OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Sciences (Graduate School of Medicine)
Four-year advanced doctoral research program conducting translational biomedical discoveries in molecular oncology, cardiovascular genetics, neuroscience, and immunological therapeutics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- MD, DDS, DVM, or Master of Science degree with distinguished record.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 85+ or IELTS 6.5+ (English dissertation track available).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy or published first-author papers, 5-page research plan, transcripts, and faculty sponsor agreement.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from senior biomedical scholars.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full doctoral tuition exemption plus ¥180,000 monthly living stipend via institutional fellowship
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥750,000 per academic year (fully waivable)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo Medical University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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