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	Course Title	Credit
Year 1	Basic Medical Sciences	6
	Clinical Sciences	2
	Dissertation Research I	5
Year 2	Dissertation Research II	6
	Laboratory Rotation	3
	Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences I〜VI	6
	Internship Abroad	2
Year 3-5	Integrated Biosystems A	5
Year 3-5	Integrated Biosystems B	5

Course Title	Course Description / Learning Outcomes
Basic Medical Sciences	The course covers basic topics in human anatomy and physiology; molecular medical science; pathology and pathophysiology; and public health. At the completion of the course, students should be able to: explain the structure and function of the human body explain the functions of each organ relative to the human body at the molecular and cellular levels explain the disease pathology at the molecular and cellular levels explain how socioeconomic circumstances and lifestyle have an effect on human health show awareness of research ethics necessary in the conduct of research and willingness to abide by the latest bioethics principles throughout their research career understand the basics of forensic medicine
Clinical Sciences	The course covers the latest topics in etiology, human pathophysiology, and current treatment options. It introduces the students to what clinicians often face in patient care. The course is in an effort to increase students' awareness of clinical issues and to prompt them to think critically about next steps towards novel treatments. After completing the course, students are expected to be able to: explain what research has shown in etiology and pathology; and explain the logic behind the current treatments actively engage in conversations in contribution to patient wellness
Dissertation Research I	Students will learn basic elements of the human body at the levels of atom, molecule, cell, tissue and system, and promote the understanding of each human bodily function as an interdependent network and develop problem solving skills. Students will be mentored by specifically-appointed IPBS faculties and will acquire a broad range of knowledge and methodology in conducting basic research. Students should gain sufficient knowledge and skills that help them: explain the basic elements of human body as hierarchal integration analyze the human biomedical network by determining how it fails and by thinking critically what can be done when it fails

Course Title	Course Description / Learning Outcomes
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 1	Diseases from immune system failure Through lectures on how dysregulation of the immune system causes a variety of diseases, this module focuses on the physiological and pathological aspects of the immune system. The aim of this module is to enhance student's knowledge of and critical thinking about the immune system from the basics to the advanced level, particularly in relation to human diseases.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 1	At the completion of the module, students should be able to: explain the basic components and architecture of the immune system. explain the mechanisms of homeostasis and function of the immune system. explain disorders mediated directly and/or indirectly by the immune system.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 2	Drug development and solutions By introducing a range of topics from structural biology to vaccine science, this module focuses on the bridge between basic science and applications for drug development including clinical trials. The aim of this module is to enhance student's knowledge of and critical thinking about the development of drugs based on basic biological science and translational medicine.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 2	At the completion of the module, students should be able to: explain the basics of protein sciences based on structures of biological macromolecules. explain the strategies for development of biological drugs, including chemical compounds, nucleic acids and vaccines.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 3	Development of New Drugs for Various Diseases Through a focus on topics in autoimmune diseases, bone-related diseases, chronic inflammation, cancer, this module emphasizes the molecular mechanism of the cause and progression of diseases to identify molecular targets of new drugs, from the perspective of both academia and and the pharmaceutical industry. The aim of this module is to enhance student's knowledge of and critical thinking about the strategies of drug development for human diseases from basic to application level.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 3	At the completion of the module, students should be able to: explain how to investigate the molecular mechanism of disease development. explain how to identify molecular targets of new drugs for various diseases. explain how to establish the strategy for drug development.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 4	Contrast and cooperation between the immune system and nervous system Through a focus on “crosstalks” of the immune and nervous systems, this module emphasizes the physiological functions and disorders specifically caused by the interactions of the two systems. The aim of this module is to enhance student's knowledge of and critical thinking about the effects one system has on others in biological function.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 4	At the completion of the module, students should be able to: explain the basic components and architecture of the nervous system. explain the mechanisms of homeostasis and function of the nervous system in comparison with those of the immune system. explain disorders of the nervous system and their pathophysiology as well as the crosstalk with the immune system.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 5	Stem cells and regenerative medicine This module emphasizes the challenges and advances in stem cell research, development of biomaterials, and regenerative therapies. The module aims to have the students appreciate and address the challenges that arise in bench-to-clinic translational research.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 5	At the completion of the module, students should be able to: explain the concept of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. explain the characteristic and function of stem cells. explain the cutting-edge engineering related to regenerative medicine. explain the up-to-date regenerative therapy.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 6	Advanced imaging techniques opening windows on integrated biomedical systems This module focuses on the principle and application of various imaging techniques, such as advanced optical microscopies, fluorescent probes, and radio and magnetic medical imaging, all of which have developed rapidly in recent years and continue to advance in biomedical sciences. The aim of this module is to provide students with the latest information about advanced imaging techniques and to enhance their understanding on how these technologies contribute to opening new windows on integrated biomedical systems.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences 6	At the completion of the module, students should be able to: explain the basic principles and applications of advanced imaging techniques. explain the mechanisms of various imaging techniques: advanced optical microscopies, fluorescent probes, and radio and magnetic medical imaging. explain how these new imaging technologies contribute to the advancement of each research field.
Laboratory Rotation	Students will have the chance to rotate in a laboratory other than the one where they are working on their dissertation research. The aim of this lab rotation is to provide the students with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with different research and methodological areas as part of the general goal of mastering interdisciplinary research skills. Students will be closely supervised by IPBS faculty.
Laboratory Rotation	At the completion of the course, students should be: knowledgeable about experimental techniques learned during the rotation. able to use the acquired skills and knowledge in their own research. prepared to carry out literature search in different fields.
Dissertation Research II	Students will learn basic elements of the human body at the levels of atom, molecule, cell, tissue and system; understand each human bodily function as an interdependent network; and develop problem solving skills. Students will be mentored by IPBS faculty and will acquire a broad range of knowledge and methodology in conducting basic research.
Dissertation Research II	At the completion of the course, students should be able to: explain the basic elements of the human body as hierarchal integration. analyze the human biomedical network by determining how it fails and by thinking critically about what can be done if/when it does.
Internship Abroad	To cultivate the students’ international character, including communication skills, for a global world, students will intern either at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (Monterey, USA), or at the GE Healthcare Japan (Uppsala, Sweden)/University of Turku (Turku, Finland) for about one month.
Internship Abroad	At the completion of the course, students should be able to: become comfortable communicating in English. demonstrate oral communication at an appropriate level with respect to the content, organization, logical flow, presentation and appropriate use of language. demonstrate written communication at an appropriate level with respect to grammar, syntax, spelling and use of vocabulary to effectively present information including the use of figures, tables.

Course Title	Course Description / Learning Outcomes
Integrated Biosystems A	Students will continue working on their dissertation research. Students will hold a regular meeting with IPBS junior faculty to discuss about the daily experiments and research plan. Each student must present in English his/her research project in oral or poster form at a scientific meeting. The scientific meeting, official or otherwise, can vary in size or in number of attendees, as long as the audience includes scientists from another discipline.
Integrated Biosystems A	Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: understand the basic elements of the human body as hierarchical integration. effectively pursue the experiments and think critically about what could be done should the plan fail based on the acquired understanding of integrated biosystems. communicate their research contents and significance effectively in oral and written form to wide audience.
Integrated Biosystems B	Students will continue finalizing their dissertation experiments, applying problem-solving skills and maintaining a wide view of the human body function and regulation. Students will continuously receive mentorship from the IPBS junior faculty by holding a regular meeting with them: to discuss how to overcome problems as might occur in the daily experiments, and to learn the manner in which research conduct ought to be. The course also aims for the students to be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, particularly, in articulating their research significance and objectives to wide audience both in Japanese and English.
Integrated Biosystems B	Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: understand the basic elements of the human body as hierarchical integration and as dynamic physiology, and be able to identify current issues in medical advancement. acquire ability to effectively seek solutions on various approaches. communicate their research contents and significance effectively in oral and written forms to wide audience in Japanese and in English.