Master in Applied Chemistry Program

Hiroshima University's Applied Chemistry Program also admits master's students through a track with specific English proficiency requirements, based in Hiroshima, Japan, over two years, with intake in April or October. The university was established in a city known worldwide as the site of the first atomic bombing, and it follows a founding principle centered on unity, freedom, and peace. It has grown into one of Japan's largest and most comprehensive universities, made up of 12 schools, 4 graduate schools, an attached research institute, a university hospital, and 11 attached schools, and it was selected as one of 13 universities in the 2014 Top Global University Project and one of 13 universities in the 2018 WISE Program. This applied chemistry track typically covers similar core subjects to other graduate chemistry programs, including organic and analytical chemistry, materials science, and chemical process research, with students conducting laboratory-based research toward a master's thesis under faculty supervision. Study at this level generally combines structured coursework with independent experimental work, building both theoretical understanding and practical laboratory skill. Graduates commonly pursue careers in chemical manufacturing, materials development, pharmaceutical research, and quality assurance roles across industries that depend on applied chemistry expertise, or continue on to doctoral study. Because this track sets out specific English test score requirements, it offers a clearly defined path for international applicants seeking a graduate chemistry education at an institution recognized under Japan's Top Global University and WISE Program initiatives.