The Student Recruitment Guideline for the Year 2024
Graduate School of Kagawa Nutrition University

Master's Program <Nutrition Sciences Degree Program>
1. Purpose and Content
The purpose of the University's master's program (first half of the doctoral program) is to help students
gain academic knowledge regarding nutrition sciences from a broader perspective on the foundation of
the basic education and specialized training acquired in the Undergraduate School of Nutrition Sciences,develop the ability to conduct research in an area of specialization or advanced practical abilities, andcontribute to society. In addition, with the creation of the Undergraduate School of Nutrition Sciences, theUniversity has engaged in education related to basic nutrition sciences and training in applied nutrition
sciences as its educational aim, and has emphasized it as unique academic knowledge, and the educational
policy for this program as well is to aim for advanced learning in applied nutrition sciences. The courses,
faculty members, and research areas are as follows. With these, we will cultivate people who are able toresolve issues related to nutrition in today's Japan and international community and those of the future,and take on the responsibility of development. Specifically, we will develop researchers and advanced
human resources related to the areas of basic nutrition sciences, applied nutrition sciences, biologicalsciences, food culture sciences, and food sciences. Information on development of advanced humanresources can be found under "Overview of the Advanced Human Resources Development Program." We
apply the stipulations of Article 14 of the Standards for the Establishment of Graduate Schools (Special
Provisions on Education Methods) and hold some courses of this major program on Saturday at the
Sakado Campus. Necessary research guidance can be conducted at night or other specific times, or atother graduate schools or research laboratories, etc., for no more than one year, in accordance withdiscussions with those organizations. In addition, the University's Graduate School Nutrition Sciences
Major "Course Certification Program" (program name: Program for Development of Advanced Human
Resources Related to Establishment of Dietary Environments to Extend the Length of Healthy Lives)
which has been certified by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as a
"Brush up Program for Professional" (BP) was started during the 2016 academic year.

2. Enrollment capacity: 12 students (Total capacity: 24)
3. Standard length of course of study: 2 years
4. Academic Degree: Master's (Nutrition)
Master's degrees (Nutrition) are awarded to students who have been enrolled in the master's program forat least two years, earned at least 30 credits in course work under the guidance of advisors, and passed amaster's thesis (or advanced human resources development training results report in the case of theAdvanced Human Resources Development Program) review and a final examination.
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5. Courses, Credits, Assigned Faculty Members
The courses, number of credits, and assigned faculty members in the Nutrition Sciences Major are as
indicated in the table on the following page. When individuals who have acquired junior/senior highschool teacher Class-1 certification (home economics) take the specified courses, they can acquire
junior/senior high school teacher special certification (home economics), and when those who haveacquired nutrition teacher Class-1 certification take the specified courses, they can acquire nutrition
teacher special certification. Further, in the Food Services Management Program and Food
Analysis/Quality Control Program of the Advanced Human Resources Development Program, qualified
dietitians from the Nutrition Sciences Major of the University's Department of Health and Nutrition gain
practical experience as dietitians at an on-campus facility while enrolled in the University's Graduate
School, and can acquire eligibility for the national exam to become a registered dietitian.

6. Overview of Research Guidance
The following is an overview of research guidance for writing a master's thesis. The courses are
Specialized Seminar in Nutrition Sciences (2 credits) and Specialized Laboratory Work and Practical
Training Seminar in Nutrition Sciences (12 credits). Advisors (faculty members who conduct researchguidance, etc.) recruiting students for the new academic year are the full-time faculty members listed
below.

Human Growth and Development Studies, Shigeho Tanaka, Professor
On the issues of lifestyle habits (e.g., physical activities and sedentary behaviors as well as sleeping
patterns and diet) , nutritional condition and energy requirements of children, adults, and elderly, thiscourse aims at learning methods of collecting and interpreting scientific knowledge, methods ofevaluation and experiment planning, and interpretation of the analytical results. The course also aims at
deepening understanding on the issues related to lifestyle habits and energy requirements and atenhancing analytical abilities to identify and resolve human growth related issues.

Nutrition for the Elderly, Shouji Shinkai, Professor
Food and nutrition play an extremely important role in healthy longevity. In addition, nutritional
management that takes into account the characteristics of older adults is required to deal with frailty,
locomotive syndrome, low nutrition, and dementia, which are health issues unique to older adults.
Furthermore, food plays a role in bringing people together and reducing the risk of isolation. In thiscourse, we will learn about nutrition for older adults, which is useful in the field, through nutritional
epidemiological research and practical nutritional guidance.

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Basic Nutrition, Terue Kawabata, Professor(1) Students will study the relationship between maternal nutrition (DHA; folic acid; vitamins A, D, andE; amino acids, etc.) during pregnancy and lactation periods, and the growth and development of fetuses,
newborns, and infants.
(2) Students will study the relationship between the amount/quality of dietary fatty acids (saturation/n-6
and n-3/trans fatty acids, etc.) and lifestyle diseases (obesity, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, etc.), including theeffects of gene polymorphisms.

Nutritional Physiology, Kazuhiro Uenishi, Professor(1)Changes in bone mass are influenced by lifestyle habits such as diet and exercise. From theperspectives of epidemiology and experimental nutrition, this course will extensively examine and discuss
the influences of lifestyle and intake of minerals, including calcium, and vitamins D and K on bone massin the growth to elderly stages in life.
(2)Absorption and use of calcium and several other minerals by humans, from the perspective ofexperimental nutrition;(3)Involvement of athletes with nutrition, through research and interventional studies; and(4)Lifestyles and physical conditions in the growth stage, in a longitudinal and cross-sectional manner.

Nutrition Management,

Hiromi Ishida, Professor

This course aims to study nutritional assessment and diet management for the purpose of nutritional
management of individuals, small groups (e.g., people in growth stage, pregnant/lactation periods,
athletes) or users of specified food service facilities, and quality/production control systems in specified
food service facilities from the viewpoint of nutritional management.

Nutrition Education,

Fumi Hayashi, Associate Professor

Research in field of nutrition education aims at changing the dietary behaviors of the individual or
population through effective communication and other activities to enhance QOL, health promotion, anddisease prevention. Since the health and nutrition problems people face vary depending on their life-stage
and lifestyle, we will conduct a research on effective nutrition education strategies based on behavioral
science as well as exploring determinants that enabling or inhibiting behavioral changes. Researches willtake place in the individual level, as well as the community level.

Community Nutrition, Yukari Takemi, Professor
As research on community nutrition, this course conducts researches on health and nutritional status3

assessments in regions and occupational fields, and on dietary habits improvement and dietaryenvironment improvement based on the assessments.
Specifically, we will carry out research and surveys for the assessment of priority nutrition issues ofregional and occupational groups, development of assessment tools and evaluation indicators, and studies
on food environment improvement, etc.

