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Admissions

We offer Master’s and PhD programs in global and planetary health for prospective students who have commitment to improving the health and well-being of people and the planet. Both Master’s and PhD courses are demanding and intensive programs, aimed at giving graduates a solid base in research and policy analysis.

Degree Program

Seminar

Global Health Policy Semester

GHP Lecture 2024 Tuesdays; 13:00 – 16:00

No. Date Topic
1 Health effects of dust and haze exposure
2 Global environmental change and health
3 Overview of global burden of disease
4 Innovations in maternal and child health
5 Seasonality assessment in epidemiology
6 Temperature and mortality
7 Climate change mitigation policy
8 Equity in health and universal health coverage assessment
9 Sustainable development goals: global policy and health agenda
10 Health impact assessments in environmental health
11 Evidence synthesis for global health research
12 Air pollution and health
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No. Date Topic
14 Planetary Health
15 Global mental health
16 Japan’s Global Health Diplomacy
17 Cancer epidemiology and prevention
18 Comparative risk assessment
19 Projections of climate change-related health impacts
20 Approaches to assessing health risks of smoke haze in the tropics
21 Environment and child health
22 Social determinants of health
23 Nutrition and health
24 Infectious disease surveillance system
25 Global perspectives for disease control and the future

Master’s Program
(Master of Health Science)

The Master’s program is a demanding, interdisciplinary program that emphasizes student-directed learning, problem-solving, and acquisition of fundamental global and planetary health research skills. Students are required to complete a minimum of 30-course credits and a master’s thesis. Beyond the program requirements, students are encouraged to consult with faculty advisers to choose elective courses best suited to their needs. The research topic for the thesis needs to be discussed by the end of the first year. For those who intend to carry out field research, a draft of the research proposal needs to be submitted to and approved by the Research Ethics Committee before the research is conducted. Students are encouraged to submit their manuscripts for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

PhD Program

The PhD program is designed to train the next generation of leaders in global and planetary health. PhD students are required to complete a minimum of 20-course credits and a doctoral thesis.

Application Process and Requirements

Admission Guide for Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programs

Dear Prospective Students,

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Global Health Policy at the University of Tokyo. We are pleased to support you as you explore opportunities for advanced study in our department.

Admissions are administered by the Graduate School of Medicine. If you are considering applying to our Master’s or Doctoral Programs, please refer to the Graduate School of Medicine admissions page for detailed information on application requirements and procedures.

To apply, you will need to obtain the official application form and submit proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS Academic). Please ensure that all application materials are submitted within the designated period.

If you are interested in applying to the GHP Master’s or PhD program, we kindly ask that you:

    1. Send a short email describing your academic background, research interests, and motivation for applying, to ghpinfo@m.u-tokyo.ac.jp;

    2. Complete this form https://forms.gle/4YVUA4DnEahn2pH57.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to contact the Graduate School of Medicine directly.

Please note that application materials are typically made available in early June.

Admissions page