April 2025Admission
Guidelines for application to doctoral program
In The Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics (3-Year Doctoral Program)
Shizuoka University Graduate School & Hamamatsu University School of
Medicine Graduate School
Application period : July 17th to July 26th
Date of Interview : August 23rd
Announcement of Successful Applicants : September 13th

Educational Affairs Unit, Doctoral Course
3-5-1 Johoku, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 432-8561, Japan
Tel: +81-(0)53-478-1379
Email: cmmp@adb.shizuoka.ac.jp
HP: https://www.shizuoka.ac.jp/english/

School of Medicine: Entrance Exam Unit, Admissions Division
1-20-1 Handayama, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 431-3192, Japan
Tel: +81-(0)53-435-2205
Email:nyushi@hama-med.sc.jp
HP: https://www.hama-med.ac.jp/uni-e.html

The Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics website :https://www.cmmp.shizuoka.ac.jp/en/Admissions Policy for the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics
The image of students sought by the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics【Qualities and abilities required for admission】
This cooperative major is designed to train experts who can contribute to society as researchers in
the field of medical photonics, which combines opto-electronics and photomedicine. Students offering
qualities such as the following will be selected:
1. The basic academic skills necessary to study opto-electronics and medicine, together with anactive curiosity about science
2. Motivation and ambition to continue learning throughout their lives and the ability to apply
their knowledge to think creatively
3. Integrity, a cooperative approach, and ethical awareness, enabling teamwork with researchersin other fields
4. An interest in the global community and local communities【Basic Policy for Selection of Applicants】
In order to select personnel in line with the admission policy, we will select applicants based on acomprehensive evaluation of their academic abilities and qualifications based on a review of
documents such as a statement of purpose and transcripts, as well as a specialized oral examination.

Decisions on the selection of new students are made comprehensively by means of documentbased screening and a specialized interview. Screened documents include applicants’ applications
for admission, statements of intent, transcripts of results, and other reference materials. During thespecialized interview, applicants are required to make a presentation on their plan for research at
Shizuoka University (including details of the research and development they want to undertake aspart of the cooperative major, and the university at which they wish to be registered if they are able
to pursue their intended research). They will also be asked questions to assess their basic
knowledge in their field of specialty, among other matters.
Those undergoing the selection process for working adults, and other applicants with researchexperience, may make a presentation on their research achievements.

Main Distinguishing Features of the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics
Shizuoka University and Hamamatsu University School of Medicine will jointly offer advanced
education and research supervision in medical photonics. This is one of the world’s most advanced
research fields, combining Shizuoka University’s opto-electronics with Hamamatsu University Schoolof Medicine’s photomedicine. The aim of the major is to train highly skilled professionals well-versed
in both medicine and electronics.
(1) A joint degree from both Shizuoka University and Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
will be awarded.
(2) Students will be enrolled with both Shizuoka University and Hamamatsu University School of
Medicine. However, they will be formally registered with the university in which the main fulltime faculty member (the “main supervisor”) supervising their research is enrolled.
(3) Students will attend lectures for the cooperative major offered at both Shizuoka University andHamamatsu University School of Medicine. In addition, the curriculum has been designed toenable them to use both schools’ facilities including medical institutions and medical photonicsrelated R&D sites.
(4) The cooperative major is structured so that students also receive research supervision fromfaculty members at their non-registered university (by “assistant supervisors,” etc.).
Exam results and other personal information acquired in the process of selecting new students
will not be used for any purpose other than student selection, except that information may on
occasion be used for statistical surveys in a form that does not identify specific individuals.
Applications will be accepted only by Hamamatsu University School of Medicine.

CONTENTS

1. Number of Students to be Admitted………………………………………….
2. Eligible Candidates…….……………………………………………………
3. Preliminary Eligibility Review …………………………………………........
4. Method for Selecting New Students…………………………………………
5. Date and Time of Interview………………………………………………….
6. Admissions Application Procedure…………………………………………..
7. Special Measures for Prospective Applicants with Disabilities, etc……………
8. Announcement of Successful Applications…………………………………..
9. Enrollment Procedure……………………………………………………….
10. Examination Fee Refunds……………………………………………………
11. Selection Process Feedback…………...……………………………………...
12. Security Export Control ……………………………………………………
Overview of Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics…………………………...
Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics: List of Full-Time Faculty Members…....