Health Management at School, Nobuko Endo, Professor
This course aims to study the current state of analysis and countermeasures for various issues related tothe physical and mental health of students and health management from the perspective of nutrition andnutrition teachers, and to provide research guidance on the development of educational methods andprograms for health management.

Molecular Nutrition, Akiko Fukushima, Professor

In this course, the process by which dietary factors develop into functional expression will be studied
at the genetic level. The process of gene expression involves a number of transcription factors andchromosomal structural changes. These will be analyzed mainly by using molecular biologicalmethods. In addition, we will analyze the mechanism of decreasing expression of lactose
degradation enzymes in the weaning period.

Biochemistry, Hisanori Kato, Professor
This course aims to: (1) clarify the working mechanism of food components that are effective forhealth promotion and disease prevention using cultured cells and laboratory animals and (2) identify
genes related to food habits and preferences and investigate their functions.

Food Cultural Anthropology, Akiko Moriya, Associate Professor
This course aims at studying the social and cultural aspects of food (i.e., the significance of food tohumans) from the anthropological perspective. We will conduct on-site surveys in the fields that are
in line with the themes both in Japan and overseas and examine the findings obtained from thecomparative cultural perspective.

Environmental Education, Rie Imoto, Professor
This course aims to study relationship between dietary life and the environment in terms of housing
study and environmental education study. The following are the themes:(1) Study on food environment such as coordinating dining space(2) Theoretical study of relationship between dietary life and environmental issues, and study of4educational contents and practical method. Exploration of food environmental education including
environmental theory, legal system, economic systems, and culture from a viewpoint of ecologicallysustainable development (ESD) in school education and social education.

Food Analysis,

Teruyuki Usui, Professor

Lipid oxidation, browning, vitamin decreaseｓ, and smell changeｓ are well known as therepresentative quality changes of processed foods. Our laboratory investigates the chemical changes
in food components, such as the interactionｓ between amino acids and sugars and between fatty
acids and vitamin C, using analytical instruments.

Food Material Development, Masataka Saito, Professor
This course aims to prepare food-derived specific components to evaluate the effectiveness of eachcomponent as a food material. In particular, we will conduct in vitro tests and analyze in detail whatkind of food components exhibit high functions in tissues, and then perform comparative analysis
with known food components by evaluation using human cultured cells and biological tissue
analysis. At the same time, after examining an efficient production method, we aim to clarify themechanism of food function. In cooperation with national research institutes and food companies,
they will further work on developing food materials applicable to food functionality and quality
control.

Food Preparation Science, Keiko Shibata, Professor
This course will conduct multifaceted analyses and examinations of changes to the physical properties,
structures, and components of food ingredients caused by heating and cooking by taking physical andchemical measurements and sensory evaluations, and study the relation between the changes andpalatability (especially in texture and taste). Also, the course will seek a scientific explanation of thechanges in states of the food during the cooking process and examine cooking properties of foodingredients to study rational cooking methods.
Cookery & Dietary Life, Fumiko Konishi, Professor
Students will conduct research on cooking or dietary habits and health. The themes are as follows.
1) Research on the quantification of food servings
2) The influence of the dietary environment and involvement in cooking on the self-esteem of junior andsenior high school students
Themes other than those listed above are also possible, and will be decided through discussion.

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Overview of the Highly Skilled Human Resources Development Program
Now is the time for professionals who implement human nutrition science.
Nutrition and diet are becoming increasingly important in Japan, where the declining birthrate and theaging of the population are advancing, in order to extend the healthy lifespan of people.
In the Nutrition Sciences Major, we develop advanced human resources who implement nutrition sciencein society, through the following programs. In addition to specialized experiments, practical training,
comprehensive exercises, and other courses required by the master's program, students also take required
courses designated by the individual program. In addition, students gain the ability to explore and utilize
scientific rationale, the ability to plan and implement more advanced experiments and investigations, theability to analyze data, the ability to think logically, and other qualities required for advanced humanresources, mainly through off-campus on-site practical training and other unique methods of learning
indicated below. Students can earn a master's degree (Nutrition Sciences) by compiling thefinding of the research in a master's thesis (advanced human resources development training results

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Specialized

Aim of Development

Characteristics of theProgramAvailable Credentials andStudy Method

Students We Seek

Main Assigned
Faculty Members

Qualifications(Area)

Clinical Nutrition

Students acquire nutrition

Conduct practical(1) Students advancing

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Professor

settings, including the ability toapproximately six

undergraduate program(Medical Nutrition)

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to a master's program

diseases and pathological

functioning hospitals,(Individuals expecting

The student recruiting

conditions, nutritional supply,

etc., as an internship.

to acquire eligibility

for AY 2024 will not

nutrition education, etc., with

Experience actualfor the national exam

be conducted.

expertise in clinical nutrition

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area

certification examinations fromcases, and compile themacademic societies related to theinto a master's thesis.

field of clinical nutrition (planned).
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based on the identification andfor approximately six

straight from an

Professor

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months with theundergraduate program(Community

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to a master's program

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local municipality(Individuals expecting

in prefectures and municipalities,(Prefectures/,to acquire eligibility

Fumi Hayashi,

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cities/towns/villages) or (2)for the national exam

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in a master's thesis.

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Food Services

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Global Nutrition

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*1 [Food Services Management Program] [Food Analysis/Quality Control Program]Qualified dietitians from the
Nutrition Sciences Major of the University's Department of Health and Nutrition gain practical experience at an oncampus facility while enrolled in the University's Graduate School, and can also work toward acquisition ofeligibility for the national exam to become a registered dietitian. [Dietitian Practical Experience Program]

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Master's Program <Health Sciences Program>
1. Purpose and Content
Currently, there is a need to build a health care system and improve the quality of health care workers inJapan to cope with the super-aging society. On the other hand, from a global perspective, aninternational health crisis management system that can cope with emerging and reemerging infectious
disease epidemics and global environmental problems has become an issue.
This program strives to contribute to the promotion of health and the creation of a society that makes
this possible by developing healthcare specialists who have the expertise and crisis management
capabilities, as well as the high ethical standards, to respond to the needs of contemporary society from a
global perspective.
Specific details concerning the development of researchers and experts are as given in the overview ofcourses, faculty members, research guidance, etc., below. The aim is to cultivate human resources who
can take the lead in the three fields of health sciences, clinical pathological biochemistry, and practicalschool health science. In other words, the aim is to develop 1) specialists in health education andcommunity healthcare/healthcare services, 2) researchers who can identify the true nature of diseases inclinical settings, and 3) researchers and specialists who will drive healthcare in schools.
Meanwhile, the Advanced Human Resource Development Course will develop human resources who
can meet the demands of society through on-site training. The contents are as follows.
1) In Health Sciences, we develop human resources who excel in health education and can be active in
health promotion centers and sports-related groups. 2) In Clinical Pathological Biochemistry, wedevelop registered dietitians who engage in nutrition guidance work while utilizing the knowledge ofclinical laboratory technicians, who are eligible for the national exam to become a registered dietitian,
and who are thoroughly familiar with the field of testing.
In addition, the School Health Teaching Course, which will be newly established in 2022 in place of theAdvanced Human Resources Course, will function as a professional graduate school specializing in the
training of yogo teachers. The content of the course aims to develop human resources who can becomeschool leaders equipped with solid teaching theories and excellent practical skills, which are essential
for driving the development of new schools and playing a leading role in the community and in schools.

In accordance with the stipulations of Article 14 of the Standards for the Establishment of Graduate
Schools (Special Provisions on Education Methods), we hold some of the courses of this major
program on Saturdays at the Sakado Campus. Necessary research guidance can be given at night/other specific times / other occasion / other methods such as online etc, or at other graduate
schools or research laboratories, etc., for no more than one year, following discussions with thoseorganizations.

102. Enrollment capacity: 8 students (Total capacity: 16)
3. Standard length of course of study: 2 years

4. Degree: Master's (Health Sciences)
Master's degrees (Health Sciences) are awarded to students who have been enrolled in the master's
program for at least two years, earned at least 30 credits in course work under the guidance of advisors,and passed a master's thesis (or advanced human resources development training results report in thecase of the Advanced Human Resources Development Program, research reports in the case of the
School Health Teaching Course ) review and a final examination.

5. Courses, Credits, Assigned Faculty Members
The courses, number of credits, and assigned faculty members in the Health Sciences Major are as
indicated in the table on the following page.
When individuals who have acquired nutrition teacher Class-1 certification take the specified courses,
they can acquire nutrition teacher special certification, and when individuals who have acquired
junior/senior high school teacher Class-1 certification (health) take the specified courses, they canacquire junior/senior high school teacher special certification (health).
In addition, in the Nutrition Support Clinical Laboratory Technician Program of the Advanced Human
Resources Development Program, students in the Nutrition Sciences Major of the University's
Department of Health and Nutrition who expect to acquire qualifications as dietitians and clinicallaboratory technicians, or graduates who have already acquire both qualifications, can acquire eligibility
for the national exam to become a registered dietitian in their second year. (For details, see theOverview of the Advanced Human Resources Development Program of the Health Sciences Major.)

6. Overview of Research Guidance
The following is an overview of research guidance for writing a master's thesis. The courses areseminars (2 credits) and laboratory work and practical training (12 credits). Advisors (faculty members
who conduct research guidance, etc.) recruiting students for the new academic year are the full-time
faculty members listed below.

Environmental Health, Ken Kawamura, Professor
Substances in the environment invade or move into our bodies through various pathways. While being
modified through metabolism or some other ways. they are often accruable to development of various
deceases and deterioration of health conditions. This course aim at carrying out researches on dynamics

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Community Health, Shouji Shinkai, Professor
Through participation in a cohort study (including data collection) of local residents, learn the basics of
epidemiological research and analyze data by setting one’s own tasks. Furthermore, participate in an
urban development project for health and longevity conducted in Tokyo and gain experience in crossprofessional collaboration. Based on the above, carry out basic research and practical activities related tocommunity health.

Health Statistic, Hiromitsu Ogata, Professor
Rational grounds are necessary to take appropriate measures against the influences of lifestyle andenvironmental factors on health. Instruction will be given on the following themes with the aim of
conducting research that provides such evidence.
(1) Research on statistical analysis using epidemiological data, clinical data, etc.
(2) Research on the construction of methodologies and statistical models for health risk assessment

Kinanthropometry,

Masaharu Kagawa, Associate Professor“Kinanthropometry” is a scientific discipline to understand growth, nutritional status, body composition, andperformance of individuals and groups through application of anthropometry. The research group conducts a range of
projects including:(1)Body image in different population and its associations with physique, behaviours, physical and mental healthstatus, and personality;(2)Understanding of the physical characteristics of athletes and its associations with eating behaviours, nutritional
status, and performance;(3)Validation of anthropometric and body composition assessment tools in health screening;(4)Development of new evaluation/educational tools for lifestyle modification

Sports Methodology, Yoshinori Kaneko, Professor(1) Research on development and evaluation of practical physical exercise methods for primaryprevention of lifestyle-related diseases and frailty prevention.
(2) Research on health promotion focusing on physical exercise carried out in parks in Japan andoverseas.
(3) Research on the relationship between continuous participation in sporting events and health.

Clinical Biochemistry, Naoko Ikoshi, Professor

Aiming to become a clinical laboratory technician who has a detailed knowledge of diabetes, each12

student will work to understand the causes, conditions, and classifications of diabetes and learns thelatest tests, treatments, and analyses. To achieve this, each student will measure his/her own glycemic
excursion and understands the reality of blood glucose management through the experience. In
addition, students will study diabetes testing and guidance carried out in clinical practice and pursue
how to act as a clinical laboratory technician.

Molecular Biology, Akiko Fukushima, Professor
Gene expression in intestinal cells often varies depending on dietary factors. This course aims atanalyzing this phenomenon at the genetic level using model experimental systems, such as laboratory
animals and cultured cell lines. An example is the changes in the expression of mineral transporter genes
caused by indigestible carbohydrate intake.

Immunology,

Kenichi Ishibashi, Associate Professor

The immune system is one of the important systems for maintaining biological homeostasis involved in
the prevention of infection from pathogens and the development of ailments such as allergies. This course
aims at undertaking researches on the immune response to microorganisms, which are widely present
around us (e.g., in the environment and foods), and their influences on the immune system when
consumed, as well as on the infection-fighting functions (e.g., activation of mucosal immunity andantibody production) and immunomodulation properties.

School Health Nursing, Nobuko Endo, Professor
1) Research on the current analysis of and countermeasures for various issues related to school health andschool health nursing/caregiving.
2) Research on youth health issues and assessment of school nurse teachers.
3) Research on methods and systems (proposals and developments) for solving problems and developing
health observation, health counseling (including health counseling activities), and health guidance
conducted in the field of school health or by school nurse teachers.

Human Growth and Health, Shigeho Tanaka, Professor
On the issues of nutritional condition (e.g., obesity and underweight) and lifestyle habits (e.g., physicalactivities, sedentary behaviors, sleeping patterns and diet) of children, students will learn methods ofcollecting and interpreting scientific knowledge, methods of evaluation and experiment planning, andhow to interpret the results. Through these activities the students will work to understand the issues
related to children’s obesity and lifestyle habits and to improve their abilities to identify and solve issues.

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School Welfare, Kouichiro Fukada, Associate Professor
Today's schools are places where multi-layered welfare problems, including poverty, abuse, anddevelopmental disabilities, are concentrated. On the basis of schools, which serve as junctions
between home and community, this course aims to study theories and methods to recognize thetwo-way interaction between the welfare function of education and the educational function of
welfare clearly, and thereby allow the responsible persons, such as schoolteachers and social
workers, to perform practical skills. Research guidance will be provided for practicalcontemplation of how to proceed with future cooperation between schools and communities.
Pathology in Nursing, Kumiko Onuma, Professor
School nursing covers all educational activities provided to support the growth and development ofschool children and students through their physical and mental health maintenance (health management)
and improvement (health education). For the solution of the increasingly diverse and complex modern
health issues, this course will conduct practical research specific to yogo-teachers (school nursing
teachers). Research themes will include health consultation activities, health education conducted bynursing teachers, management of school sick rooms, and “hiyari/hatto” (nearly missed, potentially serious
accidents) experienced by yogo-teachers (school nursing teachers).

Overview of the Highly Skilled Human Resource Development Program
It is extremely important for graduate students to become familiar with nutrition and food to enable them
to be active in fields related to people's health, especially nutrition-related fields. However, humanresources with a high level of social contribution who further learned other advanced expertise and skills
and can fully apply them are currently needed.
In the Health Sciences Major, we prepare specialized coursework that emphasizes implementation to
enable students to fully utilize in real society the things they learned as undergraduates, mainly consistingof book learning, in each of the three fields, and develop human resources who have acquired moreadvanced expertise and skills in accordance with the "Aim of Development" and "Characteristics of theStudy Method" indicated below. In other words, we develop students who are masters (Health Sciences)with abundant practical experience and the ability to utilize fully their ability to respond to the various
situations that can arise in contemporary society, by having them take required and elective courses in themaster's program and engage in long-term training outside the university as specified by the individual
program.
In the Nutrition Support Clinical Laboratory Technician Program, students can acquire eligibility for thenational exam to become a registered dietitian. Please see the description of the Dietitian Practical
Experience Program on page 30 of Japanese guideline for details.

14FieldHealth Sciences

Clinical Pathological Biochemistry

Specialized

Regional Health Promotion Support

Nutrition Support Clinical Laboratory

Program

Program

Technician Program

Aim ofJapan has become a super-aged society,

Although the work of clinical laboratory

Development

and promotion of health for the elderly istechnicians is diverse, in order to become active

now a significant issue for the country. In

as a member of an NST (nutrition support team)recent research, it has been pointed out thatin hospitals, it is important to acquire knowledge

there is a state of frailty (infirmity)

as a registered dietitian and to understand the

between a healthy state in which elderly

relevant duties. Human resources capable ofpeople can live independent lives, and aunderstanding examination work (devices,

state of requiring support and care. During

inspections, management, etc.) in hospitals andthis period, it is possible for the individual

correctly analyzing and evaluating the inspection

to return to a healthy state throughresults, as well as enabling collaboration between

appropriate intervention by others close toboth specializations that can respond individually

the individual, who notice the changes.

to the patient's nutritional status are extremely

Two major factors that advance the frailty

rare and in high demand worldwide.

are sarcopenia (muscle loss and muscle

This program aims to send much-needed medical

weakness) and undernutrition, and we

staffs into society by developing clinicalknow that health condition worsens whenlaboratory technicians master's (Health Sciences)both factors work in combination and thewho can contribute to nutrition management forindividual falls into the frailty cycle.

the healthcare innovative manner. Qualified

Today, it is anticipated that aging willclinical laboratory technicians and dietitians learn

accelerate even more in the future, so it isabout nutrition guidance methods whilenecessary to train specialists who are able

participating in some investigation tasks and aim

to support. This program aims to develop

to acquire eligibility for the national exam tohuman resources who understand the actual

become a registered dietitian.

circumstances in regions where aging isadvancing, and can plan, implement, andevaluate health promotion in accordancewith wants and needs from a specialized
perspective.

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Characteristics

This program emphasizes the acquisition of

In the first year, students conduct work relatedof the Study

implementation skills, mainly throughto nutrition guidance while utilizing their

Methodpractical training, in health promotion

knowledge as clinical laboratory techniciansclasses, etc., which combine exercise andunder the guidance of registered dietitians at

nutrition for middle-aged and elderly

on-campus facilities (in addition to nutrition

people in complexes and regions in which

guidance support, testing of test bodies needed

aging is advancing.

to manage the health of patients, data
aggregation, etc.).
In the second year, students continue to conduct
research activities at on-campus facilities, or atother hospitals, universities, or research
institutes. Saturday and evening courses arealso available, and students can acquireeligibility for the national exam to become aregistered dietitian by accumulating practicalexperience as dietitians for one year.

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health-related groups, etc.

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Yoshinori Kaneko, Professor (Gymnastics

Ken Kawamura, Professor (Environmental

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Biochemistry)Members

Akiko Fukushima, Professor (Molecular
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Doctoral Program <Nutrition Sciences Degree Program >1. Purpose and Content
Nutrition Sciences is a comprehensive and multifaceted academic field that explores food, humans, theirrelationship, and all factors in their environment aimed at ensuring growth and development from humanbirth to old age, slowing aging, healing illnesses, and promoting the health of healthy people, etc. The
study of all stages of life, all steps in the process of treating diseases, and all health conditions andphysical functions can be approached from the perspective of nutrition sciences, and research is
conducted at a variety of levels, including human genetics, cells, organizations, organs, individuals, andgroups, etc. The importance of nutrition science as an academic field that contributes to extending healthy
lives in societies with a low birthrate and an aging population, and in the sustainable growth of theinternational community, and other social issues, is growing even more.
However, it still cannot be said that nutrition research that responds to such needs of society, in particularresearch related to nutrition science that is directly tied to people's health, is sufficient, so it is necessary
to develop researchers in nutrition and promote such research.
In 1989, Kagawa Nutrition University was the first private university to offer a three-year doctorate innutrition sciences as a response to those circumstances, in order to contribute further to society from theperspective of utilizing nutrition and food to prevent the onset or worsening of lifestyle-related diseases,
and of maintaining and improving societal living functions throughout people's lifetimes. We havecontinued to engage in those efforts since that time.
This program helps students to develop the advanced research capabilities required to conduct research asa researcher in their areas of specialization, and the deep academic knowledge that serves as thefoundation, and to plumb those depths. Education is conducted solely through research guidance. In
addition, necessary research guidance can be conducted at night or other specific times, or at othergraduate schools or research laboratories, etc., in accordance with discussions with those organizations.

2. Enrollment capacity: 3 students (Total capacity: 9)
3. Standard length of course of study: 3 years
4. Degree: Doctorate (Nutrition)
Doctoral degrees (Nutrition) are awarded to students who have been enrolled in the doctoral program forat least three years, received the necessary research guidance, passed a doctoral dissertation review and a
final examination, and received certification of completion of the program.

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5. Education
The configuration of the area (subject) of specialization, faculty organization, and areas of researchguidance are as indicated in Table 1 and Table 2 below. Research guidance is provided by the main
advisor, and as necessary, secondary advisors (no more than two).

Research Guidance Area
Table
The areas (subjects) of research guidance and the names of the assigned faculty members for recruitmentof students in the new academic year are as indicated in the table below. Main advisors are to be selectedfrom among the assigned faculty members indicated in the table, and secondary advisors should beselected with the guidance and advice of the main advisor as necessary.

Field

Area (Subject)

Assigned faculty

Overview of Research Guidance

membersI

Nutritional

Kazuhiro Uenishi,(1) Basic examination of dietary reference intakes centered on

Nutrition

Physiology

Professor

minerals. Calcium is also analyzed using stable isotopes.

Sciences(2) Relationship between milk/dairy products and health is(Unique)analyzed through epidemiological and interventional studies.
(3) Relationship between sports and nutrition, mainly on anemia
and stress fractures, will be reviewed and analyzed.
(4) The lifestyle and physical conditions during the growth period
will examined from cross-sectional and longitudinal perspectives.

Food Services

Hiromi Ishida,(1) Research on nutritional management using food management

Management・Professor

according to each life stage

Nutrition(2) Research on nutritional management systems at specified foodManagement

service facilities(3) Research on food service management at specified foodservice facilities

Community

Yukari Takemi ,(1) Research on community nutrition activities, policy planning

Nutrition

Professor

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(2) Research on determining factors of human diet behaviors
and support methods for behavioral change(3) Research on the use of processed foods regarding thequality of nutritional balance in meals(4) Research on improvement of the food environments
Students work on the construction of theories on the above
themes, the presentation of practical methodologies, and thedevelopment of nutrition policy recommendations.
Basic

Terue Kawabata,(1) Students will study the relationship between the

Nutrition

Professor

amount/quality of dietary fatty acids and gene polymorphisms,
lifestyle diseases (obesity, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, etc.), andthe body’s metabolism.
(2)Students will study the relationship between maternal
nutrition (DHA;, folic acid;, vitamins A, D, and E;, aminoacids, etc.) during pregnancy and lactation periods, and thegrowth and development of fetuses, newborns, and infants.

Ⅱ

Biochemistry

Biological

Hisanori Kato

Biological Sciences

Professor

1) To elucidate the mechanisms of action of food components

Sciences

effective for health promotion and disease prevention using
cultured cells and laboratory animals.
2) To clarify the effects of nutrition and intake of foodcomponents during pregnancy on the risk of diseases in theoffspring using laboratory animals.

III

Environmental

Food Culture

Education

Rie Imoto , Professor

Research on the relationship between dietary habit and theliving environment in terms of housing study andand Nutrition

environmental education study. The following are the themes:

Sciences(1) Study on food environment such as coordinating dining
space(2) Theoretical study on relationship between dietary habit andliving environmental, and study on educational contents andclass practice application. Exploration of food environmental
education including environmental ethics, legal system,
economic systems, and culture from a viewpoint of education
for sustainable development (ESD) in school education andsocial education.

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Doctoral Program <Health Science Program>
1. Purpose and Content
Health promotion that asserts the necessity of individual, autonomous maintenance and improvement ofhealth, and the establishment of the required environment, is extremely important as a strategic process intoday's medical and healthcare fields. In particular, as Japan has become a super-aged society, there is a
profound need for the development of young researchers who can propose and implement reliablestrategies regarding health (promotion), and for the enhancement of the research support structure for this.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, and especially in recent years, there have been dramatic
technological innovations in a variety of areas. On the other hand, a variety of problems have also arisen
on a worldwide scale, so it is necessary to work toward the protection of the Earth's environment andconversion to a sustainable society. In research in the medical and healthcare fields as well, it is vital that
we develop the next generation of researchers who can collect and analyze information internationallyand respond in a flexible manner, from the fundamentals to application, to application, with a global
perspective, in order to cope with various emerging and reemerging health issues such as infectious
diseases, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and environmental issues. In other words, it is importantthat graduate students obtain accurate information while in school, discuss research plans andimplementation methods for research projects, and also learn the importance of mutual enlightenment andmutual understanding between researchers, which is required to stimulate research. In addition, we must
not forget the development of high ethical standards as we cultivate human resources who aim for wellbeing.

This program utilizes research in three areas that are considered particularly important for the promotionof health in order to help students cultivate the advanced research capabilities they will need to adopt such
perspectives and conduct research activities in the future as specialists in each area, as well as ensuringthat students develop the abundant academic knowledge that will serve as a foundation for this, with theaim of plumbing the depths of that knowledge. In other words, we develop outstanding researchers in 1)
areas related to health sciences implemented on a regional basis, 2) the area of clinical pathologicalbiochemistry related to understanding health conditions and clinical states objectively, i.e. the foundationof bio-medicine, and 3) the area of practical school health science that considers the promotion of thehealth of the children who will lead the next generation.
Education in the doctoral program is actually conducted under a collaborative guidance structure thatinvolves faculty members from three fields; this structure is implemented through research guidance and20seminars on priority issues held by advisors in each of the research areas. In addition, throughout theentire major, seminars on writing doctoral dissertations are held each year, and advice and guidance arealso provided by faculty members who are not the student’s advisors regarding each doctoral student's
research plan, testing and investigation methods, etc. In addition, necessary research guidance can begiven at night or at other specific times, or in specific ways (e.g. online), or at other graduate schools or
research laboratories, etc., following discussions with those organizations.

2. Enrollment capacity: 3 students (Total capacity: 9)
3. Standard length of course of study: 3 years

4. Degree: Doctorate (Health Sciences)
Doctoral degrees (Health Sciences) are awarded to students who have been enrolled in the doctoral
program for at least three years, earned three credits in priority issue seminars in course work, received
the necessary research guidance, passed a doctoral dissertation review and a final examination, andreceived certification of completion of the program.

