Chemistry Graduate MajorCurriculum

Broader, deeper — a curriculum
that supports those aiming to be
global researchers.

In the Graduate Major in Chemistry, related courses are organized into categories to provide systematic and specialized learning.

1. • Tokyo Tech
   • Other Universities,
     Technical Colleges,
     etc.

2. Entrance
   Examination

    

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

3. Master's Program
   (2 Years)^*1

   400-Level and 500-Level Courses

   In the graduate course, students can systematically learn more advanced knowledge in physical chemistry, inorganic/analytical chemistry, and organic chemistry, based on the fundamental knowledge of chemistry learned in the bachelor's program. Furthermore, those courses are designed to enable students to deepen their expertise and enhance creativity through research seminars and master's thesis research.

   • Physical Chemistry

     Physical chemistry is comprised of basic courses for enhancing fundamental academic ability in physical chemistry, as well as specialized courses for deepening specialized knowledge. In the specialized courses students study molecular chemistry and quantum chemistry.

   • Inorganic/analytical Chemistry

     Inorganic/analytic Chemistry is comprised of basic courses for enhancing fundamental academic ability in inorganic and analytical chemistry, as well as specialized courses for deepening specialized knowledge. In the specialized courses students study catalytic chemistry on solid surface, global environmental chemistry, separation science, and crystal structure science.

   • Organic Chemistry

     Organic chemistry is comprised of basic courses for enhancing fundamental academic ability in organic chemistry, as well as specialized courses for deepening specialized knowledge. In the specialized courses, students study synthetic organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and bio-organic chemistry.

   • Common Chemistry

     Students study things necessary for engaging in chemistry research, such as safety and health, the history of chemistry, and radiation science through lectures and practical training.

   • Research Seminars

     Research seminars and literature reviews are conducted to support students in their master's thesis research.

   • Research-Related Courses

     Experiments, presentations, and practical training are provided to support students in their master's thesis research.

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

   • Course relation chart for Chemistry Graduate Major (Master's Program) at Tokyo Tech OCW
   • List of 400-level core courses related to Chemistry Graduate Major at Tokyo Tech OCW
   • List of 500-level core courses related to Chemistry Graduate Major at Tokyo Tech OCW

4. 1. Completion

   2. Advancement
      Assessment

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

   1. Other Universities'
      Graduates and Working Adults

   2. Entrance
      Examination

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

5. Doctoral Program
   (3 Years)^*2

   600-Level Courses

   In the Doctoral Program, through lectures of "cutting-edge colloquiums," and based on the broad knowledge in chemistry acquired in the master's degree program, students can acquire diverse knowledge on the newest research broadly related to chemistry. Also, with the "cutting-edge chemistry research training," students get practical training in presenting research results. The program is designed to enable students to develop their expertise and enhance creativity through doctoral thesis research.

   • Research Seminars

     Research seminars and literature reviews are conducted to support students in their doctoral thesis research.

   • Research-Related Courses

     Experiments, exercises, and practical training are provided to support students in their Doctoral Dissertation research.

   • Cutting-Edge Courses

     Students acquire diverse knowledge of the newest research in a variety of chemistry fields, and develop a wide research horizon.

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

   • Course relation chart for Chemistry Graduate Major (Doctoral Program) at Tokyo Tech OCW
   • List of 600-level core courses related to Chemistry Graduate Major at Tokyo Tech OCW

6. Completion

7. • Potential Career Paths