University of the Ryukyus
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Graduate School of Medicine offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Science, or Medical Science with a special emphasis on infection control. The purpose of the doctoral program in Medical Science is to nurture highly trained young medical scientists, with special skills and knowledge in basic and applied biomedical sciences, so they are able to face today’s various medical challenges. The doctoral program in Medical Science for Infection Control offers a range of specific programs related to infection control research fields, along with the general curriculum offered by the Medical Science course. The purpose of this special course is to provide biomedical scientists with the skills and knowledge required for researching infection and its control.
Master of Medical Science (MMS)
The Graduate School of Medicine offers the degree of Master of Medical Science to those who complete a Master's program offered by the Division of Medical Science for Infection Control. The purpose of the Master’s program is to nurture biomedical technologists and other related specialties to help them take a leadership role in the biomedical science and paramedical research fields.
In order to provide broader educational opportunities to those who have non-medical educational backgrounds, we have expanded the eligibility for admission into our Graduate School to qualified student bodies from various undergraduate courses, as well as two-year college and other educational backgrounds. However, all applicants must pass a graduate examination and English proficiency examination. Students will be assessed by the Admissions Committee to ensure they are competent to pursue our competitive graduate studies.
The School of Medicine’s faculty members have broad research interests in lifestyle-related diseases (e.g. obesity, type II diabetes), diagnostics, and the prevention and treatment of cancer. In addition, we are vigorously conducting basic and clinical research work on medical specialties characteristic of the socio-geographical features of Okinawa. These include viral and parasitic infectious diseases, longevity studies, genetic abnormalities and natural food sciences.
Medical Science Division
Master's Program
| Courses | Admission Capacity | Areas of Study | Degree |
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| Graduate School of Medical Science | 15 Master's Course |
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Doctoral Program
| Courses | Admission Capacity | Course | Areas of Study | Degree |
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| Graduate School of Medicine | 25 Doctoral Course |
Advanced and Integrated Bioinformatics Medicine |
Systems Physiology, Radiology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Child Health and Welfare, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Neuropsychiatry, Medical Genetics, Advanced Laboratory Medicine, Molecurlar Anatomy, Medical Genomics, Medical Informatics |
Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine |
| Functional and Regenerative Medicine |
Human Biology and Anatomy, Molecurlar and Cellular Physiology, Pharmacology, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Anesthesiology, Orthopedic Surgeyr, Urology, Oral and Maxillofacial Functional Rehabilitation, Emergency Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Pharmacotherapy |
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| General and Socio-environmental Medicine |
Medical Biochemistry, Biochemistry, athology and Oncology, Pathology and Cell Biology, Public Health and Hygiene, Legal Medicine, Intenal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabology, Rheumatology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Nephrology and Neurology, Digestive and General Surgery, Medical Science of Women and Reproduction |
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| Graduate School of Medicine for Infection Control |
13 Doctoral Course |
Medicine for Inefection Control |
Microbiology and Oncology, Molecular Bacteriology and Immunology, Parasitology and International Health, Dermatology, Immunology, Infectious, Respiratory and Digesitve Medicine, Host Defense and Vaccinology, Infection Immunobiology |