Handbook
for Graduate Students
Division of Pharmaceutical
Sciences(Master’s Level Section ofIntegrated Course)

2023

Table of Contents
Overview of Majors ················································································
List of Course Lectures Offered ································································
Schedule ······························································································
Requirements for Completion ···································································
Research Guidance················································································
Guidelines for Research Guidance ····························································
Attendance in Each Course Lecture ··························································
Forms[Form 1] Research Plan ·········································································[Form 2] Course Registration and Research Plan ·······································[Form 3] Advanced Seminar ···································································[Form 4] Report on Consultations on Pharmaceutical Research Practice II ······[Form 5] Report on the Content of Pharmaceutical Sciences Overseas Study
Program ·····························································································[Form 6] Interdisciplinary Seminar ···························································[Form 7] Internship (Japanese only) ·························································
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Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master’s Level Section of Integrated Course
Number of students: 38● Admission Policy (AP)The objective of this course is to produce scientists having a broad knowledge and research capabilities
ranging from basic to applied drug discovery science with an international perspective. Througheducation/basic research focusing on the chemical, physical, and biological aspects of various physiologically
active substances including pharmaceutical products, outstanding scientists who can contribute to the life
sciences in general, including drug discovery, will be trained. Specifically, we will produce personnel who willplay an active role as company researchers, academic researchers, and medical representatives (MRs) in
pharmaceutical, chemical, and food-related industries; researchers in public institutions; and government
officials in the fields of medical care, health and welfare, pharmaceutical affairs, and environmental sciences.
Those who have the motivation and qualification to work in these fields in the future, regardless of thedepartment from which they have graduated, will be accepted.
The basic policy for selecting students for admission will be to focus on those with a certain level ofacademic proficiency (academic major and English skills) and have a strong intention to work actively in the
aforementioned fields in the future. In the selection process, basic academic and English proficiency, logicalthinking ability, and the ability to express themselves will be comprehensively assessed through examinations
and interviews.

● Curriculum Policy (CP)[Basic policy on the curriculum]
In this course, a curriculum structure with a hierarchical and multi-track structure is adopted in order tocultivate a wide range of knowledge and research capabilities from basic to applied research in academic
fields with pharmaceutical sciences at the core.
[Basic policy on the educational content and educational methods (curriculum implementation)]
1. Educational content(1) Acquire an ethical approach, knowledge to a wide range of basic to applied fields, and cutting-edge
specialized knowledge and skills in specific fields required for carrying out research projects.
(2) Acquire English proficiency to be able to play an active role in the international community and cultivate
reading comprehension, and skills in explanation, information collection, discussion and communication.
(3) Through cutting-edge knowledge and research activities, students will acquire the ability to carry out
studies from the formulation of a problem setting to its solution.
2. Teaching method(1) In order to acquire a wide range of knowledge in the early stages of the course, and to gradually acquire
cutting-edge knowledge in specific fields, the lectures are arranged in a hierarchical manner, starting with
Essential GS Courses, consisting of “Introduction,” “Advanced Courses,” “Experimental Techniques,” and“Advanced Seminars.” In addition, a group of courses spanning the three fields of "Pharmachemistry,""Biopharmaceutical Science," and "Precision Medicine" is provided after "Introduction."(2) In order to cultivate a wide range of knowledge, an international perspective, proficiency in English,
information collection skills, and communication ability that can be used in the international community, we
will offer specialized English courses, classes held in English, and "Free study framework."(3) "Exercises" and "Practical Training" courses are arranged in order to develop the ability to solve newproblems through exercises and research activities in specialized fields.
[Evaluation of learning outcomes](1) Standards and methods for evaluating learning outcomes are indicated in the syllabus for each course.
(2) The three qualities and abilities listed in the Diploma Policy will be evaluated through examinations andreports in lectures, exercises, practical training, and free study framework courses.

-1-(3) Comprehensive evaluation of academic achievements will be conducted by Qualifying Examination (QE),
master's thesis, or the outcomes of research concerning a specific subject, as well as oral presentations anddiscussion.

● Diploma Policy (DP)[Basic policy on certification of completion and conferment of degrees]
The objective of this course is to nurture students who will have acquired research capabilities in an
academic field of pharmaceutical sciences.
Students are required to receive the necessary research guidance, complete lectures, earn at least theprescribed number of credits, and meet the prescribed standards for the English proficiency test. A master's
degree (Pharmaceutical Sciences) is awarded to students who have passed the QE (Qualifying Examination),
the master's thesis, or the outcomes of research concerning a specific subject, as well as oral presentations
and discussion.
[Qualities and abilities that students must acquire](1) Acquire an ethical approach, knowledge to a wide range of basic and applied fields and the high researchability required to be a drug discovery researcher.
(2) Acquire an international perspective and English proficiency to be able to play an active role in theinternational community.
(3) Have a desire and an attitude for self-improvement and to be able to carry out drug discovery researchfrom the formulation of a research problem to its solution using a wide range of knowledge and high researchability.

