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title: "Are there English-taught undergraduate medical degrees in Japan? Is JLPT N2 sufficient for clinical training?"
description: Medical education in Japan is predominantly conducted in Japanese, particularly clinical training involving patients. Students should expect to need advanced Japanese proficiency to undertake clinical education and pursue medical licensing. JLPT N2 alone should not be assumed sufficient for medical…
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/are-there-english-taught-undergraduate-medical-degrees-in-japan-is-jlpt-n2-sufficient-for-clinical-training/"
updated: "2026-10-27"
category: Study in Japan
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# Are there English-taught undergraduate medical degrees in Japan? Is JLPT N2 sufficient for clinical training?

Medical education in Japan is predominantly conducted in Japanese, particularly clinical training involving patients.
Students should expect to need advanced Japanese proficiency to undertake clinical education and pursue medical licensing.
JLPT N2 alone should not be assumed sufficient for medical training or professional practice.
Students interested in English-taught programmes should distinguish between Medicine and related subjects such as Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology and Life Sciences.