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Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering) (Mixed mode)

Innovative Chemical Engineering Research Programs at XMUM

The MSc and PhD in Chemical Engineering at the Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) offer innovative courses delivered by highly qualified staff with excellent academic reputation, adopting a dynamic approach and with many years of research experience in areas including catalysis and reactions, membrane science and technology, nanomaterials, chemical processes, clean energy, process design optimisation, safety, and environmental protection. Our research laboratories are well-equipped with state-of-the-art instruments.

Programme Highlights
  • A multi-disciplinary programme provided by one of the top institutions for chemical research and education
  • Ideal integration of practical training with theoretical learning
  • A stimulating environment with excellent research and teaching facilities
  • A wide range of research activities to help transform our students into highly-skilled, well-rounded professionals
  • Extensive support and collaboration from the industry player
  • Close collaboration with the main campus, Xiamen University (XMU), China
Duration
Full time: 3-5 years, Part time: 4-7 years
Intakes
February,/April/September
Medium of Instruction
English
Fees
RM30,000 per year (Malaysian); RM35,000 per year (International)
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The PEOs are to produce graduates who: -

  1. Graduates with the capability to discover, integrate advanced knowledge, display leadership and esteemed technical competency in the chemical engineering and related fields.
  2. Graduates with ability to generate effective solution to advanced research problems through innovative thinking, creativity and critical judgment.
  3. Graduates with high ethical values, professionalism and integrity as well as able to fulfil social responsibility.

At the end of the programme, graduates are able to:

  1. Knowledge and Understanding - Synthesize and integrate knowledge and contribute to original research that broadens the frontier of knowledge in the chemical engineering field.
  2. Cognitive Skills - Appraise available information and generate solution to advanced research problems through combined scientific and technical knowledge and critical thinking approaches.
  3. Practical Skills - Adapt practical skills effectively leading to innovative ideas in performing advanced chemical engineering research and sustainable development.
  4. Interpersonal Skills - Provide expertise to society and perform advanced chemical engineering research responsibly through interactive communication, networking and collaboration.
  5. Communication Skills - Share research findings effectively through oral and written communication to peers, engineering communities and society at large.
  6. Digital Skills - Analyze information by using and improving existing digital technologies to enhance research activities.
  7. Numeracy Skills - Perform critical evaluation of numerical data using mathematical model, statistical tools and graphical methods.
  8. Leadership, Autonomy and Responsibility - Demonstrate leadership quality to lead, ability to make sound decisions and accountability at organizational level and society.
  9. Personal Skills - Utilize personal skills, take full responsibility and apply professional project management skills in a multi-disciplinary environment and overall management.
  10. Entrepreneurial Skills - Initiate or lead entrepreneurial projects and engage in lifelong learning of new ideas/concepts/technologies and continuous professional development.
  11. Ethics and Professionalism - Systematically plan and perform advanced chemical engineering research independently with high integrity, ethical and professional code of practices.

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering (PhD)

Component 

Credit Value

(i) Compulsory Courses 

12

(ii) Specialisation Electives 

12

(iii) Research Project Courses

56

(iv) Compulsory Chinese Courses

0

TOTAL

80

Excellent career prospects in chemical, petrochemical, petroleum refining, power plants, palm oil processing, semiconductor/electronic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, food processing, safety engineering, environmental, educational, management and consultation firms and related industries.

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