Materials and Information Sciences
Doctoral ProgramCurriculum

A curriculum that develops globally
successful researchers

The Graduate Major in Materials and Information Sciences is built around courses that have been grouped into categories and systematically structured so that students can learn according to their level of learning and achievement.

1. • Science Tokyo
2. • Other Universities' Graduates and Working Adults

3. 1. Advancement Assessment

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

   1. Entrance Examination

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

4. Doctoral Program
   （ 3 Years ）^*

   600-Level Courses

   The doctoral program in Materials and Information Sciences aims to develop multitalented individuals who can manipulate both materials and information effectively in a modern world where industrial innovation is key to building a sustainable society. These individuals will apply the unique Japanese monotsukuri mindset to bridge the gap between technology and social services. By leveraging information science, they will extend monotsukuri beyond devices and manufacturing methods and into innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole. Through this approach, the program aspires to nurture creativity that will pave the way for new industries and academic disciplines, leading us into a more sustainable future. Building on the knowledge and perspectives gained in each field of study up to the master's degree level, the curriculum is designed to help students develop the following skills.

   1.

   Creativity to develop new methods and ideas that span both materials science and information science,

   2.

   The ability to extract the main idea from vast amounts of information and set goals with a big-picture perspective,

   3.

   The ability to conceptualize and execute plans that connect everything from the atomic and molecular levels to social services,

   4.

   Global leadership skills and the ability to take initiative within a diverse team, while developing and implementing visions on a global scale.

   Students are expected to acquire problem-setting, problem-solving, and research execution skills through research seminars and doctoral thesis research, and develop skills for practical application of advanced expertise in materials and information sciences, as well as global leadership skills through major courses including “Practice School in Materials Informatics I and II.”

   • Research Seminars

     Seminars and thesis readings will be conducted in accordance with doctoral thesis research.

   • Core Courses

     Based on expertise in materials and information sciences, the program cultivates creativity, multifaceted thinking, conceptualizing capability, execution ability, and international leadership.

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

5. Completion

6. • Potential Career Paths