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The four graduate schools of Meikai University were established for further pursuit in academic research in this age of constant change in society, economy and information. They were made to fulfill Meikai University's mission to develop people that can be active in the international community of the future to move humankind toward universal happiness and prosperity. In 1977, the Graduate School of Dentistry was established. In 1998, the Graduate School of Applied Language Studies, Economics and Real Estate Sciences were founded. In 2000, doctorate programs were established in the graduate schools of Applied Language Studies and Real Estate Sciences.
The specialization of knowledge and technology in the field of dentistry is proceeding at a rapid pace. Consequently, dentists in the 21st century will be required not only to be specialists who can respond to patients' diverse needs but also generalists who can formulate and implement advanced comprehensive medical plans.
To respond to the requirements of the age, the Graduate School of Dentistry has established 22 research groups in 4 divisions, taking into account the balance between fundamentals and clinical studies. This curriculum enables students to both cultivate their specialties and study dentistry from a general perspective by taking a combination of these courses.
We have also endeavored to further improve research facilities and equipment and have appointed specialist and equipment operators in each field. Through a central system in which students can freely combine courses, we have created a free and flexible study environment. The adoption of this central system has given rise to numerous benefits, including the following.
1)The 22-research group, 4-division system has stimulated communication among researchers with different specialties. By sharing knowledge and learning research techniques from each other, they can adopt a multifaceted approach to research projects.
2) The costs and space for each research group have been rationalized. This has made possible priority budget allocation, facilitating the introduction of the latest equipment and large-scale equipment.
3) Through 2), research laboratories have been set up for all the research groups, resulting in significant advances in basic and applied research in each specialized area.
The Graduate School of Dentistry has set up a number of systems and seminars that support student life and research activities. There is a teaching assistant(TA) system, a research assistant (RA) system, support for participation in general seminars and international conferences, and the Miyata Scholarship.