5. Education
The configuration of the area (subject) of specialization, faculty organization, and areas of researchguidance are as indicated in Table 3 and Table 4 below. Research guidance is provided by the main
advisor, and as necessary, secondary advisors (no more than two).

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Research Guidance Area
Table
The areas (subjects) of research guidance and the names of the assigned faculty members for recruitmentof students in the new academic year are as indicated in the table below. Main advisors are to be selectedfrom among the assigned faculty members indicated in the table, and secondary advisors should beselected with the guidance and advice of the main advisor as necessary.

Field

Area (Subject)

Assigned faculty

Overview of Research Guidance

members
I.Health

Health Statistic

Sciences

Hiromitsu Ogata,With the aim of efficient use of data that serves as scientific

Professor

bases in the field of health science, we will conduct research in
the following themes.
(1) Research on statistical analysis using epidemiological data,
public statistics, etc.
(2) Research on the application of advanced statistical methods
in the field of health sciences(3) Research on the development of methodologies forevaluating health risks in local communities(4) Study on statistical models for the integration of evidence inhealth sciences

SportsYoshinori Kaneko,(1) Research on development and evaluation of practical physical

Methodology

Professor

exercise methods for frailty prevention(2) Research on the utilization and effects of exercise equipment
installed in city parks for health-improvement purposes(3) Research on multimedia development to support exercise
guidance by citizen volunteer supporters

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III Practical

Applied School

Nobuko Endo,(1) Research on various issues related to school health

SchoolHealth Nursing

Professor

programs

Health- Research on mental and physical health issues of school

Scienceschildren and students- Research on emergency systems and triage under school
management- Research on support for school children and students ofsexual minorities(2) Research on the training of nursing teachers and theimprovement of their expertise- Education in physical and health assessments- Emergency systems and first aid at schools- Health instructions and health education provided bynursing teachers- Research on the use of ICT in school health(3) Research on methods and systems (proposals anddevelopment) for solving problems and developing healthobservation, health counseling (including healthcounseling activities), and health guidance conducted in
the field of school health or by nursing teachers.
(4) Research on planning, operation, and evaluation ofpractical activities conducted by nursing teachers.
Human Growth

Shigeho Tanaka,

On the health issues related to physical activities and otherand HealthProfessor

lifestyle habits associated with growth and aging, students
will work on problem identification, hypothesis
formulation, understanding of past relevant researches, andplanning of survey methods while relating the issues totheir own research themes. In addition, the students shallcompile expected results and background knowledge. The
students will then gain experience on learn about scientificmethods through these activities.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINE FOR THE YEAR 2024

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Master Program■Qualification
The qualifications for admission are as follows. (male and female alike)
1．Individuals who have graduated from a university as stipulated in Article 83 of the School Education
Act and individuals who are scheduled to graduate by the end of March 2024.
2．Individuals who have earned a bachelor’s degree as stipulated in Article 104, Paragraph 4 of the
School Education Act and individuals who are scheduled to graduate by the end of March 2024.
3．Individuals who have completed 16 years of school education overseas and individuals who arescheduled to complete it by the end of March 2024.
4．Individuals who, while residing in Japan, have completed 16 years of education through correspondence
courses conducted by schools overseas and individuals who are scheduled to complete it by the end of
March 2024.
5．Individuals designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology.
6 ． Individuals who have been accredited through individual screening of qualifications foradmission to the Graduate School of KNU, who have been judged to have academic credentials

equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher, and who have reached 22 years old or will reach 22 years
old by the end of March 2024.

7. Individual screening of qualifications for admission will be conducted for applicants who did
not graduate from a university but graduated from a junior college, a college of technology, a
specialized training college, the Japanese campus of a foreign university, or a school forforeigners, etc.
Note 1 International applicants must contact the Graduate School Academic Office prior to submitting theapplication form.

■The number of the students to be admitted
Nutrition Sciences Program

12

Health Science Program

825

■Application procedures
1) International applicants residing in Japan
Applicants must complete the documents specified in (a) - (g) below, place them in the envelope
stipulated by KNU, with “Application Enclosed” written in red, and submit them to the Graduate
School Academic Office with the application processing fee (JPY25,000).
If you send application form by mail, the application processing fee must be sent by postal moneyorder, with the recipient entry left blank.

(a) Admission Application Form (Use the form stipulated by KNU. Enter the items enclosed in boldlines. /ANNEX1)* Enter your current age* If you will apply for a scholarship, please mark “Yes” and see page 29-30.
(b) Diploma (or certificate of scheduled graduation) and academic transcript issued by the schoolfrom which the applicant graduated.
(c) Two photos of the applicant ( 4 cm x 3 cm), taken within the past three months(d) Two envelopes designated by KNU with 748 yen worth of stamps affixed (The envelopes ispossible to be acquired at academic section of KNU)(e) Curriculum vitae on the attached form (ANNEX2).
(f) Letter of recommendation from the university you graduated(g) Copy of Passport(h) Copy of Residence Card (both front and back)(i) Certificate of Residence with the residency status and eligible period of stay in Japan. (Original)

2) International applicants residing overseas
The required documents will be a), b), c), e), f) and g) only. Send all documents via e-mail.
(Knuintlo@eiyo.ac.jp) Please contact the International Office for the payment of the application
processing fee.

■Application period and location
1. Application period

Semester 1

October 2rd (Mon) to 6th (Fri), 2023

Semester 2

December 18th (Wed) in 2023 to January 5th (Fri) in 2024

2. Location
Kagawa Nutrition University Graduate School Academic Office26

合3-9-21 Chiyoda, Sakado, Saitama, Japan 350-0288
Phone: +81-(0)49-284-6245
Fax: +81-(0)49-284-6410■Examination Date
Semester 1

October 17th , 2022 (Tuesday) and October 18th , 2023 (Wednesday)

Semester 2

January 16th , 2023 (Tuesday) and January 17th , 2024 (Wednesday)■Test subjects and schedule
Subject
Day 1

Time

English: 75 minutes

9:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.

Specialized subject: 60 minutes

11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.

(written test)
Day 2

Interview

From 9:30 A.M～

(Remarks)
1. Applicants will enter the classroom at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the examination.
The examination classroom will be posted on the bulletin board on the day of the examination.
2. Dictionaries is allowed to use for foreign language subjects. (Electronic dictionaries and technicalterminology dictionaries are prohibited.)
3. Screening of qualifications will be conducted for foreign students. The date and time of thescreening shall be announced when sending an admission ticket.
4．If there are a large number of applicants, interview planned for Day 2 may be conducted on Day
1, after completion of the specialized subject.
5. Applicants who have TOEIC score of 730 or higher or a TOEFL score of iBT79 or higher, or
IELTS 5.5 and applicants with an Eiken grade of Pre-1 are exempt from the English exam. Those
who request to be exempted from talking the English exam are required to submit a copy ofEnglish Proficiency score regardless of the date of the exam.

