Special Integrated Science Course-PhD (English)

Entry requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Have been awarded (or expect to be awarded) a Master’s degree or a professional degree equivalent to a Master’s before enrollment
• Have graduated from a university and possess at least 2 years of research experience, with research achievements equivalent to Master’s level at the University of Osaka

Language Requirements

Must be able to speak and understand English well enough to:

• Attend lectures
• Conduct laboratory research
• (English is the working language for interviews and academic activities.)

Supervisor Approval

Applicants must:

• Contact a prospective supervisor in advance
• Obtain a “Letter of Conditional Acceptance” confirming the supervisor’s willingness to supervise them if they pass the entrance examination
• Early coordination is strongly recommended, especially for research alignment

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Application form
• Official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• Certificate of Master’s degree (or expected completion)
• Statement of purpose (research motivation and plans)
• Letter of Conditional Acceptance
• Master’s thesis (or a summary if not yet completed)
• At least two evaluation letters from academic referees

Other Requirements

Must pass the selection process, which includes:

• Document screening
• Interview (in English; travel to Japan may not be required depending on arrangements)
• Selection may involve oral presentation or research discussion, depending on the applicant category

For full eligibility criteria, program-specific requirements, and detailed application procedures, applicants should refer to the official application guidelines for their chosen program and admission scheme.

Months of entry

June, November

Course content

This program combines aspects of three academic disciplines - Chemistry, Biology, and Macromolecular Science - and involves research and education in fields where chemistry merges with biology, aiming to have a broad vision. This program cultivates the capabilities, such as the ability to conduct research using advanced analytical skills, to become a leader in natural science fields and also places strong emphasis on cultivating interdisciplinary knowledge and international communication skills. Here aim is to train creative and independent researchers who have the capability to work in a broad range of fields and can work in new interdisciplinary fields.