Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Science
Graduate School of
Agriculture and Life Science
Overview
We offer postgraduate courses of study that lead to a master’s degree. The graduate school consists of five study Programs: Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Applied Biology and Food Sciences, International Agriculture and Horticulture, and Agricultural and Environmental Engineering. After obtaining a master’s degree, a student may advance to the doctoral program of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Iwate University (UGAS). Hirosaki University is a member of the United Graduate School.
Courses
Master’s Degree
This graduate program builds on the student’s undergraduate educational background and offers an interdisciplinary and internationally-oriented educational and research experience. By doing so, it aims to turn out highly competent graduates who can exercise their talents in the following areas:
- Specialists who can contribute to the development and growth of their communities
- Highly skilled engineers with the ability to work in locations throughout the world
- Researchers who can engage in the exploration of cutting-edge issues.
As a general rule, two years of study are required to obtain a master’s degree. There is also a teaching assistant (TA) program that provides opportunities for students to receive a salary while assisting professors with their teaching or experiments.
Biology Program
- Basic Biology Course
- Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology Course
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program
- Basic Life Science Course
- Applied Life Science Course
Applied Biology and Food Sciences Program
- Food Development Course
- Plant Protection and Environment Course
International Agriculture and Horticulture
- Agriculture and Horticulture Course
Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Program
- Agricultural Civil Engineering Course / Rural Environment Studies Course
Number of students (As of May 1, 2021)
TOTAL
92
M 59 / F 33
Access and Contact
Address | 3 Bunkyo-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori 036-8561 |
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jm3515@hirosaki-u.ac.jp |
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The United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Iwate University