Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours

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The programme is a professional degree that is highly regarded and marketable that prepares undergraduate students for the employment in chemical related industries or graduate study. This programme has been designed specifically to address the needs of various chemical related industries for knowledgeable and well trained personnel in engineering discipline. The theoretical and practical nature of this programme will enable prospective students to apply directly at the workplace the advanced concepts taught.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

After 3 – 5 years of graduation, the graduates are expected to become Chemical Engineers who are:

PEO 1
Competent to contribute towards the human capital in the national strategic industries..
PEO 2
Effective leaders with good communication and teamwork skills.
PEO 3
Able to advance themselves in industry or academia.
PEO 4
Practising professionalism with ethical, social, and environmental responsibilities.
PEO 5
Capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Majors in engineering will be able to:

PLO 1 : Engineering Knowledge
Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and chemical engineering as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the solution of complex chemical engineering problems;
PLO 2 : Problem Analysis
Identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyse complex chemical engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences (WK1 to WK4);
PLO 3 : Design/ Development of Solutions
Design solutions for complex chemical engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (WK5);
PLO 4 : Investigation
Conduct investigation of complex chemical engineering problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions;
PLO 5 : Modern Tool Usage
Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex chemical engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations (WK6);
PLO 6 : The Engineer and Society
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex chemical engineering problems (WK7);
PLO 7 : Environment and Sustainability
Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solutions of complex chemical engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts (WK7);
PLO 8 : Ethics
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice (WK7);
PLO 9 : Communication
Communicate effectively on complex chemical engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions;
PLO 10 : Individual and Team Work
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings;
PLO 11 : Life Long Learning
Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change;
PLO 12 : Project Management and Finance
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of chemical engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

Career Path

JOB

Process Engineer
Production Engineer
Plant Engineer
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Engineer
Research & Development Engineer
Design Engineer
Petroleum Engineer
Energy Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Biochemical Engineer
Materials Engineer
Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer
Project Engineer/Manager
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Engineer
Technical Sales Engineer
Consultant
Energy Transition Specialist
Data & Process Analyst
Sustainability Engineer

INDUSTRIES

Energy & Resources
Oil & Gas (upstream, midstream, downstream)
Petrochemicals & Refining
Renewable Energy (biofuels, hydrogen, solar, wind, geothermal)
Power Generation (conventional & nuclear)
Mining & Minerals Processing

Chemicals & Materials
Bulk Chemicals (acids, bases, solvents, fertilizers)
Polymers & Plastics
Specialty Chemicals (coatings, adhesives, catalysts)
Advanced Materials (nanomaterials, composites, semiconductors)
Paints, Dyes & Pigments

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Medical Devices & Biomaterials
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Cosmetic & Personal Care Products

Food & Agriculture
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Agrochemicals (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides)
Food Processing & Packaging
Brewing & Distilling

Environmental & Sustainability
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Waste Management & Recycling
Pollution Control (air, soil, effluent)
Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS)
Circular Economy & Green Technology

Manufacturing & Consumer Goods
Pulp & Paper
Textiles & Fibers
Detergents & Cleaning Products
Electronics & Semiconductor Manufacturing
Automotive & Aerospace (fuels, materials, lubricants, composites)

Consulting, Research & Others
Engineering Consulting Firms
Government & Regulatory Agencies
Academic & Industrial Research Institutions
Safety, Risk & Environmental Compliance Organizations

Semester 1

Technopreneurship / Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Fundamental English
Professional English 1
Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
Mathematics for Engineers 1

Semester 2

Analytical and Organic Chemistry
Engineering Practice and Professionalism
Physical Chemistry
Chemical Engineering Laboratory 1
Fluid Mechanics
Material Balance
Mathematics for Engineers 2

Semester 3

Computer Programming for Engineers
Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
Engineering Drawing
Thermodynamics
Energy Balance
Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Co-curriculum 2
Mandarin 1

Semester 4

Mass Transfer
Process Heat Transfer
Reaction Engineering 1
Statistics for Engineers
Chemical Engineering Laboratory 2
Materials Engineering
Hubungan Etnik / Pengajian Malaysia 3

Semester 5

Momentum Transfer
Industrial Safety and Health
Numerical Methods in Chemical Engineering
Separation Processes 1
Introduction to Environmental Engineering
Reaction Engineering 2
Mandarin 2

Semester 6

Process Control and Instrumentation
Process Design and Economics
Chemical Engineering Laboratory 3
Separation Processes 2
Particle Technology
Process Analysis and Simulation
Professional English 2

Short Semester

Inter Semester (Between Semester 6 and 7)

Industrial Training

Semester 7

Plant Design and Management System
Design Project 1
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering
Management and Marketing for Chemical Engineers
Engineers in Society
Engineering Final Year Project 1
Elective 1

Semester 8

Design Project 2
Engineering Final Year Project 2
Elective 2
Elective 3
Innovation Management
Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim di Malaysia / Culture and Lifestyle in Malaysia

Electives (Process)

Plant Utilities and Maintenance
Petrochemicals and Petroleum Refining Technology
Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Chemical Engineering

Electives (Environment)

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Air Pollution Control
Wastewater Treatment Engineering

Fees

Local Students Fees – RM8,000

International Students Fees – RM 9,750 – 10,400

Financial Assistance

MARA Educational Loan
PTPTN
Work Study Scheme
Zakat/Baitulmal
Other Financial Institutions

Entry Requirements

Pass in STPM or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a grade of C in Mathematics and one (1) of the Physical Science subjects (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, etc)

Pass A-Level with minimum Grade D in Mathematics and ONE (1) of the Physical Science subjects (Chemistry or Physics)

Pass Matriculation or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a grade of C in Mathematics and one (1) of the Physical Science subjects (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, etc)

Pass in International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) with minimum of 24 points and attained a minimum score of 4 in Mathematics and one (1) of the Physical Science subjects (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, etc).

STAM with minimum Jayyid and pass SPM or equivalent with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant physical sciences subject (i.e Chemistry, Physics, etc).

Pass in Diploma (Level 4, KKM) related to Engineering / Engineering Technology field from higher education provider recognized by Government of Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Pass Higher National Diploma (HND) UK (MQF Level 4) in related area and recognized by government of Malaysia and according to approval by UniKL Senate.

Pass in other equivalent qualifications recognized by Government of Malaysia.

Notes:
For International students:

I. Minimum requirement IELTS 5.0 or Equivalent. At least Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

At least Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

A minimum score of 410 (PBT) or 34 (IBT) in TOEFL.

II. Qualification of 12 years of schooling is equivalent and eligible for entry to Level 6 MQF (bachelor’s degree) with the following conditions:
– It is the highest school qualification in the country of origin.
– It can be used as entry qualification for bachelor’s degree programme in the country of origin.

AND

The qualification used must also be in compliance with the minimum entry requirements set by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.

III. Students who enrol with qualification from institutions that fully use English as the language of instruction or from English speaking countries are EXCLUDED from the requirements of competence in English language.

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Quick Points

Status Programme:
Full Accreditation

Programme Code:
(R2/0711/6/0008) (07/29) (MQA/FA1722)

Specialisation:
Chemical Engineering and Processes

Study Level:
Bachelor Degree

Intake:
January & September Only

Duration:
4 years