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Profile of candidates

Molecules and solid materials as aggregates of atoms, and organic materials as aggregates of molecules, exhibit very different functions depending on their electronic structures, types of atoms and molecules, and their arrangements. Therefore, the clarification of the interrelation between structures and exhibited functions is vital to material chemistry. The most crucial task for producing and using materials efficiently with minimum environmental load is to establish efficient production systems for new materials by effectively harnessing the chemical energy of materials and integrating a wide range of information. In order to tackle global issues such as food problems, life and medical care, it is essential to unravel and tap into biological phenomena. This department provides opportunities to develop molecules and materials that exhibit new functions, devise new processes for producing and using them, and unravel and tap into biological phenomena. In this manner, the department cultivates creative professionals who can identify challenges involving materials and life, and effectively address them with due consideration to the global environment. Hence, the department seeks the following individuals.

School-wide candidate profile

• Aspires to build a foundation in the mathematical and information sciences, to acquire expertise, and to establish sound ethics as a future scientist or engineer.
• Engages in innovative efforts to strengthen and advance one's chosen industry.
• Pursues studies and conducts research in earnest to lead manufacturing on a global scale while giving due attention to the broader society beyond one's scope of specialization.

Department-wide candidate profile

• Seeks to acquire internationally relevant knowledge and skills in chemistry and life science.
• Attempts to further one's accomplishments in the natural sciences in earnest with an interest in manufacturing, energy, and environmental issues; safety; and life phenomena; and aspires to help humanity build a thriving society.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in addition to a creative, inquisitive mind.

Levels of knowledge and skills required for admission

Knowledge and skill levels required for admission to the doctoral programs at the department are defined at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual program levels.

Department-wide required levels of knowledge and skills

The following levels of knowledge and skills are expected of candidates for admission who can professionally, creatively both drive and lead innovation:

TED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree

• Demonstrates master-level knowledge for pursuing further studies in inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and other essential fields related to materials, as well as in material engineering, energy chemistry, catalytic chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, bioengineering, and so forth.
• Demonstrates the capacities to develop molecules and materials that exhibit new functions, devise new processes for producing and using them, and unravel and apply life phenomena, as well as to identify challenges involving materials and life, and effectively address them with due consideration to the global environment.
• Demonstrates the capacities to conduct advanced research and development in chemistry, energy chemistry, biological life science, and related fields; and to solve unknown problems by making flexible and comprehensive judgements based on broad perspectives.

PED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree

• Demonstrates master-level knowledge for pursuing further studies in essential chemistry fields related to materials, as well as in material engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, biochemistry, and so forth.
• Demonstrates the capacities to find ways to create and manufacture advanced substances and materials; to conduct advanced research and development in energy chemistry and biological life science; to solve unknown problems by making flexible and comprehensive judgements based on broad perspectives ; and to integrate basic knowledge in the formation of applied technologies.
• Demonstrates leadership in providing new directions for industrial application of chemical engineering, energy chemistry, materials engineering, biological life science, and related fields while mobilizing one's advanced and practical skills, knowledge, experience, know-how, insights, and so forth.

PSD Program: Doctor of Science degree

• Demonstrates master-level knowledge for pursuing further studies in inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, catalytic chemistry, polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, biochemistry, and other fields of chemistry.
• Demonstrates advanced academic skills in chemistry to delve into design principles and synthetic methods of molecules and materials, and to unravel chemical events and properties in detail, as well as the capacity to share one's research findings with the world.
• Demonstrates aptitude in integrating one's pursuit of truth in chemistry and life science as well as studies on applications of materials engineering, catalytic engineering, bioengineering, and other practices of engineering in chemistry and life science; in acquiring advanced skills based on such studies to pursue truth in the natural sciences and to facilitate the application of basic science to the development of crucial materials for the next generation; and in leading scientific studies or industry at the global level.

Basic policy for screening candidates

The department adopts a multifaceted, holistic approach to screening candidates to Master of Engineering degree programs. Candidates' interests, motivations, attitudes, knowledge, and skills are evaluated through academic subject examinations, interviews, and other procedures implemented at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual program levels.

TED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree
PED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree
PSD Program: Doctor of Science degree

General screening

• Academic achievement tests are intended to examine candidates' foundational academic skills.
• Academic subjects are conducted by selecting questions according to candidates' specialization.
• In the oral examination, each candidate is expected to describe the candidate's master's thesis or other equivalent thesis (or a research abstract for candidates expecting to complete a master's program), their intended research plans for the doctoral program, and their academic skills in their intended disciplines.
• Proficiency in English as a foreign language is examined based on TOEIC or TOEFL original score certificates.

Advancement to doctoral programs on recommendation

• Candidates who are expected to earn master's degrees from the Graduate School of Engineering Science at YNU may advance to doctoral programs offered by the school upon receiving a recommendation from the school.

Special screening of professionals

• Candidates are screened based on application documents and interviews (regarding their areas of specialty, master's theses, research achievements, and research plans).

Special screening before arrival to Japan

• Intended applicants are those who reside outside Japan and have earned or expect to earn a master's degree, professional degree, or equivalent degree from an institution outside Japan
• Candidates are screened based on an application document review and academic achievement tests (written examinations, or oral examinations (online interviews) and/or other forms of oral examinations).