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Nihon Pharmaceutical University (日本薬科大学) is a private university in Japan established in 2004, with campuses in Ina, Saitama Prefecture and Ochanomizu, Tokyo. It specializes in pharmaceutical and healthcare-related education with an emphasis on integrated medicine that combines Western medical science with traditional practices like Japanese Kampo medicine, aiming to train professionals capable of contributing to modern healthcare and preventive wellness.
The university offers a six-year Bachelor’s program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, where students study chemistry, biology, pharmacology, and clinical pharmaceutical practices to become qualified pharmacists engaged in team-based medical care and community health. It also provides four-year programs in Pharmaceutical and Medical Business Sciences, blending pharmaceutical knowledge with fields such as business, information science, sports pharmacy, and public health to prepare graduates for roles in medical institutions, healthcare industries, pharmaceutical distribution, and health information management.
Nihon Pharmaceutical University’s educational philosophy focuses on lifelong personal development rooted in individual strengths and virtues, aligning with its goal to foster capable healthcare professionals who can respond to society’s evolving needs through collaboration, communication, and comprehensive scientific training.