Physiological Sciences
National Institutes of Natural Sciences
National Institute for Physiological Sciences
Overview
Physiological science is a field of study that elucidates the functions and mechanisms of the body. It not only contributes to the development of life science but also provides scientific guidelines for people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives and information that is fundamental to understanding the mechanisms of disease. The Physiological Science Program aims to contribute to the accumulation of new knowledge in the life sciences by working to elucidate issues in the field of physiological science related to the role of the brain and nervous system and biological homeostasis, and to produce researchers and specialists with the foresight to pioneer this field.
This program is offered as a five-year doctoral program accepting bachelor's degree holders or a three-year doctoral program accepting master's degree holders. Students in this program will conduct their studies and research activities at the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture.
Research environment with access to advanced equipment
Careful research guidance in small groups
Three-dimensional imaging of living neurons in the brain
Presentation and discussion of research findings at an international meeting
A scene from the degree conferment ceremony
Magnetic resonance imaging of human brain
Doctoral Program: Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Career paths of graduates: Academic research institutions, life science-related companies, etc.
Research Institutes
National Institute for Physiological Sciences
Address : 38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585 Japan
URL : https://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/
Information before March 2023
School / Department: School of Life Science, Department of Physiological Sciences
Date of Establishment: October 1988
Doctoral Program: Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy