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Master of Nutritional Science (Graduate School of Nutritional Science)

Advanced two-year graduate research program investigating molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases, nutritional epidemiology, functional food development, and clinical diet therapy.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in nutrition, biochemistry, pharmacy, or biology with 3.00+ GPA
English language proficiency
JLPT N1 or TOEFL iBT 70
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Master thesis research proposal (1,500 words in Japanese or English) and academic CV
Recommendation letters
Two letters of recommendation from undergraduate research mentors

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

Financial support / stipend
Graduate research stipends of ¥40,000 monthly and research bench fee subsidies
Application fee
¥30,000 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
¥820,000 per academic year

Dates and verification

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

Important verification note

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

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