Yes, that's right. When we walk the horses in the Equestrian Club or move the cows for training, the car stops and the animals are given priority. (The car is not surprised, but the animals can be!
The School of Veterinary Medicine has a Field Science Centre and a Veterinary Hospital, which care for both healthy and sick animals. Animal species kept at the hospital include dogs, cats, cows, sheep, pigs and horses. In addition, an affiliated farm (http://www.kitasato-u-fsc.jp/) has been established in the town of Yakumo (http://www.town.yakumo.lg.jp/ ), located in the south of Hokkaido, where 250 cattle are kept. Students are able to come into contact with these animals through practical training and circle activities.
As the campus is located in the city centre, it is not possible to see large wild animals in and around the campus, but there are pheasants and larks in the forests on campus, and you can see wild birds, antelopes and wild rabbits around Towada City. In particular, the Ramsar Convention (a treaty on wetlands of international importance, especially as waterfowl habitats) registered Butunuma is a 30-minute drive away, where you can see many wild birds. Kitasato University has been conducting research on wild birds in the area. If you go a little further, you can visit the World Heritage site of Shirakami Sanchi and the Shimokita Peninsula, the northern limit of wild monkeys.
Before the Second World War, the area around present-day Towada was a production centre for military horses, and many horses were kept there after the war. After the war, sanitary conditions were extremely poor and infectious diseases were widespread. At this time, the Kitasato Research Institute opened a branch office near the present campus in order to start the production of antiserum (antitoxin) for the treatment of diphtheria and tetanus using horses. Later, the area around Towada was transformed from a horse producing area to a dairy farming area, and the Kitasato Research Institute branch office was closed. In the midst of all this, there was a strong demand from the local community in the 1950s for the establishment of a veterinary university, and at the same time, it was decided that practical education could be provided in an environment where industrial animals were kept close at hand, and in 1966, the School of Animal Science, Kitasato University, the predecessor of the School of Veterinary Medicine, was established in Towada.
Towada City is located in the southeast of Aomori Prefecture. It has a population of approximately 62,000 and is located in a rich natural environment with the Hakkoda mountain range rising in the west and the Oirase river flowing from Lake Towada. In terms of climate, Towada has four distinct seasons. In addition, although Aomori is known for its snowfall, Towada, located on the Pacific Ocean side, does not get much snow. Although it may feel a little cold in winter, the climate is relatively pleasant all year round. In the area around Towada, production of Japanese yam and garlic is particularly active, and you can enjoy the bounty of nature by picking wild vegetables in spring and mushrooms in autumn.
The Towada Campus of the School of Veterinary Medicine is located on a 38.4 ha site (the size of 8.2 Tokyo Domes), with farms and ranches that make the most of nature in a way that cannot be seen in the city. The campus is also home to a 5.4ha cedar forest with walking trails, which are used for horse trekking. By using these facilities, students can learn about the basic ways of interacting with animals, the relationship between humans and animals in the natural environment, and many other things, not through theories on a desk, but by actually seeing and doing things. In addition, the veterinary hospital, which is the site of clinical training for undergraduate students in veterinary education, is equipped with a number of state-of-the-art medical equipment, including CT, MRI, advanced radiotherapy equipment and nuclear scintigram diagnostic equipment. At this state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, which was the first in Japan to introduce veterinary nuclear medicine, students are provided with advanced and practical clinical training.
All three departments of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will study at the Sagamihara Campus in their first year and at the Towada Campus from their second year. Veterinary students will study at the Towada Campus for five years, and students in the Department of Animal Resource Science and the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences will study at the Towada Campus for three years.
Kitasato University has its own system of scholarships, including the Kitasato University Student Award Scholarship (Kitajima Award) and the Kitasato University Loan Scholarship. Students of the School of Veterinary Medicine are also eligible for the Veterinary Medical Training Fund. There are also scholarships from the Japan Scholarship Society, local governments, and private scholarship organizations.
