▼Four areas of interest to choose from and one national license
Biology,Chemistry, andEnvironmental
Science

Students study subjects such as genetics, bioscience, pharmaceutics, and medicine; and technologies for
improving immunological functions, and methods to prevent cancer using microbes. Some students research
environmental matter that are beneﬁcial and harmful to human life. They also study environmental protection
through decomposition and detoxication of environmental pollutants.

Mechanics
andMaterials

Students learn about the physiological mechanisms of the human body, organs, tissues, and cells. We teachprinciples of diagnosis and treatment to clarify the causes of diseases based on these mechanisms. They
also study design and production of equipment used in medical care.

Electricity,Electronics, andInformation
Technology

Students learn technology used for measuring the various vital signs of the human body, and the electronics
and information technologies for imaging the structure and function of the body. They also study surgicalrobots with the latest functions and safety.

Regenerative
Medicine

Students learn molecular biology, biotechnology and cell manipulation for regeneration methods of dis-functionalized tissues and organ through lectures and experiments. Some students research bio-artiﬁcial hybridorgans and their related materials combining the advantages of living cells and artiﬁcial materials.

ClinicalEngineers

Clinical engineers are specialists in medical science responsible for the operation and maintenance of life
sustaining medical devices alongside a team of doctors and nurses.

Department of Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering,
Okayama University of Science
KAKE Educational Institution,▼Research and Activities of BME Contributing to the Region●.Our department displays an exhibit at the annual ʻInteresting Experiences Dayʼ at Okayama Research Park.
Guests visit the booth and experience using medical devices such as an electric scalpel and pulse oximeter. We explain our program, research, and interact with guests. (R).

●.Our department regularly holds an ʻOUS BME Exchange Meetingʼ promoting information exchange between

researches and users of medical devices through “seeds and needs” activities, which contribute tomaintaining valuable contact with regional companies.

▼Facilities and research environment●.State of art research carried out in laboratories in Building B1 on 3rd ﬂoor (L)●.Latest equipment used in all three courses (M)●.Careful guidance by experienced teachers fostering development of individuals who will actively work in clinical engineering, biomedical engineering, and regenerative medicine (R)Access to the University
to Okayama Airport/Tsuyama

Bus Route [1]Bus Route [2]Car Route [1]Car Route [2]Okayama University of Science,
Sasagase Campus
to Kobe/Osaka

Sanyo Expressway

Tsushima East Training HallSuisentei

ss
Okayama-kita Bypa

Tsushima Mall

Okakita
Orthopedics

Court

to Soja

Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital
Outpatient CentertionotaroLinaSayam
East Exit of Statione

JR Sanyo Main LineJR Hakubi Line

Aeon MallOkayama

JR Uno Port Line
JR Seto-ohashi Line

About15 minutesby taxi

JRHokaiin Station

JRTsuyama Line
3 minutes:¥140

Shin-Tsurumi Bridge
Tsurumi Bridge
Korakuen
Okayama
CastleOkayama Prefectural
Libraryto Kurashiki
JR Sanyo Shinkansen

Nishikawahara/Shujitsu Station
JR Sanyo Main Line
JR Ako Line

Okayama Central Post Office

About 30 minutes by car

Okayama
University of Science
Bus Stop (Terminal)

Okayama
University of Science,
East Gate Bus Stop(Terminal)

Okaden Bus
For Okayama
University of Science
About 20 minutes:¥210

Okaden Bus
For OkayamaUniversity of Science
East Gate
About 30 minutes:¥210Okayama Station
West Exit Bus StopOkayama Station
East Exit Bus Stop

Access to Okayama University of Science
From JR Okayama Station, West Exit (No. 22 Stand), about 20 minutes by Okaden Bus “47Okayama University of Science” (Terminal)■ From JR Okayama Station, East Exit (No. 2 Stand), about 30 minutes by Okaden Bus“37 Ridai East Gate” (Terminal)■ 20 minutes on foot from JR Hokaiin Station■ About 15 minutes by car from Okayama Interchange■■Direct Request
Okayama University of Science,
Admissions and Public Relations
Department
700-0005 1-1 Ridaicho, Kita-ku,
Okayama-shi, Okayama[Applicant Hotline] 0800-888-1124(Toll Free: Weekdays, Daytime 9:00a.m.~ 5:00 p.m.)[TEL] 086-256-8412[URL] http://www.ous.ac.jp

JR Okayama StationOkom

West Exit of StationJRM

Okakita Bridgeta

Okayama Convention CenterJRAbout
20 minutes
on foot53

Gakunancho
Training Hall

Okayama Interchange (hwy)Okayama University of ScienceOkayama
University

Okayama Prefecture
General Ground

Bizen-Mikado Station

・Okaden Bus
・Chutetsu Bus
to Okayama Station West Exit
About 30 minutes: ¥760

Okayama PrefectureTsushima
Seinen-kan
Nursery School
Hokaiin StationOkayama
UniversityOkayama
Central Hospital

180

Handayama
BotanicalGarden

Handayama Training Hall(Men’s Dormitory)

Okayama University

SDF Station

AccessRequired Time

Okayama Airportto Mimasaka

Okayama Universityof Science

Tsudakadai Clinic

53

During open campus
A campus visit other than open campus

Asahi Riverto Fukuyama/Hiroshima

OkayamaInterchange(hwy)[Mail] kouhou@ous.ac.jp■Department of BME[URL] http://www.bme.ous.ac.jp[Mail] information@bme.ous.ac.jp

Education and Research in Combined Areasof Medical Science, Biology and EngineeringLife-Supporting Engineer

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Department ofBiomedical Engineering■Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology Laboratory
VFoKey Points of Department●.Provides education and research in theinterdisciplinary areas of medical science,biology and engineering.
●.Three course areas: Biomedical Engineering,
Clinical Engineering, and Regenerative
Medicine.

