4 Technology MSc Degree Programs in Japan

In recent years there have been considerable developments with the increasing sophistication and specialization of medical technology, and the demands placed on medical care for prefectural residents continue to grow more diverse as well. In the midst of this, there have been growing expectations when it comes to cultivating in-hospital educational instructors for nursing positions and fostering human resources with the advanced knowledge and skills for the radiological technology sector. Given such trends, Gunma Prefectural College of Health Sciences opened its graduate school (master’s courses) in April 2009 with the objective of contributing to raising the level of health and welfare in the region. Enrollment limit: 3 people Course term: 2 years Degree: Master’s (Radiology) * Cultivates human resources with advanced knowledge and skills who can deal with medical equipment that is constantly growing more sophisticated, such as CTs, MRIs, and that for heavy particle therapies

The Master’s course is located in the Departments of Information Systems, Media Informatics, and the Department of Systems Science. Students within the Departments of Information Systems can complete the IT specialist course, by attaining credits in their specified subjects. Application for this course is required upon admission to this school. The curriculum is composed of a specialized subject, a related subject, a practice subject, and specialized research. This enables students to develop their knowledge and understanding of cutting-edge information technology through the accomplishment of these subjects - focusing on their specialized area. In addition, the practice subject offers students the opportunity to acquire the practical methods of problem-solving, and the specialized research enables them to cultivate their skills in gathering research data.

In recent years, information technology is no longer limited to computers, having broadened in application to a myriad of products including home electronics, mobile phones, autos, and more. The field is also gaining importance as high-speed networks are linking information systems as social infrastructure. This course trains students and engages them in research on information technologies facilitating the informatization of society in the 21st century: i.e. information processing, information systems, information networks, information media, and living assistance technologies. Through this curriculum, we work to educate sophisticated engineering capable of a high level of creativity and problem-solving abilities able to anticipate changes in the informatization of society—that are leaders in their fields.

The Graduate School of Health Management, established in 2005, was designed for those wishing to become innovative and leading professionals, both as practitioners and researchers in the fields of health and health care. There are two majors: Nursing / Public Health, Sport and Health Sciences. We create a stimulating educational environment where students from a variety of backgrounds, such as health professionals and business leaders, are able to encourage and learn from each other.