Nursing

The master’s program in nursing provides specialization in four areas (15 fields) of nursing expertise in order to cultivate highly specialized practitioners, researchers and educators. For four fields within them four (gerontological nursing, psychiatric and mental health nursing, cancer nursing, genetic/genomic nursing), we have provided a Certified Nurse Specialist (CNS) program* to foster specialization in nurses. We have also provided a five-year integrated education program (Dual Bachelor’s and Master’s Program: 4+1 BSN-MSN). This program enables students to obtain two degrees - a Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N.] and a Master of Science in Nursing - in five years. This is achieved by completing some of the courses of the Graduate School of Health Management in the fourth year of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care and enrolling in the Graduate School of Health Management after graduation.

Yasuko Hososaka

Keiko Tsuji

Etsuko Soeda

Etsuko Tomisaki

(CNS Program Jointly Provided)

Hiroki Fukahori

Yasumichi Arai

Miho Suzuki

Rika Fukui

Kaori Yagasaki

Takashi Horiguchi

Wakako Osaka

(CNS Program Jointly Provided)

Kiyoka Nozue

Noriko Fukuda

Shinya Masuda

(CNS Program Jointly Provided)

Kaori Yagasaki

(CNS Program Jointly Provided)

Yoshie Murakami

Yoshie Murakami

Chieko Fujii

Shoko Miyagawa

Satoko Nagata

Atsuko Taguchi

Daisuke Sugiyama

Rika Fujiya

Rika Fukui

For the nursing major, applicants are recommended to have an interview with a faculty member in their desired field before submitting their application. Those who have graduated or expect to graduate from programs other than basic nursing programs should be sure to consult us beforehand.

Course category designed to consolidate foundational knowledge for effective learning and research in specialist areas

Course category designed to provide students with foundational theories and specific methodologies for analysis and interpretation of evidence required for rational decision-making regardless of field

Course category designed to equip students with high-level knowledge and skills in specialist areas

Courses providing research guidance for preparation of a master’s thesis or research paper equivalent to a master’s thesis

Total of at least 30 credits meeting the following requirements

CNS: Certified Nurse Specialist

This program is structured as an education program meeting the specialist nurse education standards of the Japan Association of Nursing Programs in Universities. Students will prepare a research paper (CNS practical training) instead of a master’s thesis. Students carry out practical research projects under close collaboration between the training facility and supervising faculty members. Building on theoretical knowledge acquired through lectures and seminars and drawing on practical knowledge gained during CNS practical training, the research they engage in is a comprehensive expression of their learning.

Gerontological Nursing Field

Cancer Nursing Field

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Field

Genetic/Genomic Nursing Field

Students have been enrolled for at least two years (excluding periods of temporary leave of absence), gained at least 46 credits in specified courses and passed examination of their research paper as well as the final examination. <Introductory courses: 2 credits, analytical methods courses: 2 credits, major field courses: 38 credits, Independent research subjects: 4 credits>

The five-year integrated education program enables students to gain two degrees - Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N.] and Master of Science in Nursing - in five years: four years in the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care and one year in the Master of Science in Nursing program (*1). It supports the career development of highly motivated Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care students who have a strong interest in nursing and a keen desire to conduct research. Students who have applied and been accepted for the program based on screening of their documentation may enroll in specified Graduate School of Health Management courses in advance in their fourth year in accordance with Keio University Graduate School regulations. The credits they have gained will be recognized as graduate school credits after passing the entrance examination (*2) and enrolling in the Graduate School of Health Management. The master’s program may be completed within one year following enrollment by obtaining the remaining credits required for completion and passing defense of the master’s thesis. (*3).

(*1) If students apply for the obstetric nurse elective course together with the five-year integrated program and are accepted for both, they will only be able to take the obstetric nurse elective course. If students apply for the public health nurse elective course together with the five-year integrated program and are accepted for both, they will be able to take both the public health nurse elective course and the five-year integrated program.

(*2) Written examination is waived. Assessment will consist of scrutinizing documents and an interview. Being accepted for participation in this program does not guarantee passing the entrance examination for the Graduate School of Health Management.

(*3) Permission to enter this program and admission to the Graduate School do not necessarily guarantee completion in five years. If the requirements for completion are not met, completion within a year will not be possible. As this would amount to standard enrollment, completion of the Graduate School master’s program will require at least two years.

1) Students who intend to proceed to the Master of Nursing program in the Graduate School of Health Management (*4) immediately after graduating from the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care

2) Students with a strong desire to conduct research in their field of specialization and high academic aspirations.

3) Students who have already obtained credits in the required subjects at the time of application

4) Students who have had a preliminary interview with a faculty member they wish to receive guidance from in the Nursing Major program of the Graduate School of Health Management

5) Third-year students in the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care or who will be fourth-year students in the following academic year

Research supervision and thesis guidance are provided so that, in principle, a doctorate can be obtained at the same time as completing the third year of study.

In the first year, students take advanced subjects (courses to confirm understanding of foundational theory and analytical methodology of empirical research). Throughout the period of their enrollment, they also take joint seminar courses (those centering on research presentations and discussions by enrolled students and researchers or practitioners from within and outside the university).

Graduates of other schools’ master’s programs or those who have worked as professionals for some time since completing this graduate school’s master’s program and are not conversant with the latest theories and analytical methods may supplement their knowledge by taking master’s program courses as advised by their academic advisors.

If permission is given to study at a graduate school overseas, the period of study there may be counted toward the duration of enrollment, but only one year, and credits earned for courses taken may be recognized as joint seminar credits.

Each academic year, students make a report at the interim dissertation evaluation meeting. At the interim dissertation evaluation meeting, in addition to students receiving necessary guidance and advice, their progress is checked and their dissertation examined.

A degree will be conferred on those who have been enrolled for at least three years (excluding temporary leave of absence) in the doctoral program, have obtained the stipulated credits (4 advanced subject credits, at least 6 joint seminar course credits; total at least 10 credits) and having received necessary guidance in research, have passed the defense of their doctoral dissertation as well as the final examination.

Completion in English only is also possible.

Students enrolled in the doctoral program in nursing are given opportunities for short-term study at the University of Washington (Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.) and the University of Illinois Chicago (Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.). In addition, the University of Washington offers a short-term overseas study program which allows students to visit for six months and earn credits.

Miho Suzuki (Specialization: basic nursing science)

Atsuko Taguchi (Specialization: public health nursing, community nursing)

Satoko Nagata (Specialization: home care nursing)

Kiyoka Nozue (Specialization: psychiatric and mental health nursing, liaison psychiatric nursing)

Hiroki Fukahori (Specialization: elderly nursing, family nursing, nursing management)

Noriko Fukuda (Specialization: psychiatric and mental health nursing, liaison psychiatric nursing）

Rika Fujiya (Specialization: global health nursing)

Yasuko Hososaka (Specialization: maternal nursing, midwifery)

Yoshie Murakami (Specialization: genetic/genomic nursing, critical care nursing)

Kaori Yagasaki (Specialization: cancer nursing, adult nursing, palliative care)

Abstracts of doctoral dissertations and other materials may be viewed at Keio Associated Repository of Academic Resources (KOARA).