Curriculum | Chemical Science and Engineering Graduate Major | Education | Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Science Tokyo

Broader, deeper — a curriculum that
supports those aiming to be
globally successful researchers

In the Graduate Major in Chemical Science and Engineering, related courses are grouped to provide systematic, specialized learning according to students' level of learning and achievement.

Tokyo Tech
Other Universities,
Technical Colleges,
etc.

Entrance
Examination

: Applicants must pass an entrance examination to advance from an undergraduate major to a master's program.

Master's Program
(2 Years)^*1

400-Level and 500-Level Courses

Building on the basic knowledge of applied molecular chemistry, chemical system engineering, and polymer science learned in the Undergraduate Program, students systematically learn advanced knowledge and techniques based on the latest research in each developing field. In addition, students' expertise and creativity are developed further by broadening their knowledge and techniques through Research-Related Courses and by conducting research through Research Seminars and master's thesis research.

Advanced Applied Molecular Chemistry

Through electives, it is possible to systematically study applied molecular chemistry at an advanced level.
Advanced Chemical Engineering

Through electives, it is possible to systematically study chemical system engineering at an advanced level.
Advanced Polymer Science

Through electives, it is possible to systematically study polymer science (polymer synthesis, structures, physical properties, functions, processing, etc.) at an advanced level.
Research-Related Courses

Through electives, it is possible to study a wide range of courses relevant to research (Environment Preservation and Chemical Safety, Data Analysis Special Course, Presentation Training Seminars, Scientist Ethics, etc.).
Research Seminars

In Research Seminars, held on a per-laboratory basis, topics are raised that are significant to the research activities of each laboratory in order to advance students' skills. Students attend Research Seminars held by the laboratory to which they belong, and are instructed by their academic supervisors. Research skills are acquired through reading and discussing research articles and doing exercises and experiments.

*1 Indicates the standard model where the master's program is completed in two years.

Completion
Advancement
Assessment

Applicants must pass an advancement
assessment to advance from a master's program to a doctoral program.

Other Universities'
Graduates and Working Adults
Entrance
Examination

Applicants must pass an entrance
assessment to advance from another university to a doctoral program.

Doctoral Program
(3 Years)^*2

600-Level Courses

Students learn practical methods for applying the advanced knowledge and techniques acquired in the Master's Program to one's own doctoral thesis. In addition, through presentations and discussions in Problem-Solving Training Programs and Research Seminars, creativity, and research and development ability as an independent chemistry researcher and engineer can be improved. Furthermore, through completing the Off-Campus Project, students develop their leadership skills and ability to globally disseminate information.

Independence and Proficiency

Through electives, it is possible to extensively study courses that help develop one's doctoral research (Academic Paper Writing Courses, Problem-Solving Practice Programs, Applied Chemistry Special Seminars, Practical Research in Applied Chemistry, Research Planning in Applied Chemistry, etc.).
Research Seminars

These are held on a per-laboratory basis, topics are raised that are significant to the research activities of each laboratory in order to advance students' skills. Students attend Research Seminars held by the laboratory to which they belong, and are instructed by their academic supervisors. The set of courses are designed to teach students the advanced skills necessary to become able researchers in applied chemistry.

*2Indicates the standard model where the Doctoral Program is completed in three years.