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Bachelor of Marine Engineering Technology with Honours

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

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Program overview

The Bachelor of Marine Engineering Technology with Honours at UniKL University Malaysia responds to the rapid development of the marine industry, which encompasses a wide range of areas, including vessel types, offshore platform design, construction, operation, maintenance, and the production of spare parts and shipping equipment. With over 22,000 professionals engaged in the local marine sector, there is an expected annual increase in human resource needs of 8% to 10%. In light of this demand, UniKL MIMET aims to offer Marine Engineering Technology courses to cultivate semi-professional bodies that contribute to the industry's growth and the nation’s development.

The program is designed for STPM holders and provides training to prepare students for professional roles in the marine industry, fostering individual development and contributing to overall economic growth. In addition to engineering technology subjects, the curriculum includes skills in technopreneurship, design innovation, and project management, ensuring that graduates become highly skilled technical workers who are creative, innovative, and capable of managing, operating, and maintaining systems related to marine industries.

Entry Requirements

  • Student must complete 12 years of schooling and obtain general pass in their High School Certificate, A-levels or equivalent with min Grade C (60%) in Mathematics and one of the Science subjects (such as Physics, Chemistry or Biology – depending on the programme)

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

  • Chief Engineer
  • 2nd Class Engineer
  • 3rd Class Engineer
  • 4th Class Engineer
  • Marine Surveyor
  • Marine Superintendent
  • Owner Representative
  • Shipyard Personnel
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Marine Specialist

Curriculum

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Programme Structure by Semester (January Intake)

Semester 1

  • Fundamental English
  • Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (TITAS)* / Pengajian Malaysia 3**
  • Professional English 1
  • Engineering Mathematics 1
  • Foreign Languages 1
  • Marine Engineering Drawings
  • Introduction to Marine Engineering System

*For local students only

**For international students only

Semester 2

  • Foreign Languages 2
  • Hubungan Etnik* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2**
  • Engineering Science
  • Naval Architecture for Marine Engineering System
  • Engineering Mathematics 2
  • Workshop Technology 1
  • Ship Materials

*For local students only

**For international students only

Semester 3

  • Thermodynamics
  • Statics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Workshop Technology 2
  • Maritime Professional English
  • Ship Construction
  • Marine Electrical and Electronics

Semester 4

  • Innovation Management
  • Marine Boilers
  • Elective 1
  • Marine Electrotechnology and Maintenance
  • Marine Diesel Engine 1
  • Dynamics
  • Marine Auxiliaries 1

Semester 5

  • Marine Steam and Gas Turbine
  • Strength of Materials
  • Marine Diesel Engine 2
  • Marine Auxiliaries 2
  • Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim di Malaysia*** / Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia****
  • Co-Curriculum 2
  • Technopreneurship

***For local Muslim students only

****For local non-Muslim and international students only

Semester 6

  • Marine Engineering Practice
  • Final Year Project 1
  • Elective 2
  • Resistance and Propulsion
  • International Maritime Law 1
  • Marine Automation and Control

Semester 7

  • Marine Electrical Equipment Control System
  • International Maritime Law 2
  • Final Year Project 2
  • Elective 3
  • Marine Control System

Semester 8

  • Industrial Training

Programme Structure by Semester (September Intake)

The structure for the September intake is similar, with minor variations in the course titles:

Semester 1

  • Fundamental English
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2**
  • Professional English 1
  • Engineering Mathematics 1
  • Foreign Languages 1
  • Marine Engineering Drawings
  • Introduction to Marine Engineering System

*For local students only

**For international students only

Semester 2

  • Foreign Languages 2
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa* / Philosophy and Current Issues** / Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations**
  • Engineering Science
  • Naval Architecture for Marine Engineering System
  • Engineering Mathematics 2
  • Workshop Technology 1
  • Ship Materials

*For local students only

**For international students only

Semester 3

  • Thermodynamics
  • Statics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Workshop Technology 2
  • Maritime Professional English
  • Ship Construction
  • Marine Electrical and Electronics

Semester 4

  • Innovation Management
  • Marine Boilers
  • Elective 1
  • Marine Electrotechnology and Maintenance
  • Marine Diesel Engine 1
  • Dynamics
  • Marine Auxiliaries 1

Semester 5

  • Marine Steam and Gas Turbine
  • Strength of Materials
  • Marine Diesel Engine 2
  • Marine Auxiliaries 2
  • Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim di Malaysia*** / Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia 2****
  • Co-Curriculum 2
  • Technopreneurship

***For local Muslim students only

****For local non-Muslim and international students only

Semester 6

  • Marine Engineering Practice
  • Final Year Project 1
  • Elective 2
  • Resistance and Propulsion
  • International Maritime Law 1
  • Marine Automation and Control

Semester 7

  • Marine Electrical Equipment Control System
  • International Maritime Law 2
  • Final Year Project 2
  • Elective 3
  • Marine Control System

Semester 8

  • Industrial Training

Entry requirements

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

Typically IELTS 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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