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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 master's 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 admitted to master's programs, who then build upon them by taking courses in their fields of specialization.

TED Program: Master's degree

• Foundational academic skills for studying inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and other fields of chemistry for providing substances and materials as well as materials engineering, energy chemistry, catalytic chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biological engineering, and other fields
• The ability to set one's own agenda to probe deeply into the unknown problems from a broad perspective while flexibly exercising comprehensive judgment in one's studies—for instance, to explore molecules and materials with new functions and to develop production systems for the same; to create materials and processes for energy conversion or use; or to discover and apply life phenomena for beneficial purposes

PED Program: Master's degree

• Foundational academic skills for studying inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and other fields of chemistry for providing substances and materials as well as materials engineering, chemical engineering, biological engineering, biochemistry, and other fields
• Basic competency in applying the entire set of fundamental knowledge to explore useful substances and materials, to design production systems and equipment for the same, or to unravel or apply life phenomena for beneficial purposes
• Basic competency and internationally relevant practical skills to keep pace with technological advancements in chemical engineering, energy chemistry, materials engineering, biological life science, and related fields while making the most of known principles and available information to address a wide range of challenges involving manufacturing, energy use, and life activities

PSD Program: Master of Science degree

• Foundational academic skills for studying inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, catalytic chemistry, polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, biochemistry, and other fields of chemistry
• Basic competency to, in the realm of chemistry, academically pursue the exploration of design principles and synthesis methods for molecules and materials as well as to unravel chemical events, properties, and other phenomena
• Basic competency to pursue truth and to build on basic science to develop key materials that underpin the world of the future through studies to lay foundations in chemistry and life science as well as more advanced studies to apply know-how in organic or inorganic materials engineering, catalytic engineering, biological engineering, or other realms of engineering in chemistry and life science

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: Master of Engineering degree
PED Program: Master of Engineering degree
PSD Program: Master of Science degree

General screening

• Academic subject examinations are administered to all candidates in order to check their foundational academic skills.
• Examinations on specialized subjects I and II are conducted to check candidates' levels of expertise.
• Application documents are reviewed, and interviews are conducted with candidates to comprehensively evaluate their proactiveness and attitudes towards collaboration with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in English as a foreign language is examined based on TOEIC or TOEFL original score certificates.
• Special screenings through oral examination are conducted for candidates with outstanding achievements.

Special screening for government-sponsored international students

• Eligible candidates are international students on scholarship from the government of Japan or of a foreign government.
• Basic and overall proficiency in English as a foreign language is examined based on mandatory submission of TOEIC or TOEFL score certificates.
• Examinations on specialized subjects I and II are conducted to check candidates' levels of expertise.
• Oral examinations are conducted by inquiring about research activities candidates have conducted to examine their aptitudes for the intended programs.

Special screening for professionals

• Eligible candidates are invited to participate in interviews (among other topics, oral examinations on specialized courses, research achievements, and research plans).