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List of Course Lectures
Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Master's Level Section of Integrated Course, Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Number of credits Timing

Course category

Name of the course lecture

Faculty in charge

Timetable no.
Compulsory

Lectures

★

0.5

Q1～Q2

Laboratory Rotation Ⅱ

Faculty in Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Graduate School of Medical Sciences

★

0.5

Q1～Q2

Research Ethics

Educational Affairs Committee, andInstitute of Liberal Arts and Sciences

02901

1

Data Science in Society 5.0

Yamane, Hayashi

Human and social challenges
Management of Technology
Innovation in Healthcare
MOT as for Disruptive Innovation
English Lessons for Pharmaceutical
Sciences I
English Lessons for Pharmaceutical
Sciences II
Introduction to Pharmachemistry
Introduction to Biopharmaceutical
Sciences
Introduction to Precision Medicine
AdvancedcoursesAdvanced Course of Pharmachemistry
Advanced Course of Biopharmaceutical
Sciences
Advanced Course of Precision Medicine

Experimental Experimental Techniques intechniques
Pharmachemistry

Experimental Techniques inBiopharmaceutical Sciences
Experimental Techniques in Precision
Medicine Research
Advancedseminars

※

1

02908

1

Q2

Nishiyama and others※

1

Q3 or Q4

Faculty in Graduate School of Natural
Sciences & Technology※

1

Q1 or Q2

Faculty in Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Graduate School of Medical Sciences※

1

Q2 or Q4※

1

Q2 or Q4※

1

Q1 or Q2

02913

1

Q3

1

Q3

YonedaFaculty in Graduate School of Human andSocio-Environmental Studies
Graduate School of Natural Sciences &Technology
Faculty in Graduate School of Medical
Sciences

02914

Ross

02101

1

Ross

02102

1

Q1
Q2

Yoshimura, Mishiro, Fuchigami,
Fukuyoshi, Matsuo, Ogawa, Hirano, Goto,
Yoshida,Sasaki, Suzuki, Matsunaga,
Kuraishi
Nakajima,Tamai, Kaneda, Shirasaka,
Arakawa

02038

1

Q1

02040

1

Q1

02041

1

Q1

Yoshimura, Mishiro, Fuchigami,
Fukuyoshi, Matsuo, Ogawa, Hirano, Goto,

02042

1

Q4

02061

1

Q2

Uchiyama, Tang

02062

1

Q3

02048

1

Q1

Furukawa, Wakasugi, Sasaki

02049

1

Q2

Masuo, Fukami, Shirasaka, Deyama,

02050

1

Q2

02051.1

1

Year 1/2

02052.1

1

Year 1/2

02053.1

1

Year 1/2

All faculty in the field ofpharmacochemistry
Advanced Seminar on Biopharmaceutical All faculty in the field of biopharmaceutical
Sciencesscience
Advanced Seminar on Pharmachemistry

Learning Recent Advancement inPharmaceutical Sciences

Primary supervisor-

6

Year 1/2

Practical exercises

Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice I

Faculty members in charge of the subject-

1

Year 1

Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice Ⅱ

Faculty members in charge of the subject-

1

Year 2

Special exercises

Pharmaceutical Research Practice I

Primary supervisor-

1

Year 1

Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIA

Primary supervisor-

1

Year 2

Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIB

Primary supervisor-

1

Year 2

Project research

Free
Overseas research
study
frame
work
Combination ofmultiple disciplines

Research Training in PharmaceuticalPrimary supervisor
Sciences
Pharmaceutical Sciences Overseas Study
Primary supervisor
Program I
Pharmaceutical Sciences Overseas Study
Primary supervisor
Program II
Interdisciplinary seminars-

Primary supervisor

8

Year 1/2

1 Year 1/2-

1 Year 1/2-

1 Year 1/2*Please note the timetable numbers of the subjects ★ are defferent depending on the laboratories.
*The timetable numbers for exercises, practice sessions, and free study courses are different depend on the laborratories. Please register the number in your laboratory.
Concerning "Advanced Seminar", please refer to page 10
The timetable numbers will be advised separately.
※Please refer to the attached sheet.

-3-≥1 credit≥1 credit

Matsushima

Sasaki, Kuraishi, Yoshida, Suzuki,
Matsunaga
Shirasaka, Tamai, Kaneda, Kato, Masuo,
Arakawa

Remarks

Q1
Q3 or Q4

Advanced Seminar on Precision Medicine Kato, Tamai, Kaneda, Nakajima
Exercises Basic exercises

Practical
trainingof thelectures

Faculty in Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences,
Graduate School of Medical Sciences

Mathematical,Date Science and AI Basic

By field Introduction

Elective

Laboratory Rotation Ⅰ

Advanced Science and Technology
in the Next Generation
Smart Science and Technology for
GS Basic Courses for Innovation
Postgraduates
Innovation Methodology

Scientific English

Compulsory
elective≥1 credit≥1 credit≥1 credit

1 credit1 creditCompletion of the course through Qualifying Examination(QE)
Enrollment in April
The following is the standard schedule for completing the course in two years. Since only
the main requirements are listed, please check other requirements and specific schedules
through notices as needed.
Academic
Month
year

Items

4

・Laboratory assignment※Assigned to the laboratory of the primary supervisor
・Determination of supervisors and consulting teachers
・Submit a research plan (Form 1) to the primary supervisor
・Determination of research guidance plan
・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

6

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

10

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

12

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

4・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

6

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

1

7

8
2

・Apply for the Qualifying Examination(QE)・Apply for the entrance examination for the Graduate School of
Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course)
・Qualifying Examination(QE)① Written test
② Oral examination by the examination committee

9・Pass/fail judgment related to the Qualifying Examination(QE)※Unsuccessful applicants can change to submit a master's thesis

10

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

12

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

2・Research results presentation

3

・Degree conferment-4-Completion of the course through Qualifying Examination(QE)
Enrollment in October
The following is the standard schedule for completing the course in two years. Since only
the main requirements are listed, please check other requirements and specific schedules
through notices as needed.
Academic
Month
year

10
1

12

2

Items
・Laboratory assignment※Assigned to the laboratory of the primary supervisor
・Determination of supervisors and consulting teachers
・Submit a research plan (Form 1) to the primary supervisor
・Determination of research guidance plan
・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

4・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

6

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

10

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

12

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)
・Apply for the Qualifying Examination(QE)

1・Qualifying Examination(QE)① Written test
② Oral examination by the examination committee

2・Pass/fail judgment related to the Qualifying Examination(QE)※Unsuccessful applicants can change to submit a master's thesis

