Educational and research objectives and three policies
Educational and research objectives and three policies
We would like to introduce the educational and research objectives and three policies of Biological Science Course Graduate School of Science and Engineering Aoyama Gakuin University Graduate School.
Educational and research objectives
Rapid advances in life sciences are opening up new academic and industrial fields and are having a major impact on society. In the Life Sciences course, we aim to develop the ability to conduct research independently by acquiring knowledge that serves as a common foundation in this broad field and studying the structure, function, and regulatory mechanisms of molecules that are responsible for life phenomena. In addition, by taking advantage of the unique life sciences offered within the science and engineering major, we hope to develop human resources who can contribute not only to existing fields such as pharmaceuticals and food, but also to the development of new technologies that will lead the life sciences field to the frontier.
Three Policies for the Master's Program
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Diploma Policy (Policy for Completion Certification and Awarding of Degrees)
The Life Science course will award a Master of Science to students who meet the following requirements.
■Knowledge/skills
- Possess the specialized knowledge and research capabilities to independently conduct research in any of the fields of life science based on biology, chemistry, or physics, such as molecular genetics, brain science, structural biology, bioinformatics, bioanalytical chemistry, biophysics, and nanobiobiophysics.
・Acquire the English skills necessary to present research abroad.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of advanced research and applications.
■Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability
They have the ability to interpret life phenomena based on specialized knowledge. In addition, by acquiring the ability to observe the subject, grasp the problem, train in analysis and interpretation, and cultivate problem-solving skills, they have the ability to think, make decisions, and express themselves to become engineers and researchers with a broad perspective who can contribute to the development of cutting-edge science and technology.
■ Motivation, interest, and attitude
In addition to the desire to be active globally as members of society, they have acquired the high ethical standards worthy of a master's degree and the humanity to contribute to the development of science and technology. -
Curriculum Policy (Policy for creating and implementing educational courses)
We will develop an educational curriculum that allows students to learn life sciences based on biology, chemistry, and physics.
Specifically, students will study special topics related to basic and applied scientific issues, such as cell biology, protein science, microbial molecular biology, genome information science, biomolecular imaging, neuroscience, biofunctional chemistry, biofunctional analysis, structural biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, and life science research methods. In addition, students will study environmental, safety, and ethical perspectives, such as science, technology, and society, welfare engineering, environmental science, risk-based safety engineering, problem-solving exercises, research and development special topics, intellectual property, and science and technology ethics. Through these courses, students will gain the specialized knowledge necessary to conduct research independently. In addition, scientific and technical English is compulsory, and students will acquire the English proficiency necessary to write academic papers in English and present their research abroad.
Through comprehensive research guidance, students will acquire the ability to independently conduct research based on their thinking, judgment, and insight, which will be cultivated through gathering information on their specialized fields, formulating research plans, developing test equipment and analysis software, and carrying out research using these. Students will also acquire the ability to express themselves through numerous opportunities to present their research both at the university and abroad.
Through research activities, students will develop the interest and attitude they need after entering society in issues such as the environment, safety, and ethics outside of their specialization so that they can carry out their research independently. By providing internship opportunities both in Japan and overseas, students will be able to experience a global environment and develop the desire to play an active role on a global stage as members of society.
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Admission Policy
■Knowledge/skills
- Understand the content of foreign languages, mathematics, specialized subjects, etc. necessary to study a specialized field, have knowledge equivalent to that of a university graduate, and can understand the fundamentals of biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, bioanalytical chemistry, etc.
■Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability
At a level equivalent to university graduation, students are able to consider things from multiple perspectives and logically, and express and communicate their own thoughts in an easily understandable manner.
■ Motivation, interest, and attitude
Students who understand the characteristics of the course, have an interest in life sciences, and are motivated and interested in contributing to society by utilizing their specialized knowledge and skills.
Three Policies for the Doctoral Program
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Diploma Policy (Policy for Completion Certification and Awarding of Degrees)
The Life Science course will award a Doctor of Science degree to students who meet the following requirements.
■ Knowledge and skills
- Possess the specialized knowledge and research capabilities to combine a wide range of specialized knowledge with original research achievements.
- Have acquired the English skills to present research abroad and exchange information.
■Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability
They have the ability to think, make judgments, and express themselves in a way that is recognized as making them engineers and researchers with a broad perspective who can combine advanced specialized knowledge with the results of their own research and contribute to the development of cutting-edge science and technology.
■ Motivation, interest, and attitude
In addition to the desire to be active globally as members of society, they have acquired the personality and high ethical standards worthy of a doctorate, as well as the humanity that can contribute to the development of science and technology. -
Curriculum Policy (Policy for creating and implementing educational courses)
The curriculum is designed to provide students with the ability to develop a wealth of academic knowledge that will serve as the foundation for integrating a wide range of specialized knowledge with their own original research achievements, produce research achievements worthy of a doctoral degree, and provide research guidance that will equip them with the ability to engage in academic discussion.
In the doctoral dissertation writing guidance, students will select cutting-edge research themes and methodologies in the field of life sciences, and produce original research results. In addition, students will improve their English skills by presenting their research abroad.
In order to cultivate the ability to become independent engineers and researchers who can contribute to the development of cutting-edge science and technology in the future, we provide a research environment where students can actively participate in academic activities both domestically and internationally to collect information on the latest science and technology, and social activities aimed at understanding the needs of the industrial world, thereby improving their thinking and judgment. We also provide opportunities for students to conduct research together with master's and undergraduate students, improving their cooperation, expressiveness, and leadership skills.
In order to enable students to carry out original research, we foster through research activities an interest and attitude that will be necessary when they enter society, in areas outside their specialization, such as the environment, safety, and ethics. By providing internship opportunities both in Japan and overseas, we enable students to experience a global environment, conduct research at an international level, and foster a desire to play an active role on a global scale as members of society. -
Admission Policy
■ Knowledge and skills
Students will be able to understand the content of foreign languages, mathematics, specialized subjects, etc. necessary for studying a specialized field, have knowledge equivalent to completing a master's degree or a master's course at a graduate school, and understand the fundamentals of biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, bioanalytical chemistry, etc.
■Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability
This is a level equivalent to completing a master's degree or a master's degree at graduate school, and it enables students to consider things from multiple perspectives and in a logical manner, and to express and communicate their own thoughts in an easily understandable manner.
■ Motivation, interest, and attitude
Students who understand the characteristics of the course, have an interest in life sciences, and are motivated and interested in contributing to society by utilizing their specialized knowledge and skills.