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Application Guidelines for the Master of Public Health (MPH) Course

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Application Guidelines for the Master of Public Health (MPH) Course

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Curriculum for the Master of Public Health (MPH) Course

Public Health Course provides 5 discipline areas of education (Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Health Services Administration and Environmental Health Sciences) which are set as essential requirements by accreditation criteria of the Council on Education for Public Health in the United States. Students learn basic subjects Required Subjects I that allow them to acquire minimum knowledge and capability that are required for public health experts. Required Subjects I will be conducted under the interdisciplinary educational system, offered by lecturers with a broad background, including specialists in medicine, science and engineering, and humanities and social sciences. “Elective Subjects” are offered to additionally cultivate expertise, broaden the understanding of various public health issues, and build up the capacity of gathering information and proper judgement.

Curriculum Map

Recommended Subjects

Among the offered subjects, those recommended for the respective future career paths are highlighted. Since the number of credits exceeds the required number of credits, please consider your preferences carefully and consult with your supervisor to decide on the subjects to take.

  • The schedule is designed to accommodate working professionals and those living far away.
  • Required subjects are primarily offered as on-demand or hybrid classes, allowing participation from remote locations.
  • The Long-Term Study Program is also available.
  • Required credits can generally be earned through evening classes on weekdays and weekend lectures.
  1. Required Core Subjects
  2. Required Subjects I
  3. Required Subjects II
  4. Five Advanced Subjects
    • Practice of Evidence-based Medicine
    • Designing epidemiological research
    • Epidemiological Research Studies
    • Health Promotion
    • Forensic Medicine
    • Mental Health
    • Principles of Public Health
    • Trends in Maternal and Child Health
    • Medical Informatics and Patient Safety
  5. Elective Subjects
    • Public Health Overview: Trend of Researchers and Activities
    • Environment and Children's Health and Development
    • Environmental Chemicals and Human Health
    • Health Sciences
    • Gerontology
    • Health Data Science
    • Health Care Policy
    • Hospital management
    • Community Health Activity
  1. Required Core Subjects
  2. Required Subjects I
  3. Required Subjects II
  4. Five Advanced Subjects
    • Practice of Evidence-based Medicine
    • Designing epidemiological research
    • Epidemiological Research Studies
    • How to write an epidemiological paper
    • Epidemiological data analysis using SAS
    • Clinical Epidemiology; an introduction
    • Causal Inference; an introduction
    • Practice of Clinical Data Analysis
    • Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Trials
    • Medical Informatics and Patient Safety
    • Regulatory Science
  5. Elective Subjects
    • Health Data Science
    • R programming in Medical Sciences
  1. Required Core Subjects
  2. Required Subjects I
  3. Required Subjects II
  4. Five Advanced Subjects
    • Practice of Evidence-based Medicine
    • Designing epidemiological research
    • Epidemiological Research Studies
    • How to write an epidemiological paper
    • Epidemiological data analysis using SAS
    • Clinical Epidemiology; an introduction
    • Environmental epidemiology
    • Causal Inference; an introduction
    • Principles of Public Health
  5. Elective Subjects
    • Practice in Epidemiology I
    • Practice in Epidemiology II
    • Questionnaire Survey Reserch Methods
    • Health Data Science
    • R programming in Medical Sciences
  1. Required Core Subjects
  2. Required Subjects I
  3. Required Subjects II
  4. Five Advanced Subjects
    • Practice of Evidence-based Medicine
    • Designing epidemiological research
    • Epidemiological data analysis using SAS
    • Clinical Epidemiology; an introduction
    • Causal Inference; an introduction
    • Mathematical Statistics for Biostatistics
    • Advanced Biostatistics I
    • Advanced Biostatistics II
    • Practice of Clinical Data Analysis
    • Biostatistical Methods for Clinical Trials
  5. Elective Subjects
    • Health Data Science
    • R programming in Medical Sciences
  1. Required Core Subjects
  2. Required Subjects I
  3. Required Subjects II
  4. Five Advanced Subjects
    • Practice of Evidence-based Medicine
    • Epidemiological Research Studies
    • Environmental epidemiology
    • Health Promotion
    • Mental Health
    • Principles of Public Health
    • Trends in Maternal and Child Health
  5. Elective Subjects
    • Public Health Overview: Trend of Researchers and Activities
    • Environmental Health and Sustainable Development Goals I
    • Environmental Health and Sustainable Development Goals II
    • Effect of IAQ on Elderly Health (1)/(2)
    • Environment and Children's Health and Development
    • Environmental Chemicals and Human Health
    • Field Research on Global Health
  1. Required Core Subjects
  2. Required Subjects I
  3. Required Subjects II
  4. Five Advanced Subjects
    • Introduction to Genetic Counseling 1
    • Introduction to Genetic Counseling 2
    • Genetic Counseling Practice 1
    • Genetic Counseling Practice 2
    • Genetic Medicine and Ethical Society
    • Basic Human Genetics 1
    • Basic Human Genetics 2
    • Exercise in Basic Human Genetics
    • Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling 1
    • Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling 2
    • Clinical Genetics Exercise (Role-play Exercise)
  1. Required Core Subjects
  2. Required Subjects I
  3. Required Subjects II
  4. Five Advanced Subjects
    • Environmental epidemiology
    • Health Promotion
    • Trends in Maternal and Child Health
  5. Elective Subjects
    • Public Health Overview: Trend of Researchers and Activities
    • Environmental Health and Sustainable Development Goals I
    • Environmental Health and Sustainable Development Goals II
    • Effect of IAQ on Elderly Health (1)/(2)
    • Environment and Children's Health and Development
    • Environmental Chemicals and Human Health
    • Field Research on Global Health

Genetic Counselor Training Program

Certified Genetic Counselor is a qualification jointly recognized by the Japanese Society for Genetic Counseling and the Japan Society of Human Genetics. Students who complete an accredited training program at a graduate school are eligible to sit for the Certified Genetic Counselor Certification Exam. Hokkaido University’s Genetic Counselor Training Program is accredited by the Certified Genetic Counselor System Committee.

A Certified Genetic Counselor is a professional who performs the following roles and responsibilities.

  1. １）A Certified Genetic Counselor is a healthcare professional who helps patients and families in need of genetic healthcare to make informed, independent decisions. They do so by providing appropriate genetic information and guidance regarding social support systems while offering psychological and social support throughout the decision-making process.
  2. ２）A Certified Genetic Counselor is expected to assist patients independently, separate from those providing medical treatment or conducting research.
  3. ３）A Certified Genetic Counselor is a specialist who is certified after undergoing a prescribed level of practical training in genetic counseling and must meet the following requirements:
    • Possess up-to-date knowledge of genetic medicine
    • Have specialized counseling skills
    • Be able to address Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues (ELSI)
    • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with attending physicians and professionals in other medical departments
  4. ４）Professionals considered eligible to become a Certified Genetic Counselor typically hail from the following backgrounds: medical staff such as nurses, public health nurses, or midwives; allied health professionals such as clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists, dieticians, or clinical laboratory technicians; genetic medicine researchers in fields such as biology and biochemistry; and other specialists including those in humanities and social welfare-related fields.

*The Certified Genetic Counselor is a qualification jointly accredited by the Japan Society of Human Genetics and the Japanese Society for Genetic Counseling and is a registered trademark (registration number: 6115393).

For details on Hokkaido University’s Genetic Counselor Training Program, click here.

For more information on clinical genetic counseling, please visit the website of Hokkaido University Hospital’s Division of Clinical Genetics
The website of the Division of Clinical Genetics