The Three Policies of the Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences

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

The Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences aims to train 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 internationally active as future leaders in these fields.

Educational Goals

Based on the Diploma Policy (Policy on Graduation Certification and degree conferral) of Keio University University, the goal is to develop researchers and educators who will lead the future. These individuals will possess a high sense of ethics as scientists and, based on their advanced expertise and research capabilities in a wide range of pharmaceutical science fields—including drug discovery, clinical development, and environmental and life sciences—will contribute to the advancement of science. In addition, a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences degree is conferred upon students who meet the prescribed requirements of the curriculum.

Target Qualities and Abilities (1): The ability to acquire fundamental and applied knowledge in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and to identify and solve problems.

Target Qualities and Abilities (2): The ability to have an international perspective and to work proactively and collaboratively as a member of a research team.

Target Qualities and Abilities (3): The ability to contribute specialized knowledge to society and to proactively engage with new fields and challenges.

Target Qualities and Abilities (4): The ability to possess the ethical standards of a scientist and to contribute to the development of a sustainable society.

A degree is conferred after the Degree Review Committee, composed of members of the Graduate School 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. The acquisition of these abilities is evidenced by the student's grades for prescribed credits earned based on this curriculum's organization and implementation policy, and by the research supervision received in the master's program's seminars and research projects.

The Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's Program systematically structures a curriculum consisting of lecture courses, seminars, and research projects to cultivate the qualities and abilities outlined in the Diploma Policy (Policy on Graduation Certification and degree conferral).

Under the framework of this curriculum, education is conducted using a combination of teaching methods, including active learning, Project-Based Learning (PBL), and fieldwork.

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

Goal for Qualities and Abilities (1): The ability to acquire fundamental and applied knowledge in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and to identify and solve problems

> Students will acquire fundamental and applied knowledge through advanced lectures and seminars in various fields related to pharmacy. Through their research projects, they will practically develop their ability to identify and solve problems.

Goal for Qualities and Abilities (2): The ability to have an international perspective, act proactively as a member of a research team, and collaborate with others

> Students will cultivate an international perspective and collaborative skills through research projects, overseas training, and participation and presentation at international conferences.

Goal for Qualities and Abilities (3): The ability to apply specialized knowledge for the benefit of society and proactively tackle new fields and challenges

> Through the clinical research experience program, seminars, and research projects, students will enhance their ability to utilize specialized knowledge. Special graduate lectures will support their efforts to tackle new fields and challenges.

Goal for Qualities and Abilities (4): The ability to possess a sense of ethics as a scientist and contribute to the development of a sustainable society

> Through their research projects, students will cultivate a sense of ethics as scientists and develop the ability to contribute to the development of a sustainable society.

(1) Individuals who possess the solid fundamental academic skills necessary for learning in Major in Pharmaceutical Sciences and have the motivation to proactively acquire knowledge and skills.

(2) Individuals who possess strong logical thinking, judgment, and communication skills to explore and solve problems in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.

(3) Individuals who have an international perspective and a strong ambition to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences as a scientist.

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

To broadly accept such applicants, we conduct a selection process through (1) admission by recommendation and (2) a general and international student entrance examination.

(1) Admission by Recommendation

For students whose academic performance in this faculty exceeds the specified criteria, an essay is assigned as an academic proficiency test. In conjunction with this, an interview is conducted to evaluate their motivation for applying, willingness to learn, and other factors to determine acceptance or rejection.

(2) General and International Student Entrance Examination

As an academic proficiency test, applicants are tested on specialized subjects (choosing two out of three fields: organic chemistry, physical/analytical chemistry, and life/biological sciences) and English. In conjunction with this, an interview is conducted to evaluate their motivation for applying, willingness to learn, and other factors to determine acceptance or rejection.