Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Molecular Therapeutics

Four-year doctoral program investigating medicinal plant natural products from Hokkaido flora, organic synthesis, drug delivery nanotechnology, and cellular pharmacology.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Completed 6-year pharmacy degree or Master of Science in Chemistry/Biology
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 75
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis and 4-page research plan on natural product synthesis or pharmacokinetics
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: HSUH Graduate Research Fellowship (¥75,000 JPY/month + 50% tuition waiver)
Application fee: ¥30,000 JPY
Tuition / joining costs: ¥1,100,000 JPY/year (before tuition waiver)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 20, 2027 (Spring 2027 entry)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Health Sciences University of Hokkaido documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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