Master’s Course, Major in Health Sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences

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The Graduate School of Health Sciences organically fuses the following disciplines: nursing, rehabilitation. In light of the university’s philosophy, “Our creativity for the people.(DOKUSOUICHIRI),” we are committed to improving healthcare and developing culture among people in Japan through the mastery of academic theories related to health sciences by learning and researching these theories and the application thereof. We nurture highly skilled, internationally renowned professionals, researchers, and teachers as specialists in various fields. These individuals possess broad problem-solving skills, specialized practical skills, and rich human personalities.

A message from the Director of the Graduate School of Health Sciences

Educational and research aims

In light of our institution’s mission to have students “Our creativity for the people. (DOKUSOUICHIRI),” Fujita Health University aims to improve health and develop culture among people in Japan through the mastery of academic theories related to health sciences by learning and researching such theories and the application thereof. Fujita Health University also aims to nurture highly skilled professionals, leaders of organizations, researchers, and educators to become specialists in various fields of health science.

Educational Objectives

The Master’s course, Major in health sciences, Graduate School of Health Sciences aims to nurture talented individuals who specialize in health sciences and who can work in the following broad disciplines: nursing, rehabilitation.
Specialist roles are increasingly detailed in clinical practice. It is therefore understood that as they are central to the health sciences, the six disciplines of the course are required to be linked with each other so that professionals in these disciplines can mutually understand and collaborate with each other. The program provides education from a broad perspective through courses on the nature of health services and healthcare. This program aims to train students to become specialists with the capacity to provide integrated healthcare services as health professionals. Through the development of professional ethics, these individuals are trained to respect human lives in acquiring the knowledge and techniques of healthcare and medicine. Students are trained to cultivate the following skillsets:
1. Advanced problem-exploration skills that allow them to understand the current situation as well as prospects of the healthcare and medical areas that are most relevant to their chosen specialist role
2. A detailed understanding of the nature of healthcare and deep practical experience and skills to apply knowledge to practice through the study of areas that are closely related to healthcare and practical science
3. The ability to think logically and other academic skills that will allow them to keep up with academic research as researchers, educators, and/or highly skilled professionals in the healthcare- and medicine-related disciplines

Three Policies of the Graduate School of Health Sciences

 The master’s program, Major in Health Sciences, at the Graduate School of Health Sciences comprises two distinct fields: Nursing (leading to the degree of Master of Nursing Science) and Rehabilitation (leading to the degree of Master of Health Science). Each field establishes its own set of three policies—Admission, Curriculum, and Diploma—tailored to its academic objectives. In light of the growing importance of mutual understanding and inter-professional collaboration among specialized healthcare professionals in today’s team-based medical care, the program fosters interdisciplinary learning through shared courses and joint seminars across related fields.
 
Field of Nursing (Degree: Master of Nursing)

1.Admission Policy

The Master’s program in the field of Nursing seeks students who possess the following qualities:
 
(1) A broad interest in the diverse areas of the health sciences, with a self-directed and proactive approach to identify and explore key issues in nursing and related fields. 
(2) A strong commitment to deepening expertise in the selected research topic and persistent efforts toward the discovery of new knowledge and deeper truths.
(3) A clear dedication to becoming highly skilled healthcare professionals and leaders who promote team-based medical practice through advanced nursing and health science knowledge.
(4) A motivation to advance nursing and health sciences through active engagement as educators and researchers.
 

2.Curriculum Policy

In the Master of Nursing Science program, the curriculum is systematically structured to help students acquire the competencies outlined in the Diploma Policy. The program combines coursework, including lectures, seminars, and practical training, with research work, including Master’s theses[A1.1], all organized according to the following policies:
 
(1) In common elective courses, students gain broad academic insight by engaging with interdisciplinary areas of study beyond their field of specialization.
(2) In advanced topics and seminars related to the major, students enhance their ability to independently identify and explore key challenges in nursing science, while developing practical problem-solving and analytical skills required to address problems in specialized areas.
(3) In the Health Science Seminar, a required common course, students learn from leading researchers in the field and cultivate the ability to understand cutting-edge research trends and apply insights to enhance nursing practice.
(4) In the master’s degree research component, students hone their ability to formulate and implement research projects, construct coherent theoretical arguments, and write scholarly theses that demonstrate academic rigor.

