoya University
• Kyushu University
• Hokkaido University
• University of Tokyo
• Tokyo Institute of Technology
• Tokyo Medical and Dental University
• Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
• Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
• National Hospital Organization
• Japan Medical Association
• Japan Dental Association
• Japan Pharmaceutical Association
• Medical Device Industry Association
• Japan Association of Medical Equipment Industries
• Japan Society of Medical Informatics
• Japan Society of Healthcare Information Systems

Degrees Awarded

• Master's Program: Master of Engineering
• Doctoral Program: Doctor of Engineering

Education Policy

The Human Medical Science and Technology Course has an education policy that outlines the program's objectives, curriculum, and expected outcomes for both the Master's and Doctoral programs.