Applied chemistry is a discipline that cultivates talents with basic knowledge, theories, skills, relevant engineering and technical knowledge, and solid experimental skills in chemistry, scientific thinking and scientific experiment training in basic chemical research and applied basic research, who can be engaged in scientific research, teaching and management in colleges and universities, scientific research institutions, enterprises and other public institutions.
According to the medium and long-term education development plan of the People’s Republic of China, the “13th Five-Year Plan” for Shanghai’s education reform and development, the mission of USST-“based in Shanghai, facing the world, focusing on education and serving the society”, and the principles of social demand combined with USST conditions, the following professional training objectives have been established for the Applied Chemistry program: To train applied, innovative and international chemistry senior talents who not only have extensive fundamental theories and strong professional ability to apply the knowledge and skills learned to solve practical problems in the fields of chemistry, pharmacy, new materials, fine chemicals, analysis and testing, but also have great independent working ability, good teamwork spirit and comprehensive innovation capability, high humanities and scientific literacy, excellent psychological and physical quality, good work ethics, high sense of social responsibility, international vision, high social competitiveness and creativity to meet the comprehensive requirements of modern society for professional talents.
After four years of professional study and training, students should have a solid basic knowledge of natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, and master a wide range of basic professional knowledge and operating skills systematically. Meanwhile, they should conduct training and internships in the relevant practice bases of their program to understand the development trend of related fields. Moreover, students should be proficient in computer applications, English literature reading related to the specialty and English communication skills. After graduation, they should be competent in teaching, research, development and management related to chemistry in colleges and universities, scientific research institutions, enterprises and other public institutions, and have a high potential for further studies so as to meet the requirements of international recognition for chemistry-related professional qualifications and lay a solid foundation for internationally mutual recognition of professional qualifications.
