International Graduate Program for Advanced Science 2012
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, TOHOKU UNIVERSITY
Tohoku University was founded in 1907 and is one of the oldest Universities of Japan. The School of Science began its history with the foundation of the University, and the Graduate School of Science started later in 1953. The Graduate School of Science is composed of six departments including Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences. These departments cover the full spectrum of basic natural science. A number of research laboratories, including those on earthquake, planetary science, giant molecule research, belong to the School of Science. In addition, it has close relationship with some highly advanced research institutes at Tohoku University, such as Institute for Materials Research and Research Center for Neutrino Science. According to Thomson Reuters ESI (Essential Science Indicators) 2011 ranking of citations, Physics at Tohoku University is ranked second in Japan and tenth in the world, for example.
IGPAS is a 5-year graduate program combining a 2-year master’s program and a 3-year doctoral program. Each student is affiliated with one of 6 departments: Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences. Each department determines its own curriculum and course requirements. Availability of classes varies depending on the semester and/or departments. Students may consult their supervisor about their research plan each semester before registration.
The master’s program consists of a series of lectures, seminars and thesis research. To complete the program and to be awarded a Master of Science degree, students must fulfill the following requirements under the supervision of an academic advisor: (i) 2 years of enrollment, (ii) completion of 30 or more academic credits, including at least 2 credits from interdisciplinary-study classes and 16 credits from seminars and research. In addition, it is required to (iii) submit a master’s thesis in English and (iv) pass the review and final examination. In regards to (i), however, students who receive approval from their supervisor and department may complete the program in less than the stipulated period of time if approved.
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