4・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

6

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

7・Apply for the entrance examination for the Division of Pharmaceutical
Sciences (Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course)

8

・The entrance examination for the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences(Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course)
・Research results presentation

9・Degree conferment-5-Completion of the course based on a master's thesis or outcomes of researchconcerning a specific subject, and the final examination
Enrollment in April
The following is the standard schedule for completing the course in two years. Since only
the main requirements are listed, please check other requirements and specific schedules
through notices as needed.
Academic
Month
year

4

1
6

2

Items
・Laboratory assignment※Assigned to the laboratory of the primary supervisor
・Determination of supervisors and consulting teachers
・Submit a research plan (Form 1) to the primary supervisor
・Determination of research guidance plan
・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

10

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

12

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

4・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

6

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

10

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

12

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

1・Submission of an application for degree and, a master's thesis or
outcomes of research concerning a specific subject

2
3

・Presentation of the results of research on a master's thesis or a speciﬁc
subject
・Assessment of a master's thesis or outcomes of research concerning a
specific subject
・Degree conferment-6-Completion of the course based on a master's thesis or outcomes of researchconcerning a specific subject, and the final examination
Enrollment in October
The following is the standard schedule for completing the course in two years. Since only
the main requirements are listed, please check other requirements and specific schedules
through notices as needed.
Academic
Month
year

10
1

12

Items
・Laboratory assignment※Assigned to the laboratory of the primary supervisor
・Determination of supervisors and consulting teachers
・Submit a research plan (Form 1) to the primary supervisor
・Determination of research guidance plan
・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

4・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

6

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

10

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

12

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

4・Submit course registration and research plan (Form 2) to the primarysupervisor
・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

6

・Course registration (Register necessary courses within the course
registration period)

7・Apply for the entrance examination for the Division of Pharmaceutical
Sciences (Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course)
・Submission of an application for degree and, a master's thesis or
outcomes of research concerning a specific subject

8・The entrance examination for the Divison of Pharmaceutical Sciences(Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course)
・Presentation of the results of research on a master's thesis or a speciﬁc
subject

9・Assessment of a master's thesis or outcomes of research concerning a
specific subject
・Degree conferment

2-7-Requirements for Completion
Completion requirements
Completion requires that all of the following requirements are met.
(1) Students must be enrolled for at least 2 years. For those with outstanding research accomplishments, a period ofenrollment of at least one year may be sufficient.
(2) Students must acquire at least 31 credits.
(3) After receiving the necessary research guidance, students must pass the separately arranged Qualifying
Examination (QE) for the doctorate dissertation, an assessment of a master’s thesis and an oral presentation of themaster’s thesis (final examination) or outcomes of research concerning a specific subject and an oral presentation ofit (final examination).
(4) As part of the university’s push to develop English language skills, all students who are enrolled in the Master’s
Level Section of Integrated Course in the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences will, in principle, take an external
certification test in English; meet the criteria of having a score of ≥550 points in the Test of English for International
Communication (TOEIC), ≥57 points in the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-iBT),≥487 points in the Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL-PBT), or ≥4.5 points in theInternational English Language Testing System (IELTS); and report this at least 6 months prior to completion.
Master’s course students may only receive financial support for part of the examination fee once while enrolled(approximately 3,000 yen, or 5,000 yen if the cost per examination exceeds 10,000 yen). This support may change
depending on the fiscal year; thus, there is a need to check the notifications in the Acanthus portal, etc.
Timing of
examination
Reporting methods

Applicable
examinations
Criteria for exemption
from examination

While enrolled in the master’s course
Students must submit the original and a copy of the examination scores to the Pharmacy
Student Affairs Section at least 6 months prior to completion of the course.
(Submission is required even if the score does not meet the requirements for completion.)
Test of English for International Communication Institutional Program (TOEIC IP),TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-PBT, IELTS
1. Those with a TOEIC score of 760 points, TOEFL-iBT score of 80 points, TOEFL-ITP
score of 550 points, or IELTS score of 6.0 points or higher (however, this is limited
to tests taken after entering the university)
2. Employed workers (those who are employed and working in the month of entering
the university, regardless of whether or not they apply for exceptional provisions in
Criteria 14)
3. Native English speakers
Those who were born and raised in a country where English is generally the official
language and who have acquired English as their first language. List of countries
where English is the official language (below)

Ireland, the United States of America, Antigua and Barbuda, United Kingdom, Israel,
India, Uganda, Eritrea, Australia, Guyana, Ghana, Canada, Cameroon, Gambia, Kiribati,
Cook Islands, Grenada, Kenya, Samoa, Zambia, Sierra Leone, Jamaica, Singapore,
Zimbabwe, Sudan, Swaziland, Seychelle, Saint Christopher and Nevis, St. VincentGrenadine and St. Lucia, Somaliland, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Dominican
Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Tonga, Nigeria, Nauru, Namibia, Niue, New Zealand,
Pakistan, Vanuatu, Bahamas, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Barbados, Fiji, Philippines,
Belize, Botswana, Marshall Islands, Malawi, Malta, Micronesia, Republic of South
Africa, South Sudan, Mauritius, Liberia, Rwanda, Lesotho-8-Registration methods[1] Compulsory
GS Basic Courses for Postgraduates: Research Ethics (1 credit)
coursesLaboratory Rotation I (0.5 credit)
Laboratory Rotation II (0.5 credit)
Scientific English: English Lessons for Pharmaceutical Sciences I(1 credit)
English Lessons for Pharmaceutical Sciences II(1 credit)
Basic exercises: Learning Recent Advancement in Pharmaceutical
Sciences (6 credits)
Practical exercises: Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice I (1 credit)
Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice II (1 credit)
Special exercises: Pharmaceutical Research Practice I (1 credit)
Project research: Research Training in Pharmaceutical Sciences(8 credits)
GS Basic Courses for Postgraduates: ≥2 credits[2] Compulsory
Introduction by field: ≥1 credit
elective
Advanced courses by field: ≥1 credit
courses
Experimental techniques by field: ≥1 credit
Advanced seminars by field: 1 credit
Special exercises: 1 credit
Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIA or Pharmaceutical Research
Practice IIB[3] Elective
Overseas research, Combination of multiple disciplines
coursesTotal-9-21 credits≥10 credits≥31 credits