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1. Number of Students to be Admitted

Selection Process Category

Shizuoka
University

Hamamatsu
University Schoolof Medicine

53General selection process
Selection process for working adults
Selection process for international
students

Note: The total number of students to be admitted via the general selection process, the selection process
for working adults, and the selection process for international students is 5 students at Shizuoka
University and 3 students at Hamamatsu University School of Medicine.
2. Eligible Candidates
General selection process
Individuals corresponding to any one of items (1) to (3) below.
Selection process for working adults
Individuals corresponding to any one of items (1) to (3) below who will be in formal employment, or who expect to
be in formal employment, from April 1, 2025 onward.
Selection process for international students
Non-Japanese individuals corresponding to any one of items (1) to (3) below who have student residence status in
Japan (or a status of residence that can be changed to student residence status) as specified in the Japanese
Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act , or who expect to be able to obtain such status when enrolling inuniversity.
(1) Individuals who have a master’s degree or a professional degree (this refers to a professional degree asprescribed in Article 5-2 of the Degree Regulations [Ordinance of the Ministry of Education, Science andCulture No. 9 of 1953] pursuant to the provisions of Article 104, paragraph 1 of the School Education Act[Act No. 26 of 1947]; the same applies below), or who expect to obtain such a degree by March 2025.
(2) Individuals corresponding to any one of items (i) to (v) below who have degree equivalent to a master’s degree
or a professional degree or who expect to obtain such a degree by March 2025.
(i) Those awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree outside Japan.
(ii) Those awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree after completing classsubjects offered via correspondence education by a foreign school while in Japan.
(iii) Those awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree having completed a
program in Japan offered by a foreign educational facility positioned as a facility that provides graduate
school curricula under said foreign country's school education system, and designated separately by theJapanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
(iv) Those awarded a degree equivalent to a master’s degree having completed a program at the United
Nations University established pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly resolution of December
11, 1972, as prescribed in Article 1, paragraph 2 of the Act on Special Measures Incidental to Enforcement-1-

of the "Agreement between the United Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations
University" (Act No. 72 of 1976).
(v) Those deemed to possess academic ability equal to or greater than a person who has a master’s degree,
having completed a course of study in a foreign school, an educational facility designated according to (iii)
above, or the United Nations University, and passed an assessment equivalent to an exam or review process
as prescribed in Article 16-2 of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools (Ordinance of the
Ministry of Education, Science and Culture No. 28 of 1974).
(3) Individuals corresponding to either item (i) or (ii) below who, as a result of individual review for eligibility toapply for the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics, are deemed to possess academic ability equal to or greaterthan a person who has a master’s degree or a professional degree.
(i) Individuals designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Public Noticeof the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture No. 118 of 1989), as follows:a. Those who, having graduated from a university in Japan and pursued research for 2 years or more in auniversity, research institute, or similar institution, are deemed as a result of the output, etc., of that research
to possess academic ability equal to or greater than a person who has a master’s degree for the purposesof this cooperative major.
b. Those who, having completed a 16-year program of school education outside Japan or completed a 16year program of school education of the relevant foreign country by completing class subjects offered via
correspondence education by a foreign school while in Japan, then subsequently pursued research for 2
years or more in a university, research institute, or similar institution, are deemed as a result of the output,
etc., of that research to possess academic ability equal to or greater than a person who has a master’s degree
for the purposes of this cooperative major.
(ii) Individuals such as those listed in a. through c. below who, as a result of individual review for eligibility toapply for this cooperative major, are deemed to possess academic ability equal to or greater than a person
who has a master’s degree or a professional degree, and who reached/will reach the age of 24 by March 31,
2025.
a. Those who have graduated, or who expect to graduate by March 2025, from a department of medicine(having completed a 6-year course in medicine, or similar).
b. Those who have completed, or who expect to complete by March 2025, an 18-year program of school
education outside Japan (including graduation from a department of medicine [having completed a
medical course or similar, which must have lasted 6 years]).
c. Those who have research achievements deemed to have merit equal to or greater than a master’s thesis.
Note: Please be aware that individuals who wish to apply under item (3) of “2. Eligible Candidates” above must
undergo a review to approve their eligibility to apply in accordance with “3. Preliminary Eligibility Review”
below.
3. Preliminary Eligibility Review
Individuals corresponding to item (3) under “2. Eligible Candidates” above are required to undergo a preliminary
review to approve their eligibility to apply as detailed below. Only those who pass the review may apply.
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(1) Documents for submission(i) Written application for approval of eligibility
Use form provided.
(ii) Résumé
Use form provided.
(iii) Certificate of (prospective) graduation
Submit a certificate issued by the university president, a dean, or a person of similar status at theuniversity/department, etc., from which you graduated.
(iv) Transcript of results
Submit a transcript of results issued by the university president, a dean, or a person of similar status at theuniversity/department, etc., from which you graduated; the envelope should be sealed.
(v) Return envelope
Write your address on a Japanese standard type-3 envelope (12 cm x 23.5 cm) or a similar one and affix a
344 yen stamp (for express delivery).
(vi) Description of research experience
Use form provided (submission is unnecessary for applicants with no research experience).
(vii) Details of research achievements
Use form provided (submission is unnecessary for applicants with no research experience). Attach a printout of a thesis/paper or photocopied details of research output of a standard equal to or greater than a master’s
degree.
(viii) List of research achievements
Use the form provided to list your research achievements including books, theses/papers, oral presentations,or presentations of pieces of work other than a master’s thesis, etc., related to the topic(s) you intend to researchas part of the cooperative major, and submit.
Note that submission of additional certificates, etc., may be required as necessary.
You can download (i), (ii), (vi), (vii) and (viii) from the website.
(2) How to submit documents
Please submit the above documents by hand or by postal mail to the submission address detailed below. If
sending by postal mail, however, please write in red on the front of the envelope “Contains Application
Documents for Doctoral Course Eligibility Approval Review” and ensure that you send the documents byregistered mail. If submitting by hand, please bring the documents to the submission address between 8:30 a.m.
and 5:15 p.m. on a weekday (excluding national holidays and the hour between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. ).
a. Submission period: Documents must reach the submission address between June 28 and July 4, 2024.
b. Submission address: Entrance Exam Unit, Admissions Division, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine ,1-20-1 Handayama, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 431-3192, Japan
Tel: +81-(0)53-435-2205(3) Review method
The university will undertake a preliminary review based on the documents you submit. If deemed particularly-3-necessary, interviews will also be used for the review. Applicants will be contacted individually if an interview isrequired.
(4) Notification of preliminary review results
Applicants who applied for review will be notified of results by July 12, 2024.
(5) Admissions application period and application documents
If your eligibility to apply for enrollment in the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics is approved, please
follow the instructions contained in the notification you receive and submit the documents designated under “6.
Admissions Application Procedure” below during the admissions application period specified.
4. Method for Selecting New Students
Decisions on the selection of new students are made comprehensively by means of document-based screening anda specialized interview. Screened documents include applicants’ applications for admission, statements of intent,transcripts of results, and other reference materials. During the specialized interview, applicants are required to make apresentation on their plan for research after admission (including details of the research and development they wantto undertake as part of the cooperative major, and the university at which they wish to be registered if they are able topursue their intended research). They will also be asked questions to assess their basic knowledge in their field ofspecialty, among other matters.
The specialized interview lasts approximately 30 minutes, including time allowed for the applicant’s presentation(around 15 minutes). Applicants should bring with them a laptop PC (running the necessary presentation software)
to make their presentation. The PC and monitor will be connected using an HDMI cable. Bring a converter ifnecessary.
Those undergoing the selection process for working adults, and other applicants with research experience, may
make a presentation on their research achievements. For those undergoing the selection process for international
students, the specialized interview may be conducted in either English or Japanese.
5. Date and Time of Interview
Date
August 23, 2024

