The Three Policies of the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences in Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences

In accordance with the founding spirit of this Juku, the objective is to teach and research the academic principles of pharmaceutical sciences and their applications, and to cultivate the outstanding academic knowledge and highly creative research skills required in fields related to medical care and drug discovery.

The Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences aims to develop researchers and educators who will lead the future, contribute to the development of a wide range of pharmaceutical science fields—such as drug discovery, clinical development, and environmental and life sciences—and become international leaders in these fields.

Educational Goals

Based on the Policy on Graduation Certification and degree conferral (Diploma Policy) of Keio University University, the goal is to develop researchers and educators who will lead the future, possess a strong sense of ethics as scientists, lead scientific innovation in a wide range of pharmaceutical science fields—such as drug discovery, clinical development, and environmental and life sciences—and be active internationally. Additionally, a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences degree is conferred upon students who have fulfilled the prescribed requirements of the curriculum.

Goal for Qualities and Abilities (1): The Ability to Address Complex and Difficult Challenges in the Field of Pharmaceutical Sciences and to Create New Scientific Knowledge

Goal for Qualities and Abilities (2): The Ability to Have an International Perspective, Lead a Research Team, and Promote Research Activities through Collaboration

Goal for Qualities and Abilities (3): The Ability to Create Practical Value Based on Research Outcomes and Contribute Back to Society

Goal for Qualities and Abilities (4): The Ability to Possess the Ethics of a Scientist and Conduct Research Activities toward the Realization of a Sustainable Society

A degree is conferred after a degree review committee, composed of members of the Graduate School's academic advisor, confirms, in accordance with separately stipulated thesis review criteria, that the student has acquired the abilities befitting an independent researcher and a highly specialized professional. This is demonstrated through the student's grades for prescribed credits earned based on this program's curriculum design and implementation policy, as well as through research supervision in seminars and research projects in Ph.D. program.

The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical SciencesMajor in Pharmaceutical SciencesPh.D. program systematically organizes a curriculum composed of lecture courses, seminars, and research projects to cultivate the qualities and abilities outlined in the Policy on Graduation Certification and degree conferral (Diploma Policy).

Based on this curriculum structure, instruction is delivered through a combination of educational methods, including active learning, PBL, and fieldwork.

Assessment of learning outcomes for the goals for qualities and abilities to be acquired through this program's curriculum is conducted based on the assessment plan for the entire Juku. This evaluation is performed using direct indicators based on the grading criteria established for each course, as well as quantitative, qualitative, direct, and indirect indicators, including various surveys and questionnaires.

Qualities and Competency Goal (1): The ability to address complex and difficult challenges in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and create new scientific knowledge.

Students will deepen their foundation for research through Advanced Graduate Lectures. Through the Research Project, they will strengthen their ability to identify research topics and generate scientific knowledge.

Qualities and Competency Goal (2): The ability to have an international perspective, lead a research team, and promote research activities through collaboration.

Students will develop collaborative skills and leadership and cultivate an international perspective through the Research Project, overseas training, and participation and presentation at international conferences.

Qualities and Competency Goal (3): The ability to create practical value and contribute back to society based on research outcomes.

Students will develop practical research skills to contribute to society through seminars, the Research Project, and Advanced Graduate Lectures.

Qualities and Competency Goal (4): The ability to conduct research activities toward the realization of a sustainable society with a sense of ethics as a scientist.

Through the Research Project, students will cultivate a sense of ethics as a scientist and strengthen their practical ability to conduct research activities for a sustainable society.

(1) Individuals who possess the foundational expert knowledge and problem-solving skills to tackle new research challenges in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

(2) Individuals who can deeply investigate issues in the field of pharmaceutical sciences, proactively advance research as a member of a research team, and collaborate effectively with others.

(3) Individuals who have an international perspective and, as scientists, are strongly committed to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences and to contributing their research outcomes back to society.

(4) Individuals who possess a sense of ethics and responsibility as scientists and are considerate of others.

To admit a wide range of such applicants, a selection process will be conducted through entrance examinations for General, Adult, and International Students.

Entrance Examinations for General, Adult, and International Students

Admission decisions are based on an English language test for academic proficiency; an oral presentation and examination on the applicant's master's thesis or submitted academic papers; and an interview to assess their motivation, willingness to learn, and other qualities.