BSc Marine Environmental Chemistry (Hons)

Xiamen University (XMU) has been at the forefront of maritime research in China for nearly a century. Established in 1946, the Department of Oceanography was the first of its kind in China. The College of Ocean and Earth Sciences has become one of China's top marine research schools, with Marine Science as a significant discipline. The faculty includes two academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, as well as experts from China's "Thousand Talents Plan" global expert recruitment program. The college has great instructional and research platforms, including the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science, the National Experimental Centre for Education, and the multi-purpose scientific research vessel, Jiageng. Since 2016, this vessel has been equipped with cutting-edge scientific instruments, providing students with hands-on exposure and research opportunities in oceanography. The China-ASEAN College of Marine Sciences (CAMS) at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) was established with strong support from XMU and is supported by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the China-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation Fund. The facilities are well-equipped for teaching and research in marine and environmental science, allowing students to obtain practical experience even at the undergraduate level. 
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rofessionals in marine environmental monitoring, investigation, protection, and management are in high demand due to the critical role of the marine environment in preserving aquatic resources and supporting sustainable economic development. As a result, our Marine Environmental Chemistry program was launched. This curriculum teaches students how to manage marine resources and ecosystems while meeting market, industry, and societal needs. Students will learn how to use marine resources sustainably and become environmentally conscious. Students interested in furthering their education in this field might apply for postgraduate programs at XMU.

Any of These:

• STPM: A pass in STPM with at least a CGPA of 2.0 AND a minimum Grade C in Mathematics or one science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science), or its equivalent.
• A-LEVEL: A pass in A-Level with at least 2 passes AND with a minimum Grade C in Mathematics or one science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science), or its equivalent.
• UEC: A pass in UEC with at least a Grade B in 5 subjects, including Mathematics or one science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science), or its equivalent.
• Foundation/Matriculation (Science/in a relevant field): A pass in Foundation/Matriculation with at least a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 AND a pass in Mathematics or a credit in one science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science), or its equivalent.
• Diploma (in a relevant field): A pass in the Diploma with at least a CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0.

Year 1:

• Basic Biology
• Basic Biology Laboratory
• General Chemistry (Part 1)
• General Chemistry (Part 2)
• General Chemistry Laboratory
• General Physics (Part 1)
• Calculus I B
• Calculus II
• Introduction to Marine Science
• Introduction to Environmental Science
• Marine Ecology
• Marine Ecology Laboratory
• Programming in Language C

Year 2:

• Organic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry Laboratory
• Probability and Statistics B
• General Physics (Part 2)
• General Physics Experiments: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, and Optics
• Descriptive Oceanography
• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Ethics
• Marine Environmental Policy
• Marine Pollution Chemistry
• Chemical Oceanography
• Chemical Oceanography Laboratory
• Major Electives:
  • Marine Ecosystems
  • Environmental Impact Assessment

Year 3:

• Environmental Biology and Laboratory
• Marine Environmental Toxicology
• Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
• Global Environmental Change
• Marine Microbiology
• Marine Microbiology Laboratory
• Environmental Monitoring
• Environmental Monitoring Laboratory
• Instrumental Analysis
• Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
• Major Electives:
  • Fundamentals of Environmental Economics
  • Environmental Pollution Control Technology
  • Remote Sensing and GIS
  • Environmental Modelling
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Environmental Planning
  • Environmental Management

Year 4:

• Industrial Training
• Capstone Experience in Marine Environmental Science
• Senior Capstone Seminar