University of the Ryukyus

The Graduate School of Health Sciences (Master’s and Doctoral Program) consists of two educational research fields, Human Health Development and International Island Health which conduct unique educational research concerning the longevity on Okinawa and its health related factors, and the development of health resources and advanced healthcare technology. These programs have cultivated leading researchers in the field of Health Sciences who promote healthcare in this new era. Those who complete the Master’s course are expected to work as highly specialized professionals such as specialized nurse and school nurses (specializes certificate). Those who complete the Doctoral course are expected to work as researchers and leaders in universities, hospitals, laboratories and international organizations. The Graduate School of Health Sciences holds the international conferences and forums, provides lectures has mutually acceptable credits and promotes the globalization of the graduate education in co-operation with the member schools of Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH). From 2009 we accept a group of foreign students from JICA and transfer healthcare technology, aiming to become the hub of healthcare activities and educational research not only in the Asia Pacific region but on a global scale as well.

Master's Program

Doctoral Program