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Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Laboratory Genetics

Advanced curriculum in next-generation sequencing, molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, and forensic genetic identification for specialized clinical laboratory scientists.

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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 clinical laboratory science, biology, or biotechnology with 3.00+ GPA
English language proficiency
JLPT N2 or TOEFL 75
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Research plan in molecular diagnostics and transcripts
Recommendation letters
Two letters of recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend
Diagnostic laboratory sponsorships and prefectural tuition waivers
Application fee
¥30,000 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
¥535,800 per academic year

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 25, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

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

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