Master's in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry boasts a series of scientific innovation and application platforms, featuring Key Laboratory of the  Ministry of Education (Advanced Catalysis Materials), Provincial Level  Key Laboratory (Solid Surface Reaction Chemistry), Provincial Level  Experiment Teaching Demonstration Center (Chemistry), Provincial Level Priority  Discipline (Chemistry), Provincial Level Class-A Top Discipline  (Chemistry), Provincial Level Key Discipline (Applied Chemistry), First  Level Discipline Doctor Station (Chemistry), Provincial Level  High-quality Specialty (Chemistry), Provincial Level Distinctive  Specialty (Applied Chemistry) etc. The Department has a total lab and facility space of 9,000 m² for research and education. The total value of laboratory equipment is about 100 million yuan. After years of construction and development, the Department has formed five research disciplines, including inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry and polymer chemistry and physics.

Candidates will pursue a program of study approved by the Graduate School, and shall present themselves for relevant examinations.

The program of study shall comprise:

(a) Supervised original research work culminating in the submission of a thesis;

(b) Course work as required by the department of chemistry;

(c) Attendance at lectures, study groups and workshops as well as participation in seminars, colloquia and conferences as directed by the supervisors;

(d) The course work, which shall be completed satisfactorily before the arrangement of confirmation of candidature.

(e) Before  the end of the third semester, the graduate students shall have a  preliminary proposal defense, submit a dissertation work plan, and start  conducting their research. The proposal should include the source of  the selected topic, rationales, significance, research contents, research materials and methods.

(f) The  graduate students must submit the final version of dissertation three  months before the end of the graduation semester. The students have to  finish the dissertation defense one month before the end of the  graduation semester.

📖 Introduction

Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) was established in 1956, consisting of 3 campuses and its main campus is located in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province. Zhejiang Normal University was established in 1956 as Hangzhou Teachers Associate College. In 1962 the college merged with Zhejiang Education College to become Zhejiang Teachers College. In 1985 it was renamed Zhejiang Normal University.

🏛️  About Zhejiang Normal University 

Academically the university is organised into 18 colleges, which include economics and management, law and political science, physical education and health sciences, and fine arts among others. Each college offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Students can choose to study in either Chinese or English.

The student body consists of 850 international students, which creates a global community. The university has developed partnerships with over 40 higher education institutions around the world. As a result, students can study abroad for a semester or an entire academic year as part of the university’s academic exchange program.

Research is an important part of the university’s activity and can be carried out at its various research centers. These include the Research Centre for Light-Emitting Diodes, the Institute of International and Comparative Education, and the Tin Ka Ping Institute of Educational Research.

Its 19 colleges offer 72 undergraduate programs, 28 master’s programs on Level-I subjects, 13 professional master’s programs, 8 doctoral programs on Level-I Subjects, and 1 professional doctoral program. It has 2,600+ faculty members and 50,000 students (including 27,000+ undergraduates, 6,000+ postgraduates, and 3600+ international students). ZJNU has established global partnerships with more than 280 educational institutions around the world.

The university is located in Jinhua, a city in Zhejiang Province in eastern China. Home to about 5.5 million people, Jinhua is the fourth largest metropolis in Zhejiang. The city has a wealth of culture and history and is home to King Shiwang’s Residence of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, showcasing some of the finest Chinese architecture. Nearby are the Shuanglong Caves, Shuanglong meaning "double dragon" about the stalactites, which resemble dragon heads.

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The rooms of international students’ dormitory are equipped with furniture, air conditioning, bathrooms etc. Kitchens with refrigerators, microwave ovens and electromagnetic ovens are equipped on every floor. The laundry room is configured with an intelligent system.

Double room: 2,250 RMB/person/semester

Single room: 4,500 RMB/person/semester

If accommodation on campus is important to you we advise you to arrive a few days before so you can try to register. 

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3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

   CHOOSE A PROGRAM

 APPLY ONLINE

 ENROLL IN CHINA

Required documents for application in Chinese university:

• Passport
• Graduation certificate
• Passport size photo

❓ Entry Requirements

The minimum age is 18 and the maximum age is 65.

You don’t need to have studied Chinese before.

Minimum education level: High School.

    Required documents for application in Zhejiang Normal University:

1. Registration photo

2. Copy of passport (the photo page)

3. Copy of visa (applicants in China)

4. Copy of your notarized highest diploma (Prospective students must submit official proof of student status by their current school. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations. Please take the original copy of your current highest diploma with you for registration.)

5. Copy of your final academic transcripts (Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.)

6. Foreigner physical examination form:

（Download atPHYSICAL EXAMINATION RECORD FOR FOREIGNER.pdfThe physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.)

7.Police Certificate

8. A statement of no drug addiction history.

9. Bank Statement of one-semester tuition fee.

10. HSK and HSKK certificates (For Chinese-taught programs)

11. TOEFL over 80 points or IELTS5.5 and over (non-English speaking applicants for English taught programs)

12. Study or research plan (in English)

13. Two recommendation letters (for postgraduate programs)

14. Acceptance letter issued by the supervisor (for doctorate programs)

15. Transfer certificate (applicants studying in other universities in China)

16. Other supporting documents

Special Note: CGPA Requirement 3.00(75%)

Scholarship:

       Tuition Fee: Free

       Hostel Fee: Free