The Department is very unique in a multidisciplinary nature by integrating Chemistry, Biology and Environmental Science. Staff of the Department have a broad range of research interests include Synthetic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Computational Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry. With a wealth of talent and a dedication to applied research, students can conduct advanced research and study under supervision of our faculty members who are actively working in their respective research areas.

This programme aims to train and produce graduates with an understanding of advanced developments and highly marketable specialist skills in the disciplines of chemistry, biology and environmental science, and to meet local and regional requirements in the industrial, commercial, government or education sectors.

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

• develop intellectual competence necessary to successful academic and professional work;
• contribute to the generation and development of knowledge in their respective fields through independent, original, and innovative research;
• demonstrate specialist subject knowledge and a high level of transferable skills with an emphasis on discovery-based element.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (admitted 2020-21 and thereafter)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (admitted 2019-2020 and thereafter)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (admitted before 2019-2020)

• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (admitted 2020-2021 and thereafter)
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (admitted 2019-2020 and thereafter)
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (admitted before 2019-2020)

• Coursework Requirements

• Qualifying Examination (QE)
  PhD students are required to take and pass a written qualifying examination in compliance to the regulations or guidelines as set by the Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS). The QE aims to test students’ knowledge of major subject area and assess their readiness to conduct research in their specific research discipline.
   
• Qualifying/Annual Report Submission
  Students are required to submit qualifying report and annual report in compliance to the regulations or guidelines as set by the Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Such regulations and guidelines are accessible via the guidebook located at SGS website.
   
• Thesis
  A MPhil thesis should present the results of research investigation, give evidence of a sound understanding of the area of study, its context and applicability, and make a contribution to knowledge.
  
  A PhD thesis, in addition to the above, should make a substantial original contribution to knowledge in the subject area concerned.
   
• Publication
  CHEM PhD Students admitted in 2023/24 and thereafter are required to have at least 1 first-author or co-first author paper published/accepted for publication/submitted for review (with proof) upon graduation. 

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