Chemistry_PH.D_Postgraduate_Programmes

Chemistry

Start date

2025/09/01

Duration

4 Years

Fees

CNY 44,000

Degree Conferred Postgraduate, (Doctoral)

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 ＞ Programmes＞Postgraduate＞PH.D ＞ Chemistry

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Major Overview

The primary level of chemistry includes five Ph.D. programs: inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, fine synthetic chemistry and molecular engineering. In 2006, the chemistry discipline began to award Ph.D. It was ranked in the top 1‰ in the world ESI ranking in 2010 and selected as the national "Double First-Class" building discipline and the "Second-Class Peak" discipline of Shanghai in 2017. In 2020, the chemistry discipline entered the top 0.3‰ all over the world in ESI ranking. The Chemistry Discipline comprises a faculty with strong expertise, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, foreign academician of the European Academy of Sciences, academician of Royal Irish Academy, and tens of winners/candidates of national talent programs. The Chemistry Discipline also has over ten national, provincial and ministerial teaching and research bases (e.g., Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Frontier Science Center of Materials Biology and Dynamic Chemistry), which provides essential support for high-quality talents cultivation, high-level scientific research. Based on the fruitful scientific research, tens of awards have been granted, such as the National Natural Science Award (Second Prize) and Shanghai Natural Science Award (First Prize). Doctoral graduates mainly work in universities, large and medium-sized enterprises, scientific research institutions, etc.

Educational Objectives

The discipline is aimed at fostering high-end international talents in chemistry, adapting to the frontier research of chemical science and the advanced development of chemical industry. The training objective requires graduate students with a personality of social responsibility, excellent moral cultivation, and academic ethics. In addition, graduates are expected to possess the fundamental theories and systematic professional knowledge, the spirit of innovation and teamwork, and an international board perspective. Thus, the graduate will be qualified for state-of-the-art research, education, and management in advanced chemistry researches, modern chemical industries and related areas.

Academic Structure

The program duration for doctoral students is 4 years, with a maximum extension of 6 years. Course credits remain valid for 6 years from the date of enrollment.

Research Fields

Inorganic Chemistry (nanochemistry, biological and inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, solid inorganic chemistry, synthetic inorganic chemistry)
Organic Chemistry (organic synthetic chemistry, metal-organic chemistry, the application of organic chemistry)
Physical Chemistry (molecular thermodynamics and molecular transferring, colloid and interface chemistry, biophysical chemistry, physical material chemistry) 　
Analytical chemistry (separation and analysis of natural products, chemical and biological sensors, chemometrics and bioinformatics, new analysis method study of microscale harmful chemicals)
Fine synthetic chemistry and molecular engineering (fine chemicals chemistry, organic dyes and pigments, organic photoelectric materials chemistry, organic chemistry and drug intermediates, sugar chemistry)
Chemical biology (molecular probes of biological systems, chemical biology of biomolecules, chemical biology of natural products, chemical genetics, biosynthetic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemical biology, and chemical biology theories、methods and techniques)

Credit Requirements

Complete a minimum of 12 credits, typically within the first academic year.

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Graduation Requirements

Midterm Evaluation (3rd Semester)

Complete all required course credits prior to the evaluation.
Submit two literature reviews and pass experimental skill tests.

Defend a thesis proposal, including a literature review and research plan.
Publication

Comply with the requirements set by the Academic Degree Committee.
Thesis & Defense

Write and defend a thesis (Chinese or English accepted). The thesis must demonstrate research competence and adhere to intellectual property regulations.
Degree Award

Degree approval follows China's Interim Degree Regulations and the guidelines set by ECUST.

Entry Requirements

1 . Proof of English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 80, IELTS score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 105, or evidence of prior education in English.
2 . Applicants without language scores may submit provisional applications and must provide proof of Chinese proficiency to receive the final admission offer.
3 . Completion of a Master's degree or higher academic qualifications.
4 . No criminal record and in good physical and mental health.
5 . Must be 18 years of age or older.

Scholarship

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)

Type A: Bilateral Program / ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS) / EU Program / AUN Program / China-Africa Friendship Program, etc.

Steps to Apply:

Step 1: Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study in your home country for CGS opportunities.
Step 2: Contact the College of International Education to obtain a Pre-Admission Notice.
Step 3: Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students, submit your online application, and select East China University of Science and Technology as the application institution.
Step 4: Submit all your application documents to the dispatching authorities before the deadline and download the application form.

Type B: High-level Postgraduate Program / Belt and Road Program, etc.

Steps to Apply:

Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students to submit your online application.
Use the agency number 10251 for East China University of Science and Technology when applying.
Download the application form after submitting your online application.

2. Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)

Visit the Shanghai Government Scholarship Online Application System to submit your online application and download the application form.
For detailed information about CGS Type A, refer to the official CGS website and the notice from your home country’s local international student dispatch department.
Information for CGS Type B and SGS will be notified separately.

Application Process

No need for acceptance letter.
Submit your application online:
Visit the ECUST online application system to register and upload your application documents following the system prompts. Please ensure you submit only one application; duplicate applications are not allowed.
Pay the application fee of 600 CNY:
If online payment is not possible, please transfer the application fee to ECUST’s official bank account and email the remittance receipt to cie@ecust.edu.cn.

Note: Your application will be considered invalid if the application fee is not paid.
The fee is non-refundable once paid.
You may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to Apply' page.

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