Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Master’s and Doctoral courses)
The Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences aims to foster scientists and other researchers with advanced knowledge and innovative research skills related to drug discovery and development. In the Master’s and Doctoral courses, students acquire comprehensive knowledge of both fundamental and cutting-edge pharmaceutical science, as well as advanced research skills. The Center for Drug Discovery is affiliated with the Program, engaging in research to discover and develop drugs in collaboration with other universities, public research organizations, and corporations. The Program seeks highly motivated students with an interest in elucidating the mechanisms of health and illness at the molecular level, discovering drugs, and contributing to the enhancement of human health. Students are expected to be ambitious in pursuing their goals and to have the potential to play a significant role in the international professional community. Graduates of the program are sought after as scientists and other researchers in the discovery and development of drugs, as administrators in positions requiring advanced expertise, and as academic staff involved in education and research in pharmaceutical sciences.