OpenFieldTohoku University Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences
Four-year flagship doctoral research curriculum conducting cutting-edge dissertation research in genomic medicine, structural biology, immunology, neurobiology, and clinical therapeutics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Recognized MD, Master of Science in Medical Sciences, or 6-year professional medical/veterinary/pharmacy degree.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 88+ or Academic IELTS 6.5+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy or published first-author papers, 5-page research plan, transcripts, and prospective laboratory acceptance letter.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from senior biomedical scholars.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Tohoku University Doctoral Fellowship providing full tuition exemption plus ¥200,000 monthly stipend
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 25, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tohoku University School of Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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