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Bachelor of Chemical Process Engineering with Honours

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

The Bachelor of Chemical Process Engineering with Honours Program at UTM University Malaysia trains students to solve complex problems in areas such as energy production, chemical plants, food processing, and environmental conservation. The curriculum covers subjects like chemical engineering, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and system control. Through lectures and laboratory experiments, students gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in industries such as chemical manufacturing, energy production, and environmental engineering.

Entry Requirement

  • A Senior High School Certificate or equivalent pre – university qualifications. See more details for the entry requirements based on country; and
  • Pass the English Proficiency requirements

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Process engineers
  • Design engineers
  • Chemical engineers
  • Research engineers
  • Technical sales engineers
  • Commissioning engineers
  • Service engineers in the chemical and biochemical industry, the oil and gas industry, the water and waste water treatment industry, the power station, the food industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the electronic industry, the heavy industry.

Curriculum

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Year 1 Semester 1

  • Introduction to Chemical Process Engineering
  • Engineering Mathematics I
  • Engineering Drawing With CAD
  • Programming for Engineers
  • Dinamika Malaysia (Local Students Only)
  • Malaysian Studies III (International Students Only)
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Year 1 Semester 2

  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Thermodynamics
  • Engineering Mathematics II
  • Japanese for Communication I
  • Professional Ethics, Safety & Health (Ningen-Ryoku)
  • Academic English Skills
  • Graduate Success Attributes

Year 2 Semester 1

  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Mass and Energy Balance
  • Engineering Mathematics III
  • Japanese for Communication II
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Malaysian Studies III (International Students Only)

Year 2 Semester 2

  • Organic Chemistry/Analytical Lab
  • Chemical Process Engineering Laboratory I
  • Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineer
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Transport Phenomena
  • Engineering Statistics
  • Japanese for Communication III
  • Co-Curriculum/Service Learning

Year 3 Semester 1

  • Separation Processes I
  • Chemical Kinetics and Reactor Design
  • Process Control and Instrumentation
  • Chemical Process Engineering Laboratory II
  • Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineer
  • Fundamentals of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Year 3 Semester 2

  • Separation Processes II
  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical Process Engineering Laboratory III
  • Chemical Process Engineering Laboratory IV
  • Material Sciences
  • The Thought of Science and Technology
  • Process Economics & Project Management
  • English for Professional Purposes

Year 3 Short Semester

  • Industrial Training

Year 4 Semester 1

  • Final Year Project I
  • Chemical Process Design
  • Process Safety and Health
  • Elective 1
  • Elective 2

Year 4 Semester 2

  • Final Year Project II
  • Chemical Plant Design Project
  • Elective 3
  • Elective 4

Electives (Choose 3)

Group 1: Sustainable Resources

  • Fine Chemicals Technology
  • Polymer Science and Engineering
  • Biotechnology and Bio-Processing
  • Fundamentals and Application of Bio-Sensors

Group 2: Sustainable Environment

  • Air Pollution Control Engineering
  • Waste Water Engineering
  • Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
  • Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology

Group 3: Sustainable Energy

  • Power Plant Engineering
  • Energy Conversion Science and Technology
  • Fuel Cell Fundamentals
  • Biomass Technology

Entry requirements

Bachelor's: strong high-school results, a foundation, or a diploma.

Typically IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Project engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Engineering consultant

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