The Tohoku University Graduate School of Life Sciences aims to foster leading researchers and engineers who can explore new areas of the life sciences using advanced knowledge and technologies. At the same time, we also focus on educating people who can leverage knowledge and technology based on the foundations of the life sciences and have a strong background in bioethics and environmental ethics. Therefore, we are looking for students who have a strong motivation to study the life sciences and the necessary academic background to complete the program.
　In addition to the general selection examinations, we provide special selection examinations for working students, Japanese citizens returning from overseas (those who have lived in another country for a long time and received their education outside of Japan), and international students. Applicants are selected based on their motivation to carry out research according to our educational goals and their specialized knowledge and qualifications.

Master's course (2 years)

　In the general selection entrance examinations for the first term, specialized knowledge and the sufficiency of basic academic skills in each field of the life sciences are evaluated by interview.
In the self-recommendation, second-term and third-term general selection examination, professional knowledge and qualifications are evaluated by interview. Individuals who have studied fields other than the life sciences will also be assessed based on their willingness to apply their knowledge to life sciences research.
　For the special selection examinations for working students, Japanese citizens returning from overseas, and international students, an interview is conducted according to the characteristics of each type of applicant to evaluate professional knowledge and qualifications.
Regardless of which examinations are taken, proficiency in English, the common language of the academic world, is evaluated based on scores that have been attained on external certification tests.
　Applicants are expected to learn more about the specialized knowledge and research methods of the field they intend to pursue before enrolling.

Doctoral course (3 years)

　The general selection entrance examinations, special selection examinations for working students, and special selection examinations for international students take the form of an interview. In this interview, all applicants are required to present their past research and plans for their research after admission. Applicants are evaluated as to whether they have the specialized knowledge and qualifications necessary to carry out their research.
　In addition, proficiency in English, the common language of the academic world, is evaluated based on scores that have been attained on external certification tests.
Before enrolling, applicants are expected to thoroughly investigate the research trends in the field they intend to pursue.

 

Long-term Enrollment System

At the Graduate School of Life Sciences, students can apply for long-term enrollment by submitting the designated request during the enrollment procedures.

Master's course (2 years)

If an applicant wishes to complete the Master’s Program (Life Sciences) over a longer period than the standard two years, due to reasons such as (1) working full-time at a company or running a business, (2) needing time for childbirth, childcare, or nursing care, or (3) other circumstances approved by the Graduate School, they may apply to be enrolled as a long-term student. After admission, applicants will receive instructions, and they must submit the required request during the enrollment procedures. However, the total enrollment period cannot exceed four years. Students may also apply to shorten their approved study period while enrolled.

In principle, students will follow the regular curriculum and class schedule, and will receive education and research guidance accordingly.

Doctoral course (3 years)

For more details, please refer to the Long-Term Enrollment System section in the application guidelines.

 

◇ Pre-Application Consultations for the Entrance Examination

The Graduate School of Life Sciences, Tohoku University, conducts pre-application consultations between prospective applicants and their intended supervisors in accordance with the following rules: