Kagoshima University
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Handbook

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Contents
1. General Guidance
Ⅰ．Education at the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Ⅱ．Semester, Class Information, etc.
Ⅲ．How to Take Classes
Ⅳ．Tips on Student Life
Ⅴ．Procedures
Ⅵ．Supervisors
Ⅶ．Outline of the Global Course (Doctoral Program) for Medical and Dental Sciences
Ⅷ．Outline of the Global Course (Master’s Program) for Medical Sciences

2. Degree Guidance
Ⅰ．[Doctoral Thesis] Thesis Examination Guide (Doctoral Degree by Course)
Ⅱ．[Master’s Thesis] Thesis and Related Procedures

3. Campus Map

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1. General Guidance

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Ⅰ ． Education at the Graduate School of
Medical and Dental Sciences
Dramatic developments in life sciences research that began in the latter half ofthe 20th century such as gene analysis, life information sciences andbioinformatics have greatly transformed medicine and medical care and dentistry
and dental health care in the 21st century. Initiatives for practical application suchas the development of new medicine fields, including gene therapy andregenerative medicine based on the application of life sciences research, and thedevelopment of genome-based drug discovery and biofunction assistive technology,
are becoming a reality. Collaboration and mergers with affiliated fields such as
science, engineering and pharmacy are also being pursued for the development of
medicine and dentistry studies.
The Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
fosters individuals who have acquired knowledge and specialized techniques inmedicine, dentistry and health care. The graduate school doctoral program
comprises two departments, the Specialization in Advanced Therapeutic Sciencesthat focuses on the promotion of advanced medical technology and theSpecialization in Health Science that focuses on the promotion of disease
prevention and management. In the master's course, the Specialization in Medical
Sciences has been established and accepts students who have graduated fromfaculties and specializations other than medicine, dentistry and veterinary science,as well as community members.

Diploma Policy

In accordance with the university-wide Degree Awarding Policy and theeducational goals of Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental
Sciences, degrees are awarded based on the following degree awarding policy.
（Master's Program）
The Master’s degree is awarded to individuals who have obtained the required
credits, have passed the review and have acquired the following abilities.
1. The ability to apply specialized knowledge and advanced skills to the prevention
and treatment of disease, conservation of the environment and development ofsociety
2. The ability to make the best use of specialized knowledge and techniques so as
to take on leadership roles in a broad range of medical, life and health care sciences,and contribute to overall social betterment
3. The ability to comply with regulations and guidelines and apply specialized
knowledge and techniques to professional practice and research from a broad
perspective and with high ethical standards
4. The ability to follow the latest developments in medicine, dentistry and healthcare, be receptive to cultural diversity, and tackle various challenges in order tocontribute to the development of local and international communities（Doctoral Program）

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The doctoral degree is awarded to individuals who have obtained the required
credits, passed both the review of their doctoral thesis and the final examination
and acquired the following abilities.
1. The ability to plan and implement new, original research which is directly linked
to the prevention and treatment of disease in humans, conservation of theenvironment and development of society; and the ability to take a leadership rolein advanced specialized fields by disseminating research findings internationally
2. The ability to conduct research in compliance with regulations and various
guidelines in search of scientific truths while maintaining a wide range ofperspectives, high ethical standards and a strong sense of responsibility as a
researcher
3. The ability to take a leadership role in overcoming challenges in medicine,
dentistry and health care in order to contribute to the development of local
and international communities
4. The ability to contribute to the promotion of pioneering medical care and publichealth as advanced medical care professionals in the training course for advanced
medical specialists in cancer therapy and care in remote islands and areas, theresearch course on chronic viral diseases, and the training course for advanced
dental specialists

Curriculum Policy

Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
organizes and implements a curriculum that provides detailed research guidancein subjects that contribute to the prevention and treatment of diseases in humans,conservation of the environment and development of society, based on the following
policy. The curriculum allows for the nurturing of individuals with knowledge andspecialized techniques in medicine, dentistry and health care as set out in the
Degree Awarding Policy.
（Master's Program）
1. The curriculum provides compulsory and elective subjects for systematically andintensively acquiring the basic knowledge and essential techniques required to
become researchers and educators in medicine, dentistry and health care.
2. The curriculum provides education in subjects where students acquire practicaltechniques enabling them to put their advanced specializations to use.
3. The curriculum provides an educational environment where students acquirebasic research skills in specialized fields and develop ethical conduct throughperforming research and making presentations.
4. The curriculum provides an educational environment where students work on
research subjects dealing with the challenges of the local and international
communities, develop interest in society and learn problem-solving techniquesthrough research guidance, discussion and exchanges with researchers.
（Doctoral Program）
1. The curriculum provides the specialized subjects and integrated,interdisciplinary subjects to help students to acquire the foundation in research,advanced specialized knowledge, bioethics, research ethics, and communicationand education skills that are required to become highly specialized medical care
professionals and research leaders in medicine, dentistry and health care.

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2. The curriculum provides education to nurture advanced research abilities withthe goal of seeking truth in medicine and dentistry and developing pioneering
health care through the integration of basic research and clinical research, and theplanning, implementation and presentation of research that utilizes highly
advanced technologies.
3. The curriculum provides an educational environment where students acquire
the research and professional ethics necessary to conduct research throughundergoing review and research guidance.
4. The curriculum nurtures students' ability to discover, take up as research topics,
and overcome on their own the challenges facing the local and international
communities.
5. The curriculum nurtures the leadership and sense of responsibility necessary to
promote and play leading roles as independent researchers in collaborative
research both within and outside the university.
6. The curriculum provides subjects to suit the respective characteristics of the
training course for advanced medical specialists in cancer therapy and care in
remote islands and areas, the research course on chronic viral diseases, and thetraining course for advanced dental specialists. The curriculum also organizes
clinical training in areas that are related to different fields of specialization.

Admission Policy<Educational Goals>（Master's Program）
Specialization in Medical Sciences: The aim is to nurture individuals who canproactively apply the knowledge and techniques related to medicine and dentistryin various fields. Students acquire specialized knowledge that can be applied to theprevention and treatment of diseases in humans, conservation of the environmentand development of society, along with basic professional skills, with the aim of
becoming individuals who possess a broad perspective and ethical standards.
（Doctoral Program）
The doctoral program aims to foster researchers, medical specialists, andeducators who contribute to the development of medicine and dentistry in local andinternational communities. Through research activities in the following
specializations, students acquire the abilities to plan, implement and disseminate
research that meets international standards. Moreover, students aim to become
individuals who continue to question the social meaning of research from a broad
perspective and who possess the cooperative attitudes and ethical standards
needed to promote collaborative research.
Specialization in Health Science: This specialization fosters preventive,
diagnostic and treatment systems and technical systems through comprehensive
etiology and pathology by integrating clinical research and basic research focusing
on disease prevention related to various problems in society, including therelationship between the environment and the population and population issues
related to diseases (lifestyle etc.), based on a fundamental understanding of
biological phenomena.
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collaboration between basic medicine and clinical medicine in medical studies anddentistry, and by incorporating the rapidly advancing achievements in basic
medicine as translational research in clinical medicine.
The specialization especially promotes the development of advanced medical
treatment such as regenerative medicine, transplantation medicine, and genetherapy as well as personalized medical care and Evidence Based Medicine (EBM)by utilizing highly advanced technology such as the latest genetic engineering,bioengineering and nanotechnology.
< Admission Policy >1. Profile of Candidates Sought
In order to nurture individuals who contribute to the development of medicine,
dentistry and health care in local and international communities, and based on its
educational philosophy and degree awarding policy, the Kagoshima University
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences seeks individuals who havefulfilled the specified admission requirements and who match the following profile:（Master's Program）
・ Individuals who aim to engage in medical care, welfare, and health careadministration as medical professionals
・Individuals who have the willingness to learn and engage enthusiastically inresearch related to medicine, dentistry, and health care・ Individuals who are interested in different fields and cultures and haveinternational communication skills
・Individuals who possess basic academic abilities and knowledge and techniquesin their specialized fields as graduates of undergraduate programs・ Individuals who possess the attitude of learning independently and areinterested in the various problems of local and international communities related
to their specialized field・Individuals who are highly motivated to discover, explore and resolve problemson their own（Doctoral Program）
・ Individuals who aim to be excellent, internationally active researchers or
specialists with expert knowledge and techniques
・Individuals who are motivated to acquire advanced knowledge and techniquesin each specialization and conduct research for the development of medicine,
dentistry, and health care・ Individuals who can communicate actively as members of international
communities and have an interest in different fields and cultures
・Individuals who possess basic academic abilities and knowledge and techniquesin their respective specialized fields as are required to complete the six-year course
in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or veterinary science, or the master's course
・ Individuals who possess the attitude of learning independently and areinterested in the various problems of local and international communities related
to their specialized field・Individuals who are highly motivated to discover, explore and resolve problemson their own

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2. Prerequisites for Admission（Master's Program）
・Basic academic abilities equivalent to a bachelor's degree in life sciences orrelated domains
・English language skills required for reading international papers in specialized
fields・ Basic academic abilities as university graduates and basic knowledge andtechniques in their specialized fields
・The attitude of learning independently and an interest in the various problemsof local and international communities related to their specialized field・A strong will to discover, explore and resolve problems on their own（Doctoral Program）
・Basic academic abilities and knowledge and techniques in their specialized fields
as are required to complete the six-year course in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy
or veterinary science, or the master's course
・Basic knowledge and techniques for conducting research or an understanding ofadvanced medical care and research development
・English language skills required for reading international academic papers intheir specialized field and disseminating research results
・The attitude of learning independently and an interest in various issues of local
and international communities related to their specialized fields
・A strong will to discover, explore and resolve problems on their own
3. Basic Policy for Selection of New Entrants（Master's Program）
For applicants who meet the specified application requirements, we evaluate basic
academic abilities in medical science domains through an essay exam, andproficiency in reading literature in English in fields related to medical science
domains through a foreign language exam (English). For international students,
English reading comprehension and the language skills required to conduct
research are assessed through English and Japanese language exams preparedspecifically for foreign students.
（Doctoral Program）
Applicants meeting the specified application requirements are evaluated based on
the application documents for the basic academic abilities, basic research abilities
and language skills obtained in the six-year course in medicine, dentistry,
pharmacy or veterinary science, or the master's course.

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Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and
Dental Sciences Master’s Program
Standards for the Master’s Thesis Examination(Examination system)
1. The master’s thesis examination committee consists of one chief and two
examiners.
2. A supervisor serves as the chief examiner.
3. One examiner is a professor or associate professor at the Graduate School of
Medical and Dental Sciences, and the other deputy is a faculty member who meetsthe academic staff qualifications for the Graduate School of Medical and Dental
Sciences.
4. The Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences refers only those theses
peer-reviewed by the Graduate School Education Board Master’s Program
Committee members.
(Evaluation items)
1. Academic significance, originality, and logicality of the master’s thesis
2. Academic abilities and specialized knowledge sufficient to confer a master’s
degree(Evaluation criteria)
1. In general, a master’s thesis is written by a single author.
2. After receiving the results report on the master’s thesis and other examinations
as well as the final qualifying examination by the examination committee, theGraduate School Faculty Meeting decides on the approval or rejection of themaster’s thesis and the final qualifying examination based on a summary of theseresults and materials on the authorization of Master’s Program completion.
3. The above decision requires at least two-thirds of the Graduate School Faculty
Meeting members in attendance and approval of over two-thirds of the attendees.
(Related regulations)
1. Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Regulations
2. Thesis (Master of Medical Science) and related procedures

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Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and
Dental Sciences Doctoral Course (Doctorate by Course
Work)Standards for the Doctoral Thesis Examination(Examination system)
1. The doctoral thesis examination committee consists of one chief and four
examiners.
2. At least one chief and two examiners are selected from among the supervisorsand professors at the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, excluding
thesis coauthors.
Examiners can also be academic staff members at other graduate schools andresearch institutes.
3. Preliminary examination committee members can serve as examinationcommittee members.
(Evaluation items)
1. Academic significance, originality, logicality, and ethicality of the thesis
2. Academic abilities and specialized knowledge sufficient to confer a doctorate
degree(Evaluation criteria)
1. A doctoral thesis has been (or will be) published in an international scholarly
journal or is written in English in a thesis format based on academic papers
published through peer-reviews in periodicals.
2. After receiving the results report on the doctoral thesis and other examinations
as well as the final qualifying examination (oral or written) by the examinationcommittee, the Graduate School Faculty Meeting decides on the approval or
rejection of the doctoral thesis and the final qualifying examination based on asummary of these results and materials on the authorization of Doctoral Course
completion.
3. The above decision requires at least two-thirds of the Graduate School Faculty
Meeting members in attendance and approval of over two-thirds of the attendees.
(Related regulations)
1. Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Regulations
2. Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences’agreement on public doctoral thesis defenses
3. Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences’agreement on degree procedures
4. Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences’agreement on doctoral thesis (doctorate by course work) requirements

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Ⅱ．Semesters, Class Information, etc.
１．Academic Year, Semesters, Holidays, Class Schedule１） Academic Year
The academic year begins on April 1 and ends on March 31 of the following
year.
２）Semesters
The academic year is divided into two semesters as follows.
First Semester: April 1 to September 30
Second Semester: October 1 to March 31 (of the following year)３）Holidays
The following holidays are stipulated in Article 25 of the University of Kagoshima Rules.

Holidays for the graduate school are subject to change depending on theacademic schedule. Any changes will be announced on bulletin boards, etc.
Holidays
Holidays
Foundation Day
Spring Vacation
Summer Vacation
Winter Vacation

Dates
Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays prescribed in
the Act on National Holidays (Act No. 178, 1948)
November 15
April 1-April 10
August 1-September 30
December 25-January 8 of the following year４）Class Schedule
PeriodTime
１
9：00～10：30
２
10：40～12：10
３
13：00～14：30
４
14：40～16：10
５
16：20～17：50
６
18：00～19：30
７
19：40～21：10

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Ⅲ．How to Take Classes
１．Registration Procedures and Submission of Research Plan
1) Register for classes by selecting courses under the guidance of an academic adviser andsubmitting a class registration form.
2) Please submit the class registration form to the Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs
Division, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences by the designated date. You
cannot take or receive credit for courses for which you have not completed the registration
procedures.
3) Please submit your research plan to the Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs
Division, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences by the designated date and in thedesignated format upon consultation with your primary academic adviser.

２．Required Credits and How to Obtain Them
The table below shows the credits necessary to complete the graduate program.

Program, format, etc.
Master's program
Required subjects
Medical Science Theory（1 credit × 2 terms）
Medical Science Research（2 credits × 1 term）（4 credits × 1 term）
Bioscience Practice or Advanced Medical Practicum
Required subjects other than the three above
Elective required subjects
Advanced Medical Research or
Advanced Clinical ResearchElective required subjects other than the one above

Credits
30
19

Doctoral program (for students admitted in the 2019academic year)
Common core subjects
Required subjects"Lecture on Medical Research"（Credit granted for attending 15 times or more）
Elective required subjects"Ethics and Science"
Elective subjects
Selected from common core subjects other than the threeabove
Advanced core subjects

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Notes

2

First year, first and second semesters.

6
3
8First year, first and second semesters.

5
6Foundational specialized subjects（2 credits × 3 subjects）
Specialized subjects
Practice（2 credits × 2 terms）※Experiments, Practice（2 credits × 6 terms）

A total of 5 credits must be obtained in
Advanced
MedicalResearchor
Advanced Clinical Research fromclasses offered during the 1st and the 2nd
years

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2
2
2
2

6
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If more than 2 credits are obtained,
additional credits can be counted as
credits for common core subjects(electives)
4
12(Practice) Starting from first semesterof first year. If more than 4 credits are
obtained, up to 2 of these can becounted as foundational specialized
subjects(Experiments)
research plan

AfterapprovalofStudents in the doctoral program who are recognized to have achieved excellent research
results and who complete the program early can receive credit for the seventh and eight term
specialized subjects (experiments and practice) by the time they complete the program.

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３．Recognition of Credits and Evaluation of Academic Performance

The following table shows how academic performance is evaluated.
Evaluation
Marks
Grade
Pass/FailNotes
80-100
ExcellentA
points
Pass
Dissertations are evaluatedGood
70-79 points B
on a pass/fail basis.
Sufficient
60-69 points C
Fail59 or lessD
FailAcademic performance is evaluated through a comprehensive assessment ofattendance, reports, midterm tests, final examinations, etc., and credits are
granted accordingly.
For more information, please see the university website for individual course
syllabi and grading policies.

４．Approval of Transfer Credits

Credits earned at other university graduate schools may be transferrable basedon approval by school faculty.

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IV. Tips for Student Life
1. Notices to Graduate Students

Announcements and notices to graduate students will be posted on the graduate
school website's “Bulletin Board: Notices to Students” and announced by theadministrative staff of your research section. Information on tuition waivers, etc.
is provided on the paper-based bulletin boards installed around campus. Please be
sure to look at the bulletin boards so you do not miss out on any benefits. Bulletinboards are located on the right side of the entrance in the Graduate School of
Medical and Dental Sciences Building 3 (Clinical Medicine) and on the second floorof the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Building 1 (Dental Science).
In principle a posted item is considered announced after seven days have passed.
*Graduate School website: http://www2.kufm.kagoshima-.ac.jp/~midio/index/html

2. Use of the Parking Lot

Students may use the parking lot on the Sakuragaoka Campus after completingthe designated procedures at the Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs
Division, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, receiving an entry
permit, and then purchasing a pass card from the “Shinwakai” shop on the firstfloor of the Medical Department Ward, Kagoshima University Medical and Dental
Hospital. However, there are restrictions based on commuting distance to theuniversity. There are no restrictions for mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
Please do not park outside the designated areas since ambulances and otheremergency vehicles frequently pass through the campus.

3. Smoking on Campus

Smoking is not allowed on campus.

4. Certificates

The certificate of student enrollment, certificate of expected graduation,
certificate of grades, and student discount certificate for Japan Railways can be
printed immediately from the certificate issuing machine in the Welfare Facilities(Sakuragaoka Kaikan) on the second floor. For certificates that cannot be printed
from the certificate issuing machine (certificates in English, ID cards, etc.), pleaseinquire at the Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs Division, Graduate
School of Medical and Dental Sciences※ Upon receipt of your student ID card, please log in to the Student Affairs
web system through the university website to register your data (student
card). You will not be able to use the automatic certificate issuing machine
unless your card is registered.
For more information on the Student Affairs web system, please contact:
Information Systems Section 3, Information Planning Division, Department ofGeneral Affairs（Tel: 099-285-3599）E-MAIL: kyomusys@kuas.kagoshima-u.ac.jp

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5. Medical Library

Library hours are as follows.
Open Weekdays 8:30 - 21:30 Weekends 10:00 - 18:00*14:00 – 18:00 on the first Saturday in even-numbered months
Closed National holidays, end-of-year and New Year periods, and university
holidays
Any special changes to library hours will be posted on bulletin boards,
etc.
Loan Policy: Graduate students may borrow up to 10 books for a maximum of
14 days. A student ID card is necessary to check out books.
For more information, please call the Sakuragaoka Annex Front Desk
(Tel: 099-275-5205) or visit the website at http://www.lib.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/

6. Procedures for Leave of Absence, Return from Leave of Absence andWithdrawal, etc.

If you are unable to study for three months or more, you may apply for a leaveof absence. A leave of absence requires approval by the university president, so theapplication should be submitted approximately 40 days in advance. Please submit
the designated forms (attach a medical certificate if the leave is due to illness) to
the Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs Division after consulting youracademic adviser. A leave of absence may be taken for up to one year, but may be
extended for an additional year depending on the circumstances. When there is nolonger any reason to be on a leave of absence, please submit a Return from Leave
form (attach a medical certificate if the leave of absence was due to illness) to the
Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of Medical
and Dental Sciences.
Please note that leave is limited to four years in total for doctoral course students
and two years in total for master’s course students.
Withdrawal from the school also requires permission from the university
president. Please submit the proper forms after consulting your academic adviser
in advance.

7. Prevention of Sexual Harassment

In order to preserve the integrity of the school environment, specific faculty
members and Academic Affairs Division staff are assigned as consultants for casesof sexual harassment, academic harassment, and power harassment. Professionalcounselors are also available for consultation on any topic at the Consultation
Center hotline at Korimoto Campus (Tel: 099-285-7311). Please don’t hesitate tocontact us.

8. Change of Address, etc.

Please report any changes, such as change of surname or given name or changeof co-signer, promptly to the Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, using the designated forms.
Please update your registration on the Student Affairs web system to reflect any
change of address.

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9. Enrollment Fee and Tuition

1) Enrollment Fee
282,000 yen (As of the 2018 academic year)
All fees must be paid during the registration period. An enrollment fee waiverprogram is available. The waiver can be granted, based on application, to students
in excellent academic standing who find it difficult to pay tuition due to economic
hardship, and students who find it difficult to pay due to the death of the individual
primarily responsible for their academic expenses or other extraordinary
circumstances.
2) Tuition
535,800 yen per year (267,900 yen per semester)(As of the 2018 academic year)
a. Payment of Tuition
Tuition should be paid by the end of April for the first semester and by theend of October for the second semester. During the registration period,
students open a new bank or post office account using the tuition payment
form, and payments will be debited from this account on April 27th for the
first semester (May 27th for new students) and October 27th for the second
semester (the following business day if the 27th falls on a weekend or holiday).
Note: Any changes in tuition fees are also applicable to current students.
b. Tuition Waiver Program
Students in excellent academic standing who are in need of financial
assistance may apply for the tuition waiver program and will be considered for
exemptions from half or the entire tuition fee. Selection of students to receive
the exemption is made once in the first semester and once in the second
semester. The application process for the fee exemption will be posted, andapplicants should check the postings and pay close attention to the submission
deadlines.
(a) Eligibility
Students who meet any of the following criteria may apply for a tuition
waiver.
a) Students who are in excellent academic standing and have difficulty
paying tuition due to financial hardshipb) Students who have significant difficulty paying tuition due to any of thefollowing events occurring within the past six months (for new students
applying for the first time, within one year prior to enrollment):(a) Death of the individual primarily responsible for the student's
academic expenses (hereinafter, "the student's primary financial
supporter")(b) Natural disaster affecting the student or the student's primaryfinancial supporterc) Students who have reasons that are recognized by the university
president as equivalent to those in b) above
For students applying for the tuition waiver, tuition payment will be deferred until
the results are released.

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10. Scholarships

Scholarships may be granted to students who have excellent academic standing
and character, are in good health, and who are recognized as experiencing
difficulty paying tuition due to economic hardship. Selection will be made on thebasis of the student’s application.
(1) Japan Student Services Organization
The Japan Student Services Organization scholarship system has two types ofscholarships: “Type 1 Scholarships” (interest-free) and “Type 2 Scholarships” (withinterest). Type 2 Scholarships have a maximum annual interest rate of 3%.
Monthly loan amounts are as follows (as of the 2016 academic year):
Graduate School, Type 1 (Interest-free)
Master’s Course Student
50,000 or 88,000 yen/month
Doctoral Course Student
88,000 or 122,000 yen/month
Graduate School, Type 2 (With Interest)
Loans may be selected in amounts of 50,000, 80,000, 100,000, 130,000, or
150,000 yen a month.
The monthly loan amount may be changed during the loan period as needed.
For details, please refer to the Japan Student Services Organization website.
In general, applications are accepted in April. Information on the application
procedure will be posted on the bulletin boards as it becomes available.
Please direct inquiries regarding applications to the Student Support Section,
Academic Affairs Division (Tel: 099-275-6727).
(2) Other Scholarships
In addition to the Japan Student Services Organization, there are scholarships
offered by prefectural and municipal governments, as well as by variousorganizations. Nominations are made by the university for some of these, whilestudents apply directly for others. Interested students should consult the Student
Support Section, Academic Affairs Division (Tel: 099-275-6727).
Note that some organizations do not grant scholarships to students who are
already receiving one from the Japan Student Services Organization.

11. Accident Insurance, Liability Insurance, etc.

The range of student activities both on and off campus has become extremely
broad in recent years and the risks involved have become more diverse, resulting
in an increase in unforeseen accidents.
With regard to accident insurance and liability insurance, we provide
information on insurance systems for students in the Sakuragaoka area offered by
the National Federation of University Co-operatives Association and by Japan
Educational Exchanges and Services.
For details, please enquire at the Student Support Section, Academic Affairs
Division (Tel: 099-275-6727).

12. Health Service Center

Kagoshima University Health Service Center provides professional health careto students and faculty. Services include everyday medical care, first-aid treatment,
physical exams, health counseling, student counseling, health guidance, andhealth education. Students who use the Health Service Center should bring theirstudent ID card.

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The Health Service Center is located next to the Administration Building on the
Korimoto Campus. A branch of the center is located on the Sakuragaoka Campus
on the first floor of the Health Sciences East Research Building. Physical exams,
health counseling, and student counseling are only available on certain days atcertain times. Please check the Health Service Center website or call 099-285-7385
for more information.

13. Regular Physical Exams

All students must take the regular health examinations conducted in April ofeach year (Article 7 of the Kagoshima University Student Regulations). The
schedule will be posted on bulletin boards.
Based on the results of these physical exams, students may be given further tests
or offered lifestyle guidance and advice. Students who do not take the physicalexam will not be able to obtain the health certificate issued by the Health Service
Center, which is required for job searches and other activities.
Content of Examination
Measurements(Height, weight）
General Examinations(Internal medicine, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology)
Chest X-Ray(at university admission only)

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14. Immunity Standards for Internship at Kagoshima University
Medical and Dental Hospital

Undergraduate students taking a hospital internship course at Kagoshima
University Hospital must satisfy either item (1) or (2) below regarding immune
status for each of the infectious diseases on the list.
When a student takes a class in the Graduate School that includes hospitalinternship, the following immunity standards will be applied. Students arerequested to confirm their own immune status in advance.
In addition, students are required to have a chest X-ray showing noabnormalities that was performed within one year prior to beginning an internship.
1.
Official documentation that the student has had two vaccinations for eachof the following: measles, rubella, chicken pox and mumps
2.
Standard values are satisfied on antibody tests as listed below (test musthave been conducted within the past 6 years)
DiseaseTest

Standard Value

EIA test (IgG)

16.0 or more

PA test256 times (1:256) or more

NT (neutralization) test

8 times (1:8) or more

HI test32 or more

LA test32 or more

EIA test (IgG)

8.0 or more

EIA test (IgG)

4.0 or more（positive）

IAHA test

4 times (1:4) or more

NT test4 times (1:4) or more

Mumps

EIA test (IgG)

Positive

Hepatitis B

CLIA test

10mlU/ml or more

Measles

Rubella
Choose one of the tests listed on the right.

Chicken Pox
Choose one of the tests listed on the right.

*This does not apply to students taking oral immunosuppressants, who are
pregnant, or in other cases where vaccination is not possible due to illness or otherconditions.

15. Career Support

When deciding upon a career path, please consult with your faculty advisor andothers for advice.
Furthermore, please inform your faculty advisor and/or the Student Support
Section (Tel: 099-275-6727) of the Academic Affairs Division of your decision once
it has been made.

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V．Procedures
SectionAcademicWork

Contents
Courseregistration form
Research plan

Candidacydocuments

Requesttoobtain credits
fromother departments

Requestfor leave ofabsenceDue dates,etc.
PhD, MS:
Bythe designateddate in April
everyyear
PhD:
Within 1year ofmatriculation
MS:
EndofApril
PhD:
Bythe 15thofeachmonth (bythe 10thin AugustandDecember)MS:
Refer to the studenthandbook

Minimumof40daysprevious
totherequested dateRequest for
approval to study
abroadDepartment
Graduate School Section,
Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Medical
and Dental Sciences
Tel: 099-275-5120

Notes
Checkeventschedule for due dates.

Please consultthe “Academic
Degree Conferment Guide”
attheendofthe university handbook
for detailson submissionof
documents, submissionmethods,etc.
StudentAffairsSection ofrelevant
department(Graduate School Section,
Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Medical
and Dental Sciences)
Graduate School Section,
Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Medical
and Dental Sciences

Transfer application
Application toreturnfrom leaveofabsence

MedicalLOA:Please attachthe
Reason for MedicalLeave document
providedbyyour healthcare
professional.
OverseasTravel:Please attachtravel
plan.
Approvalmustbe obtainedfrom
your faculty advisor before
submittingrequestsor applications.
Leave willnotbe grantedfor the
purposeofre-takingtests..

Application towithdraw
from university
Consigningacademic
guidance
Requestsfor academictranscripts, English
certificates,etc.
Healthcertificate
Tuition

Payment oftuitionCertificatesofenrollmentand
someothercertificatescan be
printedatthe automatic issuingmachine.

Graduate School Section,
Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Medical
and Dental Sciences

Healthcertificatesmay be
appliedfor andissuedviathe
HealthService Center website
Firstsemester: April27(Matriculation:May 27th)

Health Service Center
Tel: 099-285-7385

Secondsemester:October 27(Matriculation:November 27th)

Application for tuition
waiverTuition paymentswillbe
debitedfrom yourregisteredbank account
Detailsanddeadlineswillbe
announcedasavailable.

Income Section, Accounting Division,
Finance Department
Tel: 099-285-3355

Student Support Section,
Academic AffairsDivision
Tel: 099-275-6727

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In general, transcriptswillbe
available 3 daysafter submissionof
request. Englishcertificateswillbe
available after 1week.

Please reportimmediatelyanychangesin your debitaccount.

Section
StudentLife

Contents
Application form forJapanStudentServices
Organization
scholarships
Other scholarships
Gymnasium andotherfacilitiesfor
extracurricular activities
Requestfor commutercertificate
Issuanceofcertificateof
enrollment, certificateof
expectedgraduation

Due dates,etc.
Detailsanddeadlineswillbe
announcedasavailable.

Parking

Sudden illnessor injury

Notes

Student Support Section,
Academic AffairsDivisionRe-issuanceofstudent
IDcardNotification ofchanges
in personalinformation,

Department
Student Support Section,
Academic AffairsDivision

Changes should bereported immediately.

Student Support Section,
Academic AffairsDivision
Automatic issuingmachine(Graduate School Section,
Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Medical
and Dental Sciences)
Administrative Information
Management Section,
Information Planning Division,
Department of General Affairs,
Tel: 099-285-3599
Graduate School Section,
Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Medical
and Dental Sciences
Graduate School Section,
Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Medical
and Dental Sciences

Professor, faculty advisor,or the
Academic AffairsDivision

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Acommuter certificateisrequiredfor
CityTram andMunicipalBusonly.

Please applyviathe StudentAffairs
websystem.There isaprocessingfee.

Please notifyusofanychangesto
your name,or anychangesin yourguarantor'sinformation.
Submit“Application for vehicle
permit”to the Graduate School
Section, Graduate School of
Medical and Dental
Sciences.Upon approval,purchasethe passatthe Shinwakai
shop.
Tel: 099-275-6920

Ⅵ．Supervisors
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Health Research Course
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Medical and Dental Education
Dental Education
Infection and Immunity Microbiology
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Div. of Persistent & Oncogenic Viruses
Div. of Molecular Pathology
Developmental
Biochemistry and Genetics
Reproductive Pathophysiology and Obstet-Gynecology
Medicine
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Oral Biochemistry
Oral Microbiology
Preventive Dentistry
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Pediatric Dentistry
Island Medicine andInternational Island and Community Medicine
Community-Based Medicine
International HealthLongevity Oral Science

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Human and
Hygiene and Health Promotion Medicine
Environmental Sciences Digestive and Lifestyle Diseases
Diabetes and Endocrinology
Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Medical Information Science
Social and Behavioral
Medicine

Supervisors
Professor
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Masahisa HORIUCHI
Akio IDO
Yoshihiko NISHIO
Chihaya KORIYAMATeruto HASHIGUCHI
Kenji ISHITSUKA
Takahito HAYASHI
Akihiro ASAKAWA
Akihiro ASAKAWA
Masami TAGAWA
Norihiro TAGUCHI
Junichiro NISHI
Hiromitsu HARA
Masanori BABA
Masanori IKEDA
Ryuji KUBOTA
Shosei KISHIDA
Hiroaki KOBAYASHI
Satoshi IEIRIYoshifumi KAWANO
Tetsuya MATSUGUCHI
Hitoshi KOMATSUZAWA
Takahiko OHO
Shouichi MIYAWAKI
Youichi YAMASAKI
Toshiro TAKEZAKI
Tetsuhiro OWAKI
Kenji MATSUSHITA

Advanced Therapeutics Course
Field
Neurology

Sensory Organology

Neuro-musculoskeletal
DisorderCardiovascular andRespiratory Disorders

functional biology andPharmacology

Oral and Maxillofacial
Rehabilitation

DoctoralcourseMastercourseMorphological Sciences
Physiology
Neurology and Geriatrics
Neurosurgery
Anatomy for Oral Science
Gross Anatomy and Forensic Dentistry
Ophthalmology
Dermatology
Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine
Laboratory and Vascular Medicine
Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension
Cardiovascular and Gastroenterological Surgery
Pulmonary Medicine
General Thoracic Surgery
Physiology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine
Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology

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Oral Physiology
Biomaterials Science
Fixed Prosthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics(Removable Prosthodontics)
Restorative Dentistry and Endodontology
Periodontology
Maxillofacial Diagnostic and Surgical Science
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental Anesthesiology

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Tomoaki SATO
Mitsuru SAITO
Masafumi KIKUCHI
Hiroyuki MINAMI
Masahiro NISHIMURA

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Yoshihiro NISHITANI
Kazuyuki NOGUCHI
Tsuyoshi SUGIURA
Norifumi NAKAMURA
Mitsutaka SUGIMURA

Department

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Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor
Professor(Concurrent post)

Masahiro SHIBATA
Yoshiaki TAGAWA
Hiroshi TAKASHIMA
Koji YOSHIMOTO
Tetsuya GOTO
Yuichi TAMATSU
Taiji SAKAMOTO
Takuro KANEKURA
Yuichi KURONO
Ken-ichiro KOSAI
Noboru TANIGUCHI
Megumi SHIMODOZONOTeruto HASHIGUCHI
Mitsuru OHISHI
Yutaka IMOTO
Hiromasa INOUE
Masami SATO
Tomoyuki KUWAKI
Hiroyuki OKUNO
Atsuro MIYATA
Yuichi KANMURA
Yasuyuki KAKIHANA
Yasuo TAKEDA

FieldOncology

Regeneration andTransplantation

Department
Pathology
Radiology
Digestive Surgery, Breast and Thyroid Surgery
Urology
Molecular Oncology
Oral Pathology
Maxillofacial Radiology
Cancer and Regeneration

Organ Replacement and Xenotransplantation Surgery
Gene Expression Regulation
Clinical Oncology
Clinical Oncology
Cooperative Department Neurohumoral Biology
of Innovative Medicine Hematooncology
Clinical and medical oncology
Creation of Community Comprehensive Critical Care Medicine
Comprehensive Child Health and Development Medicine
Medicine

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Akihide TANIMOTO
Takashi YOSHIURA
Shoji NATSUGOE
Masayuki NAKAGAWA
Tatsuhiko FURUKAWA
Ichiro SEMBA
Hideyuki MAJIMA
Shyuichiro MATSUBARA
Kazuhiko YAMADA
Masahiro SATO
Shinichi UENO
Michihisa JOUGASAKI
Atae UTSUNOMIYA
Yoshikazu UENOSONO
Jun-ichiro HAMASAKI
Koji SAMESHIMA
Satoshi IBARA
Masato KAMITOMO
Nobuo HAMADA
Takeshi HORI
Masaaki MIYATA

VII．Outline of the Global Course (Doctoral
Course) for Medical and Dental Sciences
Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences:
Doctoral Course
Global PhD Course for Medical and Dental Sciences
Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences has made social
contributions to various countries around the world with its laboratories and medical
departments playing a central role in implementing numerous initiatives to conduct joint
research and to accept international students. Taking full advantage of these experiences,
Kagoshima University will establish the “Global PhD Course for Medical and Dental Sciences”
as a regular course for international students starting in the 2019 school year. The mostdistinctive feature of this course is its all-English curriculum to earn a degree.
[Objective]
This course is designed to cultivate researchers, medical specialists, and educators who cancontribute to the development of medical and dental sciences in the international community.
Through research activities in each field listed below, the aim is for students to develop
cooperative attitudes toward promoting joint research and moral values by acquiring the ability
to plan, conduct, and present research that meets international standards, while continuously
seeking to understand the social importance of research with broader perspectives.
[Features of Educational Content]
In this course, research guidance in each research field and common lecture subjects are
generally conducted in English. In addition, for international students whose native language isother than English, many lecture courses such as Life Science English and Life Science Writingin English are offered to teach basic English language skills.
The course curriculum consists of common core subjects, advanced core subjects, specialized
basic subjects, and specialized subjects, as well as general courses offered by the Graduate
School of Medical and Dental Sciences.
[Requirements for Completion]
Course completion requires certain years of study (four years or longer), 30 or more credits,requisite research guidance, and the approval of a doctoral dissertation and success in the final
qualifying examination. As for the period of study, if students are recognized for theiroutstanding research achievements, a minimum of three years will be regarded as sufficient forthe doctoral course.
The following represent the types of 30 course credits required for completion. In thecommon core subjects, students need to complete a total of six or more credits that include twocredits from required subjects, one credit from required electives, and three credits fromelectives. Three elective credits can be substituted for the advanced core subjects. In theadvanced core subjects, students must acquire two or more credits. Additional credits can beconverted to the common core subjects. In the specialized basic subjects, students are required
to earn a total of six or more credits selected from among all specialized basic subjects offered,
whether they major in Health Research or Advanced Therapeutics Courses. In the specialized
subjects, a total of sixteen or more credits are required with a choice of four or more credits
from seminars and twelve or more credits from research in their research fields.

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As for doctoral dissertations, the final doctoral examination is conducted after a review of
research plans and submitted dissertations (mid-term review). In each stage, dissertations arestrictly screened in terms of content and ethical standards.
List of subjects in the Global PhD Course for Medical and Dental Sciences
CourseType of
RequiredCredits
Course title
Instructor
coursecredits
Common core
subjects

Advanced core
subjects

Required2

Medical and Dental
research lectures2

Required1

Ethics and science2

Educational
Committee
Chairperson
Sloan Robert Alan

RequiredElective

3

Introduction to
Scientific Writing

2

Sloan Robert Alan

Life Science English

2

Shuichi KUSANO

Data analysis

1

Chihaya KORIYAMA

Bioinformatics andmedical research

2

Tatsuhiko FURUKAWA

Elective

2

Elective
Specialized
basic subjects

Elective

6

Specialized basic
subjects

2×3

Departments

Specialized
subjects

Elective

4

Seminar

2×2

Supervisors

Elective

12

Research

2×6

Supervisors

Total

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Ⅷ ． Outline of the Global Course (MasterCourse) for Medical Sciences
Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences:
Master Course
Global Master Course for Medical Sciences
The Global Master Course for Medical Sciences will be established in the 2019 school year
based on the mission of Kagoshima University’s global education. Designed for international
students from around the world, this course generally offers all-English lessons and researchguidance to earn a Master of Medical Science degree.
The course curriculum consists of the following subjects. First, Structure and the Functionof the Human Body, Genes and Diseases, General Pathology, Ethics and Science, Statistical
Analysis of Medical and Biological Data, and Learning Life Science in English are among thebasic subjects required to understand the medical sciences. In addition, Medical Nutrition,
Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Discovery Science, Brain Science, and Regenerative andAdvanced Medicine offer advanced medical studies as a key feature of the Graduate School of
Medical and Dental Sciences. Furthermore, Bioscience Practice teaches students how to acquire
advanced research techniques in DNA, RNA, protein, and enzyme studies, in addition to basic
skills in histology, physiology, pharmacology, and statistics.
On top of these lectures and practical training delivered by specialists in each field, Medical
Science Lecture, Medical Science Research, and Advanced Medical Research provide
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List of subjects in the Global Master Course for Medical Sciences
Type of Required
Credits
Subject
courseCredits
Required

RequiredElective

Total

19

11

Instructor

Structure and the Function of the 2
Human Body

Ken-ichiro KOSAI

Genes and Diseases

2

Hiroyuki OKUNO

General Pathology

2

Tatsuhiko FURUKAWA

Bioscience practice3

Atsuro MIYATA

Ethics and science2

Sloan Robert Alan

Medical Science Lecture

2

Supervisors

Medical Science Research

6

Supervisors

Medical Nutrition

2

Masahisa HORIUCHI

Learning Life Science in English 2

Shuichi KUSANO

Molecular Pharmacology andDrug Discovery Science2

Atsuro MIYATA

Statistical Analysis of Medical
and Biological Data

1

Chihaya KORIYAMA

Brain Science2

Tomoyuki KUWAKI

Regenerative and Advanced
Medicine2

Ken-ichiro KOSAI

Advanced Medical Research

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2. Degree Guidance

Ⅰ．[Doctoral Thesis] Thesis Examination Guide (Doctoral Degree by Course)
Ⅱ．[Doctoral Thesis] Thesis Examination Guide (Doctoral Degree without Coursework)
Ⅲ．[Master’s Thesis] Thesis and Related Procedures

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Ⅰ ． [Doctoral Thesis] Thesis Examination
Guide (Doctoral Degree by Course)
Thesis examination guide (Doctoral degree by course)
1. Students must meet all the following requirements to complete theDoctoral Course of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences.
(1) Students must have been enrolled in the program for at least four years. (Excluding periodof leave of absence. The period may be shorter for students enrolled under the Early Completion
System.
(2) Students must submit the Research Plan and the Form for Confirmation of Measures for
Handling Ethical and Legal Matters within one year after enrollment. If they have undergone
examination by committees related to ethical matters, then they must also attach a copy of theapplication to the committee and the notification of the examination result with the Form for
Confirmation of Measures for Handling Ethical and Legal Matters.
(3) Students must undergo an examination about the status of courses taken before they submit
to any journal the thesis with which they plan to apply for the degree. (Not required for thethesis format.)(4) Students must have earned the number of credits (30 credits, requirements for completion
may differ by subject) necessary for completing the program.
(5) Student must have received supervision for the study and thesis writing.
(6) Student must pass the examination for the degree thesis and final examination.

2. Prior examination for submission of thesis (Preliminary examination)
Students must undergo an examination of the status of courses taken (preliminary examination)
before submitting to any journal the thesis with which they wish to apply for the degree.
Moreover, students are not required to undergo the preliminary examination if they wish to
apply for the degree in the thesis format.
Students can undergo the preliminary examination from the second year onwards. However,they cannot undergo the examination of they have not submitted the Research Plan.
Students may consult their supervisors about this, as needed, from the second year onward
depending on the status of progress of their thesis and submit the Report on Status of Courses
Taken and the Form for Confirmation of Measures for Handling Ethical and Legal Matters to
the education committee of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences.
They can undergo the preliminary examination if the above documents are found appropriate.
The results of the examination will be reported to the education committee by the preliminary
examiners in the Report on Preliminary Examination Results.

3. Application for examination of degree thesis
Students may apply for an examination of the degree thesis in the fourth year. However,students who produce excellent research achievements and fulfill specified requirements may
apply from the sixth month of the third year onwards (From September for students enrolled in
April and March for students enrolled in October) and complete the program early.
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of leaving. If a period of over three years has passed from the date of leaving, then the students
will be considered for doctoral degree by thesis.
(1) Requirements for doctoral thesis
1) Requirements for doctoral thesis
Students must fulfill one of the following requirements.
(a) The thesis must have been published in one of the following international journals(including scheduled publication).
a. Journals that have exceeded an impact factor of 1 at least once at the time of
publication or up to 5 years before it.
b. Journals issued by a conference registered with the Japanese Association of Medical
Sciences or Japanese Association for Dental Science and acknowledged by the doctoralcommittee.
c. Journal registered with the doctoral committee by prior recommendation from theprofessor in-charge of the faculty.
(May include journal without an impact factor.)(b) The doctoral thesis must be in the thesis format.
The thesis must be in English. However, although the theses (one or more) on which thethesis is based may be in Japanese, they must have been published in periodically issued
journals after examination. (Includes thesis scheduled for publication and may include
publications in commercial magazines and university bulletins. Conference proceedings
are not acceptable.)2) Excellent research achievements (early completion) refer to the fulfillment of all of thefollowing requirements.
(a) Students must show excellent results in courses taken.
(b) They must have a recommendation letter from the main supervisor.
(c) The doctoral thesis must fulfil one of the following requirements.
a. It must have been published in one of the following (includes scheduled publication).
(a) An international journal that has exceeded an impact factor of 3 at least once atthe time of publication or up to five years before it.
(b) A major journal of the concerned field of research recommended in advance by
the professor in-charge of the faculty, and acknowledged by the doctoral committee.
(May include journal without an impact factor.)b. The thesis must be in English if it is in the thesis format. However, the theses (one ormore) on which it is based must be published in a journal that fulfils either (a) or (b)above. However, although such theses on which the thesis is based may be in Japanese,they must have been published in periodically issued journals after examination.
(Includes thesis scheduled for publication and may include publications in commercial
magazines and university bulletins. Conference proceedings are not acceptable.)(2) Documents to be submitted for degree application
1) To be submitted by all applicants(a) Application for Examination of Degree Thesis (Form 1)・・・・・・・・1 original(b) Degree Thesis ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・1 copy and PDF or word file(c) List of Academic Publications (Form 2)・・・・・・・・・1 original and word file
*Foreign students may prepare the document in English.
(d) Abstract (Form 3)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・1 original and word file
*Foreign students may prepare the document in English.
(e) Curriculum Vitae (Form 4)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・1 original and word file

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(f) Record of published papers・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・1 originala. When submitting unpublished thesis
Certificate of Thesis Publication (Form 5) or copy of email showing acceptance forpublication.
b. When submitting published thesis
Record of Thesis Publication Date (Form 6)(g) Form for Nomination of Degree Thesis Examiners (Form 7)・・・・・・1 original(h) Statement of Compliance with Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Requirements (Form 8)
・・1 original*Students who have undergone examination by committees related to ethical mattersmust also submit a copy of the application to the committee and the notification of theexamination result.
(i) Thesis Disclosure Application Form (Form 16)・・・・・・・・・・・・1 original*Students must also submit a copy the publisher’s response to Kagoshima University
Institutional Repository Registration and Disclosure Agreement or a copy of the
publisher’s website showing the copyright policy.
*Students must refer to the “Doctoral Thesis Data File Creation Manual” available on
the Knowledge Forum.
(j) Thesis Abstract File (Form 17)*Students must refer to the “Doctoral Thesis Data File Creation Manual” available on
the Knowledge Forum for information on content and method of preparing the abstract.
(k) Data Format 1 File
*Download the format from the Knowledge Forum.
Refer to the “Doctoral Thesis Data File Creation Manual” available on the Knowledge
Forum for information on content and method of preparing the abstract.
2) To be submitted depending on the following conditions(a) When applying for doctoral degree using thesis for which the applicant is the second
authori. Letter of Approval (Form 9)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・1 original*Submit a letter of explanation if the Letter of Approval cannot be obtained because ofdeath of co-author or other reasons.
ii. Certificate from Supervisor for Contribution Equal to Main Author (Form 10)
・・・1 original(b) In case of early completion
Recommendation Letter (Form 11)・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・1 original(c) If one year or more has passed since withdrawal from the university after earning
credits
Receipt for transfer of processing fee for examination of degree thesis (To be paid after
approval of acceptance in the Faculty Meeting・・・・・・・・・・・・¥58,630*To be paid using the bank transfer slip specified by the university.
(3) Public examination
Part of the thesis examination process is open to the public.
1) In consultation with the thesis examination committee, the applicant will set the date andtime for the open examination, reserve a location, then create and submit to the Graduate
School Section, Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of Medical and Dental
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prior to the examination at the latest. The Office will put up notices and distribute theinvitation to other disciplines. The Office will also send materials relevant to the examination
to the examination committee members after they have been accepted and approved by the
Faculty Meeting.
2) The examination by the thesis examination committee may be either oral or written andwill center on the thesis and related subjects.
3) The examination committee’s chief examiner will prepare the “Summary of Thesis
Examination” and the “Summary of Final Examination Results” (Forms 13 - 15) after the
public examination and submit three hard copies (one original, with the seal of eachcommittee member, and two photocopies) of each to the Graduate School Section, Academic
Affairs Division, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences before the 25th of themonth.
Note: If the 25th falls on a nonwork day (e.g., Saturday, Sunday, or national holiday), theexamination summaries should be submitted on the immediately preceding workday.
4) The pass-fail decision by the Faculty Meeting will be made on the first Wednesday of
every month.
The examination summaries submitted by the 25th of each month will be deliberated at thefollowing month’s Faculty Meeting, held on the first Wednesday of each month.