List of recommended compulsory elective courses per field
Field
Laboratory
Pharmachemistry
Clinical and Analytical
Sciences, Synthetic
Organic Chemistry,
Synthetic and MedicinalElement Chemistry,
Natural Products andMedicinal Chemistry,
Bioorganic Chemistry,
Uchiyama ResearchGroup, Collaborative
Research Group with theInstitute of Nature andEnvironmental Technology
Biopharmaceutical Sciences
Host Defense andResponses, Human
Molecular Genetics,
Vaccinology andApplied Immunology,
Hygienic Chemistry,
Pharmacognosy
Precision Medicine
Membrane Transportand Pharmacokinetics,
Molecular
Pharmacotherapeutics,
Drug Metabolism andToxicology,
Molecular Pharmacology,
Clinical Pharmacy and
Healthcare Sciences,
Physical Chemistry- 10 -

Recommended courses (credit)
Introduction to Pharmachemistry (1)Advanced Course of Pharmachemistry (1)Experimental Techniques in Pharmachemistry (1)Advanced Seminar on Pharmachemistry (1)Introduction to Biopharmaceutical Sciences (1)Advanced Course of Biopharmaceutical Sciences(1)
Experimental Techniques in Biopharmaceutical
Sciences (1)Advanced Seminar on Biopharmaceutical
Sciences (1)Introduction to Precision Medicine (1)Advanced Course of Precision Medicine (1)Experimental Techniques in Precision Medicine
Research (1)Advanced Seminar on Precision Medicine (1)Research Guidance

1. Research guidance system
A guidance system consisting of multiple teaching faculty members has been adopted to improve
the quality of research guidance.
1) Research guidance group(1) For each student, a research guidance group consisting of a primary supervisor and a supervisor
will be formed.
(2) The formation of the research guidance group will be decided at committee meetings for the
relevant major/specialization.
(3) Primary supervisors will be responsible for providing guidance on the preparation of course plans,
development of research plans, conduct of research, preparation of interim research reports,
preparation of academic theses and publications, applications for degrees, and providing other
instructions.
(4) Supervisors will assist the primary supervisor.
2.

Research guidance and degree application procedure
The schedule for research guidance and the degree application procedure to allow students to meetthe requirements within a specified course term is as follows.
(1) After receiving advice from the research guidance group immediately after entering theuniversity, students will prepare “[Form 1] Research Plan” and “[Form 2] Course Registration
and Research Plan” and submit these to the primary supervisor.
[Form 1] describes the entire contents of the research plan during enrollment in the program, and[Form 2] describes the course registration and research plan for each academic year.
These forms can be obtained from the following Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences website.
(https://www.p.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/user/masters_students.html#gsc.tab=0)(2) In accordance with [Form 2], students must complete registrations for the academic year via the
Acanthus portal by the designated due date. The due date for course registration will beannounced via the Acanthus Portal at the beginning of each academic term.
(3) Students will conduct research according to the research plan. If there are any significant changes
in the research plan, these will be reported to the research guidance group and [Form 1] and[Form 2] modified accordingly after consulting with the group.
(4) Students will summarize the research results with the advice of the research guidance group.
(5) The procedures for applying for a degree will be performed in accordance with the review
requirements for the degree.
(6) Students must undergo a Qualifying Examination (QE) for the doctoral thesis, a review of themaster’s thesis and give an oral presentation or outcomes of research concerning a specificsubject and give an oral presentation.
(7) The final judgment will be made at committee meetings for the respective majors/specializations
based on the status of acquisition of credits and the results of various reviews. If judged to havepassed, students will be deemed to have completed the pre-doctoral program and receive amaster’s degree (in Pharmaceutical Sciences).

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Guidelines for Research Guidance
January 4, 2012
Approved by the Establishment Preparation Committee of Doctoral Level Section of an Integrated
Course, Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Division of Pharmacy for the Doctoral Course
Approved by the Faculty Committee of the Pharmacy Field on July 4, 2012
To be effective as of April 1, 2012

The guidelines for guidance on the preparation, etc. of master’s theses in the major/specialization(hereinafter, “research guidance”) will be as follows.

1. The primary supervisor will determine the plans for research guidance until the final academic year of
the student through discussion with the student based on the research plan (Form 1) provided by thestudent and show this to the student promptly after entering the university.
2. The primary supervisor will receive reports on the progress of the research from the students asappropriate and, upon discussion with the students, review and revise the research guidance plan
prepared in 1. as necessary.
3. At the beginning of each academic year, students will prepare an academic curriculum and researchplan (Form 2) in accordance with the research plan (Form 1) and submit these to the primarysupervisor.
4. The primary supervisor will retain research plans for students (Forms 1 and 2) for five (5) years after
the aforementioned students complete the curriculum.
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Attendance in Each Course Lecture
GS Basic Courses for Postgraduates
Research Ethics (compulsory)-

Attend lectures (4 times) led by the Institute of Liberal Arts and Science faculty (including first lecture
introductions from the Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty)-

Attend career path lectures (2 times) led by the Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty-

Refer to the timetable for lecture dates-

Take the following e-learning modules in APRIN (3 modules taken once for a total of 2 times)-

Report to the primary supervisor as soon as all the designated training modules are completed-

Individual APRIN usernames and passwords will be provided separately
APRIN “designated credited modules”
Responsible conduct of research (RCR):
Basic edition (RCR Life Sciences)- Research Misconduct- Data Handling- Authorship- What is plagiarism?

