Life Sciences Program (Master's Degree)

Develop highly skilled professionals who can promote research or development required by society in the field of life sciences.

Graduates of the Master’s Program in Life Science will possess advanced specialized knowledge that is founded upon a fundamental knowledge of life science and related fields as well as the competence to apply this knowledge from multiple life science-related perspectives. The master’s program develops in students the ability to drive research and development demanded by society. In addition, we educate advanced engineers who will be competent in leveraging research and development on biotechnologies, such as embryonic stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells, to find solutions to issues within the parameters of bioethical constraints through creative design and systematic high-quality problem-solving ability.

Summary

Diploma Policy

A degree will be awarded to those who complete the prescribed period, earn the required credits, pass the thesis examination and final exam, and fulfil the following requirements:

(1) Possess advanced specialized knowledge and skills supported by fundamental knowledge and skills in engineering and the life sciences, and have acquired the necessary general education for becoming a highly skilled engineer and researcher.

(2) Have the ability to discover solutions to undefined social issues in the life sciences, and have acquired advanced specialized knowledge, logical thinking, and techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, biotechnology, and ecological engineering necessary for complex problem-solving.

(3) Use advanced knowledge and skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, biotechnology, and ecological engineering to solve life science-related problems from a broad perspective, and acquire the ability to promote research and development with high-level, comprehensive skills.

(4) Have advanced presentation and communication skills, able to explain and communicate their thinking and decision-making processes with specific examples and supporting evidence.

(5) Possess the ability to effectively carry out group work and research activities, utilizing team-building techniques to create strong cooperative relationships.

(6) Understand the ethics and social responsibilities that must be upheld as highly skilled engineers and researchers in the life sciences field.
Curriculum Policy

To equip students with the abilities outlined in the Diploma Policy, the curriculum is based on the following principles:

(1) Offer courses to develop foundational knowledge and general skills essential for applying and developing engineering theories in the life sciences field, and provide courses that ensure the solid acquisition of advanced specialized knowledge and techniques in molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, biotechnology, ecological engineering, etc.

(2) Provide courses that enable students to utilize advanced specialized knowledge and skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, biotechnology, ecological engineering, etc., to independently set tasks, and learn practically through collaboration with others in planning, executing, verifying, and improving solutions from a broad, multidisciplinary perspective.

(3) Offer courses that emphasize respect for life, adherence to laws, and the understanding of ethics and social responsibilities, such as prohibiting data manipulation, plagiarism, and other unethical practices, essential for advanced engineers and researchers.