For students enrolled in FY 2024
Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative
Kanazawa University
Division of Nano Life Science(Master’s / Doctoral Program)

Guidebook
The English texts are for complementary use only.
English expressions do not change the Japanese content.

Table of Contents
I Educational Philosophy, Mission, and Graduates fostered by the Division of Nano Life Science ...... 1
II List of Academic Supervisors ............................................................ 3
III FY 2024 Academic Calendar ............................................................ 4
IV [Master’s Program] Course Outline ..................................................... 5
1 List of subjects ....................................................................... 5
2 Semesters and Class Time ............................................................. 6
3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements ............................... 6
4 Conditions for Completion ............................................................. 9
5 Course Completion Examples ......................................................... 10
6 Class Registration and Notification of Grades ............................................ 10
V [Master’s Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework ........................... 11
1 Supervisors ........................................................................ 11
2 Second Supervisor ................................................................... 11
3 Research Cooperation Faculty ......................................................... 11
VI [Master’s Program] Degree Awarding ................................................... 12
1 Degree Application .................................................................. 12
2 Master’s Thesis Submission ........................................................... 12
3 Final Presentation ................................................................... 12
4 Academic Thesis Screening Process ..................................................... 12
5 Conferral of Academic Degrees ........................................................ 12
6 Qualifying Examination .............................................................. 12
7 Schedule Leading up to Degree Obtainment ............................................. 13
VII [Doctoral Program] Course Outline .................................................... 14
1 List of Subjects ..................................................................... 14
2 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements .............................. 15
3 Conditions for Completion ............................................................ 16
4 Course Completion Examples ......................................................... 17
5 Class Registration and Notification of Grades ............................................ 17
VIII [Doctoral Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework......................... 19
1 Supervisors ........................................................................ 19
2 Second Supervisor ................................................................... 19
3 Research Cooperation Faculty ......................................................... 19
IX [Doctoral Program] Degree Awarding ................................................... 20
1 Degree Application .................................................................. 20
2 Doctoral Thesis Submission ........................................................... 20
3 Final Presentation .................................................................. 20
4 Academic Thesis Screening Process ..................................................... 20
5 Conferral of Academic Degrees ........................................................ 20
6 Schedule ........................................................................... 20
X WISE Program ....................................................................... 22
XI Other .............................................................................. 24
1 Procedures ......................................................................... 24

2 Certificates ......................................................................... 24
3 Acanthus Portal and Kanazawa University ID............................................ 24
4 KAINS ID and E-mail Address ........................................................ 24
5 Communications from the Administration Office ......................................... 24
6 Using Parking Lots .................................................................. 24
7 Student ID Card .................................................................... 25

I Educational Philosophy, Mission, and Graduates fostered by the Divisionof Nano Life Science
At Kanazawa University, we have established a doctoral course, “Division of Nano Life Science” (hereafter, this“Division”). We aim to produce doctoral graduates who will open up unexplored nanodomains by using Kanazawa
University’s world-leading SPM technology to apply the dynamic observation and dynamic behavior regulation of atoms andmolecules at the nano level to the fields of life and material science. In particular, building on NanoLSI’s researchachievements, we will produce graduates who will work on the research and development of revolutionary nano dynamic
observation technology such as high-performance SPM, and graduates who will develop cutting-edge, dynamic observation
technology for research aimed at elucidating nano-level biological phenomena.

The Four Areas of Study at the Division of Nano Life Science
1. Nanometrology: Directly observing and understanding nanophenomena impossible to observe using standard
microscopic technology
In the field of nanometrology, based on nanoscale live-cell imaging technology of molecular and cellular dynamics
using world-class SPM technology, in subjects such as “Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurements and Control”,“Nano Molecular Physics”, and “Nanobio-materials science”, students will enhance their knowledge of advanced
nanometrological technology such as SPM technologies and fluorescence measurement technology, biomolecularmechanisms (nucleic acid, protein, fat), and the dynamic structural changes that are associated with their functional
expression.
2. Supramolecular Chemistry: The design and synthesis of molecular complexes that have the possibility of being applied toprobes and lead to the development of innovative nanometrological technology
In the field of supramolecular chemistry, students will enhance their knowledge of the molecular structure andfunctions of polymers and supramolecules in subjects such as “Synthetic Chemistry of Polymeric Materials” andAdvanced Coordination Chemistry”. This is based on expertise and technology that enables the design and synthesisof highly controllable molecular complexes, including the development of columnar ring-shaped molecules, that are
gaining worldwide attention.
3. Life Science: Life science research on cancer and other areas that are expected to be applied to nanometrological
technology
In the field of life sciences, based on research into cancer stem cell and microenvironmental molecular target therapy
that is producing outstanding results at Kanazawa University Cancer Research Institute —the only joint research
center specialized on cancer in Japan—, in subjects such as “Regulation of Gene expression” and “Human Molecularbiology”, students will enhance their knowledge of cancer-related molecular biology and molecular target therapy forcancer. As a result, students will acquire a grounding to develop research that will elucidate cancer malignancy
mechanisms by integrating molecular and cellular dynamics (cell differentiation and growth, stemness, signaltransduction, genomic dynamics) with dynamic nanometrological technology.
4. Computational Science: Aim to perform multi-scale simulations to understand the dynamics of the atomic and molecularlevels from the results of experiments obtained by measurements
In the field of computational science, students will enhance their knowledge of physical models and analyticalmethods for computer simulations of biomolecules in subjects such as “Computational Chemistry and Bioscience.”
These subjects are taught by researchers with vast experience in complex system simulations from the biomolecular tothe cell level. As a result, students will acquire a grounding in developing research to elucidate complex molecular1and cellular dynamics obtained using nanoscale resolution from molecular motion by integrating multi-scale
simulations that analyze the movement of materials and cells using mathematical calculations in various layers suchas space and time, with nano dynamic observation technology.
Master’s Program

Type of Graduates Fostered
Graduates who have a relentless inquisitiveness and high aspirations to contribute to humanity, science, and society; haveknowledge of world-leading nano dynamic observation and control; have expertise and sensitivity in the field of life andmaterial science; have a grounding in the research of unexplored nanodomains.