Human subject research (HSR): basic
edition- This History and Principles of Bioethics, and theDevelopment of Its Rules- Handling Personal Information in Research
APRIN e-learning program
https://edu.aprin.or.jp/[1] Enter your username and password to login[2] Take the designated credited modules[3] Report completion of all training modules to theprimary supervisor- 13 -

(Compulsory)
Laboratory Rotation I・II
- During Q1 and Q2, students conduct research for a certain period of time in a laboratory that
conducts research that differs from their own research field (laboratory rotation), with the aim ofbroadening their perspectives and acquiring new ideas and research methods.
- Students rotate between two laboratories in Q1 and Q2 (standard duration is 23 hours in eachlaboratory).
- For Laboratory Rotation I, students select a faculty member from a laboratory within other divisionthat conducts research different from their own field of specialization.
- For Laboratory Rotation II, students select a faculty member from a different laboratory within thedepartment to which they belong.
- Details concerning the course registration period and lottery method will be notified separately.
(Compulsory electives)
Data Science in Society 5.0
Advanced Science and Technology in the Next Generation
Smart Science and Technology for Innovation
Innovation Methodology
Mathematical, Date Science and AI Basic-

Acquire at least 1 credit from the aforementioned 5 courses(Compulsory electives)
Human and social challenges
Management of Technology
Innovation in Healthcare
MOT as for Disruptive Innovation-

Acquire at least 1 credit from the aforementioned 4 courses

Scientific English
English Lessons for Pharmaceutical Sciences I (compulsory)-

Participants will be divided into two groups. Information on groups will be provided separately-

In addition, follow the instructions of the faculty in charge.

English Lessons for Pharmaceutical Sciences II (compulsory)-

Participants will be divided into two groups. Information on groups will be provided separately-

In addition, follow the instructions of the faculty in charge.

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By field
Acquire at least 1 credit of a course in the field of the laboratory to which you are affiliatedIntroduction (Compulsory electives)-

Acquire at least 1 credit from 3 courses

Advanced courses (Compulsory electives)-

Acquire at least 1 credit from 3 courses

Experimental techniques (Compulsory electives)-

Acquire at least 1 credit from 3 courses

Advanced seminars (Compulsory electives)-

Courses offered the full year for those in their first and second years. Take 1 credit-

Attend a seminar specified in advance, in the field of specialization to which you are affiliated, and include asummary, etc. of the contents of this in a report [Form 3] (Page 16), and submit this to the primary supervisor ordesignated instructor together with the notice/invitation, etc. for the seminar-

For each seminar, record the lecture time + 30 minutes as attendance time and add up the total to obtain credit
certification for at least 720 minutes.

[Note] Seminars overlapping with multidisciplinary seminars are not allowed.

Basic exercises
Learning Recent Advancement in Pharmaceutical Sciences (1st/2nd year) (compulsory)-

Seminars, etc. at each laboratory

Practical exercises
Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice I (1st year), Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice Ⅱ(2nd year) (compulsory)
Perform the following assistant tasks for student training and prepare and submit reports.
-

Planning and preparation-

Operations-

Review and evaluation

A separate notice will be given to each trainee.

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Special exercises
Pharmaceutical Research Practice I (1st year) (compulsory)
Perform the following tasks.
1) Interim presentation of master’s thesis research2) Attend a master’s thesis conference, a research result conference, or a doctoral dissertation conference andprepare and submit a report- Attendance at the master's thesis conference, research results conference, or doctoral thesis conference requires 4classes (6 hours).
-

For details, check with the primary supervisor

Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIA or Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIB (2ndyear) (compulsory electives)-

As the method for compiling the research, any one of the following: “Qualifying Examination (QE),” “Master’s

thesis,” or “Outcomes of research concerning a specific subject ” may be selected
In principle, students studying under the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doctoral level Section ofIntegrated Course) in the university complete the program through the “Qualifying Examination (QE)”-

In the 2nd year of the Master’s course program, take either Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIA or

Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIB. Check with the primary supervisor on which course to take.
Students wishing to earn a master’s degree by outcomes of research concerning a specific subject must consult withthe primary supervisor.
-

Common items under Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIA or Pharmaceutical Research
Practice IIB-

Preparation of summaries-

Preparation of abstracts (English: 500 words)(However, a waiver will be granted if the research results summary, master’s thesis, or the publication of
the research results is prepared in English.)-Preparation of oral presentation materials-

Oral presentation

Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIA (2nd year)-

For those who can proceed under the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doctoral level Section of Integrated
Course), completion of the pre-doctoral program through the Qualifying Examination (QE) in lieu of a
Master’s thesis will be allowed-

Those who have passed the Qualifying Examination (QE)will prepare an outline of the research results andgive an oral presentation at the research results presentation conference-

Those who do not select or do not pass the Qualifying Examination (QE) will prepare a master’s thesis
and give an oral presentation at the master’s thesis presentation conference-

Those who will not proceed under the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doctoral level Section ofIntegrated Course) will prepare a master’s thesis and give an oral presentation at the master’s thesispresentation conference-

The author of the master’s thesis will undergo a consultation with a sub-reviewer on the content of the thesis,- 16 -

summarize this in a report of the consultation with the sub-reviewer [Form 4] , and confirm this with the subreviewer, after which a seal is obtained and submitted to the primary supervisor.

Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIB (2nd year)-

For those who can proceed under the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doctoral level Section of Integrated
Course), prepare for the Qualifying Examination (QE), prepare a publication of the research results, and givean oral presentation at a research results presentation conference-

Those who do not select or do not pass the Qualifying Examination (QE) will prepare a master’s thesis
and give an oral presentation at the master’s thesis presentation conference-

Those who will not proceed under the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Doctoral level Section ofIntegrated Course) will prepare a master’s thesis and give an oral presentation at the master’s thesispresentation conference-

The author of the master’s thesis will undergo a consultation with a sub-reviewer on the content of the thesis,summarize this in a report of the consultation with the sub-reviewer [Form 4] , and confirm this with the subreviewer, after which a seal is obtained and submitted to the primary supervisor.

Project research
Research Training in Pharmaceutical Sciences (1st/2nd year) (compulsory)-

Research activities, etc. at each laboratory

Free study framework: overseas research
Pharmaceutical Sciences Overseas Study Program I, Pharmaceutical Sciences
Overseas Study Program II (1st/2nd year) (electives)
Credit certification will be given for training in pharmaceutical sciences at overseas educational/research institutions,companies, etc.
-

The period of stay at the location of the training must be at least 3 days and must be approved by the primarysupervisor and accepted by the trainer at the overseas institution-

Submit the training objectives, etc. before the training (free format)-

After returning to Japan, submit a training report (Report: Form 5) with a certificate of acceptance (free format)
attached-

The approval or rejection of the training will be judged by the graduate school education committee, and theprimary supervisor will certify the credits- 17 -

Free study framework: combination of multiple disciplines
Interdisciplinary seminars (1st/2nd year) (electives)
Credit certification is based on the following 1 or 2. Credit certification based on the sum of 1 and 2 is not permitted.
1.

Attend seminars, etc. other than field-specific advanced seminars, report these in a report, and obtain approval
from the primary supervisor-

Check with the primary supervisor on allowed lectures and seminars-

Prepare a summary, etc. of the contents of the seminars in a report [Form 6] and submit this to the primarysupervisor together with the notice/invitation, etc. for the seminar-

For each seminar, record the lecture time + 30 minutes as attendance time and add up the total to obtain credit
certification for at least 720 minutes.

[Note] Seminars overlapping with advanced seminars by field are not allowed.
2.

In principle, only internship practical training for 5 days or more will be given credit-

The primary supervisor must approve the practical training at a pharmaceutical company in Japan, etc. forwhich the student applies voluntarily or that is recommended by the supervisor-

To participate in the internship, submit a curriculum vitae [Form 7-1] , internship notification and pledge [Form7-2] and insurance certificate (copy) to Pharmacy Student Affairs Section-

Prior to the practical training, prepare a pre-training report (optional format) and, after the practical training,
prepare an internship report [Form 7-3] and submit it to the primary supervisor- 18 -

[Form 1]
Academic Year 20

Research Plan
Integrated Course of Master Level

Graduate School of Medical Sciences,
Division of
Name

Student
NumberName of Primary

Signature

Supervisor

Signature

Research
Theme
PurposeDescription
Research Plan

1st year

2nd year

3rd year

4th yearDate:- 19 -//

[Form 2]

Year 20

Course Registration and Research Plan
Integrated Course of Master Level

Graduate School of Medical Sciences,
Division ofStudent
NumberName of Primary

Name

Signature

Supervisor

Signature

Research
Theme

Description
Name of the course lecture

CreditFaculty inName of the course

chargelectureCreditFaculty inchargeCoursesNotes
1. Course registration must be completed on the Acanthus Portal.
2. After completing course registration, be sure to check the list of course registration authorizations on the
Acanthus Portal.

Date:- 20 -//

【Form3】
No.

Advanced Seminar
Date:

/

/

Name
Grade

Student Number

Laboratory
Title of Seminar
Title of Lecture
Lecturer
Date

/

/

（

）

：

～

：

（

min.）

Summary※Submit this report with a copy of seminar’s announcement/flyer.

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Primary supervisor

Signature

[Form 4]

Report on Consultation with Sub-reviewer
Common for Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIA or
Pharmaceutical Research Practice IIB
Student identification no.

Affiliated laboratory

Name
Sub-reviewer

Affiliation

Name

Consultation

Location

Date:

Details of consultation- 22 -

Seal
/

/

/

:

～

:

 Pharmaceutical Sciences Overseas Study Program I  Pharmaceutical Sciences Overseas Study Program II[Form 5]

Report on the Content of Pharmaceutical Sciences Overseas Study Program
1. Affiliation, name, etc.
Name
Student identificationno.

Academic
year

Laboratory name
2. Supervisor
Primary supervisor

Seal

Comments

3. Training organization
Country
Training organizationand department
Supervisor at thehost organization
Training period

/

,

～

/

,

4. Content of the training (specify the time (hours) and description of each activity per day)

(Note) If there is not enough space in the box, continue entries on the back of the page.
5. Attach the acceptance certificate/attached documents (free format)- 23 -

[Form 6]
No.

Interdisciplinary Seminar
Date of submission:
NameStudent
identification no.
Laboratory name/,Academic
year

Title of theseminar
Title of thelectureLecturer
Date and timeof the lecture

/

,

(

)

:

to

:

(

minutes)

Summary report, such as the content* Submit together with the notice/invitation, etc. for the seminar
Section for confirmation by the primarysupervisor- 24 -

【様式７-１】

Japanese Only

金 沢 大 学

履

歴

書

ﾌﾘｶﾞﾅ
氏

名：

印

生年月日：

年

月

日

写真糊付
縦4㎝×横3㎝

所属：

金沢大学大学院医薬保健学総合研究科（博士前期課程）

専攻・学年：

創薬科学専攻年

大学での連絡先：〒

TEL

携帯TEL

E-mail
現

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所：〒

TEL
帰

省

先：〒
TEL

略

歴：

年

月

年

月

年

月

年

月

年

月

年

月

立

高等学校

研究テーマ：
概

要：

備

考：

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【様式７-２】

Japanese Only

インターンシップ届出書兼誓約書
年月日

学生部長 殿学域・研究科

学類・専攻

学年

学籍番号

氏名（※署名）㊞

携帯電話番号

このたび、私は、下記のとおりインターンシップに参加しますので、届け出ます。また、イン
ターンシップに参加するにあたり、下記事項を遵守することを誓います。

種

別

実施期間

１．
「正課中」 科目名（
２．
「学校行事」）※単位認定希望の場合は、１に○を付けて科目名を記載してください。
単位認定を希望しない場合は、２に○を付けてください。