Time

Interview Category

As notified

Specializedinterview

Interview Venue
Hamamatsu University of School of Medicine
1-20-1 Handayama, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City

(Further details will be provided in the interview guidelines that will be sent to you with your application
registration sheet)
Note: An online interview can be conducted for applicants undergoing the selection process for international
students who wish to complete the selection process before travelling to Japan.
Access to the Interview Venue
 Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
Take the number 50 bus to city hall yamanote idai from stands 13 of the JR Hamamatsu Station North
Exit bus terminal; alight at the University School of Medicine. The bus takes approximately 35 minutes.
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6. Admissions Application Procedure(1) Admissions application documents
Submission requiredfrom

Remarks

All applicantsFill out the necessary items on the form provided and submit.

Application② registration
sheet/photo sheet

All applicantsFill out the necessary items on the form provided and affix a
photograph taken within 3 months prior to your application in thedesignated section.

Statement of③ intent (written
research plan)

All applicantsFill out the necessary items on the form provided and submit.

Documents, etc.
①

Application foradmission

Fill out the necessary items on the form provided, affix a datestamped admissions examination fee receipt and submit.
There is a case where no admissions examination fee will becharged for individuals currently enrolled on master’s orprofessional degree programs at Shizuoka University’s graduate
schools or master's degree program at Hamamatsu University
School of Medicine (see page 8).

Sheet for affixing
Admissions④
examination fee
receipt

All applicants

Envelope for⑤ sending application
registration sheet

All applicantsWrite your name and address on an envelope of thespecified size, affix a return postal stamp (344 yen) and submit.

⑥ Address sheet

All applicantsFill out the necessary items on the form provided and submit.

List of application⑦ documents, etc.,
submitted

All applicantsFill out the necessary items on the form provided and submit.

Transcript of results(for a bachelor’s⑧
degree program orequivalent)

Applicants who havecompleted (or expect
to complete) abachelor’s degree
program or equivalent

Submit a transcript of results issued by the university president, adean, or a person of similar status at the university/department, etc.,from which you graduated/in which you are currently enrolled; theenvelope should be sealed.

