Education program

In addition to the original Ph.D. course in veterinary medicine, two courses are provided for expert training in the control of chemical hazards and zoonotic diseases. First-year students follow an education program that encompasses all courses, and then engage in different programs depending on their chosen courses from the second year to the fourth year. All students additionally pursue experimental research (four years), write a dissertation and obtain a Ph.D. degree.

Subject List for Academic year 2015 (available in PDF format)


Please see below for outline of curriculum.

Degrees

First year

All first-year students take intensive basic subject classes in the Program for Leading Graduate Schools "Fostering Global Leaders in Veterinary Science" to help them acquire a broad academic knowledge base and a holistic viewpoint. Attendance at academic English classes is also compulsory to support the improvement of language skills for future work abroad.

Second year to forth year

1. Expert training courses (for the training of experts in chemical hazards and zoonotic disease control)

These courses consist of a core curriculum, practical epidemiology training/joint research abroad, and a period of overseas internship as outlined below. Students earning enough credits for course completion take a certification exam with essay and oral parts. Those passing the examination will be certified as experts in either chemical hazard or zoonotic disease control.

Core curriculum (taught in English)
The purpose of the curriculum is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and problem-solving techniques required of experts.

Practical epidemiology training/joint research abroad
Students experience practical education and training and acquire a cosmopolitan outlook through epidemiological fieldwork in developing countries and joint research with institutions abroad.

International internship program
Students pursue global career paths based on their experience of working at international organizations.

2. Course for advanced veterinary sciences

Students select subjects from among advanced lectures on veterinary medicine, life science or animal science based on their area of specialty. International/domestic internships are also compulsory as part of career path development.

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