The PhD (Doctoral) program in Bioresource Science at Kobe University’s Graduate School of Agricultural Science is a research‑intensive doctoral degree aimed at developing highly skilled specialists and researchers in bioresource science who can contribute to sustainable food systems, biotechnology, and the efficient management of biological resources. The program builds on the Department of Bioresource Science, which focuses on animals, plants, and microorganisms at genetic, molecular, individual, group, species, and ecosystem levels, and explores the production, utilization, and management of bioresources for food and other human needs. †Students conduct original research under faculty supervision, participate in advanced seminars and coursework, and deepen technical and analytical skills in their chosen division of Animal Science or Plant Science. The program culminates in the submission and defense of a doctoral dissertation demonstrating a significant contribution to the field. It typically takes three years of full‑time study, and students also have opportunities to broaden their interdisciplinary perspective through joint classes with other natural science graduate schools at Kobe University.

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.