Certificate of(prospective)completion (for a⑨ master’s orprofessional
degree program
or equivalent)

Applicants who havecompleted (or expect
to complete) a master’sor professional degree
program or equivalent

Submit a certificate issued by the university president,
graduate school dean, or a person of similar status at
the university/department, etc., from which you
graduated/in which you are currently enrolled.

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to complete) a master’s⑩ professional
degree programor professional degree
or equivalent)
program or equivalent

Submit a transcript issued by the university president,
graduate school dean, or a person of similar status at
the university/department, etc., from which you
graduated/in which you are currently enrolled; theenvelope should be sealed.

Photocopy orsummary of⑪
master’s thesis,etc.

Applicants who havecompleted a master’sor professional degree
program or equivalent

A master’s thesis, etc., may comprise any of thefollowing:(i) A master’s thesis(ii) Any paper presented publicly during the period
between the master’s thesis production and thetime of this application(iii) Output from research into a specific topic(themed research)
If any of the items (i) through (iii) above is written in alanguage other than Japanese or English, include aJapanese translation.
If submitting a summary, use A4 paper to write asummary of your master’s thesis, etc., (which may
comprise a non-master’s thesis of a standard equal to or
greater than that for a master’s degree, or a progress
report on a master’s thesis, etc.) of no more than 4,000
Japanese characters or no more than 2,000 English
words, and submit.

Progress report on⑫ master’s thesis,etc.

Applicants who
expect to complete a
master’s orprofessional degree
program orequivalent

Use A4 paper to write a progress (interim) report onyour master’s thesis, etc., and submit. On the final page
include comments on the report by your supervisor ora person of similar status together with their job title
and signature.

List of research⑬
achievements

Photocopy of athesis/paper of astandard equal to or⑭ greater than that fora master’s degree,
or a summary of
research

Applicants withresearchachievements
Individuals who wish
to apply under item(3) of “2. Eligible
Candidates” above(submission is
unnecessary for
applicants with noresearch experience)

Use the form provided to list your research achievements
including books, theses/papers, oral presentations, orpresentations of pieces of work other than a master’s thesis, etc.,
related to the topic(s) you intend to research as part of thecooperative major, and submit.
A thesis/paper of a standard equal to or greater than that for amaster’s degree means a peer-reviewed academic paper publishedin an academic book or a national academic journal. If written in alanguage other than Japanese or English, include a Japanesetranslation.
If submitting a summary of research, use A4 paper to write asummary of no more than 4,000 Japanese characters or no morethan 2,000 English words, and submit.
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Written consent⑮ from employer

All working
applicantsIndividuals who are employed, or expect to be employed, on orafter April 1, 2025, and intend to seek enrollment on thecooperative major while continuing their employment should
submit written consent from their employer in the prescribed
format.

Additional Documents to Be Submitted by Individuals Wishing to Undergo the Selection Process for International
Students⑯

Photocopy of
passport

All international
applicants

Submit a photocopy of the page showing your name, date of birth,and gender.

Non-Japanese residents in Japan should submit one of thefollowing certifications:
Non-Japanese residents
a. A photocopy of a residence card (including the section[s]⑰ Residence card, etc.
in Japanshowing residence status and the permitted duration of residence)b. A photocopy of an entry visa (all relevant pages)
Japanesegovernment⑱ (MEXT)
scholarshipstudent certificate

Japanese government(MEXT) scholarshipstudents

Submit a Japanese government (MEXT) scholarship student
certificate issued by the university in which you are currently
enrolled.

Notes:
1. Please complete the application documents in Japanese or English.
2. If certificates, etc., are in a language other than Japanese or English, ensure that you attach a Japanese translation.
3. If any certificates show a surname that differs from your current surname, please attach certification enabling yourchange of name to be verified.
4. There may be other cases in which submission of additional certificates, etc., may be required as necessary.
5. You can download admissions application documents ①, ②, ③, ⑦, ⑬ and ⑮ from the website.
(2) Payment of admissions examination (document screening and interview) fee
Examination fee: 30,000 yen
Except for applicants with (3) of “2. Eligible Candidates”, who are subject to the application eligibility
screening, please make a wire transfer from your nearest bank using the enclosed "Bank Transfer Request
Form". Please confirm that the bank's seal is on the "Certificate of Receipt of Bank Transfer" returned at the bankcounter, and affix it to the designated space on the form for affixing the Certificate of Receipt of Bank Transfer
of Application Fee and submit it.
The deadline for payment is July 25, 2024. Bank charges are to be borne by the payer.
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If the payment is made at an ATM (Automated Teller Machine), be sure to enter the client number and thename of the examinee on the money transfer request form, and attach the statement together with the "Certificate
of Receipt of Money Transfer".
If you want to transfer the examination fee from abroad, please refer to the following. Please enclosethe certificate kinds concerned with examination fee payment (It's possible to copy.) with application
documents.
You will pay ¥ 30,000. Payment should be made in Japanese yen only, and the transfer fee required by
the overseas financial institution should be paid individually. A remittance check is not acceptable. Please
pay by July 25, 2024.
* It should be noted that the examination fee alone (without the handling and transfer fees) does not cover
the necessary amount for you to take the examination.
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Bank name, SWIFT code, Branch name and Branch address