Diploma Policy
In the master’s level section of the integrated course, students who meet the following requirements will be awarded amaster’s degree in nanoscience: have obtained the below abilities through classes in the area of nano life science and various
research activities; have been enrolled for a predetermined period; have earned the predefined credits; have passed the
Qualifying Examination, or screening for master’s thesis, or research project; have passed the final test.
1) Basic ability to conduct comprehensive research concerning nano life science2) The ability to formulate a research plan that integrates your research field with other fields
3) The willingness and ability to actively engage in unexplored interdisciplinary areas and emerging fields
4) Presentation, communication, writing ability in regard to fundamental research fields

Curriculum Policy
In this Division, we have compiled a curriculum concerning the area of nano life science so that students can achieve thelearning outcomes listed in the diploma policy. In particular, the subjects are systematically organized as below.
1) We provide core courses to nurture a desire to challenge unexplored areas and broaden one's view of science as a researcher.
2) We provide two levels of basic knowledge required to study the field of nano-life science, which emphasizes the integrationof various fields of study, and we provide a subject area of basic nano-life science for students to learn systematically,
including areas outside their own research fields, by dividing it into two levels: basic and specialized.
3) Skill Subjects are provided to help students acquire the basic skills necessary for research.
4) Research Projects Subjects are provided to participate in interdisciplinary research and a variety of research projects insideand outside the university, and to acquire an attitude toward science while communicating with other companies.
5) Research Support Subjects are provided to help students discover problems in their field of study and to develop theirpresentation and documentation skills.
Doctoral Program

Type of Graduates Fostered
Graduates who have a relentless inquisitiveness and high aspirations to contribute to humanity, science, and society, and
who will open up unexplored nanodomains by using world-leading SPM technology to apply the dynamic observation anddynamic behavior regulation of atoms and molecules at the nano level to the fields of life and material science.

Diploma Policy
In the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course, students who meet the following requirements will be awarded adoctoral degree in nanoscience: have obtained the below abilities through classes in the field of nano life science and various
research activities; have been enrolled for a predetermined period; have earned the predefined credits; have passed the2screening for doctoral thesis; have passed the final test.
1) The ability to conduct comprehensive research based on your inquisitiveness, curiosity, and interest regarding nano life
science2) The ability to complete research that integrates your research field with other fields
3) The ability to explore unexplored interdisciplinary areas and emerging fields
4) Presentation ability, multilingual communication ability, and thesis writing ability related to cutting-edge research

Curriculum Policy
In this Division, we have compiled a curriculum concerning the area of nano life science so that students can achieve thelearning outcomes listed in the diploma policy. In particular, the subjects are systematically organized as below.
1) Advanced Core Subjects are provided to strengthen the perspectives necessary to conduct holistic research as a nano life
science researcher.
2) Advanced Subjects in Nano Life Sciences in abyssal level are provided for learning the latest findings necessary tochallenge research in new areas.
3) Advanced Skill Subjects are provided to help students acquire practical research skills that are essential for cutting-edge
researchers.
4) Advanced Research Projects Subjects are provided to participate in interdisciplinary research and cutting-edge research
inside and outside the university, to communicate with researchers in Japan and abroad, to acquire an attitude of seeking
the truth, and to practice as a researcher.
5)Advanced Research Support Subjects are provided to help students solve problems in their field of study and to develop
their research completion and presentation skills.

II List of Academic Supervisors
Please refer to the faculty members’ introduction page of the Division of Nano Life Science.
https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/nano/faculty/

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III FY 2024 Academic Calendarst

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May 31④Health Check for New Coming College Students♯2nd Quarter classes startJune 12
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Q4 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on Jan. 20-31
TOEIC-IP（First Year College Student） Feb. 10, 12⑦KU Admission Examination⑧Commencement Ceremony

Q2 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on July 18-31

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Face-to-Face Campus Visit in Spring (tentative) May 19

Web Campus Visit (tentative)※Live-stereamin (tentative)⑤Commencement Ceremony

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Health Check for Students Currently Enrolled (Kakuma) Apr. 8 - May 8♯1st Quarter classes start
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** There may be supplementary or intensive lectures.
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IV [Master’s Program] Course Outline

1 List of Subjects

Category

Credit(s)Compulsory Elective

1

0.5

Laboratory Rotation II

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Research Ethics

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Data Science in Society 5.0 ※1

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1Advanced Science and Technology in the Next Generation ※1

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Smart Science and Technology for Innovation ※1

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Innovation Methodology ※1

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Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Basic ※1

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Strategy for Business and Technology Management ※2

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MoT as for Disruptive Innovation ※2

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Innovation in Healthcare ※2

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Human and Social Challenges ※2

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Basic Nano Life Sciences

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Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurement Technology

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Basic Supramolecular Chemistry1

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Basic Life Sciences

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Basic Computational Science

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Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurements and Control A

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Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurements and Control B

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Material Creation Chemistry

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Human Molecular biology 1

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1・21Computational Computational Chemistry and Bioscience A
Science
Computational Chemistry and Bioscience B

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Research Skill Training

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Wrinting Skill Training

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Project Training of Transdisciplinary Research [25701]

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Project Training of Transdisciplinary Research [25702]

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Internship1～21Off-campus Research

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Creative Interdisciplinary Exercises II

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Master Thesis Report

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6Research Planning for Ph.D Program

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Basic Subjects

Nanometrology

Specialized Subjects

Year

Laboratory Rotation I

Core Subjects

Foundation Subjects in Nano Life Science

Subject Name

SupramolecularSynthesis of Metal Complexes
Chemistry

Life Science

Skill Subjects

Research Projects Subjects

Research Support Subjects

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Completion Requirements- At least four credits, including compulsory
subjects, must be earned from Core
Subjects.
- At least one credit must be earned from ※1 Subjects.
- At least one credit must be earned from ※2 Subjects.

At least six credits from Foundation Subjects
in Nano Life Science (Specialized Subjects),
including two or more credits fromnanometrology subjects, must be earned.

At least one credit, including compulsory
subjects, must be earned from Skill
Subjects.

