OpenFieldPh.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Molecular Drug Discovery
Postgraduate doctoral training in synthetic medicinal chemistry, computer-aided drug design, pharmacokinetic modeling, and biochemical toxicology of novel therapeutics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Life Sciences (or 6-year Pharm.D. graduate)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80 or JLPT N2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master thesis summary and 3-page proposed dissertation research plan
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from pharmaceutical science professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MEXT Monbukagakusho Scholarships and Hamayaku Graduate Research Fellowships (¥120,000/month)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥600,000 per academic year (waived for MEXT scholars)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 10, 2027 (April Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
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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