Bank Name:SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION

Swift Code:SMBCJPJT

Branch Name:

Hamamatsu

Branch Address:

325-6 Sunayama-cho,■

Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu,

430-0926,

Japan

Name, account number, address of payee, and Phone of Payee

Name of Payee:

National University Corp, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine Kenteiryouguti

Account Number:

6941602

Account Type:

SavingAddress of Payee

1-20-1 Handayama, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, 431-3192, Japan

Phone of Payee+81-53-435-2205

In addition, fill out the following information if necessary.
Purpose of Remittance:

Application Fee

Message to Payee, if any:Your nameNote, however, that no examination fee will be charged to individuals currently enrolled on master’s orprofessional degree programs at Shizuoka University’s graduate schools, who plan to complete theirprogram in March 2025 and transfer directly to the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics at Shizuoka
University.
In addition, that no examination fee will be charged to individuals currently enrolled on master’s orprofessional degree programs at Shizuoka University’s graduate schools, or master’s degree programs at
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine who plan to complete their program in March 2025 andtransfer directly to the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics at Hamamatsu University School of
Medicine.
Applicants applying under item (3) of “2. Eligible Candidates” above, who undergo preliminary review toapprove their eligibility to apply, do not need to pay the admissions examination fee (30,000 yen) when they apply
for the eligibility review. Review applicants will be notified of results by July 12, 2024; if your eligibility isapproved, please follow the instructions contained in the notification you receive.

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Please submit the application documents by hand or by postal mail to the submission address detailed below.
If sending by postal mail, please write in red on the front of the envelope “Contains Application Documents forDoctoral Course” and ensure that you send the documents by registered mail. If submitting by hand, pleasebring the documents to the submission address between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. on a weekday (excluding national
holidays and the hour between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.).
(4) Admissions application period
Applications must reach the submission address between July 17, 2024, and July 26, 2024 (by5:15 p.m.).
(5) Submission address for application documents, etc.
Entrance Exam Unit, Admissions Division,
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine ,1-20-1 Handayama, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture 431-3192, Japan
Tel: +81-(0)53-435-2205
Note: Admissions applications are accepted only by Hamamatsu University School of Medicine. Please do
not submit applications to Shizuoka University.
(6) Other matters to note with regard to applications
a. No alterations to details provided in application documents will be permitted after the documents are
submitted.
b. If application documents are incomplete, the university may not accept them.
c. Application documents received by the university will not be returned.
(7) Research supervisors
In accordance with the aims of the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics, after starting the program, each
student will be provided with a main supervisor, and one assistant supervisor from each of the two universities. The
supervisors will liaise with each other to supervise students’ study and research. When applying, applicants shouldchoose their preferred university and their preferred main supervisor from among the supervisors detailedon the list provided on pages 16 and 17 (Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics: List of Full-Time Faculty
Members), and state these preferences on their application for admission (the section for stating a second
preference may be left blank). Applicants should contact their preferred supervisor before making theirapplication to confirm that their proposed research is appropriate. After students start the program, mainsupervisors will advise on choosing assistant supervisors from among the faculty members affiliated with thecooperative major.
7. Special Measures for Prospective Applicants with Disabilities, etc.
Prior consultation is offered for prospective applicants with disabilities, etc., who will require special arrangements
when undergoing the selection process or attending university. Please apply for a consultation by July 4, 2024, following
the procedure below.

-9-Application
methodApply using the form titled “application for special measuresduring the graduate school selection process,” attaching a photocopy
of a document certifying your disability or a medical certificate froma doctor.
If necessary, a face-to-face meeting will be held with the applicant
him/herself or with a person who can represent the applicant(a parent/guardian, a member of staff from the applicant’s
previous school, etc.).

Entrance Exam Unit, Admissions Division,
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine ,Contact address 1-20-1 Handayama, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City,
Shizuoka Prefecture 431-3192, Japan
Tel: +81-(0)53-435-2205
E-mail: nyushi@hama-med.ac.jp
Notes:
1. When inquiring by postal mail or requesting the form to apply for special measures during the graduate school
selection process, please enclose a return envelope (Japanese standard type-3 envelope (12 cm x 23.5 cm) andmail your inquiry/request to the contact address above. Affix an 84yen stamp to the envelope and write the postal
code, address, and name of the person making the request/inquiry.
2. If you intend to inquire by telephone or hand-deliver an application for special measures, be aware that theabove office cannot accept telephone inquiries or visits on Saturdays, Sundays, or national holidays.
8. Announcement of Successful ApplicantsDate and time: September 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Method of announcement: The application numbers of successful applicants will be posted on the Cooperative Major in
Medical Photonics website. The announcement of successful applications on the website is for reference only. Formal
notification will be via acceptance notices sent directly to successful applicants (by express postal mail); please ensurethat you check the result of your application by confirming whether you have received an acceptance notice. Please also
note that the announcement of successful applications on the website may take some time.
https://www.cmmp.shizuoka.ac.jp/en/•

The university will send acceptance notices to successful applicants promptly by express postal mail.