4. Files to be submitted after receiving a degree(1) Required for all applicants
An electronic file of the full thesis: One
Note: Applicants are required to submit the file within one year of the degree award
decision (the day the diploma number and the degree award date are determined). Refer tothe “Doctoral Thesis Data File Creation Manual” available on Knowledge Forum for
instructions on how to create the file.
Data Format 2
Note: Applicants are required to submit the file within one year of the degree award
decision (the day the diploma number and the degree award date are determined). The
format can be downloaded from Knowledge Forum. Refer to the “Doctoral Thesis Data
File Creation Manual” available on Knowledge Forum for instructions on how to create
the file.
(2) Required for students who meet the conditions described below.
An electronic file of the thesis summary
Note: To be submitted if the applicant is unable to publish their full thesis within one yearof the degree award decision (the day the diploma number and the degree award date aredetermined). Refer to the “Doctoral Thesis Data File Creation Manual” available on
Knowledge Forum for instructions on how to create the file.
CD of the full thesis: One
Note: To be submitted if the applicant is unable to publish their full thesis within one yearof the degree award decision (the day the diploma number and the degree award date aredetermined).
Refer to the “Doctoral Thesis Data File Creation Manual” available on Knowledge Forumfor instructions on how to create the file.

5. Others(1) Formats and styles
1) The forms can be downloaded from the website of the Graduate School of Medical and
Dental Sciences.

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2) Use Mincho for Japanese text and Century or Times New Roman for English text.
3) Use the font sizes set out in the templates. The standard size is 20pt for titles, 17pt for
applicant’s name, and 9-12pt for the rest. Do not change the base font size (i.e., do not use
font stretch or other adjustment properties).
4) Format the text according to the examples given in the templates.
(2) Degree award dateStudents who complete the program in the standard period of 4 years will receive their degree
on March 25th if they enrolled in April and September 30 if they enrolled in October. In allother cases, the date will be decided by the Head of the graduate school. (3) The doctoral
thesis will be kept at the National Diet Library and the Kagoshima University Library.

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Student Enrollment Number

Research Plan
Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences *(Doctoral Program)
Furigana

Date of Admission

GenderNameMonth/Date/Year

Male/Female

Course
Field

Major

Supervisor

Seal

CourseCo-supervisor

Seal

Field

Co-supervisor

Seal

Department

Research
Topic
Application
Doctorate (Medicine) Doctorate (Dentistry) Doctorate
Plan

Encircle the appropriate degree.
(Academics)

DegreeResearch Content(1) Research Overview (research plan), objectives(2) Research methodology(3) Ethical considerations related to the research plan
(Attach the Statement of Compliance with Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Requirements at the time ofsubmission)

Note: Do not fill-in the box marked with *.

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(Date of Submission)Month/Date/Year*Encircle the appropriate answer.

(Research Plan/Application for Preliminary Examination At the time of submission)

Statement of Compliance with Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Requirements
Department of affiliation:

Student’s Name:

Put a check ☑ for the appropriate items, fill-in the necessary information and submit a copy of theapplication form and approval letter to each committee. You are required to submit a copy of theapplication form even if you have already applied.
Content
Name of the committee (Law, etc.)
Included
Assigned to student
Assigned to collaborators
1
SafetyCommittee
for
Recombinant DNA Experiments☐☐(Creation of recombinant mouse, E. Coli, virus, etc.)(Applied for/approved)☐(Applied for/approved)

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

MEXT Ordinance for Class II Researchand Development(Act of January 29, 2004)

2 Animal Experiment Committee
Act on Welfare and Management of
Animals(Act of October 1, 1973)
Standards relating to the Care and Keeping
and Reducing Pain of Laboratory Animals(Notice of the Ministry of the Environmentof April 28, 2006)
Fundamental Guidelines for Proper Conductof Animal Experiment and Related
Activities in Academic Research Institutions(MEXT Notice of June 1, 2006)

3 Ethics Committee on Life Sciences
and Genetic Analysis

☐

☐

☐

☐

Ethical guidelines for human genome/gene
analysis research(Guidelines of April 1, 2001)

4 Ethics Committee on EpidemiologicalStudies☐☐

Ethical Guidelines for Medical and HealthResearch Involving Human Subjects(Guidelines on April 1, 2015)5
Ethics Committee on Human
Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Guidelines on the Derivation of Human
Embryonic Stem Cells(Guidelines of November 25, 2014)
Guidelines on the Distribution andUtilization of Human Embryonic Stem Cells(Guidelines of November 25, 2014)☐☐(Applied for/approved)☐(Applied for/approved)

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:(Applied for/approved)☐(Applied for/approved)

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:(Applied for/approved)☐(Applied for/approved)

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:(Applied for/approved)☐(Applied for/approved)

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

Pleaseturn over
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6 Ethics
Research

CommitteeonClinical☐☐(Applied for/approved)(Research and experiments using human specimen☐(Applied for/approved)

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

and biometric information (test values, etc.)

Ethical Guidelines for Medical and HealthResearch Involving Human Subjects(Guidelines on April 1, 2015)

7 Review Committee for Investigational
Drugs

☐

☐

(Applied for/approved)

Pharmaceutical Affairs Act (Act of August
10, 1960)
Ministerial Order on Standards for ClinicalStudies of Pharmaceuticals (Order of March
27, 1997)
Ministerial Order on Standards for ClinicalStudies of Medical Devices (Order of March
23, 2005)☐

8 Other Ethical or other committees(including

ethicalinvestigations

by☐(Name:(Name:

Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:☐

Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:))☐(Applied for/approved)(Applied for/approved)
Approval number:Approval number:universities, magazines or research groups)(Applied for/approved)
Approval number:(Applied for/approved)

other

☐

Approval number:☐(Applied for/approved)

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

About use of drugs for research (excluding drugs for medical use)
Yes ☐

No ☐

*Fill-in the following if you selected “Yes.”

Drug researcher
license
Narcotics and Psychotropics
Control Law(Act No. 14 of March 17,

Student concerned☐ Yes
Drug researcher number (☐ No)

Collaborator(s)☐ YesDrug researcher number (
☐ No

)

1953)

Using University Facilities
Put a check ☑ on the facilities you used for your research.
*Please refer to examples and mention that you used the following facilities in the acknowledgments in yourthesis.
☐Facility of Laboratory Animal Science

Research Support Center InstituteExample of acknowledgement

This work was supported by the Facility of Laboratory Animal Science
Research Support Center Institute for Research Promotion Kagoshima
University.
☐Joint Research Laboratory
Example of acknowledgement

We wish to thank Joint Research Laboratory, Kagoshima University Graduate
School of Medical and Dental Sciences, for the use of their facilities.
*Encircle the appropriate answer.

I have checked that the student has taken due measures to comply with all the necessary ethics and laws in
the course of (starting research/submitting thesis) and confirm that the measures have been appropriately
implemented. I agree to specifying the names of the university facilities used for the research in theacknowledgements section of the thesis.
Supervisor (signature)
Seal

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(Date of Submission)Month/Date/Year

Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
To the Board of Education(For preliminary examination of degree thesis)

Report on Status of Courses Taken
Status of Courses Taken (The encircled numbers show the minimum number of credits required for degreecompletion)
Advanced Basic Subjects
Common Core Subjects ⑥
Advanced Subjects ⑯
Required
Medical Science Lecture②
credits
SelectEthics and Sciencecredits
Required Ethics in Medicine and Medical
Profession
credits①
Theorycredits
Medical Practice Ethics
Practical
credits
Total
credits
credits
Introduction to Scientific Ethics
Total
creditcredits
Philosophy in Medicine
credits
Other subjects
credits
Period of Absence from School

1. No

2. YesMonth/Date/Year – Month/Date/Year◎ Topic of Thesis◎ Outline of thesis and status of progress (You may use a separate sheet it is not possible to summarize
the outline of your study in the space given below)

I would like to request a preliminary examination for my degree thesis. Information about my study is
mentioned in the Report on Status of Courses Taken above for your discretion.
Date of Admission

Month/Date/Year
CourseKagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

Field

Department
Furigana

Student’s Name：
We recommend

(

)/

Seal
(

) as the preliminary examiner.

* Enter designation (Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer) in ().

◎ Supervisor’s remarks
Supervisor:

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Seal

Report on Preliminary Examination Results
CourseStudent’s Name
Department
Supervisor

Seal

Date of Examination: Month/Date/Year

Topic of Degree Thesis

Preliminary
Examiner
Result/Guidance Status
I have received an explanation about the contents of the thesis from the preliminary examination applicant_______________________________________ and confirm that there are no discrepancies.

☐ I have checked that the due measures have been taken to comply with all the necessary ethics andlaws in the course of the study and there are no discrepancies with the approved Research Plan and Report on
Status of Courses Taken.
Committees that examined the application
Assigned to the applicant☐Safety Committee for Recombinant DNA Experiments(Approval No.

) Yes☐ No☐☐Animal Experiment Committee(Approval No.
☐ Ethics Committee on Life Sciences and Genetic Analysis) Yes☐ No☐(Approval No.

) Yes☐ No☐(Approval No.

) Yes☐ No☐(Approval No.

) Yes☐ No☐(Approval No.

) Yes☐ No☐(Approval No.

) Yes☐ No☐☐Ethics Committee on Epidemiological Studies☐Ethics Committee on Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research☐Ethics Committee on Clinical Research☐Review Committee for Investigational Drugs☐ Ethics-related committees other than the above (Name:(Approval No.

)) Yes☐ No☐□ I have checked the Checklist for Ethical Review (Appendix) and confirmed that appropriate
applications have been made and approvals taken.

☐ I have received an explanation about the contents of the study and it is suited for publication ininternational journals.

☐ I asked questions about the content of the study and received appropriate answers for each.

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Checklist for Ethical Review（Appendix)□Specialization in Health Science （）
Department□Specialization in Advanced Therapeutic Sciences

Student's nameSupervisor

Date:

Seal

Month/Date/Year

Review Committees and Items to Check

Check

1.

Safety Committee for Recombinant DNA Experiments

□

1-1.

The name of the degree applicant (when assigned to self) or research collaborator must be registered.

□

1-2.

The date of approval must be before the date of application for preliminary review (acceptance of thesis）.

□

1-3.
1-4.

The applicant must not use unapproved genes. (Do not forget to mention the living being from which drug
resistant genes or marker genes are derived.)
The applicant must check that thesis is no discrepancy between the content of the thesis and the content
approved by the committee. (It is not necessary to include all approved content in the thesis, but it isnecessary to ensure that all the content included in the thesis is approved.)

□
□

2.

Animal Experiment Committee□

2-1

The name of the degree applicant (when assigned to self) or research collaborator must be registered.

□2-2

The date of approval must be before the date of application for preliminary review (acceptance of thesis）.

□

2-3

The category of pain must be appropriately determined.

□

2-4

Appropriate measures must have been taken to alleviate pain.

□

2-5Changes or additions of drugs must be appropriately mentioned.

□

2-6

If anesthesia is used, one of the participating researchers must have permission from the prefectural
government.

□

2-7

The method of determining the depth of anesthesia must be mentioned.

□

2-8

The number of animals used must be appropriate.

□

2-9

The method of euthanasia must be appropriate.

