30 Best Natural Sciences Bachelor's Degree Programs in Japan for 2024

The Department of Astrophysics and Atmospheric Sciences in the Faculty of Science aims to nurture the kind of individuals that the university seeks to nurture outlined in the school philosophy of Kyoto Sangyo University into people with the ability to understand and elucidate various physical phenomena, on a scale ranging from the atmosphere of the Earth to the universe as a whole, as well as the ability to apply and convey the specialized knowledge acquired.

Since the establishment of the Tokyo Butsurigaku Koshujo (Tokyo Academy of Physics), 135 years ago, the Department of Physics has constantly taken the lead in education and research at the Tokyo University of Science, the philosophy of which is the "advancement of science," while firmly maintaining meritocracy

There are needs for applied chemistry in a number of different industry sectors, including materials for electronic devices, medicines, food products, agriculture, environmental sanitation, and effective uses of resources. Students learn through repeated lectures and experiments in a wide range of fields, including inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry.

Faculty of Science and Technology now has two departments (eight divisions), and the Graduate School of Engineering has one master’s (six divisions) and two doctoral departments. The faculty staff endeavors to motivate the students to pursue the solutions even for the unseen problems, to acquire the internationally acknowledgeable intelligence, and to grow the respectable humanity of contributing the intelligence to their communities. The ultimate goal is to foster professionals who are full of originality and creativity.

(Understanding the oceans) studies different ecosystems for aquatic organisms in the oceans, rivers and lakes of the world, including chemical analysis of water composition and the impacts of waves and water flows.

We aim to foster people with a broad knowledge of the primary industry, food, and bioscience, with knowledge and skills applicable to commercialization and industrialization of biological resources, who can contribute to the creation of new industries utilizing biological resources from an international perspective.

Explaining the phenomena of life at the molecular level in the organisms that form ecosystems The Earth is home to a vast variety of living organisms, which comprise rich ecosystems that exist in harmony with the environment. The Environmental Biology Course conducts research with the goal of understanding how organisms recognize the environment in ecosystems and harmonize their activities using the language of molecules. For example, the course covers research into the mechanisms by which animals recognize and respond to external stimuli such as light, and research into the effects of endocrine disruptors flowing into rivers, lakes, and marshes on fish and other wildlife and the mechanisms by which those effects are carried out. Other projects in which department are enthusiastically involved include research into the mechanisms of plant environmental recognition and plant immunity to pathogenic bacteria, research into the physiological mechanisms of microorganisms and the control of their lifespans, and research into the various physiologically active substances that are created by organisms in the environment. We consider research in areas such as these to provide a basis for maintaining ecosystems that are rich in life into the indefinite future.

The characteristic of education and research in the Department of Marine Bioresources is that it covers various fields from natural science to social science. We tackle various problems related to the sea, rivers, and lakes from various perspectives, and the activities of graduates are diverse.

We train well-qualified people who are capable of acting in a variety of areas related to humans and animals. Our graduates have acquired the knowledge necessary for utilizing the results of animal research, from a genetic to biological level, in the lives of human beings. We will continue on our quest to form better relationships between people and animals and explore animal biotechnologies with animal life science as the foundation.

Confronting the environmental issues faced by the Earth and mankind in a wide range of fields. While enhancing accurate comprehension and awareness of various environmental issues, this department engages in practical education centered on “eco-chemistry”, “biochemistry”, and “energy machines” related to the development of environmentally-friendly chemicals, and the search for effective energy utilization technology and biomaterials. By doing so, it seeks to develop human resources who have a high level of environmental awareness and are able to actively participate in these broad fields.

Chemistry that explains and unravels molecules that make up substances. Biotechnology that delves into gene-modification and fermentation utilizing the vital functions of living organisms. Deepening understanding of these two categories, students learn about the chemistry that can be applied to environmental issues and life, such as aqueous environments and cosmetics.

In the Department of Environmental Science, students receive education and conduct research in order to create an environment in which humans and nature can co-exist. We aim to nurture individuals who can contribute to creating a comfortable local community that is safe and inviting. With a base of knowledge related to land, water, and air, students gain an understanding of the connections between human activities and the environment/ecosystems and focus their study on the theory and technology necessary for providing for both production and living environments, while protecting the natural environment. To give students the best chance of future success, we have a comprehensive program of subjects involving experiments and practicums relating to the environment. We also provide numerous opportunities to learn in various environments away from the university. Students can then learn and experience in real-life environments, to really learn about what ‘environment’ means.

The School of Science and Technology was established in 1989 with the reorganization of the old School of Engineering, which was founded in 1949.

The Department of Chemistry consists of 9 laboratories that are divided into three sub-disciplines: organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and inorganic & analytical chemistry. We have eighteen faculty members, and the number of undergraduate students admitted each year is about fifty. Because of this small group learning, students and professors can keep a close relationship with each other.

We have created a curriculum to acquire qualifications as nutritionists, food specialists and food scientists based on the 3 pillars of dietetics, nutrition science and cookery science. Students develop into outstanding resources able to contribute from day one in a variety of societal scenes as food professionals.

As all substances are composed of atoms and molecules, advancements in chemistry significantly impact any field of endeavor. This Department studies new materials such as superconductive materials and functional materials as well as the environment, resources, energy, and organic pharmaceuticals in order to develop a progressive society in terms of chemistry.

Searching for genetic information, the blueprint of life,through gene engineering The current flourishing of biotechnology would have been impossible without the establishment of the revolutionary technologies of gene engineering: cloning, base sequence determination, and gene amplification. The Genomics Course provides thorough instruction in key technologies, from the basics of gene engineering to state-of-the-art knowledge. Its goal is to train hands-on professionals with the "venture spirit" through basic research in areas such as the molecular analysis of plant information transmission systems using gene engineering technologies, immunological research focusing on antibodies, and investigations of the mechanisms by which viral pathogens manifest themselves; research and development of drugs targeting causative molecules by means of the genome and proteome drug discovery method; and applied research into areas such as a super-high-speed DNA amplification method combining gene engineering and nanotechnology, the creation of new virus detection technologies, and its application to DNA-based authentication methods.

The education and research fields in the Chemistry Course consist of four major fields in modern chemistry: physical chemistry of condensed matter, chemistry for molecular design, functional chemistry in life science, and functional chemistry for materials. The Chemistry Course provides a fully comprehensive curriculum involving four fields in modern chemistry, from which the students can take the classes for four years. Each senior belongs to a research laboratory in our chemistry course to engage in the graduation research for a whole year, with receiving detailed instruction from the faculty staff in the laboratory. Each research laboratory is equipped with the necessary experimental apparatuses: the X-ray diffractometer, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometers, and mass spectrometers.

The subject of Food Science is that everyday item of ‘food’. The food industry increasingly attracts attention for food safety and other issues, so our objective is to nurture individuals who can be active in this industry. For this purpose, using the latest technologies such as biotechnology, developments are made in the areas of food processing, storage, and distribution technologies. Furthermore, students gain an understanding of the safety and functionality of food and engage in learning and research related to the maintenance and promotion of health through food and on systems that supply safe and plentiful food. In order to obtain knowledge and learn about the technologies related to ‘food’, which involves various aspects such as manufacturing, processing, and distribution technologies and methods from the molecular level as well as nutrition and hygiene problems, students are involved in lectures and experiments, in addition to training at production plants and food-related companies.

The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (4-year program) was established in 2004, and in 2006 we began a 6-year program which focuses on developing pharmacists who can contribute to community-based healthcare through drug therapy.