Admission Policy

Policy for Acceptance of Students (Admission Policy) for the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences seeks students equipped with the following abilities:

Profile Expected for Prospective Students

Individuals who possess a strong sense of ethics, maintain a spirit of inquiry and research, and aspire to become pharmacists or pharmaceutical researchers equipped with advanced knowledge, cutting-edge technology, and the communication skills necessary for empathy and collaboration with others.
Individuals who aim to pursue a doctoral degree and aspire to become researchers or professors in the fields of pharmacy or pharmaceutical sciences in the future.
Individuals who demonstrate a high level of understanding and the ability to apply knowledge in subjects related to their specialized field.
Individuals who possess a broad foundational knowledge and general education equivalent to that of a high school graduate.

Abilities Expected for Prospective Students

【Implementation Ability】

The ability to challenge problem-solving by utilizing acquired knowledge.

【Inquiry Ability】

The ability to independently engage in clarifying issues.

【Communication Ability】

The ability to clearly express one’s questions and ideas and collaborate with others.

【Specialized Ability】

The ability to possess fundamental knowledge about nature and life.

【Liberal Arts Ability】

The ability to maintain an interest in learning and continue the pursuit of knowledge.

Screening Policy of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

To ensure a broad and diverse range of students, both the Department of Pharmacy and the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology conduct General Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students, Comprehensive Entrance Examination, and International Baccalaureate (IB) Entrance Examination.

Screening Methods of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

A combination of academic tests, interviews, and document review, or any of these individually, will be used to assess the academic ability and suitability required for study in the Department of Pharmacy or the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology.

Screening Process

Please refer to the relevant sections of the admission policies for each department.

Relationship Between Entrance Examinations and Three Elements of Academic Ability

Please refer to the relevant sections of the admission policies for each department.

Prior to Enrollment

It is desirable that students have completed studies in the sciences (either physics or biology, and chemistry), foreign languages (English), mathematics, Japanese, geography and history/civics, and information technology in high school.

Policy for Acceptance of Students (Admission Policy) for the Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Based on the “Policy for Acceptance of Students (Admission Policy)” of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Department of Pharmacy seeks students equipped with the following abilities.

Profile Expected for Prospective Students

Individuals who possess a strong sense of ethics befitting a pharmacist, maintain a spirit of inquiry and research, and aspire to become pharmacists equipped with advanced knowledge, cutting-edge technology, and the communication skills necessary for empathy and collaboration with others.
Individuals who aim to pursue a doctoral degree and aspire to become researchers or professors in the field of pharmacy in the future.
Individuals who demonstrate a high level of understanding and the ability to apply knowledge in subjects related to their specialized field.
Individuals who possess a broad foundational knowledge and general education equivalent to that of a high school graduate.

Abilities Expected for Prospective Students

【Implementation Ability】

The ability to challenge problem-solving in pharmacy and related fields by utilizing acquired knowledge.

【Inquiry Ability】

The ability to independently engage in clarifying issues in pharmacy and related fields.

【Communication Ability】

The ability to clearly express one’s questions and ideas and collaborate with others.

【Specialized Ability】

The ability to possess fundamental knowledge about nature and life sciences.

【Liberal Arts Ability】

The ability to maintain an interest in learning and continue the pursuit of knowledge.

Screening Policy of the Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

To ensure a broad and diverse range of students, the Department of Pharmacy will conduct the General Entrance Examination, Special Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students, Comprehensive Entrance Examination, and International Baccalaureate Entrance Examination.

Screening Methods of the Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Screening Process

・General Entrance Examination

Applicants will be examined on their broad basic academic abilities at the high school graduation level through the Common Test for University Admissions, covering six subject areas with eight subjects (including Chemistry as a mandatory subject). In the University-specific Subject Area Admission Test, Mathematics, two subjects from the sciences (either Physics or Biology and Chemistry), and a Foreign Language (English) will be assessed to evaluate the understanding and application ability in subjects that form the foundation for studying in the Department of Pharmacy. Additionally, applicants will be evaluated during the interview for their communication skills, ethical awareness, and interest in research, which are essential qualities for a future pharmacist.

・Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students

Applicants will be required to take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), with chemistry being a mandatory subject, to assess their foundational academic skills and Japanese language proficiency. Following this, their basic knowledge, application abilities, and comprehension will be evaluated through academic examinations in two science subjects (either physics or biology, along with chemistry) and a foreign language (English). Additionally, applicants will undergo an interview, during which comprehensive questions will be posed to assess their suitability for studying in the Department of Pharmacy, including their motivation to learn, communication skills, ethical awareness, and interest in research, all of which are essential qualities for a future pharmacist.

