Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences is a comprehensive healthcare university in Osaka, Japan, focused on preparing students for collaborative, practical work in healthcare. Its three faculties comprise eight departments: Nursing; Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language-Hearing Therapy; and Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Engineering, Radiological Technology and Acupuncture. The university also offers three graduate programs and a midwifery program.

Through interprofessional education, students from different disciplines learn to understand one another’s expertise and apply it in team-based care. Programs combine academic study with practical learning, clinical placements and preparation for national licensing examinations. The university supports students with career guidance, employment services, health and student-life support, and access to learning and research facilities.

Its faculty pursue research, with students able to engage with research topics through seminars and graduation projects. Beyond campus, the university works with healthcare providers, businesses and local governments on community initiatives, and hosts public lectures and events. It also operates an affiliated clinic and an acupuncture clinical center