Graduate School
Graduate School of Rehabilitation
The Graduate School of Rehabilitation Sciences aims to cultivate leaders who can accurately grasp the current status and challenges of rehabilitation-related fields, as well as future perspectives.
In particular, the program seeks to develop individuals who possess a high level of expertise and outstanding practical competence in rehabilitation sciences, together with rich humanity and the ability to collaborate and work cooperatively with multiple professions, and who are capable of contributing to the advancement of research, education, and clinical practice in rehabilitation sciences and related fields.
Graduate School Capacity
| Major | Admission Capacity | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Master Course | 8/year | 16 |
Curriculum Policy
- The Graduate School establishes two research domains—the Rehabilitation Domain and the Health Promotion Domain—and organizes a curriculum designed to promote education and research within each domain.
- In order to provide the latest knowledge on cognitive function and dementia, Advanced Studies in Cognitive Function and Cognitive Reserve is offered as a Common Course.
- In order to cultivate fundamental elements that contribute to the promotion of human health and the improvement of quality of life, and to enable the pursuit of new developments in rehabilitation sciences and health sciences, six required Common Courses are offered in addition to Special Research and groups of specialized courses. These courses are designed to ensure that students acquire the foundational competencies necessary for academic activities.
- In light of the goal of fostering human resources who can actively contribute to the practice of community-based healthcare, Advanced Studies in Community Support is included among the Common Courses.
- To foster fundamental competencies related to rehabilitation sciences and to develop the ability to solve problems through collaboration and cooperation with multiple professions, nine Supporting Courses are offered as elective subjects, carefully selected from a wide range of related fields.
- In order to support the balance between study and professional work for working medical professionals, course schedules are arranged in coordination with course instructors, and an environment is provided in which students may choose either a two-year program or a three-year program.
Rehabilitation Domain
With regard to the Specialized Courses, subjects are organized into two stages—basic and applied—by combining lectures and seminars within three focus areas: motor function, activities of daily living, and communication. The curriculum is structured so that practical issues addressed in these courses are further developed into research themes through Special Research.
Health Promotion Domain
With regard to the Specialized Courses, subjects are structured into two stages—basic and applied—by combining lectures and seminars. The curriculum is designed to link practical issues addressed in coursework to Special Research conducted as research themes.
Key Features of the Graduate School
A Flexible Learning Style at Your Own Pace
Classes are primarily conducted in a face-to-face format based on one weekday per week. However, for students who are unable to attend classes on campus due to unavoidable circumstances, participation through online or on-demand classes is also available. Please note that attendance at the Special Research Plan Presentation and the Master's Thesis Presentation is required to be in person and cannot be conducted online.
Through this approach, the Graduate School provides an environment in which students can earn the required credits for completion (30 credits) through face-to-face, online, and on-demand formats, and successfully submit a master's thesis.
A Long-Term Enrollment System Supporting the Balance Between Study, Work, and Family
To respond flexibly to individual circumstances and to further expand learning opportunities for a diverse student body—including those who are employed, raising children, or providing care for family members—the Graduate School offers a long-term enrollment system.
While the standard period of study is two years, this system allows students to extend their enrollment for up to three years while paying tuition equivalent to the two-year program, enabling them to pursue degree completion with greater time flexibility.