Public Health

The field of public health requires people with diverse backgrounds. Therefore, this program places utmost importance on “diversity of individuals,” offering a wide range of courses enabling both healthcare professionals and those with experience in non-medical fields to study toward their respective goals. Also, in recent years, alongside international organizations and national and local governments, the “private sector” - consisting of private financial groups, private corporations, residents and citizens - has been playing an increasingly significant role in rapidly solving issues. We also place great importance on these new perspectives.

In consideration of these characteristics, we provide a public health education program designed to cultivate innovative individuals capable of excelling in both practice and research - the two pillars of public health. To achieve this, our program hones analytical and practical skills, equipping students with the knowledge and skills essential for public health professionals. It also develops management capabilities enabling them to develop problem-solving skills in settings where diverse values and ethical perspectives intersect.

The Graduate School of Health Management offers a diverse range of courses. As long as the graduation requirements are met, the choice of courses is at the student’s discretion. The model curriculum has been created according to research area to assist students in selecting courses. Therefore, the model curriculum does not impose any restraints on course selection. However, when actually enrolling in courses, students need to select their courses after confirming the graduation requirements, such as regarding compulsory courses and required number of credits. Please note that this information is for reference only.

To further enhance research and education, three units matched to the expertise of the faculty members involved have been established within the degree program. To help students clarify the goals that they wish to aim toward after enrollment, they should select their preferred units at the time of application.

The unit deals with data analysis based on epidemiology and biostatistics.

Keywords: biostatistics, health statistics, clinical epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, lifestyle-related disease epidemiology, exercise epidemiology, infectious disease epidemiology, life stage epidemiology, quality management

Faculty members involved: Yusuke Osawa, Yuko Oguma, Tashiro Kishimoto, Rei Goto, Yasunori Sato, Daisuke Sugiyama, Toru Takebayashi, Watalu Yamamoto

The unit deals with healthcare- and welfare-related policies and healthcare technology assessment.

Keywords: healthcare systems, healthcare and welfare policy, medical safety and management, community-based comprehensive care, health economics, health outcomes, regulatory science, healthcare technology assessment

Lecturers: Miki Akiyama, Rei Goto, Satoko Hotta, Takashi Horiguchi, Shoichi Maeda

The Master of Public Health is available to persons having a certain degree of expertise and practical experience in the fields of healthcare, medical care and welfare. Through an early graduation scheme, it is possible to obtain the degree in one year from enrollment.

After being approved for the early graduation scheme, the student will undertake the coursework (30 or more credits meeting separately stipulated conditions) and research activities (including thesis writing) normally completed over two years of enrollment within a one-year period. Please note that the early graduation scheme does not guarantee graduation in one year.

At least two years of full-time employment in the fields of healthcare, medical care and welfare (including clinical training)

Applications for early graduation are made after admission. We will confirm the preferences of prospective students in March.

At the time of admission to our graduate school, students do not yet have an assigned academic advisor. Therefore, when applying for early graduation, it is necessary to have a thorough consultation in advance with the faculty member they wish to be their academic advisor.

After admission, students have to submit their early graduation application and register their academic advisor by the time of applying for the proposed thesis title (early June).

Even if an application for early graduation is approved, the graduation requirement of at least 30 credits remains unchanged. In addition, graduation in one year is not guaranteed

Early June: Apply for early graduation, apply for proposed thesis title, register academic advisor

Late June: Finalization of degree examination system

November: Degree thesis presentation meeting

January: Submission of degree examination thesis

February: Final examination

March: Announcement of results

This program was established between our graduate school and the Graduate School of Business Administration of our university to cultivate persons proficient in both public health and business through the further integration of public health education and business education. It is a two-way program that can be commenced in either graduate school.

Eligible persons

Students of the Graduate School of Business Administration (those with at least two years of practical experience in the healthcare, medical care and welfare fields) (non-fresh graduates) who wish to enroll in the Graduate School of Health Management following graduation from the Graduate School of Business Administration

Graduation Requirements

Even if an application for early graduation is approved, the graduation requirement of at least 30 credits remains unchanged. In addition, graduation in one year is not guaranteed

Post-admission Procedure

Early June: Apply for early graduation, apply for proposed thesis title, register academic advisor

Late June: Finalization of degree examination system

November: Degree thesis presentation meeting

January: Submission of degree examination thesis

February: Final examination

March: Announcement of results

Students have to pass the entrance examination for the Graduate School of Health Management.

Graduation Requirements

Even if an application for early graduation is approved, the graduation requirement of at least 30 credits remains unchanged. In addition, graduation in one year is not guaranteed

Post-admission Procedure

Early June: Apply for early graduation, apply for proposed thesis title, register academic advisor

Late June: Finalization of degree examination system

November: Degree thesis presentation meeting

January: Submission of degree examination thesis

February: Final examination

March: Announcement of results

Students have to pass the entrance examination for the Graduate School of Business Administration.

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 dissertation evaluation committee meeting, in addition to receiving guidance and advice, students’ progress is confirmed and 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.

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