Overview

Key Facts

This Biomedical Sciences and Engineering course from Tokyo Medical and Dental University is devoted to the cultivation of professionals who are well-versed in the life sciences and technology fields; who possess wide-ranging knowledge and an international perspective with regard to life sciences and technology, disease research disciplines, and integrated interdisciplinary fields; and who have high levels of expertise and practical problem-solving capabilities.

These professionals include researchers with the ability to carry out advanced research, educators with notable scholastic achievements and superior personalities, and professionals who possess the management skills needed to achieve cutting-edge technological innovations in bio-industries and medical device development and can play leading roles in industry.

Furthermore, it will also take into consideration the ethical and social characteristics required in the fields of medicine and dentistry.

Programme Structure

Research Subjects:

Basic and applied research on "BioMedical Sensing" (integration with various engineering technologies)
Wearable devices and artificial organs with MEMS-tech and biocompatible polymers
Bio-fluorometric sensing of disease-based breath chemicals
Real-time imaging of transcutaneous volatiles for metabolic evaluation
Novel wearable biosensors (i.e. Head-set type gas-sensing system for transcutaneous blood volatiles)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-24 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Those who choose to pursue this program must meet all the following conditions:

Possess the English capabilities related to the scholarship required for studies after admission and the ability to communicate in English regarding life sciences and technology.
Have the desire to systematically, intensively acquire wide ranging life sciences and technology expertise.
Be eager to make future contributions to society as teachers or researchers with a high level of specialization in life sciences and technology disciplines.
Possess profound learning and superior abilities to perform research in life sciences and technology disciplines.
Have a deep interest in life sciences and bio-engineering, as well as the wide-ranging perspectives to lead the way in integrated disciplines, and possess creativity and independence.
Work very well with colleagues and possess the ability to logically, precisely express their ideas.

Tuition Fee

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International

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 36 months.
National

535800 JPY/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 535800 JPY per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Tokyo

132901 - 208462 JPY /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Sciences and Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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