•The university will mail documents for the enrollment procedure to successful applicants by late
February 2025 (subject to change).
Note: Under no circumstances will the university respond to inquiries about application results, whether by
telephone or by any other means.

9. Enrollment procedure
The university will mail the documents, etc., necessary for the enrollment procedure to successful applicants by late
February 2025. The university with which each student is registered will handle the enrollment procedure by mid-March.

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(1) Enrollment and tuition fees
Enrollment fee

282,000 yen (amount charged for academic year 2024)

Annual tuition fee

535,800 yen (267,900 yen per half-year; amounts charged for academic year 2024)

Notes:(i) Please pay the tuition fee for the first half-year using the Japan Post Bank/post office transfer form enclosedwith the enrollment procedure documents; payment should be made by the date specified.
(ii) The enrollment fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
(iii) If the tuition fee changes when you enroll at the university or during your time at the university, you will becharged the new tuition fee from the time it changes.
(2) Points to note with regard to fees(i) Please be aware that successful applicants who do not pay their enrollment fee by the date specified underthe enrollment procedure as mentioned above, will become ineligible for enrollment on the course.
(ii) No enrollment fee needs to be paid by individuals currently enrolled on master’s or professional degree
programs at Shizuoka University’s graduate schools, who plan to complete their program in March 2025
and transfer directly to the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics at Shizuoka University’s graduate
school from April 2025.
In addition, that no enrollment fee will be charged to individuals currently enrolled on master’s orprofessional degree programs at Shizuoka University’s graduate schools, or master’s degree programs at
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine who plan to complete their program in March 2025 andtransfer directly to the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics at Hamamatsu University School of
Medicine from April 2025.
(iii) The university will provide information regarding the treatment of enrollment fees for the following
individuals by the time it mails the enrollment procedure documents:a. Individuals currently enrolled on master’s degree programs at Hamamatsu University School of
Medicine’s graduate schools, who plan to complete their program in March 2025 and transfer directly to
the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics at Shizuoka University’s graduate school from April 2025.
(3) Enrollment/tuition fee exemptions and long-term course registration system
Enrollment fee exemption or postponement and tuition fee exemption
Students whose annual income at the time of enrollment in graduate school is below a certain level may be granted
exemption from or postponement of their enrollment fee and/or exemption from their tuition fees. More information
about enrollment fee exemption or postponement and tuition fee exemption will be provided in the admission
procedure guide.
Long-term course registration system
The long-term course registration system is a system for students who are in formal employment, or for other reasonsbelieve that they cannot finish a graduate school program within the standard 3 years. The system enables them toapply to schedule the completion of their course over a period lasting up to 6 years. During their extended period of
attendance at the university, such students are eligible for special measures with regard to annual tuition fees. Please
note, however, that some applications for special measures are denied following review. More information about thelong-term course registration system will be provided in the admission procedure guide.
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10. Examination Fee Refunds
Admissions examination fees that have been paid will not be refunded for any reason other than the following:(1) An examination fee refund may be claimed if:(i) No application documents were submitted(ii) The examination fee was paid twice by mistake(iii) The application documents were not accepted by the university(ⅳ) Individuals currently enrolled on master’s or professional degree programs at Shizuoka University’s
graduate schools or master's degree program at Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, who plan tocomplete their program in March 2025 and transfer directly to the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics
from April 2025.
(2) Amount of examination fee to be refunded
The university will refund the overpaid amount or the entire amount as requested by the applicant him/herself.
The bank transfer fee for the refund must be paid by the individual requesting the refund.
(3) How to claim a refund• In the case of (1) (i) or (ii) above
Using an appropriate sheet of paper (notepaper, etc.), prepare a claim for refund of your examination fee,stating the details in 1 to 7 below. Ensure that you attach a receipt for payment by transfer (an admissions
examination fee receipt) from the Japan Post Bank/post office and send by postal mail to reach Admission
division Hamamatsu University School of Medicine by February 28, 2025.
• In the case of (1) (iii) above
The university will enclose a form for claiming a refund of the examination fee when returning youradmissions application documents. Please fill in the necessary information and send back by postal mail.
• In the case of (1) (iv) above
In due course, the university will send a form for claiming a refund of the examination fee. Please fill in thenecessary information and send back by postal mail.
Claim for Refund of Graduate School Admissions Examination Fee
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Reason for claiming refund
Name of graduate school and major for which you were applying
Your name (in both roman alphabet and kana, if possible)
Your current addressYour contact telephone number
Amount of refund claimed (30,000 yen)Account for refund・Bank name and branch・Account type (ordinary/current [for Japanese accounts]) and accountnumber・Account name (in both roman alphabet and kana for Japanese accounts)
・ If the account name differs from the applicant’s name, state therelationship between the accountholder and the applicant-12-

