School of Science - Yokohama City University

By studying the basics of natural science in the fields of physics, chemistry and biology, we nurture students with the ability to understand and explore the phenomena of life at a cellular and molecular level, and take an integrated approach across the fields of medicine, engineering and agriculture.

Degree awarded Bachelor of Science

Duration 4 Years

Medium of instruction Mainly in Japanese

Courses in English Some courses available

Language requirements JLPT N2 or higher

Admissions test(s) Yes

Admissions statistics To be announced

Recommended for those who:

have interests in the latest advancements in science and technology
want to be involved in energy and environmental issues
would like to deepen their understanding of natural phenomena to promote innovation
want to understand the mechanism of life through a scientific perspective
aspire to work and conduct research in the field of life science or medicine

Course Structure

Curriculum

Science and Mathematics Master Training Program lets you conduct research activities in the first year

First year students have the freedom to select a program for independent study under supervisors. The program is designed to encourage the students to output their research findings in nationwide competitions such as 'Science Intercollege' and offers full support in their research activities right upon entry.

Fundamental knowledge in physics, chemistry and biology

In addition to Practical English and liberal arts seminars, first-year students are required to acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in science for basic experiments (physics, chemistry and biology). This is to ensure the students can pursue their field of interest and research in their second year.

International Retreat Program for developing a global mindset

All students will be affiliated with their laboratory project after the second semester in the third year. Those in their fourth year will be eligible to take graduate classes in advance, and to conduct research consistent with the Graduate School of Nanobioscience, as well as the Graduate School of Medical Life Science. By engaging in the International Retreat Program, students will get the opportunity to collaborate with foreign universities to communicate their views and share their research and findings with colleages.

Message from the Dean

Sciences today have become highly advanced and complex. While the school educates and trains students in natural phenomena, we need to apply a multifaceted approach in addition to biology; including physics, chemistry, the latest findings in nanotechnology and data science. Students will learn material and life sciences to explore and develop their expertise by taking a cross-disciplinary approach. This enables students to further understand the phenomena of life on cellular and individual levels via material science, molecular and atomic levels through the lens of physics and chemistry, and integrated research across the fields in medicine, engineering and agriculture.

Professor Tomomi Sato
Dean, School of Science

Insight into the School of Science

Here are some introductions to some of the courses you can take in our School of Science.

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