3.Diploma Policy

To be conferred the Master of Nursing Science degree, students must be enrolled for at least the prescribed minimum period, complete the required credits in accordance with the program’s educational philosophy and objectives, and successfully pass both the thesis examination (or an evaluation of research outcomes on a specific topic) and the final examinations. This degree is awarded to individuals who demonstrate the following competencies:
 
(1) The ability to independently explore and address the key issues and challenges in the field of nursing.
(2) The ability to critically understand previous research through broad academic insight and a deep understanding of relevant literature.
(3) The ability to formulate and implement original research questions and methodologies with novelty and creativity.
(4) The ability to develop and present coherent and logically structured arguments.[A2.1]
(5) The ability to conduct research in the field of nursing and to engage in professional roles that require advanced expertise.
 
Field of Rehabilitation (Degree: Master of Health Sciences)

1.Admission Policy

The Master’s program in the field of Rehabilitation seeks students who possess the following qualities:
 
(1) A broad interest in diverse areas of the health sciences, with a self-directed and proactive approach to identify and explore key issues in rehabilitation science.
(2) A strong commitment to deepening their expertise in the selected research areas and making persistent efforts in the pursuit of truth.
(3) A desire to advance the field of healthcare through research while actively upholding a strong and enduring sense of social responsibility as a researcher.
(4) A motivation to become an educator who actively engages in lifelong learning and the development of health sciences.
(5) A clear dedication to becoming highly skilled healthcare professionals and leaders who contribute to society through collaborative, team-based medical practices.

2.Curriculum Policy

In the Master of Health Science program, the curriculum is systematically structured to help students acquire the competencies outlined in the Diploma Policy. The program combines coursework, including lectures and seminars (practicums), with research work including Master’s theses, all organized according to the following policies:
 
(1) In common elective courses, students gain broad academic insight through the study of interdisciplinary knowledge, including clinical and related fields.
(2) In advanced topics and seminars (practicums), students enhance their foundational academic competencies and cultivate the capacity to identify and address research questions independently by understanding the progression, current trends and future trajectories of research in their discipline.[A3.1]
(3) In Health Science Seminars, students gain exposure to the latest research trends through lectures delivered by leading scholars, fostering their ability to critically comprehend and engage with cutting-edge research.
(4) In the master’s degree research component, students cultivate the ability to conduct scholarly inquiries in a coherent and structured manner, encompassing research planning, executing investigations or experiments, academic writing, and presenting at academic conferences.

3.Diploma Policy

To be conferred the Master of Health Science degree, students must be enrolled for at least the prescribed minimum period, complete the required credits in accordance with the program’s educational philosophy and objectives, and successfully pass both the thesis examination and the final examination. This degree is awarded to individuals who demonstrate the following competencies:
 
(1) The ability to independently identify and investigate issues rooted in clinical practice within their area of specialization.
(2) The ability to critically understand the historical development and evolution of research in their field through broad academic insight and in-depth analysis of prior studies.
(3) The ability to formulate and implement original research questions and methodologies[A4.1].
(4) The ability to present research findings through logically structured academic writing and professional scholarly presentations.
(5) The ability to conduct research in the area of specialization and to engage in professional roles that require advanced expertise.

Disciplines and areas

Fields Departments
Nursing The nursing discipline consists of the following areas: the acute phase and perioperative period area, in which students can systematically study the curriculum in accordance with the Training System for Nurses Engaging in Special Activities; areas in which students study and research advanced, practical skills to care for the recipients of nursing care, such as adult and gerontological nursing, mental health nursing, pediatric nursing, maternal nursing, and community health nursing; and the areas of nursing education and nursing management, in which students conduct research related to skill development for nurses and management professionals.
Adult and Gerontological Nursing/Mental Health and Community Health Nursing/Maternal and Child Health Nursing/Fundamental and Integrated Nursing Science/Acute phase and Perioperative Period/Transplant Coordination
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation focuses on education that is centered on the clinic. The rehabilitation discipline consists of five carefully selected areas, as shown below. One of the characteristics of the university is that rehabilitation has incorporated functional morphology and educational sciences in addition to physical, occupational, and dysphasia-related therapies.
The key feature of the field of rehabilitation is that research themes that will provide useful findings for clinical practice are being constantly pursued. Barriers have been removed between areas and clinical sites and provides research instructions, which are linked to clinical practice and research to be pursued by students after they complete the course.
Activities Sciences/Dysphagia Therapy/Rehabilitation Functional Morphology/Rehabilitation Educational Sciences/Rehabilitation Biomedical Engineering

SYLLABUS

Entrance examination information

Application procedures for the Master's Course in Graduate School of Health Sciences:
International Students Autumn Admissions(2026)
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Application Period

Start Date Deadline
January 26, 2026 (Monday) February 6, 2026 (Friday)

Date and Place of Examination

  1. February 16, 2026 (Monday)
  2. Place of Examination:
    Online examination (a place with a stable internet connection)