Graduate Education

Doctorate Graduate Program for Specialty in Chemistry

I. Educational Objectives

The program aims to equip students with basic academic morality, a rigorous and innovative scientific attitude, and the ability to perform research independently. Students will master the basic theory of chemistry and specific knowledge, and achieve creative results in their field or specific technology.

II. Major Research Directions

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• Analytic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry

III. Research Duration & Training Mode

The research duration for a professional doctorate's degree is three to five years, while a united Master-Doctorate degree takes four to six years.

IV. Requirement & Allocation of Credit

The total credit requirement is more than 29 points for PhD students with a master's degree and 53 points for PhD students after a bachelor's degree.

V. Curriculum and Credit Allocation

High-level international courses should be labeled.

VI. Specific Requirement for Training Doctorate Students

1. The training of doctoral students is based on the system of tutor responsibility, with a steering group formed for the training and assessment of doctoral candidates.
2. Interdisciplinary courses are non-chemistry graduate courses, with participation in the final exams. These courses should be different from those taken in master's studies.

• Definition of interdisciplinary courses:
  • Non-chemistry graduate courses
  • Participation in the final exams
  • Different from courses taken in master's studies

3. Students obtain 1 point after literature presentation, which should include:

• Significance of the subject
• Status and development of the research subject
• Contents and technique scheme of the research subject
• Creative achievements in theory and practice
• Expected results
• References

4. Progress report: Before writing the doctorate thesis, research results should be presented to the steering group of doctorate supervisors and related scientists, and their advice and comments should be taken into consideration.
5. Doctorate defense application and qualification examination:

• The qualification examination should be performed by the supervisor or the steering group.
• Basic requirements for the doctorate defense application:
  • Taken all necessary courses
  • Completed the topic selection report
  • Completed the progress report
  • Published papers
  • Written thesis
  • Passed the thesis evaluation

Huazhong University of Science & Technology

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Overview:

Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST) is a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary research university located in Wuhan, China. It is renowned for its advanced research facilities and academic achievements, boasting a full range of academic disciplines across 10 major categories. HUST is the only university in China that manages four National Laboratory / National Science Centers.

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Services Offered:

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

HUST provides a vibrant campus where artistic atmosphere and athletic spirit are advocated. It is a diverse community with creative people from around the world. The university has a 70% greening rate, earning it the nickname "university in the forest."

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Key Reasons to Study There:

Research Excellence:

HUST is renowned for its advanced research facilities and academic achievements, managing four National Laboratory / National Science Centers.

Global Reach:

HUST has a strong international presence, with over 2000 international students from 120 countries.

Diverse Programs:

The university offers a wide range of academic programs across 10 major categories, including 41 schools, 1 department, 2 institutes, and 1 sino-foreign joint institute.

Vibrant Campus Life:

HUST provides a vibrant campus with a strong emphasis on arts and athletics, fostering a diverse and creative community.

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Academic Programs:

HUST offers a full range of academic disciplines across 10 major categories, including 41 schools, 1 department, 2 institutes, and 1 sino-foreign joint institute.

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Other:

HUST has been accepting international students since the 1960s. The university has over 3,400 full-time teachers, including over 1,200 professors. Experts from around the world come to HUST to give lectures and conduct research.