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 The Physical Therapy Department
 In order to provide a comprehensive course, the Physical Therapy Department emphasizes a variety of disciplines, including basic medicine, anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinematics. The curriculum is arranged so as to deepen students' basic understanding of their subject. The department possesses a wide range of equipment that places it among the best-equipped universities in the country, including a 3D analysis machine. A wealth of practical experience is also provided for students. This practical approach coupled with our state-of-the-art equipment ensure a high level of both practical and theoretical learning as part of the curriculum. Moreover, in addition to providing lectures in the field of sports injury rehabilitation, students also benefit from a system that allows them to study in other fields related to physical therapy, such as nursing, social welfare and psychology. This encourages students to gain a broad range of knowledge and enables them to acquire communication skills that will allow them to work as a member of a medical team in collaboration with other specialists. The Faculty of Health Science Technology Study Abroad Program is also well developed. Students can study in various partner universities overseas, and they can learn about the cutting-edge technology and advanced research in those countries. The department aims to nurture well-rounded physical therapists who are able to work enthusiastically and capably in a wide range of situations in the medical, nursing and welfare fields. |
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The Occupational Therapy Department
 The Occupational Therapy Department has a broad-ranging curriculum that allows students the opportunity to study in a variety of other fields. Students can learn about anatomy and physiology in the field of medicine, and they can study psychology in such areas as the psychology of persons with disabilities. The curriculum also covers the study of a wide range of disabilities including developmental difficulties, physical disabilities, mental disorders and damage to higher brain functions. Students have ample opportunities to engage in practical training to improve their skills and understanding. By the end of the curriculum, students can acquire over 1,000 hours of practical clinical experience. There are certain focuses for each year of study. Students tour occupational therapy facilities during their first year, visit clinical facilities during their second year, engage in assessed practical training during their third year and have the opportunity to engage in an internship during their fourth year. A program is in place that enables students to benefit from receiving feedback from these practical experiences and also learn in small classes from a team of medical experts about a wide range of specialty subjects, while acquiring technical knowledge and skills. It is also possible for students to study subjects from other faculties related to occupational therapy, including social welfare and family cooperation. In this way the University seeks to nurture specialists who will work to expand the lifestyle opportunities for people with disabilities by connecting the hospital, the home and the community, as well as promoting independence in daily life. |
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The Clinical Laboratory Medicine Department
 The Clinical Laboratory Medicine Department has an advanced educational system in place that focuses on medical teamwork. The goal is to nurture clinical laboratory technicians who can provide appropriate explanations to medical staff and offer necessary advice during detailed examinations. The teaching staff includes doctors, pharmacists and clinical medicine technicians, who each possess a wealth of knowledge and experience. This makes it possible for students to acquire knowledge directly from experts and gain understanding based on practical experience. The department aims to assist students with achieving passing scores on the national examination for clinical laboratory technicians. In addition, the affiliated Bunkyo Gakuin University Institute of Medical Technology offers the benefit of a long-established history rich in tradition and knowledge that has been handed down to the more than 3,000 clinical laboratory technicians it has graduated over the years. The fact that so many of the department's students pass the national examination indicates the importance that the department places on developing technicians who have the required medical knowledge and the essential ability to communicate and cooperate with doctors and other medical staff in a team operation, while maintaining the initiative and leadership skills to identify and resolve potential challenges. |
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Course Introduction
