Program Overview
The International Program for Life Sciences at Ritsumeikan University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Program for Life Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 5,075 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,075 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Kyoto, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Program for Life Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Course of X-Ray Analysis in Chemistry
- Advanced Course of Applied Analytical Chemistry
- Advanced Course of Functional Molecular Chemistry
- Advanced Course of Physical Chemistry 1
- Advanced Course of Physical Chemistry 2
- Advanced Course of Inorganic Functional Materials Chemistry
- Advanced Course of Physical Inorganic Chemistry
- Advanced Course of Organic Molecular Chemistry
- Advanced Course of Biotechnology for Energy and Resources
- Advanced Course of Environmental Biotechnology
- Advanced Topics in Molecular Structure and Function
- Advanced Topics in Genome Informatics
- Basic Biomedical Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Please note that all professors in the Graduate School of Life Sciences are affiliated with a particular Course. Therefore, when filling out your application, please be certain that your "Desired Course" corresponds to the Course to which your "Desired Supervising Professor" is affiliated.
- There is no minimum requirement, but all applicants are required to submit a certificate from an English language testing agency such as TOEIC/ TOEFL/ IELTS so we can evaluate your language ability.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 5,075 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,075 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 5,075 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,075 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ritsumeikan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ritsumeikan University
Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto, Japan
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jun, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
