Thank you for visiting the website of the School of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, and the Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Osaka.

Our School continues to grow vigorously in two key directions: cultivating highly skilled professionals who support advanced medical care, and advancing health sciences, a discipline which contributes to people’s well-being through disease prevention and health promotion. Guided by our university’s philosophy of “Live Locally, Grow Globally,” we are committed both to supporting local health and to fostering individuals who can thrive on the global stage. In addition to education for healthcare professionals in the fields of nursing, medical physics and engineering, and laboratory sciences, our major strength is our ability to offer a wide range of career paths, from health and medical care to research and business.

One of our highest priorities is nurturing a strong research mindset. Medical and health care is constantly evolving, and professionals must be able to identify issues independently, think scientifically, and work toward solutions. When choosing a university or graduate school, I encourage you not to focus solely on entrance difficulties, but to challenge yourself in areas that truly inspire you. Such experience will become a lifelong source of strength.

The School of Allied Health Sciences and the Division of Health Sciences have a diverse array of laboratories engaged in cutting-edge research. I invite you to explore our laboratory introductions on our website, and if a particular field sparks your interest, please visit us during our Open Campus events. You will find valuable ideas that will help you build a bright future.

The origin of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Osaka can be traced back to Tekijuku, a private academy founded by OGATA Koan in the late Edo period. It later developed into the Osaka Provisional Hospital and then the Osaka Prefectural Medical School. In the Meiji era, Japan’s first midwifery school was established at the Osaka Prefectural Medical School, marking the beginning of the history of the School of Allied Health Sciences spanning nearly 150 years. After World War II, a nursing school was opened, followed by the establishment of Japan’s first national junior college for medical technology—the predecessor of today’s School of Allied Health Sciences—demonstrating our pioneering role in training healthcare professionals.

The current four-year School of Allied Health Sciences was founded in 1993, followed by the master’s program in 1998 and the doctoral program in 2000. In 2023, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the School’s establishment. Over the years, we have produced more than 5,000 graduates of the undergraduate program and over 2,600 graduates of the master’s and doctoral programs as of March 2026.

The School of Allied Health Sciences consists of three majors—nursing, medical physics and engineering, and laboratory sciences—and is dedicated to cultivating highly specialized professionals who support the front lines of healthcare. Our students develop strong research capabilities, and many continue on to graduate studies, growing into leaders who will shape the future of medicine and health sciences. Our graduates contribute broadly to society, not only in clinical practice but also in pharmaceutical development, diagnostic technology innovation, public policy, and many other areas.

The Division of Health Sciences at the Graduate School of Medicine offers both master’s and doctoral programs, with specialized training programs for midwives and public health nurses, cancer professionals, advanced medical physicists, genetic counseling professionals, clinical engineering instructors, and nurse practitioners. Through these programs, we nurture experts who can play a leading role in healthcare and research.

Health sciences is an essential academic field dedicated to preventing diseases, extending healthy life expectancy, and improving quality of life. At the School of Allied Health Sciences, globally recognized faculty members with diverse backgrounds in medicine, nursing, medical technology, engineering, pharmacy, and science provide education and research, while respecting individual students’ interests and values. Furthermore, through academic partnerships with 17 universities in 12 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia, we are actively promoting international exchange programs, including training and study abroad programs, to develop globally minded professionals through research activities.

As a pioneer in university-level health science education in Japan, the University of Osaka’s School of Allied Health Sciences has been playing a leading role in this field. We sincerely hope that you will join us to pursue your goals, and become a professional who can play a key role in shaping the future of health sciences and medicine.

All our faculty and staff heartily look forward to welcoming you.

OJI Yusuke
Head,
School of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine,
Division of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medicine,
The University of Osaka