Selection method: Selection will be based on the results of the examination and interview and theacademic transcript of the university from which the applicant graduated.
Location of the examination: Kagawa Nutrition University, Sakado Campus.

■Announcement of application results27Semester 1
Semester 2

October 23th , 2023 (Monday)th

January 19 , 2024 (Friday)

10:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M.

Acceptance/rejection notices will be delivered at the Graduate School Academic Office to applicants
who bring their admission ticket. The acceptance/rejection notice will be sent by mail to all others.
Telephone inquiries regarding results will not be accepted.
●Admission Procedures
Successful applicants who are admitted to the graduate school will pay tuition via bank transfer by thedeadline below in order to complete the admission process.

Deadline:
Semester 1

November 6th , 2023 (Monday)

Semester 2

February 2rd , 2024 (Friday)

Admission will be canceled if the admission procedure is not completed by the deadline.

* International students residing in Japan are required to obtain residence cards with student status
and submit them on the day of the entrance ceremony. Resident certificates indicating resident status
and the period of residence must also be submitted. Admission will be canceled if the student is notable to obtain a residence card.
* The KNU International Office will be responsible to acquire for certificates of eligibility on behalfof international students residing in overseas. Please be sure to submit the required documents ontime as instructed by the International Office.

Total school expenses for the 2024academic year
Enrollment fee

JPY200,000

Tuition (yearly)

JPY528,000 (Two installment payments)

Research and education fee (yearly)

JPY521,000 (Two installment payments)

Facility cost (yearly)

JPY23,000 (Two installment payments)

Total for the first year

JPY1,272,000(Total payment of the first installment)(JPY736,000)
JPY30,000 will be paid in addition to the school fee as a Koyukai (Alumni Union) registration fee.

1. Research and education fees and the facility costs for the second academic year on will be28

determined in the next academic year.
2. The enrollment fee will be waived for students who enrolled in the Kagawa Education Institute of
Nutrition and were admitted to a master’s program.
3. In the case of students who graduated from Kagawa Education Institute of Nutrition who apply to
the KNU Graduate School, 25% of the tuition will be waived.

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Long-term Study Plan System
The long-term study plan system is a system to complete a master’s program in three years. It is forstudents who engage in work, caregiving and Childcare and find it difficult to complete a master’s
program in two years. The school expenses paid over three years is the same as that of the two-year
master’s program.
Study period: Three years from the time of admission
The number of students admitted: 4 students or less total in Nutrition Science and Health Science
combined

Application process: The application form for the long-term study plan system indicating the researchplan and planned course acquisition with the guidance of the proposed research advisor, with documents
attesting to employment attached and any evidence of employment must be submitted together with theapplication of the entrance exam.

1) Be sure to indicate the request to apply for the long-term study plan system on the admission
application form.
2) The remarks on the long-term study plan system application form will be entered by the proposed
research advisor.
3) Students are eligible to submit a long-term study plan system application after admission. In suchcases, the application must be submitted by the end of January of the first year of enrollment. School
expenses will be adjusted beginning in the second year.
4) The study term cannot be shortened after the long-term study plan application has been submitted

School expenses
See the table below.
Enrollment fee
Tuition (Yearly)

JPY200,000
JPY352,000(Two installment payments)

Research and education fee (yearly)

JPY347,400(Two installment payment）

Facility cost (yearly)

JPY15,400( Two installment payments)

JPY914,800
Total for the first year
(JPY557,400)(Total payment of the first installment)30

JPY30,000 will be paid in addition to the school fee as a Koyukai (college reunion) registration fee.
1. Research and education fees and the facility costs for the second academic year on will be determinedat a later date.
2. The amount paid by students who are enrolled over an extended period of time (three years ormore starting at the time of enrollment) will be the same as the general school expense.

Pre-screening of Qualifications for Admission

The following is the procedure for pre-screening qualifications for admission.
1. Required documentsa) Admission qualifications pre-screening application form (Use the form stipulated by KNU
and submit it to the Graduate School Academic Office.
b) Essay on the objectives and motivation to apply (No format specified.)c) Diploma and academic transcript issued by the school from which you graduated.
d) Curriculum vitae (ANNEX2)e) Certificate verifying language capabilities2.
2. Application period

First Term

August 28th (Mon) to September 1st (Fri) 2023

Second Term

November 20th (Mon) to November 24nd (Fri) 2023

3. Location
Kagawa Nutrition University Graduate School:3-9-21 Chiyoda Sakado, Saitama
4. Selection method
Document review (interviews will be conducted if necessary)
5. Announcement of Application results
September 15th , 2023 (Fri) and December 8th , 2023 (Fri)
Application will be notified of results individually, Applications who are certified as qualified
for admission are eligible to apply for admission in Semester 1 or Semester 2.

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Declining Admission after Completion of Admission Procedures

Students who desire to decline admission after completion of transferal of school expenses must
follow the instructions below.
Deadline: March 30th, 2024 at 12:00 P.M., either in person or by mail is acceptable.
* Please note that no applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Notification procedure: Fill out the form designated by KNU to decline admission and repay
school expenses and submit it together with the admission acceptance letter.
Repayment method: All expenses paid in the admission procedure except for the enrollment fee
are repayable. The money transfer to the applicant’s designated account will be completed by
the end of April 2024.
Application address: Kagawa Nutrition University Graduate School
3-9-21 Chiyoda, Sakado, Saitama

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Guideline for Application for the Second Term of the PhD Program

Qualifications for admission: The qualifications for admissions are as follows.
(Male or female students)<April enrollment>
1. Individuals holding a master’s degree or a specialized degree equivalent to a master’s degree
overseas or are scheduled to obtain a master’s degree by the end of March, 2024
2. Individuals designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology
3. Individuals who have been accredited by the KNU Graduate School to have academic
credentials equivalent to a master’s degree or higher.

<October enrollment>
1. Individuals holding a master’s degree or a specialized degree equivalent to a master’s degree
overseas or are scheduled to obtain a master’s degree by the end of September, 2024
2. Individuals designated by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology
3. Individuals who have been accredited by the KNU Graduate School to have academic credentials
equivalent to a master’s degree or higher

International applicants fulfilling the requirements indicated above must inform theInternational Office prior to submitting the application form.

■The number of the students to be admitted:
April Enrollment

October Enrollment

Nutrition Science Program3

Health Science Program3

Nutrition Science Program

A few students

Health Science Program

A few students■Application Procedures
1) International applicants residing in Japan
Applicants must complete the documents specified in (a) – (h) below, place them in the envelope
stipulated by KNU, with “Application Enclosed” written in red, and submit them to the Graduate
School Academic Office with the application processing fee (JPY25,000).