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At least five credits, including compulsory
subjects, must be earned from Research
Projects Subjects.

Students who will compile their research asa master's thesis must earn at least eight
credits from Research Support Subjects,
including Master Thesis Report andcompulsory subjects. Students who willcompile their research as a QE must earn atleast four credits from Research Support
Subjects, including Research Planning forPh.D. Program and compulsory subjects.

Students who choose to compile their research in a master’s thesis must earn at least 30 credits, and students who choose QE must earn at least 32 credits.

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2 Semesters and Class Time
The semesters, class schedules and class time are as below.
Classes will be 90 minutes, once a week. However, please be aware that there are some exceptions that are held twice aweek or by semester. 1-credit quarter subjects will be concluded in eight weeks.
SemesterFirst semester

Second semester

Class timeFirst quarter (eight weeks)First Period 08:45 - 10:15

Second quarter (eight weeks)

Second Period 10:30 - 12:00

Third quarter (eight weeks)

Third Period 13:00 - 14:30

Fourth quarter (eight weeks)

Fourth Period 14:45 - 16:15
Fifth Period 16:30 - 18:00
Sixth Period 18:15 - 19:45

3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements
3.1 Core Subjects
Core Subjects are assigned in the first year to cultivate students’ willingness to challenge unexplored areas as a researcher
and widen their perspectives regarding science. Research Ethics (one credit), “Laboratory Rotation I” and “Laboratory
Rotation II ” (0.5 credit each) are offered as compulsory subjects. “Research Ethics” deals with the ethics and moral awarenessdemanded of those engaged in research along with the social responsibility of science. "Laboratory Rotation" exposes students
directly to research that is very different from their own research and broadens their perspectives. Also, nine subjects (onecredit each) are offered as elective ones.
Credit requirements for Core Subjects
・Take "Research Ethics".
・Take “Laboratory Rotation I” and “Laboratory Rotation II”. "Laboratory Rotation I" will be conducted in a laboratoryof a division other than your own (Category I), and "Laboratory Rotation II" will be conducted in a different laboratory
within your division (Category II).
・Earn at least one credit

from the below subjects

Data Science in Society 5.0
Advanced Science and Technology in the Next Generation
Smart Science and Technology for Innovation
Innovation Methodology
Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Basic・Earn at least one credit from the below subjects
Strategy for Business and Technology Management
MoT as for Disruptive Innovation
Innovation in Healthcare
Human and Social Challenges
3.2 Foundation Subjects in Nano Life Science (Basic Subjects)
Foundation Subjects in Nano Life Science divide the knowledge required for research into nano life science areas focusing
on transdisciplinary studies into two levels, Basic Subjects and Specialized Subjects.
Basic Subjects are distributed as five compulsory subjects in the first year.
6Two subjects are offered to learn the basics of nanometrology. Specifically, in “Basic Nano Life Sciences”, students learn
the basics of Bio-SPM—the technology that forms the basis of nano life science. Here, students will be introduced to thebasic principles of KU’s renowned Bio-SPM and other bioimaging technologies and will acquire fundamental knowledge ofnano life science based on nanoscale Bio-SPM technology. In this subject, we will also cultivate students’ willingness forresearch on nano life science research by touching upon the development process of Bio-SPM. In “Fundamentals of Nanoscale
Measurement Technology”, students learn fundamentals such as measurement in general and electrical measurements.
Students will also learn the basic principles of nanometrology and application examples other than its biological application.
In addition, in “Basic Supramolecular Chemistry”, students will acquire the fundamental knowledge of supramolecularchemistry, including chemical biology and NMR; in “Basic Life Sciences”, students will acquire the fundamental knowledgeof life science, including cancer research; in “Basic Computational Science”, students will learn basic mathematical methods
such as reasoning, simulation, and machine learning.
Credit Requirements for Foundation Subjects in Nano Life Science (Basic Subjects)
・To earn all five credits from Basic Nano Life Sciences, Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurement Technology, BasicSupramolecular Chemistry, Basic Life Sciences, and Basic Computational Science.

3.3 Foundation Subjects in Nano Life Science (Specialized Subjects)
Based on what was learned in Basic Subjects, students will learn more specialized content from four fields in Specialized
Subjects. In the master’s level section of the integrated course, we consider it important for students to be allowed to choose
the knowledge required to develop the “ability to implement comprehensive research based on their inquisitiveness, curiosity,and interests.” However, it is important to take subjects systematically, without focusing disproportionately on yourspecialization. For this reason, we ensure that students can take an even balance of subjects by offering two to four subjects
in each field. Further, it is mandatory for students to earn six credits, including two credits from the core field of nano life
science, Nanometrology.
Credit Requirements for Foundation Subjects in Nano Life Science (Specialized Subjects)
・Earn at least six credits, including two or more credits from Nanometrology subjects.

3.4 Skill Subjects
For skill subjects where students can gain the fundamental skills needed to conduct research, “Research Skill Training”(one credit) is offered as a compulsory subject. Here students will gain skills for drawing up plans and giving presentations.
In this subject, students will learn the following skills regarding the formulation of research plans: the skill to accurately
perform experiments based on an understanding of the principles of experiments; the skill to perform accurate operations
based on an understanding of the principles of apparatus used in experiments; the skill to understand the significance ofexperiment results; techniques to display experiment results using suitable statistical methods; methods of data gathering
using databases and literature and their analytical methods; techniques for writing. The course will also deal with presentation
techniques for giving presentations as a researcher at academic conferences and meetings. “Writing Skill Training” is alsooffered as an elective subject. In this subject, students gain a deep understanding of scientific papers, receive training on how
to introduce research, and learn about expressions in Japanese and English required to write academic papers.
Credit requirements for Skill Subjects
・Earn at least one credit, including Research Skill Training.

