Educational Policy of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences（Bachelor's Degree Courses）
Fundamental Educational Goals
The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences provides education on investigating, creating, and applying substances, including drugs, that affect humans in healthcare. Additionally, the school emphasizes teaching the appropriate methods of thinking and expression required for scientific activities, ensuring that students are equipped to lead society based on scientific knowledge. This foundation aims to prepare each individual for further scientific activities, such as pursuing postgraduate education.
Exemplary Students
The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences trains individuals who can investigate, create, and apply substances that affect humans in healthcare and possess the appropriate thinking and expression skills for scientific activities.
Healthcare professionals who possess the ability to learn from the past and innovate to utilize substances that affect humans.
The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences will encourage individuals to develop the following five abilities:
〇 Implementation ability to understand challenges and proactively engage in solving them.
〇 Inquiry ability to identify challenges and devise solutions.
〇 Communication ability to share and discuss ideas.
〇 Specialized ability to possess a foundational and systematic understanding of pharmacy.
〇 Liberal Arts ability to maintain curiosity about diverse issues in nature and society and to continue learning throughout life.
Based on the above “Educational Policy” of this faculty, the educational policies of each department are as follows.
Educational Policy of the Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fundamental Educational Goals
The Department of Pharmacy provides education on the systematic knowledge of how substances, including drugs, that affect humans have been studied, created, and used. This education lays the foundation for effectively utilizing such substances in healthcare with a pharmacist license, a national qualification. Additionally, the department emphasizes teaching the appropriate methods of thinking and expression required for scientific activities, enabling students to gain the ability to lead societal changes based on scientific knowledge. This foundation aims to prepare each individual for further scientific activities, such as pursuing postgraduate education.
Exemplary Students
The Department of Pharmacy trains individuals who can utilize the systematic knowledge of substances that affect humans, which has been studied and developed over time in healthcare, and who possess the appropriate thinking and expression skills for scientific activities.
Healthcare professionals who possess the ability to learn from the past and innovate in order to utilize substances that affect humans.
The Department of Pharmacy will encourage individuals to develop the following five abilities:
〇 Implementation ability to understand challenges and proactively engage in solving them.
〇 Inquiry ability to identify challenges and devise solutions.
〇 Communication ability to share and discuss ideas.
〇 Specialized ability to possess a foundational and systematic understanding of pharmacy.
〇 Liberal Arts ability to maintain curiosity about diverse issues in nature and society and to continue learning throughout life.
Policy for Graduation Certification and Degree Awarding (Degree Policy) for the Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Department of Pharmacy will confer a degree upon students who have been enrolled for the prescribed period, acquired the abilities listed below, and earned the required credits, with the aim of cultivating individuals who can utilize the systematic knowledge of substances that affect the human body in healthcare.
Abilities acquired: Implementation Ability, Inquiry Ability, Communication Ability, Specialized Ability, Liberal Arts Ability
【Implementation Ability】Implementation ability to understand challenges and proactively engage in solving them
The ability to actively challenge and solve diverse, everyday problems in pharmaceutical science and related fields.
【Inquiry Ability】Inquiry ability to identify challenges and devise solutions
The ability to apply multifaceted analysis to spontaneous questions and discover problems and solutions in pharmaceutical science and related fields.
【Communication Ability】Communication ability to share and discuss ideas
The ability to maintain an empathetic attitude towards others and share and discuss research backgrounds and findings within a group.
【Specialized Ability】Specialized ability to possess a foundational and systematic understanding of pharmaceutical science
Possessing the foundational and systematic knowledge and skills necessary for conducting research in pharmaceutical science and related fields.
【Liberal Arts Ability】Liberal Arts ability to maintain curiosity about diverse issues in nature and society and to continue learning throughout life
The ability to maintain curiosity and continue learning about diverse issues in nature and society.
The relationship between the abilities that can be acquired and the basic qualities and competencies required as a pharmacist is outlined in Appendix 1.
(Appendix 1)
The five abilities that can be acquired are utilized to develop the basic qualities and competencies required for a pharmacist.