年

月

日 ～

年

月

日（実働

日）

企業等名：
受入機関

部署名：
住所：〒
連絡先：
１．学生教育研究災害傷害保険
３．[大学生協]生命共済
５．その他（

加入保険※加入している保険の番号に○を付けて
ください。

事前研修
申込方法

２．学研災付帯賠償責任保険
４．[大学生協]学生賠償責任保険）※インターンシップに参加する学生は、必ず「傷害保険」（１・３の保険等）及び「損害賠償責任保険」（２・４の保険等）の両方に加入する必要があります。
※１・２の保険の加入状況は、保健管理センターまたは就職支援室で確認できます。
※１～２の保険に加入した場合は、「払込票兼受領証」の写しを添付 してください。
（ただし、就職支援室で加入が確認できた場合は、添付不要です。
）※３～５の保険に加入している場合は、加入を証明する書類（加入証等）の写しを添付 してください。
※５の保険に加入している場合は、必ずインターンシップが補償の対象となっていることを確認してください。

□就職支援室主催（DVD 含む） □学類主催 □その他（）※未参加の場合は、就職支援室で DVD を借り、必ず受講してください。

□直接企業等へ□大学経由□就職ナビサイト（リクナビ・マイナビ等）から□その他（）

本書類を学生部長へ提出し受理された場合、そのインターンシップは学生教育研究災害傷害保険及び学研災付帯賠償責任保険の対象として承認されたものとします。
≪遵守事項≫
１．実習期間中は、受入機関の就業規則およびこれに基づく諸規則の定めに従います。
２．受入機関の諸規則、規範を守り、実習期間中は管理・監督責任者の指示に従います。
３．実習に際しては、次の事項を遵守します。
（１）受入機関の名誉を毀損するような行動はいたしません。
（２）受入機関の営業を妨害するような行動はいたしません。
（３）実習中に知り得た機密事項については、SNS や掲示板等への書き込み等も含め、一切外部に漏洩しません。
４．故意または過失により受入機関に損害を与えた場合は、直ちに弁償します。
５．実習中に自己の不注意により万一災害を受けた場合は、受入機関に迷惑をかける
ことなく、自己の責任において処理します。
以上、誓約いたします。

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【様式７-３】

Japanese Only
提出日：

年

月

日

イ ン タ ー ン シ ッ プ 報 告 書
金沢大学大学院
所属・学年
専攻・

学籍番号

医薬保健学総合研究科
学生氏名

年

派遣先企業名
派遣期間

年

月

日～

年

月

日（実働

日間）

派遣先所在地
実習内容

インターンシップ派遣の感想

下級生に伝えたいこと※氏名の欄を隠し，薬学学務係窓口で閲覧できるようにしますので，ご了承ください。

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Utatsu Tunnel
SuzumiBridge

KakumaCampus Map

Wide-area Map

Suzumidai

SuzumiWakamatsuTai- machi
machi
machi

K a naz awa
Un i v ersi ty

Kakuma Campus

Kakumashinmachi

WakamatsuBridge

AEON

Asahi-

Takara-machi・ machi
Tsuruma Campus

As
an
o
Ri
ve

D
Parking Area

Japanese Archery
Range

Riding Field

Riﬂe Range

Football Field(Kanazawa University SOLTILO FIELD
B, C-Pitch)

North Area

Kanazawa University
Bus Stop

StablesFarm

C Parking Area

N15
N10

N16
N14

Softball
Field

N9

N2

N6

N12

N4

N5

N19

C8

Central Area

N11

N1

N3
N18

North Tennis Court

N7

N13

N17

Kakuma-Tawara Line
(Municipal Road)

Southern Tennis Court
Athletic Field(Kanazawa University SOLTILO FIELD
A-Pitch)East Clubhouse

N8

BicycleParking
P Parking Area

Botanical
GardenAcanthus Interface(Connecting Bridge)

Multipurpose
Court”Kanazawa University”
Inscription Stone

B Parking Area

A Parking Area

S16

C6

C2
C1

H
Parking Area

C5

Kanazawa University
Shizenken-mae
Bus Stop
South Acanthus Interface(Connecting Bridge)Kan(P azawrefec a-I
tu namral
Ro i Lin
ad e
)
N1
N2
N3
N4
N5
N6
N7
N8
N9
N10
N11
N12
N13
N14
N15
N16
N17

N18

N19
N20

University Hall
Central Library, University Museum
General Education Hall 1
General Education Lecture Hall
General Education Hall 2
Human and Social Science Hall 1
Human and Social Science Lecture Hall 1
Human and Social Science Hall 2
North Campus Store and Restaurant
Human and Social Science Hall 3
Human and Social Science Lecture Hall 2
Human and Social Science Hall 4
Human and Social Science Hall 5
Machine Laboratory and Wood Workshop
Center for Educational Practice and Support
Swimming Pool
Center for Archaeological ResearchNorth Clubhouse
Gymnasium
Energy Station

S4

S9

Kakuma River

S10

S8

South
BicycleParking

To Yamagawa kanjou

S13

S12

K Parking Area
L Parking Area
Medicinal Plant Garden

Medicine
StorageS7ei Lin
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mam al Roauk
Ka nicip(Mu