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3.5 Research Projects Subjects
In Research Projects Subjects, where students acquire a science-oriented mindset while communicating with others,“Project Training of Transdisciplinary Research” (four credits) and “Project Training of Transdisciplinary Research” (onecredit) are offered as compulsory subjects. In “Project Training of Transdisciplinary Research”, students participate in the
research of the Nano Life Science Institute. Students will cultivate the ability to conduct research, design research, and thewillingness and ability to actively engage in unexplored interdisciplinary areas and emerging fields. Also, in, Project Trainingof Transdisciplinary Research, students will participate in transdisciplinary research projects. Through this, we aim to increase
students’ willingness to conduct research and to acquire skills.
For “Internship”, credits will be approved for a two-week or longer internship authorized by the Graduate School. For “OffCampus Research”, credits will be approved for a two-week or longer research training at a university other than KU or a
research institution. In either case, students must inform the Graduate School Affairs Section one month before the start oftheir internship or training.

Credit requirements for Research Projects Subjects
・ Earn at least five credits, including Project Training of Transdisciplinary Research and Project Training ofTransdisciplinary Research.
3.6 Research Support Subjects
Students can choose either Master’s Thesis or Qualifying Examination as a way of compiling their master’s research.
Research Support Subjects are offered in the first and second year to support students compile their research. In these subjects,
students discover issues related to their research field and cultivate their ability to design research, presentation ability, andwriting ability.
“Creative Interdisciplinary Exercises I” and “Creative Interdisciplinary Exercises II” (both one credits), where students
receive guidance from secondary supervisors, are offered as compulsory subjects. In this Division, two secondary
supervisors—including one supervisor from a different field—, are allocated, and students receive guidance from each. Also,“Master Thesis Report” (six credits) and “Research Planning for Ph.D. Program” (two credits) are offered as compulsory
elective subjects (of which students choose one) to support students’ approach to the final compilation of their research. In“Master Thesis Report”, under the principal academic advisor’s supervision, students decide their research theme and compile
their master’s thesis while incorporating new knowledge and research techniques acquired through attending seminars andexercises of different research fields held by secondary research supervisors. Students who go on to Doctoral Level Sectionof the Integrated Course and choose “Research Planning for Ph.D. Program” will seek to compile, submit, and present a
doctoral thesis in the future. Therefore, they will learn to collect data and related articles along with learning techniques forsurveys and experiments to acquire a higher level of knowledge and skills concerning their specialization and a basic
grounding in related fields. Finally, they will compile a Research Planning for Ph.D. Program Report.

Credit Requirements for Research Support Subjects*Satisfy the requirements for the chosen research compilation method.
(1)

Students who chose Master’s Thesis
・Earn at least eight credits including, Master Thesis Report, Creative Interdisciplinary Exercises I, and Creative
Interdisciplinary Exercises II.

(2)

Students who chose Qualifying Examination
・Earn at least four credits, including Research Planning for Ph.D. Program, Creative Interdisciplinary Exercises
I, and Creative Interdisciplinary Exercises II.

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4 Conditions for Completion
Students must satisfy all of the below requirements for completion. Please note, after consulting with their supervisor, it is
the students’ responsibility to check whether they have satisfied the requirements.
(1) Students must be enrolled in the master’s level section of the integrated course for at least two years. However, forstudents with excellent marks, enrollment for at least one year is sufficient.
(2) After receiving the necessary research guidance, students who have chosen Master’s Thesis Project must havesubmitted a master’s thesis and have passed the screening process and final test. Students who have chosen Qualifying
Examination must have submitted a Application form for QE program and must have passed the Qualifying
Examination.
(3) Students must obtain at least 30 credits, including credits that have been certified to meet the credit requirements in theabove 3.1 to 3.6. However, students who chose Qualifying Examination to compile their research must obtain at least
32 credits.
(4) Up to 15 credits from subjects offered in other divisions may be included in the conditions for completion. However,this is limited to subjects of master’s course or master’s level section, which the relevant graduate school has allowed
you to take.
(5) For credits gained from other graduate schools before admission and credits earned at other graduate schools, including
other KU graduate schools, in addition to (4), up to 15n credits can be included in the conditions for completion whenapproved by the graduate school conference.
(6) As part of initiatives to improve English proficiency at KU, all students enrolled in the master’s program, as a generalrule, are to take an external English test. Students (except those whose nationality is English-speaking as determinedby the University) are to submit a copy of their external English test score (minimum score of 400 and taken within thelast two years) to the Graduate School Affairs Section at the same time as applying for a degree. This is a requirement
for the approval of credits for "Master Thesis Report", or "Research Planning for Ph.D Program". Credit will be granted
to students who have scores of English proficiency tests other than TOEIC, if their English proficiency is deemed to beequivalent to the above scores.
(7) It is recommended that master's theses (including Problem study) be written in a foreign language, but exceptions may
be made in special circumstances. If exceptions are made, a separate document in English describing the contents ofthe thesis (short paper: 400-800 words for a master's thesis, no more than 2 pages with figures and tables) must be
prepared and attached to the thesis. It is acceptable to submit an abstract of the thesis in Japanese even when the above
document is attached.

95 Course Completion Examples

6 Class Registration and Notification of Grades
6.1 Class Registration
Class registration is carried out online. For more information, please refer to Handbook for students.
If you wish to take subjects outside of this Division, first, please complete the necessary items on the “Application for otherdivisions' courses” attached to the notification e-mail from the Graduate School Affairs Section. Next, have your class
instructor and supervisor attach their seal to the request, and then submit the request to the Graduate School Affairs Section
within the period designated by the KU Graduate School (once per quarter).
See below for registration schedule and timetable.
https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/student/“Graduate school’ website” → “To Student” → “Nano Life Science”
6.2 Grade Notification
Grade notification will be carried out online.
6.3 Syllabus

The syllabus will be published on the KU website.

10V [Master’s Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework
As the first stage of the system for education and research guidance, in April of the first year, students will be assigned to
the laboratory of the supervisor requested at the application. The second supervisor will be decided shortly afterward. As aresult, this ensures a system where academic staff work together to conduct research guidance and provide detail-oriented
guidance for each student.

1 Supervisors
Supervisors take on the primary role in providing education and research guidance for their students. This includes guidanceon taking classes related to their student’s research theme, research, and thesis writing. They focus on the guidance of theirstudents in cooperation with second supervisors.

2 Second Supervisor
Second supervisors cooperate with supervisors and give guidance and advice from a different perspective so that theirstudent’s research can integrate multiple scientific fields.

3 Research Cooperation Faculty
Research Cooperation Faculty’s area of specialization differs from that of principal academic advisors, and they give advice
and consultation to students regarding the entire research guidance environment. They are assigned to all graduate students
enrolled at KU.
Also, as Research Cooperation Faculty’s role overlaps with that of Advice Faculty—faculty assigned to all students enrolled
at KU to support them with student life— at Kanazawa University Graduate School, Research Cooperation Faculty also takeon the role of Advice Faculty.
Please note, after notification of the decision regarding Research Cooperation Faculty, you are to contact your assigned
faculty directly and arrange biannual consultations with them (around June and November).

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VI [Master’s Program] Degree Awarding
1 Degree Application
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, students who are predicted to meet the conditions for completion(excluding Research Support Subjects) and will apply for academic degree conferral are to submit the Academic Degree
Application Form and required documentation to the Graduate School Affairs Section.
The Academic Degree Application Form’s submission date will be specified by KU two months before the month of
expected course completion.

2 Master’s Thesis Submission
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, degree applicants who chose Master’s Thesis are to submit their Master’s
Thesis to the Graduate School Affairs Section by a date specified by KU.
Degree applicants that chose Research Planning for Ph.D. Program will be informed separately.

3 Final Presentation
A final presentation session will be held in February of the second year to screen degree-seeking theses. Also, the final
presentation session will be open to full-time faculty from other divisions and students.

4 Academic Thesis Screening Process
The screening committee for the screening of degree-seeking theses screening will consist of at least three members. During
the screening process, grading will be conducted after carefully considering the evaluation and opinions given at the final
presentation.

5 Conferral of Academic Degrees
The conferral of academic degrees will be discussed at the graduate school conference, taking into consideration the above
degree-seeking thesis screening results. At the graduate school conference, based on results of the academic degree screening
process and the evaluation and opinions the student was awarded at the final presentation, discussions will be held from theperspective of:1) Basic ability to conduct comprehensive research concerning nano life science2) The ability to formulate a research plan that integrates your research field with other fields
3) The willingness and ability to actively engage in unexplored interdisciplinary areas and emerging fields
4) Presentation, communication, and writing abilities related to fundamental research fields
With this result, after necessary deliberation at the graduate school conference, we will confer academic degrees.

6 Qualifying Examination
Students who will go on to the Doctoral Program are permitted to complete the master’s Program by Qualifying
Examination (QE) instead of a master’s thesis. The details of which will be notified separately.
Below is the typical schedule for students who entered in April and chose the QE and will complete it in two years. For theschedule common to master's thesis students, including laboratory assignments, please refer to the next section, "7 ScheduleLeading up to Degree Obtainment”.

12MonthFirst Year

Second Year・Application for QE

June

・Application for QE・Application for Degree・Midterm Presentation
・Written examination
・Oral examination

September* Pass/fail decision for QE* In case of failure, it can be changed tosubmission of master's thesis.

January・Preliminary screening (if needed)
・Final presentation

February* Oral presentation as well as non-QE applicants

7 Schedule Leading up to Degree Obtainment
Below is the typical schedule for students who entered in April and chose the Master’s Thesis Project and will complete it
in two years. Students who chose the Qualifying Examination will be informed separately. As only the main items are listed
below, please check the Graduate School website regarding specific dates and items that are not listed.
In the case of students entering in October, it will be approximately six months later.
MonthFirst Year (Year-round: Take class subjects)

Second Year (Year-round: Take class subjects)

・Assigned to a laboratory*Assigned to supervisor’s laboratory
April・Confirmation of second supervisor
・Take Core Subjects*Taken between the first and third quarter(estimate)May・Confirmation of Research Cooperation Faculty(Advice Faculty)*Complete the followings

December・Submission of English Score
・Internship/Off-campus Research・Submission of Academic Degree Application

JanuaryForm・Submission of Master’s Thesis
・Final Presentation Session

FebruaryMarch・Screening of Master’s Thesis
・Choose Master’s Thesis or Research Planning forPh.D. Program as a research completion method

13・Degree conferment

VII [Doctoral Program] Course Outline
1 List of Subjects

Category

Subject Name

Year

Compulsory Elective

Basic Nano Life Sciences

1

1

Advanced nano life science

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Advanced Core Subjects Research Ethics for Ph.D. Researchers

Advanced Subjects in Nano Life Sciences

Credit(s)11Unleashing the Potential of Innovation for Future ※1

1

1

Mathematical, Data Science, and AIAdvanced ※1

1

1

Advanced Nanoscale Measurement Technology

1・2・3

1

Nanobio-materials science

1・2・3

1

Nanobio-metrology

1・2・3

1

1・2・3

1

Functional dynamics of biological molecules

1・2・3

1

Advanced Electrochemical Measurement

1・2・3

2

Bioenergetics

1・2・3

1

1・2・3

2

1・2・3

2

Molecular and Cellular Biology

1・2・3

1

Radiation Biology

1・2・3

1

Regulation of Gene expression

1・2・3

2

Computational Simulating Scanning Probe Microscopy
Science
Biomaterial Mechanics & Computational Mechanics

1・2・3

2

1・2・3

2

Nanometrology Structure and dynamics of biological molecules

Supramolecular Advanced Coordination Chemistry
Chemistry
Precision Macromolecular Synthesis

Life Science

Advanced Skill Subjects Ph.D Skill Training

Advanced Research
Projects Subjects

Advanced Research
Support Subjects

1～2

1

Project Training of Transdisciplinary Research

1・2

1Overseas Research A ※2

1・2

1

Overseas Research B ※2

1・2

2

Overseas Research C ※2

1・2

4Internship ※2

1・2

1

Off-campus Research ※2

1・2

2

Cooperative Education through Research Internships

1・2

2

Advanced Interdisciplinary Exercises I

1～3

2

Advanced Interdisciplinary Exercises II

1～3

2

Advanced Interdisciplinary Exercises III

1～3

Doctoral Thesis Report

1～3

At least 20 credits must be earned.

