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Program Overview
Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering have played important roles in many scientific and technologic fields. The research areas are centered, but not limited, on energy, materials, sensors and nanotechnology. This program provides an opportunity for students to systematically study the fundamentals and practice of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering as well as the new frontiers and related areas.
A graduate can obtain a Master degree by working for a professor who is specializing in electrochemical science or engineering. The program's duration is 2 or 3 years with the thesis required for the degree. It aims to strengthen the students with the capabilities of problem solving and independent researching in both academies and industries in the future.
Academic calendar
1 st Semester: Autumn semester from mid-September to mid-January
Core course descriptions
Electrode Kinetics: The course includes 6 chapters. Chapter 1: Structure and Property of Metal/Electrolyte Interface, Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Electrode Kinetics, Chapter 3: Electrocatalytic Reaction, Chapter 4: Dissolution and Deposition of Metals, Chapter 5: Semiconductor Electrode Process. Reference Book: Allen J. Bard and Larry R. Faulkner, Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications and Teaching Materials of Xiamen University.
Electrochemical Methods: The course will introduce the experimental techniques and applications of various research method. The course is divided into 3 parts: Part 1: Electrochemical polarization, transient methods, impedance; part 2: Spectro-electrochemical techniques; and part 3: Micro- and nano-electrodes and electrochemical scanning probe microscopy . Reference Book: Allen J. Bard and Larry R. Faulkner, Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications and Teaching Materials of Xiamen University.
Comprehensive Experiments: The course covers all the subjects of Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. It founds on the specialized basic as well as reflects the new develop of advanced subjects and the overlapping and integration between subjects. The objective aims to train students with systemic and professional experimental skills and interdisciplinary collaboration. Reference book: Zunben Wang, Comprehensive Experiment, Science Press.
* 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.
1. Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included. 2. Passport-sized photo A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant. 3. Bachelor's degree diploma Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized. 4. Transcript of undergraduate school 5. Health certificate(optional) Photocopy of physical examination record. 6. Two recommendation letters From professor,associate professor or equivalents. 7. Certificate of English proficiency test IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker. 8. Personal Statement Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English. You can download a template or sample from here. |
