Medical School
Educational Policy of the Faculty of Medicine, Medical School（Bachelor's Degree Courses）Admission Policy
The Medical School’s Faculty of Medicine seeks students equipped with the following abilities:
Profile of Prospective Students
Prospective students should have the following: practical skills to integrate acquired knowledge to approach challenges; inquiry skills to derive multifaceted perspectives on various issues; the ability to clearly express their questions, interests, and thoughts in varied ways; high-level of knowledge of natural sciences and society including language skills; and, an interest in learning itself, with the capability to innovate and create
Abilities Expected of Prospective Students
【Implementation Ability】
Able to integrate acquired knowledge to approach and solve problems.
【Inquiry Ability】
Able to garner varied perspectives and approaches to examine challenges.
【Communication Ability】
The ability to explain their own questions, interests, and ideas in an easily understood way.
【Specialized Ability】
Possesses high-level knowledge and language skills related to natural and social sciences.
【Liberal Arts Ability】
Able to maintain interest in learning itself and engage in innovation and creation.
Screening Policy
To ensure a diverse pool of applicants, several types of examinations will be conducted on different dates.
Screening Method
Applicants will be examined using one or a combination of tests based on academic ability, an interview, a review of submitted documents, and a paper interview in order to assess their academic ability and aptitude for studies at Okayama University.
Screening Process
・General Entrance Examination
Applicants will be examined on their basic academic abilities at the high school graduation level through the Common Test for University Admissions, covering six subject areas with eight subjects. In the University-specific Subject Area Admission Test, Mathematics, two Science subjects, and a Foreign Language (English) will be assessed to evaluate the understanding of foundational subjects necessary for studying medicine. Additionally, interviews will be conducted to comprehensively assess the suitability of applicants as future leaders in the field of medicine and healthcare.
・School Recommendation-Based Entrance Examination Ⅱ (requiring the Common Test for University Admissions)
Applications and selections will be conducted through the Regional Quota Course. Through document screening (including academic transcripts and statements of purpose) and interviews, candidates' suitability as future medical professionals is comprehensively evaluated by confirming that they: meet the application requirements for their chosen prefecture, are willing to receive scholarship funding provided by each prefecture, and have a strong commitment to practicing medicine within that prefecture. For academic preparation after admission, candidates must take the Common Test for University Admissions in 6 subjects across 8 fields, and selection will be made from those who score above the baseline requirements.
・Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students
Applicants who meet the application requirements set by our institution will undergo document screening and take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), which includes Japanese, Mathematics Course 2, Biology, and one additional Science subject. This evaluation will assess their basic academic abilities compared to the level of Japanese high schools. In the University-specific Subject Area Admission Test, applicants will be tested in Mathematics, two Science subjects, and a Foreign Language (English) to evaluate their understanding of the foundational subjects necessary for studying medicine. Additionally, an interview will be conducted to comprehensively assess their suitability as future leaders in the field of medicine and healthcare.
・International Baccalaureate (IB) Entrance Examination
Applicants who possess an International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification with a final assessment score of 39/45 or higher, have achieved a score of 4 or higher in Japanese (Language A) or a score of 6 or higher in Language B at the Higher Level (HL), and have completed two Science subjects and Mathematics (with the required grades), will undergo document screening. This screening will assess their basic academic abilities (compared to the level of regular Japanese high schools) and their understanding of the foundational subjects necessary for studying medicine. Additionally, an interview will be conducted to comprehensively assess their suitability as future leaders in the field of medicine and healthcare.
・Transfer Examination into the Second Year
Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree and meet the application requirements set by our institution will undergo document screening (including TOEFL-iBT score reports). For those who pass the initial document screening, a biology test will be conducted to evaluate their understanding of the foundational subjects necessary for studying medicine. Additionally, an essay will be used to assess problem-solving ability, intellectual curiosity, and creativity. An interview will also be conducted to comprehensively assess their suitability as future leaders in the field of medicine and healthcare.
Prior to Enrollment
In high school, it is necessary to develop logical thinking skills, write coherent essays, and acquire basic knowledge and thinking methods in the natural sciences. After admission, it is desirable to have acquired knowledge in the following subjects in high school: Japanese, Foreign Languages, Geography and History, Civics, Mathematics, Science, and Information Technology.
Educational Policy of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School（Bachelor's Degree Courses）Admission Policy
The Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, seeks students equipped with the following abilities:
Profile of Prospective Students
Individuals who possess the following are sought: implementation ability to actively tackle challenges as part of a team; the inquiry ability to examine issues from multiple perspectives; the communication ability to understand differences with others and clearly express their own ideas in various ways; a solid foundation of knowledge in the natural sciences and social studies with the ability to apply it; and the curiosity and commitment to continuous learning in order to enhance their humanity and engage with diverse challenges.
Abilities Expected of Prospective Students
【Implementation Ability】
The ability to actively tackle challenges as part of a team.
【Inquiry Ability】
The ability to examine issues from multiple perspectives.
【Communication Ability】
The ability to understand differences with others and clearly express one's own ideas in various ways.
【Specialized Ability】
The ability to apply a solid foundation of knowledge in the natural sciences and social studies.
【Liberal Arts Ability】
The ability to maintain curiosity and continue learning in order to enhance one's humanity and engage with diverse challenges.
Screening Policy
To ensure a diverse pool of applicants, several types of examinations will be conducted on different dates.
Screening Method
In order to assess their academic ability or aptitude for study in the Faculty of Health Sciences, applicants will be examined using one or a combination of the following: tests of academic ability, an interview, a review of submitted documents, an essay based on a mock lecture, and a comprehensive test.
Screening Process
・General Entrance Examination
For the Department of Nursing (Humanities Track), applicants are required to take the Common Test for University Admissions covering six subject areas with seven subjects. For the Department of Nursing (Science Track), Department of Radiological Technology, and Department of Medical Laboratory Science, applicants must take the test covering six subject areas with eight subjects.
This test assesses comprehensive foundational academic abilities at the high school graduation level. In the University-specific Subject Area Admission Test, candidates are assessed for their comprehension and application abilities in fundamental subjects necessary for studying health sciences related to medicine and healthcare. The required subjects vary by specialization:
Nursing: Foreign Language (English)
Radiological Technology: Mathematics, Two Science subjects, and Foreign Language (English)
Laboratory Sciences: Two Science subjects and either Mathematics or Foreign Language (English)
Through interviews, candidates' aptitude for acquiring expertise in medicine and healthcare is comprehensively evaluated, including their sense of purpose, self-expression abilities, and communication skills.
・Comprehensive Entrance Examination
For the Common Test for University Admissions, the Department of Nursing requires five subject areas with five subjects, the Department of Radiological Technology requires five subject areas with seven subjects, and the Department of Medical Laboratory Science requires four subject areas with six subjects. This test assesses comprehensive foundational academic abilities at the high school graduation level, taking into account the specialization of the desired program. In the document screening, applicants' self-expression skills and motivation for learning are comprehensively evaluated through the submission of school reports and personal statements. Additionally, through interviews (including academic questions), comprehensive assessment is undertaken on applicants' interest in and enthusiasm for the specialized fields they will study at the university, as well as their self-expression skills, communication abilities, and overall suitability for acquiring expertise in healthcare. Furthermore, in the Department of Nursing and Department of Radiological Technology, logical thinking, judgment, understanding, writing skills, and expression are evaluated through an essay (based on a mock lecture). In the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, basic scientific knowledge, as well as foundational English reading comprehension and scientific thinking abilities related to medical and life sciences, are assessed through comprehensive test.
・Entrance Examination for Adults
In the document screening, applicants' interest in the specialized fields and their motivation for learning are assessed through school reports, resumes, and statements of purpose. Additionally, through interviews (including academic questions), a comprehensive evaluation is undertaken on applicants' sense of purpose and enthusiasm for studying at the university, as well as their self-expression skills, communication abilities, and overall suitability for acquiring expertise in healthcare. Furthermore, in the Department of Nursing and Department of Radiological Technology, logical thinking, judgment, understanding, writing skills, and expression are assessed through an essay (based on a mock lecture). In the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, basic scientific knowledge, as well as foundational English reading comprehension and scientific thinking abilities related to medical and life sciences, are assessed through a comprehensive test.
・Entrance Examination for Privately Financed International Students
Applicants will be assessed on their basic Japanese language proficiency and fundamental academic abilities through the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). In the University-specific Subject Area Admission Test, international students are tested on the same subjects as Japanese applicants—mathematics (except for the Department of Nursing), two science subjects (except for the Department of Nursing), and a foreign language (English)—with the Department of Medical Laboratory Science allowing a choice between mathematics or a foreign language. This examination evaluates foundational knowledge, application skills, and understanding. During the interview, a comprehensive evaluation is conducted, involving multifaceted questions to assess the applicant's sense of purpose and enthusiasm for studying at the university, as well as their self-expression skills, communication ability, and overall suitability for acquiring expertise in healthcare.
・International Baccalaureate (IB) Entrance Examination
Through document screening, basic academic ability, self-expression skills, and motivation are evaluated using an academic transcript, a personal statement, and evaluation report. Additionally, an interview assesses the applicant's suitability for acquiring expertise in healthcare.
Prior to Enrollment
Students are required to understand Japanese, mathematics, science, social studies, and English at the high school graduate level. For the Department of Nursing, even if biology is not selected as a subject in the entrance examination, it is expected that students will have an understanding of Basic Biology. For the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, knowledge of Basic Biology, Basic Chemistry, and Basic Physics is required, regardless of whether biology or chemistry was selected for their exam. Additionally, in the Department of Radiological Technology, students are expected to understand mathematics and physics.