・Implementation Ability: ①, ②, ⑤, ⑥, ⑦, ⑨
・Inquiry Ability: ①, ②, ③, ④, ⑤, ⑥, ⑦, ⑨
・Communication Ability: ⑥, ⑧, ⑨
・Specialized Ability: ①, ②, ⑥, ⑦, ⑨
・Liberal Arts Ability: ②, ③, ⑨, ⑩
Basic Qualities and Competencies Required as a Pharmacist
① Professionalism
② Holistic approach to patients and individuals
③ Commitment to lifelong learning
④ Scientific inquiry
⑤ Problem-solving ability based on specialized knowledge
⑥ Ability to utilize information and technology
⑦ Practical ability in pharmacotherapy
⑧ Communication skills
⑨ Interprofessional collaboration skills
⑩ Understanding of the role of healthcare in society
Policy for Curriculum Planning and Implementation (Curriculum Policy) for the Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
In order to develop individuals who have mastered the abilities set out in the Policy for Graduation Certification and Degree Awarding (Degree Policy), the Department of Pharmacy organizes and implements curricula based on the following educational policies and principles.
Education Implementation Policy
The Department of Pharmacy offers a systematic curriculum, composed of General Education Courses, English Language Courses, and Major Courses, to cultivate individuals equipped with the five abilities outlined in the Faculty's Degree Policy (Implementation Ability, Inquiry Ability, Communication Ability, Specialized Ability, and Liberal Arts Ability). These individuals are expected to tackle diverse global challenges and contribute to the sustainable and lasting development of human society.
【Correspondence with the Five Abilities】
To cultivate the “Implementation Ability” to understand tasks and proactively challenge solutions, The Department of Pharmacy offers clinical courses based on foundational and applied subjects, along with practical training to develop practical skills.
To cultivate the “Inquiry Ability” to independently identify problems and devise solutions, this department provides seminars and practicum-related courses that involve purposefully gathering and accurately analyzing and selecting extensive information, as well as a graduation research project that addresses unknown challenges.
To develop the “Communication Ability” to share and discuss effectively, the department offers early experience courses and language education courses to foster empathetic attitudes and communication skills, as well as practicum-related courses that teach how to interact with others based on these foundations, and a graduation research project that teaches how to discuss research outcomes.
To acquire the “Specialized Ability” for foundational and systematic knowledge in pharmacy, the department offers foundational courses in physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as related practicum courses, and applied courses in hygiene, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics linked to these foundational subjects, along with related practicum courses.
To nurture the “Liberal Arts Ability” to maintain curiosity about various issues in nature and society and to continue learning throughout life, The Department of Pharmacy will provide General Education Courses and Integrated Learning.
Further details on the correspondence are provided in Appendix 2.
Education Principles
The following educational content is provided, from the perspective of proactive and interactive deep learning, with emphasis on what students have become able to do, rather than what has been taught.
【General Education】
General education aims to develop general knowledge and skills, and provides practical activities for learning with other students, while maturing and creating together.
The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in dialogue and collaboration with individuals who hold different perspectives.
【Specialized Education】
Specialized education provides students with opportunities to deepen their understanding of specialization by offering systematically designed curricula and helping students to integrate and create knowledge from different fields of expertise.
The curriculum provides students with knowledge and skills in different fields that enrich their thinking, as well as systematic and basic specialized knowledge and skills that build their own expertise, while learning from one another.
【Language Education】
Language education is provided to enhance the multifaceted language abilities necessary for living in a global society and to offer opportunities for multilingual education.
The curriculum provides students with opportunities to study English and develop the integrated language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, as well as learn a second foreign language (international students have opportunities to learn Japanese) through subjects designed to promote cross-cultural understanding. In addition, it creates opportunities to learn languages not only in the regular curriculum but also as extracurricular education.
Educational Methods
The aforementioned educational content is provided in the following ways:
(1)〔General Education〕: In the first year, students take General Education Courses and Integrated Learning.
(2)〔Specialized Education〕: In the first year, students study major foundational courses, as well as major courses such as physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. From the second year onward, applied courses in hygiene, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics, which are organically linked to these subjects, are offered. In the third, fourth, and fifth years, students take specialized courses related to clinical practice and preparatory courses for graduation research. In the sixth year, students focus on intensive major courses centered around their graduation research in their assigned laboratories. The curriculum integrates lecture courses with experimental courses to provide instruction on the common methodologies of pharmaceutical research, including observation, hypothesis, verification, and reporting. Additionally, many of these courses include opportunities for presentations and discussions, enabling students to develop information processing skills, presentation skills, communication skills, empathy, and international awareness. Through direct engagement with cutting-edge science, students acquire specialized knowledge and practical skills that meet societal demands.
(3)〔Language Education〕: In the first and second years, students study English Language Courses. From the third year onward, English courses related to their specialized fields are offered as part of the major courses.
Academic Performance Evaluation Policy
The learning outcomes for each course are assessed through regular examinations, reports, presentations, and class participation, with the assessment methods detailed in the syllabus. The criteria and required achievement levels are specified in the undergraduate student handbook. Additionally, program-level learning assessments are conducted in accordance with the assessment plan outlined in Appendix 3.
Extracurricular education policy
Students are provided with extracurricular activities to enable them to understand their personal development beyond classroom learning.
Appendix 2: Detailed Curriculum of the Department of Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
(1) Practical Training Education for Developing Implementation Ability by Applying the Knowledge and Skills Cultivated through Specialized Education
To cultivate the first-degree policy, “Implementation ability to understand challenges and proactively engage,” this faculty offers clinical courses based on foundational and applied subjects and practical training to develop practical skills.
Overview:
From the first to the third year, students sequentially take clinical courses and practical training courses that build upon the knowledge acquired in foundational and applied subjects (including physical, chemical, biological, sanitary, pharmacological, and pharmaceutical disciplines). In the first year, by studying multidisciplinary collaboration and human anatomy, students deepen their understanding of the skills required in clinical practice and learn about professionalism as pharmacists and the approach to patient care. In human anatomy, students observe the actual structure of the human body and work towards the organic integration of specific knowledge related to anatomy and physiology. In the second year, students gain foundational knowledge of clinical pathology in the “Introduction to Clinical Therapeutics.” In the third year, they study multidisciplinary collaboration and Pharmacotherapeutics. In Pharmacotherapeutics, students learn about the formation of clinical symptoms and clinical medical thought processes essential for future pharmaceutical practice and drug development. They also learn about the selection of pharmaceuticals and elements of drug development based on these foundations. In the fourth year, students study Clinical Preparation Education, clinical pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Laws and Administration, acquiring practical knowledge required for pharmaceutical practice. In the fifth year, students participate in Practice in Hospital Pharmacy and Community Pharmacy, where they learn the skills and attitudes necessary for pharmacists. Through these clinical courses and practical training courses, students can apply the knowledge acquired in foundational and applied subjects as practical skills in pharmacotherapy.
Especially in the multidisciplinary collaboration courses, students gain essential knowledge and skills in team-based healthcare, which is indispensable in modern medicine, in collaboration with the Medical School (Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences) and the Dental School.
Evaluation:
For lecture courses, students' acquisition of necessary knowledge is assessed through regular exams and reports. The regular exams are designed to evaluate not only superficial knowledge but also the conceptual understanding that each course aims to achieve, with a focus on performance tasks, such as essay tests. In practical courses, students' skills are assessed through their class attitude and presentations after the practical sessions. The knowledge and skills acquired by the fourth year are evaluated through the Pharmaceutical Common Achievement Tests (CBT and OSCE).
(2) Pharmaceutical Research Education to Develop the Ability to Identify and Solve Various Problems
To cultivate the second-degree policy, “Inquiry ability to identify challenges and devise solutions,” the department offers seminars and practical courses that enable students to purposefully gather, analyze, and utilize a wide range of information, along with graduation research that challenges them to tackle unknown issues.
Overview:
In the first and second years, students can take the “Introduction to Pharmaceutical Research” course. This course allows students to deepen their understanding of research by engaging with cutting-edge studies and provides opportunities to think about and challenge unknown scientific problems. In the third year, students participate in Basic Practice in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Experimental Physical Chemistry, Experimental Organic Chemistry, Experimental Molecular Biology, Practice in Hygienic Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Practice in Clinical and Biopharmaceutical Sciences. Through these practical courses, students learn scientific approaches to unknown issues in each field, as well as experimental techniques. In the fourth year, students take Basic Laboratory Training in Pharmaceutical Sciences, followed by Special Laboratory Training in Pharmaceutical Sciences in the fifth and sixth years. During these research practices, students are assigned to a laboratory, where they set their own research themes and advance their research. The outcomes of their graduation research are presented at the graduation research presentation, where they are questioned by faculty members of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Evaluation:
In practical courses, students' skills and attitudes are assessed based on their classroom behavior, presentations after practical sessions, and reports submitted after the practical sessions. For graduation research practice, evaluation includes not only the assessment of skills and attitudes during the practice by the supervising faculty but also the evaluation of the novelty and significance of the research outcomes and the quality of presentations and responses to questions during the graduation research presentation by faculty members other than the supervising faculty.
(3) Communication Education to Foster Empathy and Learn How to Engage with Others
To cultivate the third-degree policy, “Communication ability to share and discuss ideas,” the department offers early experience courses and language education courses that foster empathetic attitudes and communication skills, along with practical courses that teach how to interact with others, and graduation research that focuses on how to discuss research findings.
Overview:
In the first and second years, students will participate in Small Group Discussion for Pharmaceutical Sciences and Early Exposure, where they will be divided into small groups to learn the principles of small group discussions. In the Small Group Discussion for Pharmaceutical Sciences, students will discuss general societal topics, while in the Early Exposure course, they will focus on issues related to pharmaceutical practice. These discussions aim to enhance communication skills in the field of pharmacy and related disciplines. In the third year, students will engage in small group discussions on ethics in the Ethics for Pharmacists, where they will learn how to identify ethical issues and interact with others on these matters. To enable effective communication in English within pharmaceutical science and other professional contexts, students will continue to study English from the first through the sixth year. In the later years, they will focus on specialized pharmaceutical English to improve their communication skills in their field of expertise. During Practice in Hospital Pharmacy and Community Pharmacy, students will learn communication skills related to pharmaceutical practice, and during the Special Laboratory Training in Pharmaceutical Sciences, they will develop communication skills related to research.
Evaluation:
In the small group discussion courses, students' skills and attitudes are evaluated based on their class participation, presentations, communication during practical sessions, and post-practical reports. In English language courses, assessments focus on writing and listening skills through final exams. During Practice in Hospital Pharmacy and Community Pharmacy and Special Laboratory Training in Pharmaceutical Sciences, students are evaluated on their skills and attitudes through their conduct during the sessions, presentations, and reports submitted after the practical work.
(4) Foundational Education in Pharmaceutical Sciences to Foster Understanding of Pharmacy as a Natural Science and Develop Scientific Literacy
To cultivate the fourth-degree policy, “Specialized ability to possess a foundational and systematic understanding of pharmaceutical sciences,” this department offers foundational courses in physics, chemistry, and biology, along with related practical courses. Additionally, applied courses in hygiene, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics, linked to these foundational subjects, accompanied by related practical courses are provided.
Overview:
In the first year, students study foundational Basic Chemistry, Basic Physics, and Basic Biology to reinforce and solidify their high school-level science knowledge necessary for the pharmaceutical field. After completing these courses, students progress from the first to the second year by taking foundational courses in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biological chemistry, analytical sciences, and natural products chemistry, which are core subjects in the fields of physics, chemistry, and biology. From the second to the third year, students delve into applied subjects linked to these foundational courses, such as immunology, pharmacology, health chemistry, microbiology, and pharmaceutics. Furthermore, after completing these lectures, third-year students participate in Basic Practice in Pharmaceutical Sciences, as well as Experimental Physical Chemistry, Experimental Organic Chemistry, Experimental Molecular Biology, Practice in Hygienic Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Practice in Clinical and Biopharmaceutical Sciences. These courses teach students experimental techniques and approaches to unknown problems in each field. The knowledge and skills acquired through these foundational, applied, and practical courses serve as the foundation for Practice in Hospital Pharmacy and Community Pharmacy, helping students develop practical abilities based on specialized knowledge.
Evaluation:
In lecture courses, knowledge acquisition is assessed through regular exams and reports. The exams aim not only to test superficial knowledge but also to evaluate the students' conceptual understanding of the course objectives through essay-based tests (performance tasks). In practical courses, skills are assessed based on class participation, presentations after the practical sessions, and other related activities.
(5) Liberal Arts Education to Cultivate Rich Humanity, Independence, Critical Thinking, and Expressive Abilities
To cultivate the fifth-degree policy, “Liberal Arts ability to maintain curiosity about diverse issues in nature and society and to continue learning throughout life,” the department offers General Education Courses and Integrated Learning.
Overview:
In the first and second years, students take General Education Courses in areas such as inquiry-based learning, information and mathematical data sciences, health and sports sciences, and citizenship and intercultural understanding. These courses aim to broaden students' general knowledge and foster curiosity across various fields. “Inquiry-based Learning” focuses on identifying challenges and developing the skills and mindset to address them. The information and mathematical data sciences equips students with essential skills in information literacy, ICT usage, and data analysis, which are crucial for professional life. Health and sports sciences emphasize the importance of maintaining health throughout life, teaching students how to stay healthy while also developing problem-solving skills through sports. In citizenship and intercultural understanding, students learn about the dynamics of modern society, characterized by diverse values and cultural backgrounds.
The Integrated Learning, taught by faculty members from all departments of Okayama University, cover cutting-edge research topics across the social, life, and natural sciences. By engaging with advanced research in various disciplines, students develop deep intellectual curiosity and a broad educational foundation. Additionally, in the first and second year, students participate in small group discussions for pharmaceutical sciences and early exposure, followed by interprofessional education courses that explore the role of healthcare in society.
Evaluation:
In lecture courses, the acquisition of necessary knowledge is assessed through regular exams and reports. In “Inquiry-based Learning”, skills and attitudes are evaluated based on class participation, presentations, and post-practical session activities.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
The extent to which students have acquired the five competencies specified in the Degree Policy through educational activities (items 1 to 5 listed in Appendix 2) is assessed annually using a rubric. Both students and faculty members conduct evaluations, and academic guidance is provided as necessary. By conducting evaluations over the course of each academic year, the progress of students in acquiring the five competencies can be monitored in a stepwise and continuous manner.
Educational Policy of the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Fundamental Educational Goals
The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology educates students on the systematic knowledge of substances that affect humans, including drugs and other related materials. Building on this foundation, the program also teaches the appropriate thought process and expression techniques necessary for scientific activities, enabling students to investigate, create, or apply new substances that impact humans in healthcare. This education is intended to provide a foundation that allows individuals to further advance their scientific endeavors in graduate school or other postgraduate settings.
Exemplary Students
The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology trains individuals who possess the appropriate thinking and expression techniques necessary for scientific activities, which serve as the foundation for investigating, creating, and devising new methods to utilize substances that affect humans in healthcare, based on past knowledge systems.
Healthcare professionals who possess the ability to learn from the past and innovate in order to utilize substances that affect humans.
The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology will encourage individuals to develop the following five abilities:
〇 Implementation ability to understand challenges and proactively engage in solving them
〇 Inquiry ability to identify challenges and devise solutions
〇 Communication ability to share and discuss ideas
〇Specialized ability to possess a foundational and systematic understanding of pharmaceutical science
〇 Liberal Arts ability to maintain curiosity about diverse issues in nature and society and to continue learning throughout life
Policy for Graduation Certification and Degree Awarding (Degree Policy) for the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology confers degrees on students who have been enrolled for the prescribed period, acquired the abilities listed below, and earned the required credits, with the aim of cultivating individuals who can discover, investigate, and devise new methods to utilize substances that impact the human body.
Abilities acquired: Implementation Ability, Inquiry Ability, Communication Ability, Specialized Ability, Liberal Arts Ability
【Implementation Ability】Implementation ability to understand challenges and proactively engage in solving them
The ability to actively challenge and solve diverse, everyday problems related to pharmaceutical sciences.
【Inquiry Ability】Inquiry ability to identify challenges and devise solutions
The ability to apply multifaceted analysis to spontaneous questions and discover problems and solutions related to pharmaceutical sciences.
【Communication Ability】Communication ability to share and discuss ideas
The ability to maintain an empathetic attitude towards others and share and discuss research backgrounds and findings within a group.
【Specialized Ability】Specialized ability to possess a foundational and systematic understanding of pharmaceutical science
Possessing the foundational and systematic knowledge and skills necessary for conducting research in pharmaceutical sciences.
【Liberal Arts Ability】Liberal Arts ability to maintain curiosity about diverse issues in nature and society and to continue learning throughout life
The ability to maintain curiosity and continue learning about diverse issues in nature and society.
Policy for Curriculum Planning and Implementation (Curriculum Policy) for the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
In order to develop individuals who have mastered the abilities set out in the Policy for Graduation Certification and Degree Awarding (Degree Policy), the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology organizes and implements curricula based on the following educational policies and principles.
Education Implementation Policy
The Department of Pharmaceutical Technology offers a systematic curriculum, composed of General Education Courses, English Language Courses, and Major Courses, to cultivate individuals equipped with the five abilities outlined in the Faculty's Degree Policy (Implementation Ability, Inquiry Ability, Communication Ability, Specialized Ability, and Liberal Arts Ability). These individuals are expected to tackle diverse global challenges and contribute to the sustainable and lasting development of human society.
【Correspondence with the Five Abilities】
To cultivate “Implementation ability to understand challenges and proactively engage in solving them,” courses related to exercises and practical training that enable the collection of extensive information, its accurate analysis, and selection are provided.
To cultivate “Inquiry ability to identify challenges and devise solutions,” a research practicum focusing on addressing unknown challenges is offered.
To cultivate “Communication ability to share and discuss ideas,” early experiential courses and language education courses that nurture empathy and communication skills, as well as a research practicum that teaches how to discuss research outcomes, are provided.
To cultivate “Specialized ability to possess a foundational and systematic understanding of pharmaceutical technology,” foundational courses in physics, chemistry, and biology, as well as associated practical courses, and applied courses in hygiene, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics that are linked to these foundational subjects, are provided.
To cultivate “Liberal Arts ability to maintain curiosity about diverse issues in nature and society and to continue learning throughout life,” General Education Courses and Integrated Learning are provided.
Education Principles
The following educational content is provided, from the perspective of proactive and interactive deep learning, with emphasis on what students are able to do, rather than what has been taught.
【General Education】
General education aims to develop general knowledge and skills, and provides practical activities for learning with other students, while maturing and creating together.
The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in dialogue and collaboration with individuals who hold different perspectives.
【Specialized Education】
Specialized education provides students with opportunities to deepen their understanding of specialization by offering systematically designed curricula and helping students to integrate and create knowledge from different fields of expertise.
The curriculum provides students with knowledge and skills in different fields that enrich their thinking, as well as systematic and basic specialized knowledge and skills that build their own expertise, while learning from one another.
【Language Education】
Language education is provided to enhance the multifaceted language abilities necessary for living in a global society and to offer opportunities for multilingual education.
The curriculum provides students with opportunities to study English and develop the integrated language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, as well as learn a second foreign language (international students have opportunities to learn Japanese) through subjects designed to promote cross-cultural understanding. In addition, it creates opportunities to learn languages not only in the regular curriculum but also as extracurricular education.
Educational Methods
The aforementioned educational content is provided in the following ways.
(1)〔General Education〕: In the first year, students take General Education Courses and Integrated Learning.
(2)〔Specialized Education〕: In the first year, students study major foundational courses, as well as major courses such as physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. From the second year onward, applied courses in hygiene, pharmacology, and pharmaceutics, which are organically linked to these subjects, are offered. In the third year, students take experimental courses designed to master the fundamentals of experimentation and preparatory courses for graduation research conducted in their assigned laboratories. In the fourth year, a focused and intensive specialized education centered around graduation research is provided. The curriculum integrates lectures with experimental courses to provide instruction on the common methodologies of pharmaceutical research, including observation, hypothesis, verification, and reporting. Additionally, many of these courses include opportunities for presentations and discussions, enabling students to develop information processing skills, presentation skills, communication skills, empathy, and international awareness. Through direct engagement with cutting-edge science, students acquire specialized knowledge and practical skills that meet societal demands.
(3)〔Language Education〕: In the first and second years, students study English Language Courses. From the third year onward, English courses related to their specialized fields are offered as part of the major courses.
Academic Performance Evaluation Policy
The learning outcomes for each course are assessed through regular examinations, reports, presentations, and class participation, with the assessment methods detailed in the syllabus. The criteria and required achievement levels are specified in the undergraduate student handbook. Additionally, program-level learning assessments are conducted in accordance with the assessment plan outlined in Appendix 4.
Extracurricular education policy
Students are provided with extracurricular activities to enable them to understand their personal development beyond classroom learning.