Japanese Red Cross College of Nursing

Programme overview

The programme cultivates broad and deep specialist knowledge across nursing fields, aiming to strengthen clinical ability, research perspective and professional judgement. Students combine seminars, supervised practice and a supervised research thesis to integrate advanced scholarship with applied nursing practice.

What you'll study

The curriculum is built from specialised subject blocks (lectures/special topics, seminars and clinical/practice placements) for each domain. There is a clear standard for master’s thesis quality and a dedicated course, "Special Research," to support thesis preparation. Domains listed include foundational nursing, cancer nursing (master’s level), paediatric nursing, adult nursing, gerontological nursing, mental health nursing, community nursing, nursing education, nursing management, and international/disaster nursing. An advanced practice track for Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and an International Midwifery/Public Health course are also provided.

Entry requirements

The programme text specifies progression and degree-awarding conditions rather than initial admission criteria. To be awarded the Master of Nursing a student must be enrolled for at least two years, obtain 30 or more prescribed credits, receive required research supervision and pass the master’s thesis review and final examination. Prospective applicants should consult the college for formal entry qualifications.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for advanced clinical practice, research-informed nursing roles and specialist positions. The college runs a recognised specialist nurse education pathway: eight fields (including cancer, paediatrics, chronic care, critical care, gerontology, mental health, home care and disaster nursing) are accredited as the 38-credit CNS education curriculum. Those in the nursing education pathway may qualify for faculty development workshops and, with relevant prior experience, additional instructor-level qualifications.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme description does not specify scholarships. Applicants should explore university, hospital-affiliated and external funding options, and consider employer sponsorship where advanced clinical qualification aligns with institutional workforce development.