To Nanto (Toyama Pref.)Kakuma-no-sato HouseD Parking Area

Kanazawa University
Bus Stop

C Parking Area

KakumaBridgeRiﬂe Range

Convenience Store

C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C7
C8

C10
C11

Administration Oﬃce, Health Service Center,
Frontier Science and Social Co-creation Initiative
Emerging Media Initiative
Central Campus Store and Restaurant
Natural Science and Technology Hall 5
Incubation Laboratories
Low Temperature Laboratory
Research Center for Experimental Modeling of
Human Disease,Radioisotope Laboratory
for Natural Science and Technology
Guest HouseInternational House

S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
S12
S13

To Central Kanazawa- 28 -S14
S16

Natural Science and Technology Main Hall
Natural Science and Technology Library,South Campus Store and Restaurant
Natural Science and Technology Hall 1,
Nanomaterials Research Institute
Natural Science and Technology Hall 2
Natural Science and Technology Hall 3
Cancer Research InstituteEnvironment Preservation Center
Nano Life Science InstituteVenture Business Laboratory, Hard Ware Laboratory 1
Hard Ware Laboratory 2
Institute of Natural and Environmental Technology,
Hard Ware Laboratory 3
Advanced Manufacturing Technology Institute,
Hard Ware Laboratory 4
Technical Support Center
Natural Science Lecture Hall
Student Dormitory ” SAKIGAKE”,”HOKUMEI”

Riding Field
Stables
Farm

Athletic Field(Kanazawa University
SOLTILO FIELD A-Pitch)

S o u th Ar e a
S1

Japanese Archery
Range

Football Field(Kanazawa University
SOLTILO FIELD B, C-Pitch)

BicycleParking

P Parking Area

Cent ral A rea

Kakum
a-Ta
(Munic gami Line
ipal Road)

Multipurpose Field

Parking Area

S11

S6

C11

Parking Area

S3

MParking Area

No rt h A r e a

S5

S1

G
Parking Area

C10

Kanazawa University
Kakuma-guchi
Bus Stop

S14

S2

North
Bicycle-Parking

Rugby Field

C7South Area

E Parking Area

C3

Kanazawa University
Central Bus Stop

N20

C4

BicycleParking

East Clubhouse

SoftballField

Multipurpose
Court

Rugby Field

Botanical
GardenTo Tawara-machi
and Mt. Iozen

Southern
TennisCourt

BicycleParking
E Parking Area

North
Tennis Court

A Parking Area

B Parking Area

North
Bicycle-Parking

Kakuma-no-sato
House
KakumaBridgeKanazawa University
Kakuma-guchi
Bus Stop
Convenience
Store

K

Kanazawa University
Central Bus Stop

G Parking Area

r

ive

aR

m

u
ak

Acanthus Interface(Connecting Bridge)“Kanazawa University”
標石
Inscription Stone

K
（ ana
Pr za
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To Nanto (Toyama Pref.)r

Yamagawa kanjou
Road

To Tawara-machi
and Mt. Iozen

H Parking Area

Kanazawa University
Shizenken-mae
Bus StopSouth
Acanthus Interface(Connecting Bridge)

To Yamagawa
Kanjyou
Parking AreaSouth
Bicycle-Parking
M Parking Area

Medicine
Storage

L Parking Area

K
Parking Area

Medicinal
Plant Garden

Airline
Railway- 29 -

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JohanaKakuma Campus
Takaramachi-Tsuruma Campus- 30 -

By Airplane:
Approx. one hour from Haneda (Tokyo) to Komatsu Airport
JR Train:
Approx. 2 hours & 30 minutes from Tokyo Station to Kanazawa Station（via Hokuriku-shinkansen)
Approx. 2 hours & 30 minutes from Osaka Station to Kanazawa Station
Approx. 3 hours from Nagoya Station to Kanazawa Station
From Kanazawa Station to Campuses (by Hokuriku Railroad Bus（北陸鉄道バス）)>Kakuma Campus
To “Kanazawa Daigaku Shizenken Mae（in front of Natural Science& Technology Hall, 金沢大学自然研前）,” “Kanazawa
Daigaku Chuo（Kanazawa University Central,金沢大学中央）” or “Kanazawa Daigaku(Kakuma)（Kanazawa University(Kakuma), 金
沢大学（角間））” bus stops (Approx. 34-37min)
Catch a bus #91, 93, 94,or 97(Route name is Kanazawa Daigaku(Kakuma) （金沢大学（角間））from Bus Terminal#6, Kanazawa
Station Kenrokuen Gate (East Gate).

>Takaramachi -Tsuruma Campus
To Kodatsuno（小立野） bus stop (Approx. 20 min) Catch a bus from
Kanazawa Station Kenrokuen Gate (East Gate)
・Bus Terminal #7・ex.)Bus#11（Route name is Tobu Shako/Kanazawa Gakuin Daigaku/Kanazawa University Hospital（東部車庫・
金沢学院大学・金沢大学附属病院））, Bus#12（Route name is Hokuriku Daigaku/Yuwaku Onsen（北陸大学・湯涌温泉））・Bus Terminal #6・ex.)Bus#13（Route name is Yuyagahara/Iozen（湯谷原・医王山））, Bus#14（Route name is Tagami Jutaku by
way of Kinsyo Koukou（田上住宅（金商高校経由）））
Kanazawa Station Kanazawa Port Gate (West Gate)
・Bus Terminal #5・ex.)Bus#10（Route name is Tobu Shako/Kanazawa Gakuin Daigaku（東部車庫・金沢学院大学））- 31 -

April 2023

Pharmacy Student Affairs Section,
Kanazawa University
Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, 920-1192 JapanTEL (076)234 – 6827
FAX (076)234 - 6844
E-mail y-gakumu@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp