HIROSAKI UNIVERSITY

Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Science


Graduate School of
Agriculture and Life Science

Overview

We offer postgraduate courses of study that lead to a master’s degree. The graduate school consists of five study Programs: Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Applied Biology and Food Sciences, International Agriculture and Horticulture, and Agricultural and Environmental Engineering. After obtaining a master’s degree, a student may advance to the doctoral program of the United Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Iwate University (UGAS). Hirosaki University is a member of the United Graduate School.

Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Science

Courses

Master’s Degree

This graduate program builds on the student’s undergraduate educational background and offers an interdisciplinary and internationally-oriented educational and research experience. By doing so, it aims to turn out highly competent graduates who can exercise their talents in the following areas:

  • Specialists who can contribute to the development and growth of their communities
  • Highly skilled engineers with the ability to work in locations throughout the world
  • Researchers who can engage in the exploration of cutting-edge issues.

As a general rule, two years of study are required to obtain a master’s degree. There is also a teaching assistant (TA) program that provides opportunities for students to receive a salary while assisting professors with their teaching or experiments.

Biology Program

  • Basic Biology Course
  • Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology Course

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Program

  • Basic Life Science Course
  • Applied Life Science Course

Applied Biology and Food Sciences Program

  • Food Development Course
  • Plant Protection and Environment Course

International Agriculture and Horticulture

  • Agriculture and Horticulture Course

Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Program

  • Agricultural Civil Engineering Course / Rural Environment Studies Course

Number of students (As of May 1, 2024)


TOTAL
109
M 74 / F 35

Access and Contact

Address 3 Bunkyo-cho, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori 036-8561
E-mail jm3515@hirosaki-u.ac.jp