OpenFieldPhD in Comprehensive Life and Health Sciences
Three-year doctoral program investigating molecular pathophysiology, community gerontological care, physical therapy biomechanics, and radiological medicine.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Health Science, Medicine, Nursing, or Biological Sciences.
- English language proficiency
- English TOEFL 80+ or Japanese JLPT N1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy, CV, peer-reviewed publications, and detailed doctoral research proposal.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic evaluation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JSPS Doctoral Research Fellowships (DC1/DC2) providing ¥200,000/month living stipend and research grants
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800/year (tuition waivers widely granted)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Prefectural University of Hiroshima documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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