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1
6

Completion Requirements- At least three credits from
Advanced Core Subjects,
including compulsory subjects,
must be earned.
- At least one credit must be
earned from ※1 Subjects.
At least four credits must be
earned from Advanced
Subjects in Nano Life
Sciences.

-At least two credits, including
compulsory subjects, must be
earned from Advanced
Research Projects Subjects.
- At least one subject must be
earned from the subjects
indicated in ※2.

At least ten credits, including
compulsory subjects, must be
earned from Advanced
Research Support Subjects.

2 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements
2.1 Advanced Core Subjects
The objective of Advanced Core Subjects is to strengthen the perspective necessary to conduct comprehensive research asa nano life science researcher. In the first year, “Research Ethics for Ph.D Researchers” (one credit) will be offered as acompulsory subject. This subject will deal with: Conducting research that is trusted by society; the moral awareness and ethics
required to be independent as a researcher; social responsibility of science, and research expenses. Also, Basic Nano Life
Sciences is offered for students who will study nano life science from the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course toacquire the basic knowledge that will form the foundation of nano life science based on nanoscale Bio-SPM technology.
Credit requirements for Advanced Core Subjects
・ At least three credits must be earned.
・ Take “Research Ethics for Next Generation”.
・ Earn at least one credit from the below subjects
Unleashing the Potential of Innovation for Future
Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Advanced
2.2 Advanced Subjects in Nano Life Sciences
Advanced Subjects in Nano Life Sciences are positioned as high-level specialized subjects of a higher level than thefoundational nano life sciences subjects of the Master’s Level Section of the Integrated Course, Basic Subjects, andSpecialized Subjects. So that students can study the latest academic trends necessary to conduct cutting-edge nano life science
research, fields of study include nanometrology, supramolecular chemistry, life sciences, and computational science. Also,
two to five subjects are offered in each field so that students acquire the latest knowledge required to attempt research inemerging areas.
Credit Requirements for Advanced Subjects in Nano Life Sciences
・ At least four credits must be earned.
2.3 Advanced Skill Subjects“Ph.D. Skill Training” (one credit) is offered as a compulsory subject for Advanced Skill Subjects where students acquire
practical research techniques, essential for cutting-edge researchers. When formulating a research plan, students will learn
how to: gather and analyze information from databases and literature; discover issues based on this analysis; formulate andwrite up a research plan to solve these issues. Students will also learn skills as a researcher, such as techniques related toscience communication, such as techniques for giving presentations at academic conferences and meetings, and management
methods for project research that are necessary for completing research.
Credit Requirements for Advanced Skill Subjects
・Earn at least one credit, including Ph.D. Skill Training

2.4 Advanced Research Projects Subjects
Advanced Research Projects Subjects are where students acquire a mindset for pursuing the truth and gain practicalexperience as a researcher while communicating with foreign and domestic researchers. Here, “Project Training ofTransdisciplinary Research” (one credit) is offered as a compulsory subject. In this subject, through participating in joint
research projects with external researchers, we seek to improve students’ analysis techniques and communication ability. We
15also seek to have students construct a research network that focuses on the perception of their research and the developmentof future joint research projects.
Also, if students have conducted external research training, credits will be certified as below, depending on their training
duration and location. Students who wish to do external training must inform the Graduate School Affairs Section one month
before their training begins. Please note that for the training, five days will be seen as one week of training, and eight hours
will be seen as one day of training. Time spent traveling or participating in academic conferences are not included in the
training duration.
1. Overseas Research A: Research training for one to two weeks at an overseas university or research institution.
2. Overseas Research B: Research training for two weeks to one month at an overseas university or research institution.
3. Overseas Research C: Research training for one month or more at an overseas university or research institution.
4. Internship: An internship for two weeks or more at a overseas corporation or global’s.
5. Off-Campus Research: Research training for two weeks or more at a domestic university or research institution.
6. Job-type Research Internship: Long-term, paid internship*If you choose from 1 to 5, consult with your supervisor to determine the institution where you will be practicing.
*Refer the following URL regarding “6”. Those who wish to participate are required to inform the Affairs Section.
“Education & Learning” → “LMS Course” → “新学術創成研究科就職支援” →“For Doctoral students Cooperative Education through Research Internship”

Credit Requirements for Advanced Research Projects Subjects
・Earn at two credits, including Project Training of Transdisciplinary Research.
・Complete any one of “Overseas Research A”, “Overseas Research B”, “Overseas Research C”, “Internship” and“Off-Campus Research”.
2.5 Advanced Research Support Subjects
In Advanced Research Support Subjects, students solve problems related to their research field, cultivate presentation
abilities, and the ability to complete research. Here, Advanced Interdisciplinary Exercises I, Advanced Interdisciplinary
Exercises II (both two credits), and Doctoral Thesis Report (six credits) are offered as compulsory subjects. In Advanced
Interdisciplinary Exercises I, under the guidance and advice of their secondary research supervisor, students learn approaches
from other fields for their research theme and further develop their knowledge of their main theme through research,
discussion, and study. In Doctoral Thesis Report, under their principal academic advisor’s supervision, students compile andimprove the quality of their doctoral thesis based on research outcomes and the knowledge of nanometrology, supramolecularchemistry, life science, and computational science acquired up until now—including the Master’s Level Section of theIntegrated Course. They also receive guidance on writing theses in English.

Credit Requirements for Advanced Research Support Subjects
・Earn at least ten credits, including Advanced Interdisciplinary Exercises I, Advanced Interdisciplinary Exercises II,
and Doctoral Thesis Report.

