■Admission Policy
Graduate School of Kagawa Nutrition University
The Graduate School of Nutrition Sciences aims at supporting students to become researchers orspecialists who integrate food and health, contribute to improving the health of others, and make ahappier society. Applicants should have: (a) clear career objectives and a desire to pursue studies andresearch in the fields of nutrition and health science, and (b) adequate prerequisite knowledge andacademic training to conduct graduate level research.

Nutrition Science ProgramThis program is open to those who would are committed to study and practice nutrition sciencethrough an evidence-based scientific approach that analyzes the impact of food and nutrition on ourbodies and minds.
Health Science ProgramThis program is open to those who are deeply interested in fundamental studies on community
health, school health, and bio-medicine, and intend to promote healthy ways of living.

■Curriculum Policy
Graduate School of Kagawa Nutrition University
The following program is formulated to help students deepen their understanding of specific research themes of theirinterest, while also ensuring their academic research skills and broadening their base knowledge of health andnutrition science through learning.

1.

A series of comprehensive lectures exclusively by full-time faculty members will be provided to all
graduate school students to understand the diversified and inter-disciplinary nature of health and nutrition
science before formally commencing research.

2.

In addition, various advanced lecture courses covering broad areas related to nutrition and health will beoffered to further deepen student knowledge. In particular, advanced lectures will include: Basic Nutrition,Applied Nutrition, Ecology Science, Food Culture and Food Science for the Nutrition Science Program.
Furthermore, advanced lectures covering heath science such as Clinical Biochemistry and Applied Healthat School will be offered for the Health Science Program.

3.

A lecture on research methodology open to all departments is now being offered in order to help students
conduct research in a scientific manner.

4.

A comprehensive seminar is now being offered for students to identify their research themes and assess
their meaning in the context of nutrition and health science in light of the diversified and inter-disciplinary
natures of these fields. The seminar is a participatory one in which each student will develop skills to
discuss meaning and knowledge with others based on their research theme prior to commencement of theirrespective research.

5.

The master’s program and the second half of the doctoral degree ensure adequate guidance to each studentwith individually assigned professors as their main advisors while also giving them the opportunity toreceive instruction from professors in a variety of fields to deepen student understanding of their research
topics and practical issues . Furthermore, each student will make a mid-term presentation for all facultymembers.

Undergraduate School of Nutrition Science1.

To make a smooth transition from high school to undergraduate school, special lectures on essential
subjects shall be provided in the first year.

2.

During the first two years, students are required to select foundation subjects that suit their grade to gain abroader prospective before going for specialization from the third year onwards.

3.

Lectures on specialized subjects have been designed for students to learn in a step-by-step manner so thatthey can review and study on their own and ensure adequate understanding and knowledge before going onto the next stage. Compulsory subjects required for acquiring a registered dietitian/nutritionist license, etc.,
are also integrated into the curriculums of the respective departments.

4.

The curriculum has been designed to reflect the policy of the respective departments and ensure timelyacquisition of expertise. To the extent possible, interactive and participatory teaching methods are utilized
such as problem solving and simulations in order to aid students.

5.

Through internships and field visits, students at the start of school will be exposed to practical exampleswhere nutrition science and nutritionists are contributing to the wellbeing of society in order to visualize
their career after graduation, and motivate them for their studies and research at school.

■Diploma Policy (Graduation Approval/Degree Conferment
Policy)Graduate School of Nutrition Sciences
I．Master’s CourseA master’s degree (either Nutrition Science or Health Science) shall be granted to students who: (a) fulfilled therequired credits, and (b) passed the master thesis screening or completed the report for professional training andpassed the final examination. Those students must have acquired the research and necessary abilities required ofprofessionals with high expertise and a broad prospective on nutritional science and health science.

Ⅱ．Doctoral Course
A doctoral degree shall be granted to students who: (a) passed the review of their respective doctoral thesis, (b)passed the final examination, and (c) have been acknowledged by the school to have acquired highly specialized
research abilities and knowledge to conduct research independently in nutrition science and/or health science.

Undergraduate School of Nutrition Science
A bachelor’s degree shall be granted along with approval for graduation to those students who attend
KNU for at least four years, complete the required credits (in nutrition), and who master the skills
below.

1.

Acquisition of a basic understanding of our diversified modern society and the underlying principles ofnature. Equipped with essential learning skills, students will therefore have an ability to grasp nutrition andhealth science issues beyond their narrow fields and be able to look for comprehensive solutions.

2.

Acquisition of logical analytical skills, and solution-oriented and proactive ways of thinking to help people
improve their eating habits and promote better health. Those students will have therefore acquired the skills
to discover, research, and solve various modern problems related to flood, nutrition, and health.

3.

Acquisition of leadership, commitment, and ethics. Students who have a rich sense of humanity and whoare committed to contributing to the wellbeing of an ethical society while pursuing their careers withadequate leadership coordination and communication skills.

4.

Acquisition of life-long learning and self-motivation. Students who continuously learn new knowledgethroughout their lives and improve their skills with self-motivation.

【Number of the students and faculity members】
Enrollment
Grade Limits

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Department of Food
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Number of Fculity
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Students studet members

Y1109Y21018Y132Y232Y338Y1103Y2107Y131Y230Y332

Y1200

225

Y2200

222

Y3200(20)236

21Y4200(20)

243

22

Y1100

114

Y2100

109

Y3100

112

Y4100

106

Y15067

Y25060

Y35065

Y45057

Y187

106

Y287113

Y367(20)111

22

Y467(20)

111

20

Y1―

Y2―

Y320(20)30

15

Y420(20)1913537515計※点線内・・・編入学生数、及び留年者：（いずれも内数）

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