(4) Special measures regarding admissions examination fees for prospective applicants affected by a largescale disaster.
The university has established special measures during the student selection process to refund admissions
examination fees for those affected by the large-scale disaster. The measures are designed to ensure thatcandidates affected by the disaster have opportunities to advance their education by reducing the financial
burden on them. More information is available via the URLs below.
Information on Exemption from Entrance Examination Fee:https://www.hama-med.ac.jp/admission/kenteiryou.html

11. Selection Process Feedback
Applicants who undergo the selection process, but are not accepted for the academic year in question, may
request notification of their selection process score from the university (Shizuoka University only) they gave as theirfirst choice when applying. Please contact the university as detailed below for more information:
Shizuoka University: Admissions Section, Student Affairs Division
836 Ohya, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 422-8529, Japan
Tel: +81-(0)54-238-4464 (from November 15, 2024 to December 16, 2024)
12. Security Export Control
Both Shizuoka University and Hamamatsu University of Medical Science have established regulations for security
export control, in accordance with “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act”, and rigorously screens potential
international students on the basis of these regulations. International applicants who fall under any of the conditions set
out in said regulations may be unable to enter their desired course or program.

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Overview of Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics
PurposeThe aim of the Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics is to respond to society’s needs and take advantageof the strengths and distinctive features of two universities to train professionals highly skilled in medical
photonics. These professionals will master the field of combined medicine and engineering founded on
optical technology.
Curriculum Policy (Curriculum Design and Implementation)
In order to train medical photonics professionals to the standard targeted under this cooperative major,
the universities will design and implement a curriculum along the lines described below and assesslearning outcomes.
【Curriculum Concept and Learning Content and Methods】
1. Specialist knowledge and skills
The curriculum will offer students a diverse array of courses comprising core subjects in
lecture format and internship, foundation subjects in lecture format, and specialist subjects to beundertaken as lectures, exercises, and research. It will enable students to acquire specialist
knowledge in the fields of opto-electronics and photomedicine, together with scholarship andskills in medical photonics, which fuses these two fields.
2. Ability to learn independently and practical skills
The curriculum will offer special research and special seminars in a wide range of specialist
subjects and core subjects. In this way, it will cultivate students’ ability to put their scholarshipand skills in medical photonics to practical use and get them used to acquiring up-to-dateknowledge. It will, moreover, cultivate the creativity that will lead to advances in medical
engineering and the development of groundbreaking technologies.
3. Well-rounded character and strong ethical awarenessThe curriculum will impart a fundamental understanding of research ethics and medical ethics
through lectures. It will, moreover, fully develop and ingrain that ethical awareness through special
seminars, special research, and research internships. Meanwhile, communication skills will befostered through teamwork with researchers in other fields.
4. Ability to contribute to the global community and local communities
The curriculum will use special research, special seminars, and research internships to cultivate
students’ ability to communicate research findings in medical photonics from a global perspective.
【Evaluation Methods for Academic Achievement】
The academic objectives of the course are stated in the course syllabus, and fair and rigorous
grading is conducted based on the evaluation methods set for each course to evaluate the degree ofachievement of the knowledge and abilities indicated in the Diploma Policy.

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Diploma Policy (Awarding of Degrees)
A Ph.D. in Medical Photonics will be awarded to students enrolled in the Cooperative Major in Medical
Photonics who have acquired the skills below after studying medical photonics fusing the fields of optoelectronics and photomedicine.
1. Specialist knowledge and skills
Specialist knowledge and skills in opto-electronics and photomedicine and understanding of thechallenges and needs that arise on the frontlines of medical care
2. Ability to learn independently and practical skills
The ability to put specialist knowledge and skills in medical photonics to practical use, and thehabit of acquiring up-to-date knowledge. Students should also be able to use these accomplishments
to identify challenges and needs that arise on the frontlines of medical care, and to resolve thesechallenges and needs by collecting the necessary information and analyzing it. In addition, theyshould be capable of contributing to advances in medical photonics and to the development ofgroundbreaking technologies.
3. Well-rounded character and strong ethical awarenessA well-rounded character and communication skills, as well as a strong awareness of research
ethics and medical ethics, enabling the student to conduct research into medical photonics on thefrontlines of medical care
4. Ability to contribute to the global community and local communities
The knowledge and skills necessary to spread the word about medical photonics technologies
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Cooperative Major in Medical Photonics: List of Full-Time Faculty Members
University

Research
Section

Basic

MemberSpecialized field

教 授

岩 田

太

Prof.

