Program Overview
The Nursing at Kyushu University is a Master programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Nursing 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Fukuoka, Japan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nursing programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 1. Common Subjects: 6 or more unitsStudents are required to take and acquire 6 or more units out of the common subjects
- 2. Specialized Subjects: 14 or more unitsStudents are required to take and acquire 14 or more units including at least 10 units of the special research in the specialized subjects within the field designated by the educator, 2 units of lecture and 2 units of seminar.
- 3. Students are required to take and acquire another 10 or more necessary units out of the common subjects and specialized subjects in each course.
- 4. As for the specialized subjects, students may take and acquire those of other fields within the majored curriculum.
- Advanced Medicine
- Health Science Research
- International Society and Multidisciplinary Care
- IT in Health and Medicine
- Administration of Clinical Medicine and Safety
- Medical Treatment and Bioethics
- Nursing Supports for Cancer Medical Treatment
- Consultation
- Nursing Research 1
- Nursing Research 2
- Advanced Nursing Education
- Nursing Organization and Management
- Advanced Fundamental Nursing I
- Advanced Fundamental Nursing II
- Advanced Clinical Nursing I
- Advanced Clinical Nursing II
- Advanced Maternal and Pediatric Nursing
- Advanced Reproductive Health Nursing
- Advanced Community Health Nursing I
- Advanced Community Health Nursing II
- Advanced Oncology Nursing
- Support in Oncology Nursing
- Practice in Oncology Nursing I
- Practice in Oncology Nursing II
- Practice in Oncology Nursing III
- Clinical Practice in Oncology Nursing I
- Clinical Practice in Oncology Nursing II
- Graduation Thesis
- Special Research on Nursing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To select such human resources, we give priority to those who have the following qualities:
- Well-rounded humanity, high sense of ethics and profound sensitivity to understand the dignity of life or feeling of the sick
- Basic scholastic ability to have education majoring the hygiene discipline and an enthusiastic motivation to contribute, with the acquired deep expertise and theoretical way of thinking, to the promotion of people\'s health in the regional and global societies
- A great deal of interest in hygiene and a high motivation to pursue its essence, and a positive stance to make subjective study and self-development
- A strong will to become an educator/researcher at hygienic university in future and contribute to promotion of people\'s health
- Learning of scientific knowledge and methodology, acquirement of highly advanced technologies and research-oriented mind for practical trainers with strong will who contribute to promotion of people\'s health
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
May, 2027
About Kyushu University
Kyushu University
Fukuoka, Japan
higher education institution in Fukuoka, Japan
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
