Undergraduate

Because the medical licensing examination in Japan is given in Japanese, the Keio University School of Medicine undergraduate program requires a high level of Japanese language ability for both domestic and international students. The undergraduate program offers a specialized entrance examination for international students, however, this examination is conducted in Japanese and is largely similar to that of domestic students.

For details about the entrance examination for international students, please see
https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/admissions/

For inquiries or concerns, please contact:
Office of Student Services, Keio University School of Medicine
Email: medgrad[at]info.keio.ac.jp
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Graduate

Research and Educational Goals

Research and Educational Goals The master’s program at the Graduate School of Medicine is designed to cultivate individuals with backgrounds in the natural sciences, humanities, or social sciences by encouraging the development of a broad perspective and strong logical reasoning skills through participation in medical research, education, and clinical practice at the Keio University Graduate School of Medicine and Keio University Hospital. The program emphasizes raising awareness of the societal significance of research, thereby fostering strong motivation and the autonomy necessary for independent research. The program aims to foster highly skilled professionals with a deep understanding of medicine and to nurture talent capable of thriving in a variety of fields.

Diploma Policy

Educational Goals

Based on Keio University’s diploma policy, the program aims to nurture highly qualified professionals with deep insight into the fields of medicine and healthcare, while also fostering students who aspire to advance to doctoral studies. Students who meet the requirements defined in the curriculum will be awarded the degree of Master of Medical Sciences.

Competency Objectives

Competency Objective (1): Ability to identify research topics and appropriately formulate research methodologies and logical frameworks.
Competency Objective (2): Ability to accurately draw conclusions based on research findings.
Competency Objective (3): Ability to conduct research and clearly present findings and challenges.
Competency Objective (4): Ability to demonstrate broad medical knowledge and uphold high ethical standards in medicine and healthcare.

Curriculum Policy

Curriculum Design

The Major in Medical Sciences at the Graduate School of Medicine systematically structures a curriculum designed to cultivate the competencies specified in the diploma policy. This curriculum includes lecture-based courses in basic and clinical medicine to build foundational medical knowledge, along with research activities in the fields of medicine and life sciences.

Curriculum Implementation

The curriculum integrates diverse teaching methodologies, including active learning, fieldwork, and problem-based learning (PBL).

Evaluation of Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes related to the defined competency objectives are evaluated under the university-wide assessment framework. In addition to course-specific grading standards, evaluations incorporate a mix of quantitative and qualitative indicators—both direct and indirect—such as surveys and questionnaires.

Alignment Between Competency Objectives and Curriculum Content

For each competency objective, the graduate school designates specific courses or course clusters as part of the educational content intended to support achievement of that objective.
Competency Objective (1): Ability to identify research topics and appropriately formulate research methodologies and logical frameworks.
Introduction to Medicine, Coordinated Curriculum on Being a Professional Student in Medical Sciences, Medical Ethics, Special Study on Medical Science, and faculty-led lecture courses in basic and clinical medicine
Competency Objective (2): Ability to accurately draw conclusions based on research findings.
Introduction to Medicine, Coordinated Curriculum on Being a Professional Student in Medical Sciences, Medical Ethics, Special Study on Medical Science, and faculty-led lecture courses in basic and clinical medicine
Competency Objective (3): Ability to conduct research and clearly present findings and challenges.
Special Study on Medical Science

Competency Objective (4): Ability to demonstrate broad medical knowledge and uphold high ethical standards in medicine and healthcare.
Introduction to Medicine, Coordinated Curriculum on Being a Professional Student in Medical Sciences, Medical Ethics, and faculty-led lecture courses in basic and clinical medicine

Admissions Policy

What We Look for in Our Students

(1) Individuals who have studied in fields related to the natural sciences or the humanities and social sciences, who possess foundational knowledge in the medical and life sciences.
(2) Individuals who aspire to become highly skilled professionals with a profound understanding of medicine and healthcare, or who are strongly motivated to advance to a doctoral program.
(3) Individuals who can proficiently read, comprehend, critically evaluate, and engage in constructive discussions of English-language academic literature in the medical and life sciences.

Selection Criteria

In order to accept a wide range of such candidates, selection will be conducted through a general admissions process.

- Basic knowledge of medical and life sciences: assessed through interview examinations and application documents
- Motivation to become a highly specialized medical professional or to pursue a doctoral degree: assessed through interview examinations and application documents
- Ability to critically engage with English-language academic papers in medicine and life sciences: assessed through interview examinations, written examinations (English), and application documents

Admissions Index