Programme objectives

This programme is designed to assist international postgraduate students to become high-level experts in chemical engineering and related fields, fully familiar with the fundamentals of chemical engineering and technology, and having the abilities essential for research and development in areas such as chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, industrial catalysis, and environmental engineering. To qualify for the degree, candidates should demonstrate integrity and originality in their scientific research, and their suitability for future careers in design, teaching, scientific research and management in chemical engineering and related fields. It is expected that graduates of the programme will become highly qualified international managers with an excellent knowledge of chemical engineering, and with a good background and understanding of Chinese society and culture.

Programme duration

2 years full-time study

Programme commencement:

Autumn semester

Teaching language

English

Tuition fee

72,000 RMB in total ; 36,000 RMB * /per acdemic year

Academic calendar

1 st Semester: Autumn semester from mid-September to mid-January

2 nd Semester: Spring semester from mid-February to mid-July

Entry requirements

* Prospective students should have a non-Chinese passport and be in good health;

* Academic requirements: Prospective students must hold a recognised bachelor's degree or above, or equivalent.

* English proficiency: Minimum requirement is 550 points or above for TOEFL, a grade 6 or above for IELTS, or other certificate of English proficiency from an approved authority. Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement,other candidates whose university courses are taught in English will be considered case by case.

* Professional backgrounds: Prospective students who are able to show relevant professional experience deemed appropriate to the programme applied for will be given prior consideration.

Courses

Core course descriptions

* Applied Mathematics

This module is intended to give students a firm grounding in mathematical modeling and simulation for various chemical and biochemical engineering processes. The course covers both analytical and numerical techniques used in solving the associated algebraic as well as differential equations. All fundamental concepts are introduced as applicable to chemical and biochemical engineering using modern software tools. Some background knowledge in analytical methods and numerical analysis from undergraduate programmes will be beneficial.

* Transport Phenomena

Pre-requisites: A knowledge of fluid mechanics and/or mass, momentum and heat transfer at undergraduate level.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the concepts and theory of fluid mechanics, and mass, momentum and heat mass transfer at an advanced level. This module starts with the derivation of three conservation equations for momentum, energy and mass, and introduces the constitutive equations that relate fluxes to material properties and driving forces. This is followed by the application and simplification of these basic equations in the context of various specific cases. A number of classical methods for solving different problems are explored.

* Separation Science and Technology

The course has the objective of introducing the concept and theory of diffusion, and their application in the design and analysis of industrially important, advanced separation processes. The module starts with a review of basic diffusion concepts and calculations followed by an exploration of the impact of flow dynamics on diffusional mass transfer. These concepts are then applied to the understanding and design of absorption with chemical reaction, adsorption, and membrane separation processes. Some background knowledge of equilibrium thermodynamics and the principles of diffusion will be beneficial.

* Applied Molecular Thermodynamics

Pre-requisites: Physical chemistry and/or thermodynamics at undergraduate level

The objective is to give students the fundamentals of thermodynamics at an advanced level, so that they can apply them to the analysis of complex processes and equipment design in chemical engineering. The module will begin by reviewing the basic laws of thermodynamics, the basic thermodynamic variables and other concepts. This is to be followed by the fundamentals of equilibrium thermodynamics, criteria of equilibrium and stability; molecular thermodynamics; and an introduction to statistical thermodynamics. These concepts are then applied to the analysis of chemical engineering processes.

* Advanced Reaction Engineering

This module will train students in the fundamentals of reaction engineering and their application to the design and analysis of reactors. The concepts and theory in reaction kinetics are applied to the design of single-phase reaction systems. They are then extended to cover multi-phase reaction systems, incorporating the effects of physical rate processes and interfacial equilibrium, leading to the formulation of procedures for the design, and performance and stability analysis of reactors. Background in chemical kinetics and transport phenomena will be beneficial.

Senior academic staff involved

Prof. Li Qingbiao

Prof. Yuan Youzhu

Prof. Zhang Hongbin

Prof. Wang Ye

Prof. Liu Qinglin

Prof. Jiang Qingyin

Associate Prof. Li Sifang

Associate Prof. Li Jun

Associate Prof. Lu Yinghua

Associate Prof. Wang Hongtao

Associate Prof. Sha Yong

Associate Prof. He Ning

School at a glance

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Xiamen University is well known for its excellent academic team and brilliant research achievements. The School has an affirmative policy of strong complementary and interdisciplinary co-operation both domestically and internationally. Collaborative partners include institutions in a number of globally famous universities, including Oxford University in the UK and the California Institute of Technology in the US .

The School lays great emphasis on international academic exchanges, and has successfully organised and run a number of national and international scientific conferences including the International Conference for Light Catalysis, Electro-catalysis, Bionic Catalysis and the 46th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE). The School has also been appointed to organise the 35th International Conference of Spectrum Chemistry and the 17th International Conference of Organic Phosphate Chemistry, to be held in 2007.

The enrolment of overseas students from Saudi Arabia on the programme of Chemical Engineering and Technology at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering started in 2000. Two groups of students have finished their studies successfully and returned home with bachelor's degree. The students not only acquired a fundamental knowledge of the subject but also the ability to speak Chinese. Studying at the Department had helped them develop many valuable qualities, including a deep understanding of Xiamen 's society and Chinese culture, and a sense of harmony with life in Xiamen .

Research centres

State Key Laboratory of the Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces

Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Analytical Sciences

Fujian Province Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology

Institute of Physical Chemistry

Research Centre for Theoretical Chemistry

Research Centre for Electrochemical Power Sources

Xiamen University-Hong Kong Baptist University Joint Research Laboratory in Chinese Traditional Medicine Analytical Instrumental Centre

Contact information

Principal: Dr. Lu Yinghua

Tel: +86 (0)592 2186038 Email: ylu@xmu.edu.cn

Coordinator: Dr. Xiao Zongyuan

Tel: +86 (0)592 2183054 Fax: +86 (0)592 2184822

Email: xiaozy@xmu.edu.cn Web: http://chem.xmu.edu.cn/zzjg/huagong/

Abdullatef from Saudi Arabia

Undergradute in Chemical Engineering and Technology

"My name is Abdullatef, from Saudi Arabia. It is six years since my arrival at China in 2000. After two years' studying the Chinese language, I began to study my major of Chemical Engineering and Technology in Xiamen University together with Chinese students in the same class.

Six years ago, when I graduated from high school I didn't think that I would study in Xiamen University. I didn't even know there was a city called Xiamen. When I arrived in Xiamen I figured out that Xiamen is one of the cleanest cities in the world. Xiamen indeed has the reputation of the most livable coastal city in China.

In our department teachers not only give us lessons, but also give us the chance to practice. The combination of teaching and practice makes us acquire more knowledge. Now I only have this year to graduate, but I can't believe that I will leave Xiamen after all these years. I hope that I can come back here again to continue to higher studies in Xiamen University."