Graduate School of Health and Nutritional Sciences
The Graduate School of Health and Nutritional Sciences aims to cultivate highly skilled professionals who can contribute in fields such as healthcare, nursing care, and welfare administration. The program offers practical education that integrates clinical medicine, nutrition, and public health. It promotes multidisciplinary collaboration centered on registered dietitians, training leaders who can contribute to community health promotion and disease prevention. The program also places a strong emphasis on preparing professionals who can immediately apply their expertise in clinical and welfare settings.
Research Keywords
- Clinical Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Nutrition Education
- Molecular Nutrition, Lifestyle-Related Diseases, Chewing and Swallowing
- Public Health, Community Nutrition, School Lunches and Diet
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration and Team-Based Care in Healthcare and Nursing
- Community-Based Integrated Care, Health Policy
Potential Career Paths
- Healthcare and Welfare:Registered dietitian in hospitals and nursing care facilities, nutrition counselor in medical institutions
- Administration and Policy:Local government health promotion staff, policymakers in community-based integrated care
- Education and Research:University faculty, instructor at registered dietitian training institutions, researcher at research institutes
- Corporate and Food Industry:Health food development, nutrition education program development, health business consultant
Educational Objectives and Distinctive Features
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1. Acquisition of Advanced Expertise and Practical Skills
Students gain specialized knowledge and technical skills needed to extend healthy life expectancy and prevent disease in an aging society. They develop practical nutrition management skills and problem-solving abilities applicable in real-world settings.
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2. Community Contribution Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration
By working collaboratively with professionals in healthcare, nursing care, and welfare administration, students develop as leaders in health support through nutrition care management.
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3. Cultivation of Research-Oriented Professionals
For students aspiring to doctoral studies, the program offers opportunities to engage with cutting-edge research in nutrition and related medical fields, supporting their development as future researchers and educators.
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4. Active Contribution to the Community and Society
In collaboration with the Aichi Shukutoku University Clinic and Health Counseling Center, the program advances practical research and educational activities that can be applied in community healthcare and welfare settings.
As specialists in food and nutrition supporting health, students acquire advanced knowledge and skills that enable them to contribute actively to their communities and society.
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