IWATA Futoshi

教 授

小 野 篤 史

Prof.

ONO

MedicalPhotonics○Development of scanning probe microscopy and related techniques
for micro and nano meter scale measurement and manipulation〇Development of plasmonic filter for near-infrared image sensor〇 Super resolution imaging of proteins by near-field infrared

Atsushiabsorption spectroscopy

教 授

川 田 善 正Prof.

KAWATA Yoshimasa

教 授

原

和 彦

Prof.

HARA

Kazuhiko

教

平

授

川

和

貴

Prof.

HIRAKAWA Kazutaka

准教授

鳴 海 哲 夫○Super resolution microscopy for bio-imaging ○Surface plasmon
resonance for high sensitive bio-imaging〇 Fabrication of optical functional materials for novel lightsources and detectors〇Development and activity control of photosensitizers for cancer
photodynamic therapy and photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy〇Backbone Chemistry of Peptides and Proteins for Drug Discovery〇Development of Highly Functional Molecules Utilizing Visible andAssoc.Prof. NARUMI Tetsuo
Near Infrared Light

Shizuoka
University

教 授

青 木

徹

Prof.

AOKI

教 授

居 波

Prof.

INAMI

教 授

川 人 祥 二Prof.

KAWAHITO Shoji

Toru○Research and development of functional X-ray CT system based on
photon-counting X-ray Imaging devices

渉〇Development of novel optical microscope techniques such as super-

Wataruresolution microscopy and its application to the biotechnology field○ Research

on

pixel

devices,

imaging

circuits

andsensorarchitectures for having high performance and high functionality in
Appliedimage sensors

Medical○ Development of liquid-phase sensor, such as biosensor, andPhotonics

教 授

近 藤

淳

wireless sensor for structural health monitoring using surface wave

Prof.

KONDOHJun

devices.
○“Micro-laboratory” based on nonlinear acoustic phenomena.
○Development of terahertz laser spectrometer for pharmaceutical

教 授

佐々木 哲 朗industry

Prof.

SASAKI Tetsuo○Development of terahertz signal generator for medical imaging
applications〇Research and development of noninvasive hemodynamic measurement

教 授

庭 山 雅 嗣Prof. NIWAYAMA Masatsugu

using near-infrared spectroscopy〇Improvement of accuracy and convenience of measurement〇Development of computational imaging, super-resolution microscopy

准教授

臼 杵

深

Assoc.Prof. USUKI

Shinand optical phase conjugation lens for precision engineering andlife science

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准教授

清 水 一 男Assoc.Prof. SHIMIZU Kazuo〇Microplasma applications for medical field such as drug delivery
system (DDS), plasma medicine〇Neurophysiological studies on the material of comfort andpleasantness

講 師

沖 田 善 光〇Research on methods for measuring stress and analyzing its

Lecturer OKITA Yoshimitsu
biological signals〇Neurophysiological studies on Functional Foods (food components)○Research on the mechanism of organ fibrosis, the development of
教 授

岩 下 寿 秀diseasebiomarkers,

and

the

application

of

new

microscopic

Prof. IWASHITA Toshihide
techniques to diagnostic pathology○Development and application of photoacoustic imaging system〇Development and application of multimodal optical imaging system
Basic

教 授

大 川 晋 平○Research on measurement and application of optical and mechanical

Medical

Prof.

OKAWA

properties of biological tissues

Shinpei

Photonics○Research on signal and image processing techniques in biomedical
optics○ Drug and or Brain Machine Interface development of neurological
教 授
Prof.

瀬 藤 光 利SETOU

Mitsutoshi

diseases○

Development and application of light-based quantum imaging

techniques including mass microscopy○Development of novel PET imaging tracers for in vivo molecularHamamatsu

教 授

間賀田 泰 寛imaging

Prof.

MAGATA Yasuhiro○ Application of in vivo molecular imaging techniques to drug

University

discoveries and pre-clinical studies

School of○Basic research and pathophysiological analysis on spinal cord

Medicine

injury○Research on axon guidance molecules
教 授
Prof.

山 岸

覚

YAMAGISHI Satoru○Research on autism-related genes○Basic research and pathological analysis on cerebral infarction
and brain injury○Research on vascular and lymphatic systems in the central nervous
system using optical imaging

教 授

中 村 和 正Prof.

NAKAMURA Katsumasa○Development of technologies for high precision radiation therapy○ Development and application of bioimaging techniques using
AppliedMedicalPhotonics

vibrational spectroscopy
教 授

長 島

優

Prof.

NAGASHIMA Yu○Development and application of non-invasive BMI (brain-machineinterface) technology○Development and application of CPS (cyber physical system) for
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