□

2-10

The applicant must check that there is no discrepancy between the content of the thesis and the content
approved by the committee. (It is not necessary to include all approved content in the thesis, but it isnecessary to ensure that all the content included in the thesis is approved.)□

3.

Ethics Committee on Life Sciences and Genetic Analysis

□

3-1.

The name of the degree applicant (when assigned to self) or research collaborator must be registered.

□

3-2.

The date of approval must be before the date of application for preliminary review (acceptance of thesis）.

□

3-3.

The cases used in the thesis must be mentioned in the approved research plan.

□

3-4.
3-5.

The period of study mentioned in the thesis must conform to the period mentioned in the approved
research plan.
The place/institution where the study is conducted must conform to the information mentioned in theapproved research plan.

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□
□

3-6.

The number of cases used in the study must not substantially exceed the approved number.

□

3-7.

Medical information must not be used in the thesis without notice.

□

3-8.

The analysis items must conform to items mentioned in the research plan.

□

The person responsible for managing personal information and assignment must not be involved inmanagement of data or analysis.
The applicant must check that there is no discrepancy between the content of the thesis and the content
3-10. approved by the committee. (It is not necessary to include all approved content in the thesis, but it isnecessary to ensure that all the content included in the thesis is approved.)

3-9.

□
□

4.

Ethics Committee on Clinical Research

□

4-1.

The name of the degree applicant (when assigned to self) or research collaborator must be registered.

□

4-2.

The date of approval must be before the date of application for preliminary review (acceptance of thesis）.

□

4-3.

The cases used in the thesis must be mentioned in the research plan (Research Pre-commencement Plan).

□

4-5.

The institution where the study is conducted must conform to the information mentioned in the researchplan (Research Pre-commencement Plan).
The number of cases used in the study must not substantially exceed the number mentioned in the
research plan (Research Pre-commencement Plan).

4-6.

Medical information must have been provided based on appropriate consent from the subject.

□

4-7.

The analysis items must be mentioned in the research plan.

□

4-8.

The applicant must check that there is no discrepancy between the content of the thesis and the content
approved by the committee. (It is not necessary to include all approved content in the thesis, but it isnecessary to ensure that all the content included in the thesis is approved.)□

5.

Radiation Safety Committee

□

5-1.

The name of the degree applicant (when assigned to self) or research collaborator must be registered.

□

5-2.

The date of approval must be before the date of application for preliminary review (acceptance of thesis）.

□

5-3.

Whether the applicant has the permission of the head of the hospital to use radiation equipment for the
study.

□

6.

Ethical Committees other than 1-5 (□Ethics Committee on Epidemiological Studies, □Ethics Committeeon Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, □Review Committee for Investigational Drugs, □Others () Committee)

□

6-1.

The name of the degree applicant (when assigned to self) or research collaborator must be registered.

□

6-2.

The date of approval must be before the date of application for preliminary review (acceptance of thesis）.

□

6-3.

The applicant must check that there is no discrepancy between the content of the thesis and the content
approved by the committee. (It is not necessary to include all approved content in the thesis, but it isnecessary to ensure that all the content included in the thesis is approved.)

□

4-4.

□
□

*The persons responsible must confirm the content of this appended document and make corrections if necessary.
However, they might be required to individually confirm other items that are not mentioned in this document, but need tobe confirmed and corrected.
*The Preliminary Examination Committee must submit a copy of the Report on Preliminary Examination Results, Checklist
for Ethical Review as well as the application and approval submitted to the committee to the Doctoral Committee.

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(Form 1)

Month/Date/YearTo the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences,
Kagoshima University
Date of Admission:Month/Year

Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
CourseDepartment

Name:

Seal

Application for Examination of Degree Thesis

I would like to apply for the grant of Doctoral degree in ()
under Article 7-2 of the Degree Requirements Policy of Kagoshima University. All necessary
documents are attached with this application.

Note

Documents submitted
ThesisList of Academic Publications
Abstract
Curriculum Vitae

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(Form 2)

List of Academic Publications
Kagoshima University
Report No.

Diploma No.

Name

Please do not fill-in Report Number.

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(Form 2)

List of Academic Publications
Kagoshima University
Report No.

Diploma No.

Name

1. Original paper on which your thesis is based

2. Other original papers

Please do not fill-in Report Number.

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(Form 3)

Abstract

Introduction and Objectives:

Materials and Methodology:

Results:

Conclusion and Analysis:

(

)

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(Form 4)

Curriculum Vitae
Kagoshima University
Report No.

Diploma No.

Furigana

Male/Female

Name
Date of Birth
Nationality
Current Address

Educational History

Research History

Employment History

Please do not fill-in Record Number.

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(Form 5)

Certificate of Thesis Publication

To whom it may concern

Name of Author:

Institution of Affiliation:

Title of Thesis:

The above thesis was accepted for publication on Month/Year.

This is to certify that the thesis will be published in the Month/Year issue of (Name of Journal).

Month/Date/Year

Publishing Organization Name
Address

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Seal

(Form 6)

Publication Information Form

Name

Topic

Name of journal inwhich thesis is
published
Volume, pages, year

Date of issue

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(Form 7)

Form for Nomination of Degree Thesis Examiners

To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Student’s Name:(Enrolled in Month/Year)The following examiners are nominated to examine the degree thesis of the above
student (Doctoral Program). Informal consent has already been obtained from thefaculty members nominated.

Month/Date/YearSupervisor:

Seal

Note

Chief examiner:
Examiner:
Examiner:
Examiner:
Examiner:(Department:(Department:(Department:(Department:(Department:

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Professor)
Designation: Professor)
Designation: Professor)

Designation:

Designation:
Designation:))

(Date of Submission)(Form 8)Month/Date/YearStatement of Compliance with Ethical, Legal and Regulatory
Requirements(At the time of submission of degree thesis)
Department of affiliation:

Student’s Name:

Put a check ☑ for the appropriate items, fill-in the necessary information and submit a copy of theapplication form and approval letter to each committee.
Content
Included

Name of the committee (Law, etc.)
1 Safety Committee for Recombinant
DNA Experiments☐

Assigned to student☐(Creation of recombinant mouse, E. Coli, virus, etc.)

Approved

Assigned to collaborators☐

Approved

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

MEXT Ordinance for Class II Research andDevelopment(Act of January 29, 2004)☐

2 Animal Experiment Committee☐

Act on Welfare and Management of Animals(Act of October 1, 1973)
Standards relating to the Care and Keeping
and Reducing Pain of Laboratory Animals(Notice of the Ministry of the Environment ofApril 28, 2006)
Fundamental Guidelines for Proper Conduct ofAnimal Experiment and Related Activities in
Academic Research Institutions(MEXT Notice of June 1, 2006)

3 Ethics Committee on Life Sciences andGenetic Analysis☐☐

Ethical guidelines for human genome/gene
analysis research(Guidelines of April 1, 2001)

4 Ethics Committee on EpidemiologicalStudies☐☐

Ethical Guidelines for Medical and HealthResearch Involving Human Subjects(Guidelines on April 1, 2015)

5 Ethics Committee on Human Embryonic
Stem Cell Research
Guidelines on the Derivation of Human
Embryonic Stem Cells(Guidelines of November 25, 2014)
Guidelines on the Distribution and Utilizationof Human Embryonic Stem Cells(Guidelines of November 25, 2014)☐☐

Approved☐

Approved

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

Approved☐

Approved

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

Approved☐

Approved

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

Approved☐

Approved

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

Pleaseturn over
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6 Ethics Committee on Clinical Research☐☐

Approved☐

Approved(Research and experiments using human specimen andApproval number:Approval number:biometric information (test values, etc.)

Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

Ethical Guidelines for Medical and HealthResearch Involving Human Subjects(Guidelines on April 1, 2015)

7 Review Committee for Investigational
Drugs

☐

☐

Pharmaceutical Affairs Act (Act of August 10,
1960)
Ministerial Order on Standards for ClinicalStudies of Pharmaceuticals (Order of March 27,
1997)
Ministerial Order on Standards for ClinicalStudies of Medical Devices (Order of March 23,
2005)

Approved☐

Approved

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:☐

8 Other Ethical or other committees(including ethical investigations by other universities,
magazines or research groups)(Name::)☐

Approved☐

Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:(Name:)☐

Approved☐

Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:)☐

Approved

Approved
Approval number:Approval number:(Name:

Approved
Approval number:Approval number:☐Approved

Approval number:Approval number:Month& year of approval:

Month& year of approval:

About use of drugs for research (excluding drugs for medical use)
Yes ☐

No ☐

*Fill-in the following if you selected “Yes.”

Drug researcher
license
Narcotics

andPsychotropics Control Law(Act No. 14 of March 17,

Student concerned☐ Yes
Drug researcher number (☐ No)

Collaborator(s)☐ YesDrug researcher number (
☐ No

)

1953)

I have checked that the student has taken due measures to comply with all the necessary ethics and laws in
the course of submitting the thesis and confirm that the measures have been appropriately implemented.

Supervisor (signature)

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Seal

(Form 16)(Appended Form 1)

Month/Date/YearTo the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

Thesis Disclosure Application Form
Enrolled in(Year)
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

CourseDepartment
Name

Seal

I would like to apply for thesis disclosure as follows.

○
○

Note
I would like to publish my entire doctoral thesis on the internet through the Kagoshima
University Repository.
I would like to publish a summary of my doctoral thesis, instead of the whole thesis, on
the internet through the Kagoshima University Repository due to the reason given
below.

□The thesis cannot be published online because it contains three-dimensional repres
entations.
□The thesis includes contents that cannot be published online for more than one year after the award of doctoral degree because of constraints regarding copyright andpersonal information.
□Publishing the thesis on the internet will be disadvantageous because I have appli
ed or plan to apply for a patent.

Supervisor’s Name

Seal

*Note 1: Applicants may be required to publish their entire thesis on the internet if the reason for
publishing its summary is found to be inadequate.
*Note 2: The decision on the matter of this application will be taken by the Dean of the Graduate
School after consultation in the Graduate School Faculty Meeting.

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(Form 17)

Abstract
Title
Name

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(Form 9-1)

Letter of Approval

I allow
to use the following joint thesis as the thesis for applying foraward of degree.
I would like to add that I will not use this thesis for applying for award of degree.

Month/Date/Year

Name of Co-author:

Seal

Note

Topic of Thesis:

Name of Publication:

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(Form 9-2)

Certificate of Contribution and Permission
貢献と許可の証明書

This is to certify that I have contributed to the following study, which was
performed in Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and
Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan, and I allow him (her) to use this thesis
for his (her) Ph. D degree.
これは、下記著者が、日本国鹿児島県の鹿児島大学大学院医歯学総合研究科において行われた下記論文題
目に関する研究に貢献したこと、および、下記著者の学位論文として使用することについて、共著者である
私が許可する証明である。

Date:
日付

Printed name:
名前（印刷またはタイピングしたもの）

Signature:
署名

Topic:
論文題目

Authors:
著者

Journal Name:

volume, page, date

学術誌名：巻・号、ページ、発行日付

If the thesis is in press, then please write “IN PRESS”.
もし、当該論文が印刷中であるなら、「印刷中」と書いてください。

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(Form 10)

Certificate

To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

This is to certify that the second author

made contributions equal to themain author in research and writing for this degree thesis, which a collaborative study.

Note

Topic:Name of collaborator:
Name of Journal:

Month/Date/YearSupervisor
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Department
Professor:

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Seal

(Form 11)

Letter of Recommendation

To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

Degree applicant:Date of Birth:Month/Date/Year

Reason for recommendation

Month/Date/Year
Recommender
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

Professor

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Department
Seal

(Form 12)

Month/Date/Year

Invitation to Public Thesis Examination

To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

We would like to inform you that public examination of a degree thesis will be held as follows.

Note

Date and Time:

Month/Date/Year (

)
From

p.m.

Place: Conference room (Building of Graduate School of Medical and Dental
Sciences 2F)
Name of Applicant:___________________ (Affiliation:
Topic:

Clinical significance of circulatingtumor cells in blood by molecular detection
and tumor markers in esophageal cancer

Examiner

Chief Examiner: Professor _________________
Examiner: Professor_________________
Examiner: Professor_________________
Examiner: Professor_________________
Examiner: Professor_________________

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Department)(Form 13)

Summary of Thesis Examination
Report No.

Diploma No.
Chief
Examiner

Examination
Committee
Members

ApplicantDoctor of Philosophy in Medical Science

Seal

DegreeDoctor of Philosophy in Dental Science
Doctor of Philosophy

Examiner

Seal

Examiner

Seal

Examiner

Seal

Examiner

Seal

Title in English*Please use Century or Times New Roman font. The font size should be 12 points or higher.

(Title in Japanese)*Please use a Mincho font overall and a Gothic font for emphasis. The font size should be 12 points or higher.

Use font size 9-12 for the body text.

(To be created by the Examination Committee (chief examiner) in words different from thethesis abstract and within one page if possible.)Hence, we confirm that this study is valuable as a degree thesis.

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(Form 14)

Summary of the Final Examination Results
Report No.

Diploma No.
Chief
Examiner

Examination
Committee
Members

ApplicantDoctor of Philosophy in Medical Science

Seal

DegreeDoctor of Philosophy in Dental Science
Doctor of Philosophy

Examiner

Seal

Examiner

Seal

Examiner

Seal

Examiner

Seal

The chief and four examiners interviewed applicant
onMonth/Date/Year. The applicant was asked to explain the thesis and answer related questions.
We asked the following questions and received satisfactory answers.
Question 1.
(Answer)
Question 2.
(Answer)
Question 3.
(Answer)
Question 4.
(Answer)

Omitted*Please use Mincho fonts for Japanese and Century of Times New Roman font for English. Do
not use double-width fonts.
*The font size of the body text should be 9-12 points.
(Please keep the length of the summary within two pages.)60/84

(Form 15)

Summary of the Final Examination Results(Sample for Page 2) The report number, applicant name, reviewer names and degree columns
are not required on the second page.

Omitted*Please use Mincho fonts for Japanese and Century of Times New Roman font for English.
Do not use double-width fonts.
*The font size of the body text should be 9-12 points.
(Please keep the length of the summary within two pages.)(Sample)Question . Tell us about the occurrence of IL-8 in the hepatic cirrhosis structure.
(Answer) IL-8 occurs in chronic hepatitis and hepatic cirrhosis structure as well, but tends to be
weaker in comparison to cancerous parts.
Question . Did you find any anatomical changes in the cells because of IL-8?
(Answer) I only conducted a fluorescence analysis this time and did not study anatomical changes.

From the above results, the five reviewers confirm that the applicant possesses the academic
skills and knowledge required to complete the doctoral course and is qualified to receive thedegree of Doctor of Philosophy (
).

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[Masterʼs Thesis] Thesis and Related Procedures[Flowchart of the Thesis (Master of Medical Science) Examination]

First year
1. Submission of a research plan
2. Mid-term presentation
The mid-term presentation provides students with an opportunity to present not only their theses but also to listen,understand, and express their opinions on other studentsʼ presentations. Absence for reasons related to work or otherduties is not permitted. However, students unable to participate due to the unavoidable circumstances listed below areallowed to give their mid-term presentations after these conditions are resolved.
A leave of absence from school on the day of the mid-term presentation
An unexpected accident or illness (influenza or other infectious diseases)
3. Examination before thesis submission (early degree completion students only)
Second year
Submission of the thesis title registration form (written notification to students through each department)
Recommendation for examination committee members (written request to supervisors in charge)
�Master's thesis submitter�Confirmation of main supervisor⑥ Report of the examination results① Thesis submission
Submission to the Graduate School Section, Academic
Affairs Division, Graduate School of Medical and Dental
Sciences
Peer review by the Graduate School Education Board
Masterʼs Program Committee members
Written notification of the peer review results tostudents Thesis correction and resubmission basedon the peer review results
Dean of the Graduate
School of Medical and
Dental Sciences②⑦
Approval/rejection of thethesis and decision on degreecompletion

Examination referral

Graduate School Faculty Meeting⑧③
Examination request (chief and examiners)
Examination committeeAwarding of the degree

Public thesis presentation(around February)⑤

Thesis examination

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Thesis (Master of Medical Science) and Related Procedures
To earn a master’s degree, the submission of a master’s thesis must follow thegraduate school rules, degree regulations, and other detailed procedural
guidelines. Read this handbook carefully to ensure compliance with theprocedures.
1. Standard degree completion(1) Requirements for master’s thesis submission
Students are eligible to submit a master’s thesis after meeting all therequirements listed below:
1-1. Attending graduate school for over one year and six months.
1-2. Having earned or expecting to earn a minimum of 30 course credits asprescribed in the graduate school rules.
1-3. As for the mid-term presentation, students must be well trained to present
their theses, while at the same time listening, understanding, andexpressing their opinions on other students’ presentations. Absence forreasons related to work or other duties is not permitted. However, students
unable to participate due to the unavoidable circumstances listed below areallowed to give their mid-term presentations after these conditions areresolved.
A leave of absence from school on the day of the mid-term presentation
An unexpected accident or illness (influenza or other infectious diseases)(2) Master’s thesis
1) In general, a master’s thesis is written by a single author.
(3) Master’s thesis examination committee members
1) The master’s thesis examination committee consists of one chief and two
deputy examiners, with a supervisor serving as the chief examiner.
2) One deputy examiner is assigned to a professor or associate professor at theGraduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, and the other to a faculty
member who meets the academic staff qualifications for the Graduate Schoolof Medical and Dental Sciences.
(4) Thesis peer review
A thesis peer review is conducted by the Master’s Program Committee
members before public presentation of the thesis. Based on the review results,
the thesis may require correction and resubmission.
2. Early degree completion(1) Outline
Students recognized for their outstanding academic achievements are eligible
for the early degree completion program. For early degree completion students,
more than one year of study will suffice to complete the degree requirements.
(2) Outstanding academic achievements“Outstanding academic achievements” in Article 10-2 of the Graduate Schoolof Medical and Dental Sciences Regulations refers to the students’ academic
papers that have been or will be published as the first author in a renowned
international scholarly journal with a well-established peer review system(limited to scholarly journals recommended beforehand by Graduate School of

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Medical and Dental Sciences professors and acknowledged by the Master’s
Program Committee). The students’ papers should serve a fundamental role inresearch outcomes related to their master’s theses, with a focus on studies
conducted during the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences MasterCourse.
(3) Recommendation for early degree completion candidates
In accordance with requests from students with outstanding academic
achievements, supervisors can recommend these students as early degreecompletion candidates to the dean of the graduate school. In addition to
outstanding academic achievements, the candidates who meet either of thefollowing criteria are qualified for recommendation:1) Students who desire to advance to the Graduate School of Medical and
Dental Sciences Doctoral Course, with the aim of further contributing to thedevelopment of international research by following consistent researchguidance.
2) Students who can be expected to play an even more active role in society asa result of early completion of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental
Sciences Master Course.
(4) Assessment of early degree completion eligibility
To apply for early degree completion eligibility, the following documents mustbe submitted to the Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs Division,
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences.
Students approved for early degree completion based on the assessment results
are eligible to submit a master’s thesis.
1. Letter of recommendation by a supervisor (in the prescribed form)
2. Publication certificate or document recording the issued date of an academic
paper(Use the form for the doctoral course. A printout of an email stating
publication acceptance is also acceptable.)
3. Reprint of an academic paper or submitted paper that specifies the name of apublished journal(5) The master’s thesis examination pertaining to early degree completion isconducted in the same way as standard degree completion.
3. Master’s thesis submission and other procedures(1) Master’s thesis submission procedures
1) Master’s thesis submission period
The master’s thesis submission period is as follows. When the submission
date falls on Saturday or Sunday, the date will be changed to the preceding
Friday (deadline: 5 pm).
1. Standard degree completion students: January 15 in the second year
2. Early degree completion students: January 15 in the first year or July 15
in the second year
2) Place of thesis submission
Theses must be submitted by students in person to the Graduate School
Section, Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of Medical and Dental
Sciences.
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1. Degree (master’s degree) application (Form 1): 1 copy
2. Thesis (Form 2): 5 copies (1 original and 4 duplicates)
3. Thesis abstract (Form 3): 5 copies
4. Curriculum vitae (Form 4): 2 copies
5. Inquiry form on research ethics for a master’s thesis (Form 5): 5 copies (1original and 4 duplicates)
Specify the approval number and other relevant information.
*If the thesis is under review by different ethics and other related committees,
attach copies of the application forms and result notifications.
6. Permission for accessing or copying a thesis: 1 copy
(2) Public thesis presentation
Students who have submitted a thesis are required to attend the thesispresentation (open to the public) held around February every year to present
their theses in the allocated time and participate in a question and answer
session with academic staff members serving as the chief and deputy examiners
and other participants. Students are expected to prepare presentation materials
such as slides. Questions include areas related to the theses, and answering
these questions corresponds to the final examination. In addition, the thesispresentation provides students with an opportunity to present their theses aswell as listen, understand, and express their opinions on other students’presentations. Absence for reasons related to work or other duties is not
permitted. However, students unable to participate due to the following
unavoidable circumstance are allowed to give their presentations after thiscondition is resolved.
An unexpected accident or illness (influenza or other infectious diseases)(3) Awarding of the degree
The results of the thesis and final examinations by the examination committee
are reported to the Graduate School Faculty Meeting. Following theauthorization of Master Course completion and the resolution on degree conferral,
the diploma is generally awarded by the dean of the graduate school during thecommencement ceremony (March 25).
*After awarding the degree, the submitted thesis will be stored in a simple
binding.
4. Thesis preparation instructions
Follow the instructions listed below on how to prepare a thesis
Students with outstanding academic achievements (early degree completion)
are required to submit a reprint of an academic paper or submitted paper (otherthan the thesis) that specifies the name of a published journal based on Form 2
as indicated below.
(1) Thesis (Form 2)
1) Title page
1. The title must provide a concrete and concise description of the thesis
content. Write the title in Japanese when the thesis is in Japanese, and if
the thesis is written in English, write the title in English with the Japanesetranslation in parentheses placed below the title.
2. In general, do not use abbreviations in the title other than those in
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3. A subtitle may be used, but write it as concisely as possible and avoid usingphrases like “The first report…”
4. Write the author’s full name without titles, abbreviations, or acronyms.
Title page format (A4 size paper)
A. Title (Japanese translation added to the English title)
B. School information
Medical Sciences Course (field of study and department), Kagoshima
University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
C. Author’s nameA○○○○○○（）B
C

2) Body text
1. If the thesis is in Japanese, type the text horizontally on A4 size paperusing a word processor or other word processing programs.
2. If the thesis is in English, type the text double-spaced on A4 size paperusing a word processor or other word processing programs.
3. Use standard A4-size plain white paper that does not contain the names of
institutions or organizations. Avoid using low quality paper to preservestorage conditions.
4. Arrange charts, figures, and other illustrations within the range of A4 size
considering the margin at the binding edge.
5. Use the same original photographs in the thesis for its duplicates.
6. Carefully review and proofread the thesis to ensure all changes andcorrections are made before final submission.
7. Bind the thesis for submission (simple binding is acceptable). Arrange thethesis in proper order according to each format. Use a file and binding tapeto prevent the pages from falling out.
8. Make a copy of the thesis before submission as it will not be returned.
9. If the thesis has been approved by an ethics committee or organization
pertaining to research ethics, include the ethics approval in the thesis.
(2) Academic papers for reference
1) An applicant can submit a previously published academic paper as areference.
2) A submitted reference paper should be attached at the end of the thesis andbound together.
5. Instructions for filing other documents(1) Thesis abstract (Form 3)

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1) If the thesis title is in English, add the Japanese translation in parentheses
below the title.
2) An abstract must not exceed 1,500 words (about one page of A4 size paper)and be typewritten (font size of around 11 points) or printed out using a word
processor or other word processing programs.
3) The abstract’s content should be summarized in each section that includes
the purpose and scope (materials), methods, results, analysis, conclusion, andothers.
4) Do not include charts and photographs.
(2) Curriculum vitae (Form 4)1) List your educational background in chronological order beginning withsenior high school graduation.
2) Refer to the sample for other sections.

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(Form 1)(Month/Day/Year)To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Department of __________________
Professor: ___________________(Seal)

Letter of Recommendation
I hereby confirm and recommend the following person as a student with outstanding academic
achievements as specified in the proviso to Article 10-2 of the Kagoshima University Graduate
School of Medical and Dental Sciences Regulations.

1. Nominee(1) Field of study and department: (Field of study: _____________ / Department: _____________)(2) Student ID number: _________________________________
Name: _________________________________(3) Expected date of early degree completion: __________________ (Month/Year)
2. Reasons for recommendation
When submitting a thesis as a student with “outstanding academic achievements,” therecommender (supervisor) must verify both items (1) and (2) described below.
(1) The nominee is recognized for outstanding research achievements.
(2) The nominee meets either of the following criteria:
1) A student who desires to advance to the Graduate School of Medical and Dental
Sciences Doctoral Program, with the aim of further contributing to the development ofinternational research by following consistent research guidance.
2) A student who can be expected to play an even more active role in society as a resultof early completion of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences Master’s
Program.
The recommender should write a recommendation letter based on these requirements.

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(Form 2)

Degree (Master) Application(Month/Date/Year)To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

Medical Science
Entrance year:

Name of Applicant:Name of Supervisor:(Seal)

I hereby submit copies of my thesis and related documents as indicated below in accordance with
Article 7 of the Degree Requirements Policy of Kagoshima University to apply for evaluation.

1. Thesis: 5 copies (1 original and 4 duplicates)
2. Abstract (Form 3): 5 copies
3. Curriculum vitae (Form 4): 2 copies
4. Inquiry form on research ethics for a master’s thesis: 5 copies(1 original and 4 duplicates)
5. Permission for accessing and copying a thesis: 1 copy

Remarks:
Submit a thesis with a total of five copies that include one original and four duplicates.
Use A4 size paper for the thesis.

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Sample(Form 3)

Abstract
Type ofdegreeMaster(Medical Science)Name○ ○ ○ ○

Thesis Title (12 font size or larger)○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○（□□□）*If the thesis title is in English, add the Japanese translation in parentheses below the title.

(*11 font size or smaller from here.)[Purpose]
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・[Scope and methods]
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・[Results]
・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・[Analysis]・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・[Conclusion]・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・*Type the abstract using a word processor or other word processing programs on A4 size paper within the range of
25 x 18 centimeters considering the margin at the binding edge.
*Prepare the abstract separately.

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Domicile:

Name: Kadai Hanako(Male/Female)

Date of Birth:(Month/Day/Year)(Prefecture only. Nationality for international students)

Current Address:

Educational Background(Month/Year)

Graduated from _______________High School(Month/Year)

Graduated from the Department of______________, ______________University

April (Year)

Entered Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Master’s Program in Medical Science

March (Year)

Expected to complete the above Master’s Program

Work Experience
March (Year)
Research Experience
March (Year)
Qualifications(Month/Year)

Medical technologist license (No.

(Month/Year)

Pharmacist license (No.

))

I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct.
(Month/Day/Year)
Signature ____________________________*Use A4 size paper and arrange the text within the range of 25 x 18 centimeters considering the margin at thebinding edge.
Sign your name in your own handwriting (no typing/no seal required).
Write your legal name and date of birth as they are used for a diploma.

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(Form 5)

Inquiry Form on Research Ethics for a Master’s Thesis*If the thesis is under review by different ethics and other related committees, attach copies of theapplication forms and result notifications.
Field of Study:
Author of Master’s Thesis:

Name of Supervisor:(Seal)

Thesis Title:

1. Does your research involve tests or experiments using biological specimens obtained from human beings?
(Yes/No)If yes, please circle the applicable items listed below (multiple answers allowed).
a. Tests or experiments using biological specimens extracted for this researchb. Experiments using human fertilized eggs, embryos, fetuses, or ES cells
c. Human genome and gene analysisc-1. Germline mutations or polymorphisms
c-2. Analysis of somatic mutations in the human genome and genes
c-3. Other
d. Biological specimens obtained only from Kagoshima University Hospital (including affiliated hospitals)
2. If your research applies to studies specified in Japan’s ethical guidelines, please circle the applicable items(multiple answers allowed).
a. Ethical Guidelines for Human Genome/Gene Analysis Research (enforced on April 1, 2001)
b. Ethical Guidelines for Medical and Health Research Involving Human Subjects (enforced on April 1, 2015)
c. Other (name:)
3. If your research involves human subjects, please circle the applicable ethical review procedures (multiple
answers allowed).
a. Planning to apply for review.
b. Already approved. (Acceptance number:Approved date: (Month/Year))c. Please circle the names of the review organizations where you will apply (have applied) for review (includingorganizations you are still in the application planning stage).
() Ethics Committee on Life Sciences and Genetic Analysis, Kagoshima University Graduate School of
Medical and Dental Sciences() Ethics Committee on Epidemiological Studies, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and
Dental Sciences() Ethics Committee on Clinical Studies, Kagoshima University Hospital() Ethics Committee on Epidemiological and Clinical Studies, Kagoshima University Faculty of Medicine() Review Committee for Investigational Drugs, Kagoshima University Hospital() Ethics-related committees other than the above (including ethics committees of other universities,
journals, and research groups)(Name:)
If your research is considered unnecessary for an ethics committee’s review, please write and submit the reasons
on a separate paper (free format).
Example: in vitro experiments using subcultured cell strains
4. If your research involves genetic modification experiments, have you applied for review by the Kagoshima
University Gene Modification Experiment Safety Committee?
a. Planning to apply.
b. Already approved. (Approval number:Approved date: (Month/Year))If you intend to apply (have applied) for review by other universities or institutions, name the committees.
(Name:)
5. If your research involves animal experiments, have you applied for review by the Kagoshima University
Animal Experiment Committee?
a. Planning to apply.
b. Already approved. (Approval number:Approved date: (Month/Year ))If you intend to apply (have applied) for review by other universities or institutions, name the committees.
(Name:)

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6. If your research involves other procedures (additional measures) for research ethics, please describe theseprocedures.
(Examples: providing ways of explaining your thesis content and confirming the consent from specimen providers
or research collaborators, properly handling information on collaborators, ensuring personal information
protection, anonymizing research outcomes in the case of publication, etc.)

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Summary of the Thesis Examination
Report Item

Diploma No.

Examination
Committee
Members

Chief Examiner

Name(Seal)

Examiners(Seal)(Seal)

Title of Master’s Thesis
Use a 9 to 12 font size for the text

(The text should be written within one page by the examination committee member (chief
examiner) in language differing from the thesis abstract.)

Examination standards
The submitted thesis must meet the quality, quantity, content, and level standards
appropriate as a master’s thesis for the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences.
The examination standards are generally based on the following items:

1. The problem statement illustrates a clear vision with an appropriate theme.
2. Detailed research is conducted based on appropriate methods.
3. The main thesis is coherent overall without major discrepancies.
4. The research content is described and discussed in a persuasive way.
5. The thesis demonstrates originality.

*Submit this form leaving the “Diploma No.” section blank.

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Summary of the Final Examination Results
Report No.

Diploma No.

Exanimation
Committee
Members

Chief Examiner

Name(Seal)

Examiners(Seal)(Seal)

Three examination committee members consisting of one chief and two examiners held aquestion and answer session on the thesis content and an oral examination on related
issues with the master’s degree applicant, (student’s name), on February (day), (year). The
following specific questions were asked, and the applicant provided satisfactory answers
to all questions.
Question 1(Answer)
Question 2(Answer)
Question 3(Answer)*Submit this form leaving the “Diploma No.” section blank.
Question 4(Omitted)*Use a 9 to 12 font size for the text.
(Write the text within one page.)(Examples)
Question: During esophageal surgery, through which route do cancer cells invade a major
blood cell system?
(Answer) They flow into the azygos vein or superior and inferior vena cava from theesophageal drainage vein.
Question: Your thesis states the detection sensitivity in the dilution series is 1/106 , but yourabstract says 10/106 . Which figure is correct?
(Answer) 1/106 is correct. I will correct the figure in my abstract.
From these results, the three examination committee members concluded that the applicant
has acquired sufficient academic abilities and specialized knowledge to complete thegraduate school Master’s Program, and hereby certify that the applicant qualifies for theaward of a master’s degree (Master of Medical Science).
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(Month/Day/Year)To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

Master’s Thesis Title Registration Form

Entrance year: __________________
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Master’s Program in Medical Science
Field of Study: __________________
Name: __________________(Seal)

I hereby submit my master’s thesis title as follows.

(Title)Name of Supervisor: __________________ (Seal)

Note*1 Discuss this registration form with your supervisor and submit it to the Graduate School Section,
Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences by the end of
November.
*2 Provide notification of your thesis title by email in addition to submitting this registration form.

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(Month/Day/Year)To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences

Regarding the recommendation for master’s thesis examination committee members(candidates) (Reply)________________, a student in the Graduate School of Medical and Dental
Sciences Master’s Program, has submitted a thesis.
I hereby recommend the two persons listed below as candidates for the thesis
examination committee’s examiners for the above student.
I would like to add that the two persons have given their consent regarding therecommendation for examiners.

Examiner

Examiner

Chief Examiner
Name of Supervisor:(Seal)

Submit to the Graduate School Section, Academic Affairs Division, Graduate School of
Medical and Dental Sciences (extension 5120).

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Permission for Accessing and Copying a Thesis(Month/Day/Year)To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Name:(Signature)

Course:Contact
Tel:
Email:

Type of thesis□ Master’s thesis

Thesis title*For the Japanese title, add
furigana over the kanji
words.
Thesis title (translation)*Add the Japanesetranslation for the English
title and the English
translation for the Japanese
title.
*For the Japanese title, add
furigana over the kanji
words.
□ Permitted to access and copy* the above thesis.
*Copying refers to all pages.

Decision onaccess and copies

Permission period of accessing and copying:□ Immediately after the end of the examination□ Designated period (starting date: (Month/Day/Year))
Remarks:□ Not permitted to access and copy the above thesis.

Remarks*No need to fill in if the information below is unknown.
Diploma number: No.
Type of degree: Master’s degree ()
Degree award date: (Month/Day/Year)*If you deposit contents in the Kagoshima University Repository, please submit Form 2-1“Kagoshima University Repository Deposit Agreement Form (Master’s Thesis)” along with yourthesis data to the Kagoshima University Library.
The text and catalog information deposited in the repository will be stored in the database for releaseinside and outside of Kagoshima University.
(Reference URL) http://ir.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/kir/?easiestml_lang=ja[大学院医歯学総合研究科用][For Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences]

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Permission for Accessing and Copying a Thesis

Sample(Month/Day/Year)To the Dean of the Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Name: Taro Kadai(Signature)
Course: Medical Science,
Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
Contact
Tel: xxx－xxx－xxxx
Email: xxxxx＠xxx.xxxx.jp

Type of thesis☑ Master’s thesis

Thesis title*For the Japanese title, add
furigana over the kanji
words.

Write the title of your thesis.

Thesis title (translation)*Add the Japanesetranslation for the English
title and the English
translation for the Japanese
title.
*For the Japanese title, add
furigana over the kanji
words.

If you have a thesis title in a language other than the language used forthe above title, such as Japanese or English, please write it here.

☑ Permitted to access and copy* the above thesis.
*Copying refers to all pages.

Decision onaccess and copies

Permission period of accessing and copying:☑ Immediately after the end of the examination□ Designated period (starting date: (Month/Day/Year))
Remarks:□ Not permitted to access and copy the above thesis.

Remarks*No need to fill in if the information below is unknown.
Diploma number: No.
Type of degree: Master’s degree ()
Degree award date: (Month/Day/Year)*If you deposit contents in the Kagoshima University Repository, please submit Form 2-1“Kagoshima University Repository Deposit Agreement Form (Master’s Thesis)” along with yourthesis data to the Kagoshima University Library.
The text and catalog information deposited in the repository will be stored in the database for releaseinside and outside of Kagoshima University.
(Reference URL) http://ir.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/kir/?easiestml_lang=ja[大学院医歯学総合研究科用][For Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences]

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