( https://www.kitasato-u.ac.jp/jp/campuslife/procedure/scholarship.html )
It is available from the examiner's website (http://www.kitasato-u.ac.jp/jp/goukaku/index.html ). It is not distributed in booklet form.
We offer a wide range of entrance examinations because we want to attract a variety of people with a sense of purpose. There are three main types of entrance examinations: 1. special selection and recommendation examinations, which are based on interviews and essays; 2. the university's own "general entrance examination", which is based on a written examination; and 3. the general entrance examination, which uses the National Center Test for University Admissions. The entrance examinations conducted by each department differ. For details, please check the website for students taking the entrance examination (http://www.kitasato-u.ac.jp/jp/goukaku/index.html ).
At present, the Faculty has a number of activities run by students who belong to the "Kitasato-kai", which are classified as clubs, societies and enthusiasts, as well as other circles. The Kitasato-kai has 37 sports clubs and 25 cultural clubs. These have a variety of purposes, from aiming for national competitions in earnest to getting together for fun. There are also many circles that communicate with other faculties of Kitasato University and with other universities in the area. At university, it is important to join a club to devote yourself to something other than your studies and to expand your personal relationships. (School of Veterinary Medicine Kitasato-kai Executive Committee page https://twitter.com/shikkouV )
No, you don't. The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences has an animal-related curriculum, and we expect to see an increase in the number of students working in animal-related fields. The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences also focuses on the restoration and conservation of the environment in which animals live, and students can expect to find employment in the fields of environmental consultancy and environmental health.
Yes, it is possible to get a job. However, due to the limited number of places available, not everyone who wishes to work in a zoo will be able to do so. However, if you work hard over the four years to develop your knowledge and skills in the animal industry and remain passionate about it, it is possible to get a job. Many zoos are run by local authorities, so it is also a good idea to prepare for the civil service examinations. After graduating from the Department of Animal and Resource Sciences, you will be able to find work not only in zoos but also in many other areas related to animals. Studying a wide range of animal-related subjects will broaden your horizons and open up a world of possibilities.
At present, about 50% of veterinary graduates work in veterinary clinics, and most of them are in private practice. Other graduates go on to work as veterinary surgeons for local authorities and companies. In the future, as with human medicine, veterinary medicine is expected to become more specialised and sophisticated, and it is possible that more people will become doctors working under general hospitals.
Yes, you can learn. The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences has established a Wildlife Studies Laboratory. The Department of Animal and Resource Sciences and the Department of Veterinary Medicine have also prepared curricula to enable students to learn about "wildlife", "human-animal relationships" and "animal welfare".
＜Curriculum＞
● Department of Animal Resource Science
● Department of Veterinary Medicine
● Department of Bio-Environmental Science
You can find information about part-time jobs on the notice board in the Student Office. There are a variety of jobs available, ranging from a full day to a few hours. However, by the time you become a senior student and decide which laboratory you will be assigned to, you will have to balance your studies with lectures, practical work and laboratory seminars.
There are 24-hour convenience stores around the campus, and within Towada there are several supermarkets and home improvement stores of all sizes, offering the same range of food, daily necessities and electrical goods as in urban areas. There is also a large shopping mall about 20 minutes away by bus, with a cinema, restaurants and other facilities.
There are no dormitories in the Faculty, but there are many private flats around the campus (within a few minutes walk). The rent for a two-room apartment with kitchen, bathroom and toilet costs between 30,000 and 40,000 yen, which is much more economical than in the city. There are also more flats that allow pets than in the cities. Information on flats for students is available on the internet at http://www.zevnet.jp/ and can be viewed from the Kitasato University School of Veterinary Medicine homepage → Campus Life → Student Apartment Information. We also provide information on flats in the Sagamihara area for new students who will be living alone for the first time at the Sagamihara Campus after enrollment, along with the documents for enrollment procedures.