Studies function of beneﬁcial bacteria and its application
to human health and environmental preservation.

Fo ＋■Human Environmental Science Laboratory

FdDialyzer (artiﬁcial kidney)

Ultrasonic blood ﬂow
image utilizing the Doppler eﬀect

Engineering insight is indispensable for medical progress!!
Todayʼ s medical care is supported by people with expertise inboth engineering and medical science who skillfully operate
medical devices and/or advance the research and technologyof those devices. Moreover, engineering-based technology
greatly contributes to regenerative medicine which has been
an area of increased interest for development and applicationin clinical treatment. This department oﬀer students skills inbiomedical engineering, clinical engineering, and regenerative
medicine engineering, a new area where engineering, medical
science and biology merge to foster "engineers contributing
to medical care".

●.Eight laboratories focusing on a variety of
research areas allowing students to pursue
careers matching their interests.
●.Active international exchange programs,
accepting many students from overseas.

Biomedical Information

Developing technique to artiﬁcially control cellular function
by converting protein into living cells.
Engineering eﬃcient blood ﬁltration device.

■Biomedical Information Engineering Laboratory
Studies process of biomedical information of human body todetermine structure and function.
Studies optimizing operation of life-supporting devices suchas artiﬁcial lungs.

Developing medical devices such as artiﬁcial lung andoperational robots for functionality and safety for patients.
Mouse
embryos
Cell manipulation

Ventricular assist
devices (VAD)■Regenerative Medicine and Engineering Laboratory
Artiﬁcial hip▼Available Licensure and Qualiﬁcations

Curriculum▶Eligibility

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

Study basic subjects; decide course of
study and future careerEnter chosen course; take subjects inareas of interest(If they satisfy the requirements aboutaccomplishment of their subjects ineach course, they can change theircourse after the ﬁrst assignment.)

Begin preliminary studies forʻGraduation Thesisʼ in assignedlaboratories.

BE and RM courses: Start ʻGraduation Thesisʼ
to solve practical research questions.
CE course：Start clinical training in hospitals
and prepare for national examination to betaken at end of academic year.

Junior High School Instructor, Class 1 License (Technology)/ Junior High School Instructor, Class 1 License(Engineering) / Primary School Instructor, Class 2 License /Museum Curator Certiﬁcation
Teacher Training Application in progress. Scheduled startdate of course is subject to change resulting from review by
the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology.

▶Study Content and Related Qualiﬁcations
Biomedical Engineer, Class 1 /Biomedical Engineer, Class 2
Clinical Incubation Specialist / Cell
Cultivation Specialist

Students are enrolled in one of the following courses from their 2nd academic year: 1)
Biomedical Engineering(BE), 2) Clinical Engineering(CE), or 3) Regenerative Medicine(RM).

Successful students qualify to become engineers andscientists in biomedical companies and researchlaboratories, and clinical engineers in hospitals and clinics.
To acquire advanced skills and knowledge, students areencouraged to enter our graduate program.

Engineering highly functional cells and tissue forregenerative medicine through molecular biology and cell
culture technology.
Researching prevention of malignant cancer.

■Micro & Nano Physiology Laboratory
Developing composite materials and small equipment for
culturing, manipulating and evaluating cells and tissues for
future medicine and medical care.
※Students may start graduation research at Okayama University ofScience Research Institute of Technology (capacity available)

The department provides a curriculum for four research fields and one national license based on studentʼs interest●Subjects for students interested in biology, chemistry,
environmental science(BE & RM Course)●Subjects for students interested in mechanics,materials(BE Course)

1st year ：Biochemistry, Basic Chemistry, Public Health…

1st year ：Biomaterial Engineering, Bio-Physical Engineering…

2nd year：Pharmacology, Molecular Biology…

2nd year：Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Therapeutic Devices…

3rd year ：Life Environmental Science, Cell Biology…

3rd year ：Biomechanics, Artiﬁcial organ…

●Subjects for students interested in electric, electronics,information(BE Course)▶After Graduation

Studies relationship between strength, stiﬀness/softness ofhuman tissue and diseases.
Evaluates response of living tissue to mechanical stress andits application to clinical diagnosis & medical treatment.

■Medical Engineering Laboratory

Force measuring device
during surgery▶Licensure■Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Laboratory■Biomaterials and Artiﬁcial Organs Laboratory●.Graduates from Clinical Engineering Course
work in many hospitals and clinics
throughout Japan.

Eligible for Clinical Engineer National Examination

Analyzes role essential elements in the natural environment
play and their eﬀects on organisms. Performs studies on
degradation/detoxiﬁcation of environmental pollutants.

1st year ：Electrical Engineering, Information Processing…
2nd year：Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Measurement
Engineering, Introduction to Diagnostic Devices…
3rd year ：Systems Engineering, Engineering for Biomedical Safety…

●CE Course●Subjects for students having interest in Regenerativemedicine(RM Course)

1st year ：Physiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry…
2nd year：Pathology, Molecular Biology…
3rd year ：Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Regenerative Medicine Engineering…

Students learn the subjects that are necessary for national examination for clinical engineer. In their 3rd year, they take practicaltraining subjects using various medical devices at our Biomedical Science Educational Center.

Students learning mechanics and operation of medicalequipment (CE Course).

Practical training in cell culture technology(RM Course).