3 Conditions for Completion
Students must satisfy all of the below requirements for completion. Please note, after consulting with their supervisor, it is
the students’ responsibility to check whether they have satisfied the requirements.
(1) As a general rule, students must be enrolled in the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course for at least three
years.
(2) After receiving the required research guidance, students must submit a doctoral thesis and pass the screening and final
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test.
(3) Students must obtain at least 20 credits, including credits that have been certified to meet the credit requirements in theabove 3.1 to 3.5.
(4) For courses held at other KU divisions, up to 15 credits may be included in the conditions for completion. For example,
if you have obtained credits from subjects held by your supervisor for another graduate school, a maximum of 15 ofthese credits can be included in the conditions for completion. However, this is limited to subjects of doctoral courseor the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course, which the relevant graduate school has allowed you to take.
(5) For credits gained from other graduate schools before admission and credits earned at other graduate schools, including
other KU graduate schools, in addition to the credits earned at (4), up to 15 credits can be included in the conditions
for completion when approved by the graduate school conference.
(6) Students (except those whose nationality is English-speaking as determined by the University) are to submit a copy of
their external English test score (minimum score of 450 and taken within the last two years) to the Graduate School
Affairs Section at the same time as applying for a degree. This is a requirement for the approval of credits for “Doctoral
Thesis Report". Credit will be granted to students who have scores of English proficiency tests other than TOEIC, if
their English proficiency is deemed to be equivalent to the above scores.
(7) It is recommended that doctoral theses be written in a foreign language, but exceptions may be made in special
circumstances. If exceptions are made, a separate document in English describing the contents of the thesis (short paper:
1,000-2,000 words for a doctoral thesis, no more than 4 pages with figures and tables) must be prepared and attachedto the thesis. It is acceptable to submit an abstract of the thesis in Japanese even when the above document is attached.

4 Course Completion Examples

5 Class Registration and Notification of Grades
5.1 Class Registration
Class registration is carried out online. The details of which you will be notified separately.
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If you wish to take subjects outside of this Division, first, please complete the necessary items on the “Application for otherdivisions' courses” attached to the notification e-mail from the Graduate School Affairs Section. Next, have your class
instructor and supervisor attach their seal to the request, and then submit the request to the Graduate School Affairs Section
within the period designated by the KU Graduate School (once per quarter).
Refer to the following URL for course schedule.
https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/student/“Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative’ website” → “to Students” → “Nano Life Science”
5.2 Grade Notification
Grade notification will take place online.
5.3 Syllabus

The syllabus will be published on the KU website.

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VIII [Doctoral Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework
As the first stage of the system for education and research guidance, in April of the first year, students will be assigned to
the laboratory of the supervisor requested at the application. The second supervisor will be decided shortly afterward. As aresult, this ensures a system where academic staff work together to conduct research guidance and provide detail-oriented
guidance for each student.

1 Supervisors
Supervisors take on the primary role in providing education and research guidance for their students. This includes guidanceon taking classes related to their student’s research theme, research, and thesis writing. They focus on the guidance of theirstudents in cooperation with second supervisors.

2 Second Supervisor
Second supervisors cooperate with supervisors and give guidance and advice from a different perspective so that theirstudent’s research can integrate multiple scientific fields.

3 Research Cooperation Faculty
Research Cooperation Faculty’s area of specialization differs from that of principal academic advisors, and they give advice
and consultation to students regarding the entire research guidance environment. They are assigned to all graduate students
enrolled at KU.
Also, as Research Cooperation Faculty’s role overlaps with that of Advice Faculty—faculty assigned to all students enrolled
at KU to support them with student life— at Kanazawa University Graduate School, Research Cooperation Faculty also takeon the role of Advice Faculty.
Please note, after notification of the decision regarding Research Cooperation Faculty, you are to contact your assigned
faculty directly and arrange biannual consultations with them (around June and November).

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IX [Doctoral Program] Degree Awarding
1 Degree Application
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, students who are predicted to meet the conditions for completion(excluding Research Support Subjects) and will apply for academic degree conferral are to submit the Academic Degree
Application Form and required documentation to the Graduate School Affairs Section.
The Academic Degree Application Form’s submission date will be specified by KU two months before the month of
expected course completion.

2 Doctoral Thesis Submission
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, degree applicants are to submit their doctoral thesis to the Graduate School
Affairs Section by a date specified by KU.

3 Final Presentation
A hearing and final test are held as a final screening for degree-seeking theses. At the hearing, students will present theirdegree-seeking thesis. Students and faculty attend the hearing to ensure the transparency and strict evaluation of the screening
process. Also, a final test regarding the subjects related to the degree-seeking thesis will be held by the screening committee.

4 Academic Thesis Screening Process
The academic thesis screening process will be conducted at KU. The screening committee will consist of at least fivemembers. During the screening process, grading will be conducted after carefully considering the evaluation and opinions
given at the thesis pre-defense and final presentations.

5 Conferral of Academic Degrees
The conferral of academic degrees will be discussed at the graduate school conference, taking into consideration the above
degree-seeking thesis screening results. At the graduate school conference, based on results of the academic degree screening
process and the evaluation and opinions the student was awarded at the final presentation, discussions will be held from theperspective of:1) The ability to conduct comprehensive research based on your inquisitiveness, curiosity, and interest regarding nanolife science2) The ability to complete research that integrates your research field with other fields
3) The ability to explore unexplored interdisciplinary areas and emerging fields
4) Presentation, communication, and writing abilities related to fundamental research fields
With this result, after necessary deliberation at the graduate school conference, we will confer academic degrees.

6 Schedule
Below is the typical schedule for students who will complete the course in three years. As only the main items are listed,
please check the notices, etc.

regarding specific dates and items that are not listed.

In the case of students entering in October, it will be approximately six months later.