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(a) Admission application form and admission ticket (ANNEX1 and ANNEX3)(b) Diploma and academic transcript issued by the school from which the applicant graduated.
(c) A list of academic history after graduation from a university (e.g., the titles and dates of theapplicants publications, such as books, papers, theses, presentations given at academic conferences)(d) The summary of the master thesis. (or other thesis which can be replaceable for a master thesis)(1) Use A4 paper with a limit of 500 words in total. If the thesis includes figures and tables,
they can constitute no more than three pages.
(2) The first line of the cover page must be “Master’s Thesis”. Then, write the title ofthe thesis, the name of the school from which the applicant graduated, and the namesof the department, the applicant’s major, and the applicant’s advisors.
(3) The order of sections must be cover page, summary, and figure and tables (if included), and thepages must be secured with a single staple at the upper left corner.
(4) 15 copies must be submitted. (The 15 copies can be sent separately from theapplication documents.)(5) A projector will be able to use during the thesis presentation. To use the projector, consult withyour planned research advisor and contact the Academic Office to reserve a projector in advance.

(e) Two photos of the applicant (5 cm x 4 cm) Portrait, without hat, taken within last threemonths.
(f) Curriculum vitae with KNU form (ANNEX2)(g) Letter of recommendation from the university you graduated(h) Copy of Passport(i) Copy of Residence Card (both front and back)(j) Certificate of Residence with the residency status and eligible period of stay in Japan. (Original)

2) International applicants residing in overseas
The only documents required for international applicants residing overseas are thesame as above. Send all documents via e-mail. (Knuintlo@eiyo.ac.jp) Please contact
the International Office regarding payment of the application processing fee.

1. Application period
April enrollment

February 5th (Monday) to February 9th (Saturday) 2024

October enrollment

July 1rd(Monday) to 5th (Friday) 2024

* The application must arrive at KNU during the above period. For the applicants who live in34

oversea is allowed to send all the required documents by e-mail.

2. Location
Kagawa Nutrition University Graduate School Academic Office
3-9-21 Chiyoda, Sakado, Saitama, Japan 350-0288
Phone: +81-(0)49-284-6245
Fax: +81-(0)49-284-6410■Examination Date
April enrollment

February 20th , (Tuesday) and February 21th (Wednesday) 2024

October enrollment

July 16th (Tuesday) and July 17th (Wednesday) 2024

■Test subjects

Subject
Day 1

Time

English: 75 minutes

9:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.

Specialized subject: 75 minutes

11:00 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.

Presentation of master’s thesis From 1:30 P.M. (15-minuteor other research in lieu of a presentation per applicant, 15
master’s thesis

minutesofquestionsandanswers)
Day 2

Interview

From 9:30 A.M.

(1)Applicants will enter the classroom at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the examination. The
examination classroom will be posted on the bulletin board on the day of the examination.
(2) Dictionaries may be used for foreign language subjects. (Electronic dictionaries and technicalterminology dictionaries are prohibited.)(3) Examinations for specialized subjects will be given as written/oral examinations related to theapplicant’s proposed research field.
(4) Applicants who graduated (or are scheduled to graduate) from a master’s program at KNU are
exempted from presentation of a master’s thesis or other project conducted in lieu of a master’s thesis.
(5) Depending on the number of applicants, interviews scheduled for Day 2 may be conducted on
the afternoon of Day 1.
(6) Applicants who have a valid TOEIC score of 800 or higher or a TOEFL score of iBT79 or higher,
and applicants with an Eiken grade of Pre-1 are exempt from the English exam. Those who request to
be exempted from talking the English exam are required to submit a copy of English Proficiency score35

入regardless of the date of the exam.
(7) The test schedule for international applicants differs from the above, so applicants will be notified
when they are sent the admission ticket.
(8) Screening of qualifications will be conducted for foreign students. The date and time of thescreening shall be informed when sending the admission ticket.
■Selection method
Selection will be based on the results of the examination and interview and the academic transcript of
the university from which the applicant graduated.
■Location of the examination
Kagawa Nutrition University, Sakado Campus【Announcement of application results】
April enrollment

February 26th , 2024 (Monday)

10:00 A.M.

October enrollment

July 19th , 2024 (Friday)

10:00 A.M

Acceptance/rejection notices will be delivered at the Graduate School Academic Office to applicants
who bring their admission ticket between 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on the date indicated above.
The acceptance/rejection notice will be sent by mail to all others. Telephone inquiries regarding
results will not be accepted.

■Admission Procedures
Successful applicants who are admitted to the graduate school will pay the school expenses
stipulated in the table via bank transfer by the deadline below in order to complete the admission
process.. Please be aware it will be necessary to present a driver license, passport, or otheridentification documents when you conduct money transfers exceeding JPY100,000 at the bankcounter.
【Payment Deadline】
April enrollment

March 8th , 2024 (Friday)

October enrollment

August 2th , 2024 (Friday)

Admission will be canceled if the money transfer is not completed by the above deadline. See page 9
for details on declining admission.
* International students residing in Japan are required to obtain residence cards with student status
and submit them on the day of the entrance ceremony. Resident certificates indicating the resident
status and the period of residence must also be submitted. Admission will be canceled if the student36

is not able to obtain a residence card.
* The KNU International Office will conduct procedures for certificates of residence on behalf ofinternational students residing overseas. Such students must submit the required documents in ontime as instructed by the International Office.

School expense for Semester 2 of the PhD Program, AY2019
Enrollment fee
Tuition (Yearly）

Research and education fee (yearly)

Facility cost (yearly)
Total for the first year
(Total payment of the first installment)

JPY200,000
JPY528,000 (Two installment payments)
JPY521,000 (Two installment payments)

JPY23,000(Two installment payments）

JPY1,272,000(JPY557,400）

JPY30,000 will be paid in addition to the school fee as a Koyukai (Alumni Union) registration fee.
1. Research and education fees and the facility costs for the second academic year will be
determined at a later date.
2. Half of the enrollment fee will be waived for students who enrolled the Kagawa Education
Nutrition Institute and were admitted to the PhD program.
3. The entire enrollment fee will be waived for students who applied to the PhD program soon after
the completion of a master’s program at KNU.

Tuition
The tuition of PhD students who have outstanding character and excellent academic achievement
will be reduced for the purpose of economic support and the promotion of research.

Special waiver of tuition
Semester 2 tuition of applicants will be waived in the first year. All tuition will be waived in thesecond and third years. The application must be submitted after admission.

Scholarships
Various scholarships are available. Contact the International Office for details.

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