1. Programme of Study

Editor Notes: Students can know the study content and requirements of chemistry from the following information.

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

The programme 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.

2. Curriculum Plan

Editor Notes: Students can refer to the curriculums plan for postgraduate program in chemistry.

3. Research Fields

Editor Notes: There are 5 research fields for students to choose to study.

Field 1, Inorganic Chemistry

The research interests include inorganic material chemistry, coordination chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry.

Field 2, Organic Chemistry

The research interests include organometallic chemistry, asymmetric synthesis, carbohydrate and development of green synthesis technology for drug intermediates.

Field 3, Physical Chemistry

The research interests include electrochemistry, structural chemistry, material chemistry, green catalysts and applied catalysis.

Field 4, Analytical Chemistry

The research interests include biosensor, nano biological analysis, electrochemical analysis, spectrum analysis, environmental analysis, separation and enrichment.

Field 5, Polymer Chemistry and Physics

The research interests include structure and properties of polymer materials, design, synthesis, modification and application of functional polymer materials

4. Confirmation of Master Candidature

Editor Notes: Master students must have successfully completed the course work before complete the Supervisors'  Report Form for confirmation of the candidature from the Principal Supervisor.

Master students must have successfully completed the course work before the arrangement of confirmation of candidature. Between the 12th and 15th months after commencement of study, a full-time master student should apply for confirmation of his/her Master candidature. He/she must submit a research prospectus through the supervisors for the consideration of the Research Postgraduate Studies Committee. The Principal Supervisor is required to complete the Supervisors'  Report Form for confirmation of the candidature.

5. MS Thesis Requirements

Editor Notes: The thesis requirement or dissertation preparation and defense are listed below for students to learn more.

The MS degree in chemistry at the Zhejiang Normal University is research-based, which means that the central feature of the program of study is the pursuit of an independent research project under the instruction of a chemistry faculty member. For the degree programs, the project culminates in the preparation and defense of a thesis (MS) to be written by the student which provides background material and summarizes  the research project.

Some notable facts regarding the thesis or dissertation preparation and defense are given below:

A. The research advisor will determine the amount of work required for the thesis or dissertation.

B. The thesis shall form an original contribution to knowledge in the given discipline. The originality shall be shown either by the discovery of new facts or theories or by the demonstration of innovative and critical thinking. The format of the thesis can include non-traditional element.

C. The  thesis shall be the candidate's own account of his/her research and  shall be accompanied by a declaration to this effect signed by the  candidate. If a candidate's research work is part of a collaborative project, the thesis must clearly indicate the candidate's individual contribution and the extent of collaboration.

D. A candidate shall not submit work that has previously been included in a thesis, dissertation or report submitted to the University or any other institution in support of an application for a degree, a diploma or other qualification. The thesis shall be suitable for publication either as submitted or in an amended form.

6. Department of Chemistry

Editor Notes: According to the data published by ESI in the last five years, chemistry has entered top 1% ESI ranking among universities and research institutions worldwide.

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. Now, the Department has  the doctoral degree conferring spots of first-level disciplines for  Chemistry and postdoctoral research center for Chemistry.

The Department of Chemistry currently employs around 80 faculties, including 40 professors or researchers (30 Ph.D. supervisors); adjunct Academician of Chinese Academy of Science, National Overseas High-Level Talents, National Overseas High-Level Young Talents, NSFC Outstanding Youth Foundation Winners, Zhejiang Province 10000 Plan Experts, Zhejiang Province Overseas High-Level Talents, distinguished professors of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Province 151 Programs and so on.

The Department of Chemistry is research-intensive with total funding of up to 40 million yuan in the last five years. It has  delivered outstanding research outputs that generate significant impact  on scientific communities worldwide. Many research works have been  published in top peer-reviewed journals, including J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., Chem. Sci. etc. According to the data published by ESI in the last five years, chemistry has entered top 1% ESI ranking among universities and research institutions worldwide.

7. Introduction of Zhejiang Normal University

Editor Notes: ZJNU is one of the top 100 universities inChina. Chemistry, Physics and Engineering are the three top 1% disciplines in the world according to the ESI (Essential Science Index) global ranking.

Founded in 1956, Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) covers two campuses in Zhangjiang province. The main one is located in one of the four metropolitan areas in Zhejiang Province—Jinhua—Yiwu Metropolitan area. Jinhua enjoys very convenient transportation with 40 minutes to Hangzhou and 100 minutes to Shanghai by the high-speed rail. The branch campus is in Hangzhou, the capital of the province. Its green and beautiful campus furnishes an ideal place for living, study and work. Learn More>>

8. Campus Life 

Editor Notes: Colorful extracurricular activities are held in ZJNU every year.

 Renju Chess Experience Activity

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Chocolate Making Activity

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1. Applicant should be aged between 18 and 35 (born after September 1, 1988);

2. Applicant should be non-Chinese citizens with valid regular foreign passport and be friendly to China;

 *Residents of China who have emigrated to a foreign country and who are now applying to study in China as international students must have held a valid foreign passport for at least 4 years, and must have actually resided in a foreign country for at least 2 years in the past 4 years (as of April 30, 2023). (9 months of residence in a foreign country may count as a full year. The dates of the entry and exit stamps in the passport will be followed in the determination of the actual length of foreign residence).

3. Applicant should hold a bachelor diploma with a satisfactory academic record;

4. Language requriement:

 (1).applicants who apply for English tauht programs should have a TOEFL score above 80 or IELTS score above 5.5;

 (2). Master of Translation Program offers specialty in English-Chinese, Japnese-Chinese translation;

 *English-Chinese translation specialty requires: TOEFL score above 80 or IELTS above 5.5;

 *Japnese-Chinese translation requires: JSPT 2 or JLPT 2.

 *Both specialties requires HSK5.

 (3). Foreign Language and Literature program offers specialty in English language and literature, Japanese language and literature, French language and literature, foreign linguistics and applied linguistics,foreign language curriculum and teacher education;

 *language requirement for specialty of English langauge, literature and foreign linguistics and applied linguistics,foreign language curriculum and teacher education: TOEFL score above 80 or IELTS above 5.5;

 *Japnese language and literature requires: JSPT 2 or JLPT 2.

 *French language and literature requries:la spécialité Langue et Littérature Françaises doit avoir le niveau B2 d’après le CECRL

5. Applicant should have no criminal record and no drug addiction history;

6. Aplicant should be in good health and have no serious infectious diseases.

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*3. Copy of passport

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*5. Police Certificate

*6. English language proficiency certificate only for students whose native language is not English

*7. Copy of your notarized bachelor degree certificate

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.

*8. Copy of your bachelor degree’s academic transcripts

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*9. Two recommendation letters

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*10. Physical examination record for foreigner

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*11. Study plan

No less than 1000 words, applicants who apply for English taught program should write the plan in English, applicants who apply for Chinese taught program should write in Chinese.

*12. Certificate of Your Mother's Nationality(ID card or passport)

*13. Certificate of Your Father's Nationality(ID card or passport)

14. Transfer letter

Applicants are already studying in other universities in China should submit.

15. Other supporting documents

Paper published, volunteering ertificates etc. if any.

*16. Bank Statement

To prove that the applicant has sufficient funds to cover his or her tuition, accommodation, living expenses and international travels during his or her study in China. Only applicant himself/herself or his/her family can act as a financial sponsor.

17. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

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