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9 Best Life Sciences Programs in Japan

There are 9 Life Sciences programs in Japan, spread across 9 universities, typically lasting 4 years. Courses from University of Tokyo, Hokkaido Tokai University and Hoshi University come first, because those universities rank highest.

2Bachelor's Degree
HT Hokkaido Tokai University logo
#44 in Japan Japan

Department of Biology

Hokkaido Tokai University — The Bachelor's Degree in Biology at Hokkaido Tokai University offers a comprehensive exploration of biological sciences, equipping students with the knowledge and skills...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
3Bachelor's Degree
HU Hoshi University logo
#115 in Japan Japan

創薬科学科

Hoshi University — The Bachelor's Degree in Drug Discovery Science at Hoshi University is designed to prepare students for a career in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. This...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
6Master's Degree
KU Konan University logo
#156 in Japan Japan

生命化学専攻

Konan University — Konan University offers a Graduate School program called the Life and Chemistry Major (生命化学専攻). It is part of the Graduate School under the Frontiers Science Gradua...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
7Bachelor's Degree
KS Kyoto Sangyo University logo
#163 in Japan Japan

Life Sciences

Kyoto Sangyo University — The Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences at Kyoto Sangyo University offers a comprehensive exploration of the biological sciences, focusing on the relationships between liv...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
8Bachelor's Degree
MC Meiji College of Pharmacy logo
#168 in Japan Japan

生命創薬科学科

Meiji College of Pharmacy — The Bachelor's Degree in 生命創薬科学科 (Life Creation Pharmaceutical Science) at Meiji College of Pharmacy is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in th...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences
9Bachelor's Degree
IC International Christian University logo
#251 in Japan Japan

BIOLOGY

International Christian University — The Bachelor’s degree in Biology at International Christian University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of biological sciences, from molecular biology...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Life Sciences

How these courses are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Tokyo at #36 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Tokyo has the largest research record in this group, with 47,606,905 citations and an h-index of 1,406.

Inside the course list

By level: 7 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Meiji College of Pharmacy offers the widest choice, with 1 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Japan for Life Sciences?

University of Tokyo (QS World #36), Hokkaido Tokai University (#44 in Japan) and Hoshi University (#115 in Japan) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Life Sciences course take in Japan?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Life Sciences courses start in Japan?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in Japan?

Meiji College of Pharmacy, with 1, ahead of Hokkaido Tokai University (1).

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