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Message from the Dean;\u201cA Gateway to Innovation: Beyond Veterinary Medicine \u2014 Create New Solutions, Industries, and Futures from Western Japan\u201d<\/h2>\n
Animals play a vital role in supporting human society\u2014whether as companions, contributors to food production, wildlife maintaining ecosystems, or laboratory animals advancing life science research. Building a sustainable and meaningful relationship with these animals is essential not only for social well-being and harmony, but also for meeting global goals like SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.<\/p>\n
At the same time, our increasingly interconnected world has amplified the risk of zoonotic diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered the urgent need for robust systems of disease diagnostics and treatment, often developed through research involving animal models. Ongoing challenges, such as the evolving dynamics between pets and their owners, the aging of both populations, and the spread of diseases like swine fever and avian influenza that threaten public health, demand new strategies and expertise in veterinary science.<\/p>\n
In response to these complex demands, the Graduate School of Veterinary Science at Okayama University of Science was launched in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture in spring 2024. Built on the foundation of the university\u2019s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, home to both the Department of Veterinary Nursing and Science, and the Department of Veterinary Medicine, this is the only graduate school in western Japan to offer both a PhD in Veterinary Science and a Master\u2019s in Veterinary Nursing and Science. We welcome graduates from other universities, as well as working professionals, creating a rich and diverse environment for advanced study and collaborative research.<\/p>\n
Our Master\u2019s program is designed for graduates of four-year programs in veterinary nursing, animal health, or life sciences, providing a pathway to deepen their knowledge and skills in animal care and veterinary biomedical science. The PhD program, meanwhile, is open to graduates of six-year veterinary programs, as well as those with backgrounds in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or a related Master\u2019s degree, and is focused on fostering advanced research and specialization.<\/p>\n
Students benefit from an open-lab research environment, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and hands-on training through our fully equipped teaching animal hospital. Our faculty includes internationally recognized researchers who together publish over 100 peer-reviewed papers annually and secure more than 70 million yen in competitive research funding each year. Through this vibrant academic ecosystem, students can gain not only deep scientific knowledge, but also the practical and investigative skills required to lead in the fields of veterinary and animal sciences worldwide.<\/p>\n
As human-animal relationships grow more intricate, the need for professionals who can approach problems from multiple perspectives, think critically, and work collaboratively becomes ever more pressing. Our mission is to nurture such professionals\u2014scientists and leaders equipped with the insight, adaptability, and creativity needed to address the challenges of our time.<\/p>\n
As a new academic hub for veterinary science in western Japan, we are committed to building a healthier, more sustainable future where people and animals thrive together, locally, nationally, and globally. We look forward to welcoming you to our graduate programs.<\/p>\n
Masumi Eto, Ph.D.<\/p>\n
Dean, Graduate School of Veterinary Science<\/p>\n
Okayama University of Science<\/p>\n