Overview

Students are trained to dedicate themselves to a career of life-long learning in order to keep up to date with improved techniques and new discoveries in the field of medicine.

About the program

The Medicine program at the Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine focuses on producing future physician-scientists who strive for excellence in scientific inquiry as well as in the development of new diagnostic measures and treatments. Thus, it is the mission of the university that her graduates will ultimately play extensive roles in community medicine as well as in the field of medical science.

Programme Structure

Structure:

This program includes anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, parasitology and pharmacology, as well as interdisciplinary topics in the field of cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience and genomic medicine.
The third period consists of a public health program and a program of basic knowledge and skills in all of the clinical disciplines, including internal medicine, surgery, psychiatry, pediatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, ophthalmology, dermatology, radiology, etc.
During year four, all students will take a nation-wide, computer-based test and a structured clinical examination.
In year five, students rotate through the various medical specialties in the University Hospital, work alongside clinicians and participate in patient care.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kyoto, Japan

Disciplines

Medicine View 3 other Bachelors in Medicine in Japan

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application form

Academic transcript

Personal statement

Certificate of graduation (or anticipated graduation)

Proof of awarded degree or anticipated degree

Photographs

Application fee: 30,000 yen

Self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) to receive exam admission ticket

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

535800 JPY / year

≈ 535800 JPY / year

Living costs

Kyoto

Japan

131939 - 183969 JPY / month

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

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