Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Kampo and Natural Medicines (4-Year)

Japan’s premier academic program in Kampo phytochemistry, isolating bioactive natural products from medicinal herbs, evaluating herbal pharmacognosy, and designing standardized botanical pharmaceuticals.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: High school diploma or certified international 12-year education
English language proficiency: JLPT N2 or EJU Japanese Language 220+ points
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Essay on natural medicine and chemical biology
Recommendation letters: Science teacher recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: Medicinal Plant Research Grants and Hamayaku Alumni Endowed Scholarships
Application fee: ¥30,000 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: ¥1,550,000 per academic year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 20, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Yokohama University of Pharmacy documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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