・Comprehensive Entrance Examination (requiring the Common Test for University Admissions)

Applicants will be evaluated comprehensively through their school reports and personal statements to assess their self-expression abilities and motivation for learning. Additionally, an essay and an interview (including academic questions) will be conducted to evaluate their interest in the specialized fields of study at the university, their research aptitude, self-expression abilities, communication skills, comprehension, and motivation, all of which are essential for studying in the Department of Pharmacy. Furthermore, applicants will be required to take the Common Test for University Admissions, covering six subject areas and eight subjects (with chemistry as a mandatory subject), to assess their broad basic academic abilities at the high school graduation level.

・International Baccalaureate (IB) Entrance Examination

Applicants will be assessed based on their foundational academic abilities through their transcript of grades. Their self-expression skills, motivation, and communication abilities required for a future pharmacist will be evaluated through a personal statements, evaluation report, and an interview, to determine their suitability for studying in the Department of Pharmacy.

Assessment of the Three Elements of Academic Ability

Note: ◎ indicates particularly emphasized elements, 〇 indicates emphasized elements, and ☆ indicates elements subject to comprehensive judgment.

The materials associated with each element are the “primary materials,” but may also be used for other elements.

Prior to Enrollment

It is recommended that students have acquired knowledge in science (either physics or biology, along with chemistry), a foreign language (English), mathematics, Japanese, geography/history and civics, and information technology during their high school education.

Policy for Acceptance of Students (Admission Policy) for the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Based on the “Policy for Acceptance of Students (Admission Policy)” of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology seeks students equipped with the following abilities.

Profile expected for Prospective Students

Individuals who possess a strong sense of ethics appropriate for those involved in drug discovery and healthcare, maintain a spirit of inquiry and research, and aspire to excel in fields related to drug discovery science with advanced knowledge, cutting-edge technology, and the communication skills necessary for collaboration with others.
Individuals who aim to pursue a doctoral degree and aspire to become researchers or professors in the field of drug discovery science, making significant contributions both domestically and internationally.
Individuals who demonstrate a high level of understanding and the ability to apply knowledge in subjects related to their specialized field.
Individuals who possess a broad foundational knowledge and general education equivalent to that of a high school graduate.

Abilities Expected for Prospective Students

【Implementation Ability】

The ability to challenge problem-solving in drug discovery science by utilizing acquired knowledge.

【Inquiry Ability】

The ability to independently engage in clarifying issues in drug discovery science.

【Communication Ability】

The ability to clearly express one’s questions and ideas and collaborate with others.

【Specialized Ability】

The ability to possess fundamental knowledge about nature and life sciences.

【Liberal Arts Ability】

The ability to maintain an interest in learning and continue the pursuit of knowledge.

Screening Policy of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

To ensure a broad and diverse range of students, the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology will conduct the General Entrance Examination, Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students, Comprehensive Entrance Examination, and International Baccalaureate (IB) Entrance Examination.

Screening Methods of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Screening Process

・General Entrance Examination

・Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students

Applicants will be required to take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), with chemistry being a mandatory subject, to assess their foundational academic skills and Japanese language proficiency. Following this, their basic knowledge, application abilities, and comprehension will be evaluated through academic examinations in two science subjects (either physics or biology, along with chemistry) and a foreign language (English). Additionally, applicants will undergo an interview, during which comprehensive questions will be posed to assess their suitability for studying in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, including their motivation to learn, research interest, and communication skills, all of which are essential qualities for success in this field.

・Comprehensive Entrance Examination (requiring the Common Test for University Admissions)

Applicants will be evaluated comprehensively through their school reports and personal statements to assess their self-expression abilities and motivation for learning. Additionally, an essay and an interview (including academic questions) will be conducted to evaluate their interest in the specialized fields of study at the university, their research aptitude, self-expression abilities, communication skills, comprehension, and motivation, all of which are essential for studying in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology. Furthermore, applicants will be required to take the Common Test for University Admissions, covering six subject areas and eight subjects (with chemistry as a mandatory subject), to assess their broad basic academic abilities at the high school graduation level.

・International Baccalaureate (IB) Entrance Examination

Applicants will be comprehensively evaluated on their foundational academic abilities, self-expression, and motivation through the transcript of grades, personal statements, and evaluation report. The suitability for studying in the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology will be assessed through a document screening.

Assessment of the Three Elements of Academic Ability

Note: ◎ indicates particularly emphasized elements, 〇 indicates emphasized elements, and ☆ indicates elements subject to comprehensive judgment.

The materials associated with each element are the “primary materials,” but may also be used for other elements.

Prior to Enrollment