International Bioengineering Course (G30-IBP), Master's Global 30 International Admission Program

2 years English open

3-stage learning journey

2 years · English

Year 1 (from October entry) Students enrol on 1 October at the Hongo Campus and join a laboratory in the Department of Bioengineering. The first year is weighted towards the taught component: lectures on general bioengineering concepts and on specific topics in each of the six research fields, together with discussion-based seminars in basic bioscience and bioindustry, while master's thesis research in the laboratory begins. Credits from the School of Engineering English Course Group count towards the completion requirement. No compulsory course list is published for this course. Lectures on general bioengineering-related concepts Lectures on specific topics in each of the six research fields (mechanobioengineering, bioelectronics, biodevices, chemical bioengineering, biomaterials, bioimaging) Discussion-based seminars in basic bioscience and in bioindustry Courses from the School of Engineering English Course Group (Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Terotechnology), whose credits "can count as required credits" Japanese language classes (free, optional, not credited towards completion) Year 2 The second year is centred on laboratory research and the master's thesis, with the balance of the minimum 30 credits completed alongside. "In addition to these classes, students must conduct a master thesis research in each laboratory." The degree is awarded after the thesis is accepted and the final examination passed. Master's thesis research in the laboratory, thesis submission and final examination Remaining lectures and seminars across the six fields and the English Course Group Completion "To complete the Global 30 Master's program at the School of Engineering of the University of Tokyo, you must: enroll for a period of at least 2 years, complete the required courses, earn more than 30 credits, receive the necessary research guidance, and e) have the master's thesis accepted and pass the final examinations. A Master's degree (Engineering) will be granted to those who complete the above requirements." At least 30 credits, accepted master's thesis, passed final examination

Year 2 curriculum

The detailed course list for this stage has not been published yet.

Course domains

Mechanobioengineering — "In this field, we research advanced medical support technologies that combine mechanical engineering and biotechnology. Specifically, the development of medical diagnostic and
Bioelectronics — "The field of bioelectronics investigates the mechanism of biological electric signal and information processing with the emphasis on distributed representation, parallel processing,
Biodevices — "Based on the understanding of the interactions of materials and systems with living bodies, we study and develop a variety of devices for inspecting states of the living body, organs, ce
Chemical bioengineering — "On the firm basis on chemistry, the research in the chemical bioengineering field is focused on the structure and functions of these biomolecules, and on the mechanisms for
Biomaterials — "By controlling the interactions of materials with living bodies, we attempt to create high-performance innovative biomaterials that act directly on cells, tissues and organs to control
Bioimaging — "Aiming to achieve advanced medical treatments, we have been investigating and developing the imaging technologies for medical diagnosis, therapies, surgeries, and bio-function analysis.
Basic bioscience and bioindustry (seminar strands) — "more intimate discussion-based seminars both in basic bioscience and bioindustry" are run alongside the lecture programme.

Doctoral study after the master's — "The purpose of the Master's Global 30 course is to educate students to obtain a master's degree but not a doctoral degree. After the completion of this course, how

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Career support — "You may consult and receive advises at the Career Support for Students of the University of Tokyo."

"International Bioengineering seeks to recruit qualified individuals from around the global, regardless of nationality and provide them with advanced education in the fields of life science and biotec

"At the same time, we seek to considerably enhance the levels of basic research for nurturing new industries in these fields."

"Through advanced education and research activities, we are able to fulfill the aspirations of the Graduate School of Engineering as a whole: to act as a leader in creating an engineering environment

"Through specialized education and research curriculum, G30-IBP is able to foster exceptional students with good English communication skills in science and engineering and who have both a wide vision

"To achieve this goal, our Department of Bioengineering (Graduate School) fuses the seemingly different fields of engineering and life sciences. Our mission is to contribute to the creation of new bio

Core learning formats

"In this new international program, lectures concerning general bioengineering-related concepts and specific topics in each of the six fields of research will be conducted... We are especially attenti
"as well as more intimate discussion-based seminars both in basic bioscience and bioindustry."
"In addition to these classes, students must conduct a master thesis research in each laboratory."
"The lectures for all of the below-described Global 30 courses are conducted in English, and students are eligible to receive degrees upon course completion." Students "attend lectures offered in Engl
"The School of Engineering offers Japanese language classes for international students to attend free of charge." These are not a degree requirement.
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