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 2025 Tuesdays; 13:00 – 15:00

No.	Date	Topic
1	April 8	Global environmental change and health
2	April 15	Health impact assessments in environmental health
3	April 22	Innovations in maternal and child health
4	May 13	Overview of global burden of disease
5	May 20	Temperature and mortality
6	May 27	Climate change mitigation policy
7	June 10	Sustainable development goals: global policy and health agenda
8	June 17	Seasonality assessment in epidemiology
9	June 24	Evidence synthesis for global health research
10	July 8	Air pollution and health
11	July 22	Health effects of dust and haze exposure
12	July 29	Equity in health and universal health coverage assessment

No.	Date	Topic
13	Oct 7	Planetary Health
14	Oct 21	Comparative risk assessment
15	Oct 28	Global mental health
16	Nov 4	Cancer epidemiology and prevention
17	Nov 11	Environment and child health
18	Nov 18	Japan’s Global Health Diplomacy
19	Nov 25	Approaches to assessing health risks of smoke haze in the tropics
20	Dec 2	Projections of climate change-related health impacts
21	Dec 9	Nutrition and health
22	Dec 16	Global perspectives for disease control and the future
23	Dec 23	Infectious disease surveillance system
24	Jan 13	Social determinants of health

Master’s Program
(Master of Health Science)

修士課程

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

博士課程

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

入学申請について

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