Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

The objectives of the postgraduate programs are to ensure that each student attains an in-depth understanding of advanced but fundamental chemical engineering topics; exercises intellectual curiosity in probing frontier chemical engineering subjects; develops an independent pursuit of new knowledge, both basic and applied; and engages in research that is at the cutting edge of this and related disciplines.

The postgraduate programs enphasize academic excellence and industrial relevance. Wherever possible, the programs are set in the light of local industrial needs and with the potential to create demand for new technologies. 

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program is a research degree program and students are required to complete at least 12 credits of PG courses, with at least 6 credits in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. Full-time students must take CENG 6800 Chemical Engineering Seminar every semester, and present at least one seminar during their degree study. They must pass CENG 6800 three times, including once in the semester when they present their seminar. Part-time students must take and pass CENG 6800 at least once in the semester when they present their seminar.

In addition to the 12 credits, full time students must complete LANG 5001 Postgraduate English for Academic Purposes. Student may be exempted from taking LANG 5001 with the agreement of the Department Head and PG Coordinator. In addition, students must complete a thesis in order to demonstrate their competence in engineering research. If the student participates in an industrial project and writes a thesis on a work-related topic, the thesis will be supervised jointly by a fauclty member of the Department and a representative from the participating company.

Nanotechnology Concentration

In addition to the program requirements specified above, students who opt for the 
Nanotechnology concentration are required to:

• Take one NANO course;
• Complete NANO 6010 for one semester. They can use NANO 6010 to replace 
  one semester of registration of CENG 6800; and
• Conduct research in nano area.

Energy Technology concentration

In addition to the program requirements specified above, students who opt for the
Energy Technology concentration are required to:

• Take one ENEG course;
• Complete ENEG 6010 Advanced Topics in Energy Technology for one term.
  They can use ENEG 6010 to replace one term of registration of CENG 6800;
  and
• Conduct research in energy area.

Requirements

• Applicants for admission to the postgraduate programs normally should have completed a first degree in chemical engineering or a related field and should have a proven record of good performance. The student must demonstrate basic knowledge in chemical engineering. Qualified students may be admitted directly to the PhD programme.
• Students whose native language is not English must also demonstrate sufficient command of English. These students are encourage to take appropriate courses offered by the Language Centre.:TOEFL-iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, IELTS Overall score: 6.0
• Officially certified academic transcripts of undergraduate studies (and postgraduate studies, if any);
• Two letters of recommendation;
• A one-page statement of plan for postgraduate study, and
• A completed postgraduate admission application form.

Scholarships

• UC RUSAL PG Exchange Award