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Year

1

Month
April

May
1～2
2～3

Year-round
October toDecemberItem・Assigned to a laboratory*Assigned to Supervisor’s laboratory

・Confirmation of second Supervisor
・Confirmation of Research Cooperation Faculty (Advice Faculty)
・Take class subjects
・Luncheon Seminar*Complete the followings

November・Submission of English Score
・Internship/Overseas Research/Off-campus Research

3

January

FebruaryMarch・Submission of Academic Degree Application Form
・Submission of doctoral thesis
・Final presentation session
・Screening of Master’s Thesis
・Degree conferment

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X WISE Program
The “WISE Program” is an integrated five-year doctoral program that brings together the world’s top-level education andresearch capabilities through systematic collaboration with domestic and international external institutions such asuniversities, research institutions, private companies. The program aims to take the lead in the creation and utilization of new
knowledge, create value that will drive the next generation, as well as developing doctoral graduates that can pursue thesolution of social issues and give rise to innovation in society (high-level “intellectual professionals”).
The WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine, Science, and Technology targets five types of diseases in humans:
Cancer, lifestyle diseases, neurological diseases, and diseases caused by small particulates and nanomaterials. Under theoutstanding research environment and results of the Nano Life Science Institute, “WPI-NanoLSI,” with its world-classresearch capability and researchers, the Program creates innovative disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through anunderstanding and control at the nano level. The Program also fosters the human resources that will produce the innovation
required for building the people’s health foundation, which is essential to bring about Society 5.0.
Successful applicants of the Kanazawa University Graduate School who have passed the WISE Program for NanoPrecision Medicine, Science and Technology screening test can enroll in the WISE Program for Nano-precision Medicine,
Science and Technology.
The credit classification for students of the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences who take the WISE Program for NanoPrecision Medicine, Science and Technology is as follows.
■Master’s course
Name of Class Subjects

Number of Credits
Required Elective

Classification of Earned Credits

Introduction to Nano Precision Medicine,
Science and Engineering

1

Optional Subjects *1

Introduction to Nanoscience *2

2-English for Environmental and Energy
Technology

1

Optional Subjects *1*1 Up to 15 credits, including credits earned in other graduate schools, may be included in the completion criteria.
*2 Acquisition of credits for "Basic Nano Life Sciences" and "Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurement Technology"
offered by Division of Nano Life Science is considered as acquisition of credits for "Introduction to Nano Science"for WISE Program.

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■Doctoral course
Name of Class Subjects
Nano Science Fusion Practical exercises

Number of Credits
Required Elective
1

Classification of Earned Credits
Advanced Core Subjects *3

Preemptive Nano-Medicine

2Advanced Core Subjects *3

Integrated Nano Neuroscience2

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Control Methodologies for Nanomaterials
in the Environment

2

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Lecture on Development of Advanced
Nano-Diagnostic Method

2

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Regulatory Science2

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Medical Innovation

2

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Practical English

2

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Seminar of Medical Innovation

2

Advanced Core Subjects *3

BasicInternational
Exercise1

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Strategy for Business and Technology
Management

1

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Innovation Methodology A

1

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Innovation Methodology B

1

Advanced Core Subjects *3

Communication*3 Up to 15 credits, including credits earned in other graduate schools, may be included in the completion criteria.

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XI Other
1 Procedures
The main point of contact for student procedures of the Graduate School Affairs Section, Student Affairs Division,
Transdisciplinary Sciences Administration Department (First floor, Naturel Science and Technology Main Hall ).
Tel 076-264-5971 E-mail: s-yugo@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

2 Certificates
There are certificates (Certificate of Enrollment, Student Discount Card, Dormitory Residence Certificate, Certificate of
Expected Completion, and Academic Transcript, Certificate of Medical Exam) that can be issued at nine automatic certificate
issuing machines on campus, and certificates which require students to apply to the Graduate School Affairs Section to beissued (scholarship certificates and PAS enrollment certificates). So please refer to the Student Handbook or the KU website
for more information.

3 Acanthus Portal and Kanazawa University ID
At KU, we operate the portal site “Acanthus Portal,” which serves many purposes such as course registration, notificationof grades, and communications from the university, and also includes scheduler functions. Students will be informed of the“Kanazawa University ID” and the temporary password required for login at orientation. The “Kanazawa University ID” is avery important lifetime ID, so be sure to manage it securely. For more information, please refer to the student handbook.

4 KAINS ID and E-mail Address
At KU, registering a KAINS ID is required to obtain an e-mail address and use the Wi-Fi. Please use the below KU
Information Media Center URL to register.
https://account.kains.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/
Please note that the KAINS ID obtained will be your KU e-mail address.
(For example, if your register the KAINS ID abcdefg, then your e-mail will be abcdefg@stu.kanazawa-u.ac.jp)

5 Communications from the Administration Office
Take care to not miss any communications, as communication with students will take place through the following threechannels according to its content. Please note, we will not assist students who are disadvantaged because they missed
communications. If you have changed the e-mail address you registered during admission, you must inform the Graduate
School Affairs Section.
1. Mainly announcements from the graduate program: Notification by e-mail to the e-mail address registered duringadmission (change to an easy to contact address possible)
2. Information that needs to be displayed medium to long-term: Listed on the “To Students” page of the graduate school
website
3. Information about events posted on other websites: Notification via Acanthus Portal
On Acanthus Portal, you can forward all notifications to your e-mail address. You can set it so that you will not miss any
e-mails by configuring forwarding settings via “Set a forwarding or emergency e-mail address” within the “Settings” menu.
If you have any questions regarding Acanthus Portal, please refer to the FAQ on the “Inquiries” page on Acanthus Portal or
inquire using the form.

6 Using Parking Lots
When commuting to the university by car, please follow traffic rules and please take good care to drive safely.
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If you will use the parking lot, please apply for a parking permit via Acanthus Portal. However, there is no guarantee that
all applicants will receive a permit.

7 Student ID Card
Student ID Cards will be distributed at orientation. In addition to being proof of identity, the card has various functions, as
listed below. Please handle it with care, and do not put it close to magnets or apply strong force to the card as it contains an
IC chip. Also, never lend out your card, or borrow other students’ cards. If you lose or damage the card, ¥2,452 is required
for reissue.
 To manage attendance for certain lectures As a card key to enter certain buildings When pre-charged and used to make payments with electronic money at the campus canteen and coop.
 When borrowing books from the library When taking the Annual Medical Checkup When issuing various certificate(s) at the automatic certificate issuing machines
In the event of loss or theft, immediately apply for the temporary suspension of the IC card on Acanthus Portal, notify the
Graduate School Affairs Section and conduct reissue procedures.

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Office in Charge of Graduate School Affairs Section, Student Affairs
Division, Transdisciplinary Science Administration Department
Kanazawa University
Kakumamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-1192
Tel: 076-264-5971
E-mail:s-yugo@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp