Working together with people from all walks of life, chemical engineers help to keep the world going and better. Like all engineers, we design and build equipment, then make them work safely and economically. These are mostly business-to-business activities, often outside public eyes. We specialize on activities that involve chemical and biochemical changes on a large scale. For example, we purify crude oil into petrol, kerosene and diesel that transport everyone around. We too make plastics and their biodegradable versions. Others such as fertilizers, drinking water, cooking oils, packaged foods, medicines and vaccines all have to be produced in large amounts, and here chemical engineers come in. The chips that run our handphones are designed by electronic engineers, but chemical engineers make them in large quantities. Increasingly, chemical engineers deal with living things such as bacteria and plants to produce renewable products. As large-scale chemical processing involves potential adverse social and environmental impact, chemical engineers also protect people and Earth by clever designs and responsible operations.
Duration: 4 Years (8 semester and 1 special semester ), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Philosophy and Current Issues* / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi**
English Communication I
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Engineering Mathematics 1
Engineering Mathematics 2
Chemical Process Principles I
Engineering Drawing
Physical and Analytical Chemistry
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I
Numerical Methods for Engineering
Fluid Mechanics I
Physical and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Basic Material Science for Chemical Engineering
English Communication II
Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Engineering Economics and Project Management
Chemical Process Principles II
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II
Heat Transfer
Mass Transfer
Chemical Engineering Computing
Laboratory and Communications I
Separation Processes I
Reaction Engineering I
Biochemistry
Applied Statistics for Engineering
Law, Ethics and Sustainability for Engineers
Fluid Mechanics II
Modelling of Chemical Processes
Process Synthesis and Simulation
Separation Processes II
Laboratory and Communication II
Integrated Design Exercise
Process Control
Particle Technology
Process Safety and Loss Prevention
Reaction Engineering II
Integrated Design
Design of Process Equipment
Industrial Training
Co-Curriculum
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Thinking Matters: Mind and Intellect
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Intelligence: Heart, Body & Soul
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: I-Techie
University Elective Courses (Student Holistic Empowerment): Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Place
Design Project
Research Project
Sustainable Development in Engineering
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course I
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course II
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course III
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course IV
Department Elective Courses: Elective Course V
Note:
*Compulsory for Local Students
**Compulsory for International students
University Elective Courses
Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Department Elective Courses (GENERAL )
Air Pollution Fundamental
Solid Waste Management
Waste Water Treatment
Petroleum Engineering
Membrane Technology and Processes
Nanotechnology for Energy Conversion and Storage
Technology, Globalization and Sustainable Development
Current Technologies in Oleochemicals Industry
Natural Gas Engineering
Department Elective Courses (ADVANCE)
Process Integration
Advanced Process Control
Adsorption in Porous Solid
Advanced Process Safety and Loss Prevention
Reaction Engineering for Bioreactors
Advanced Fluidization Engineering
Advanced Functional Materials
Chemical Decomposition Processes
Optimal Control
Materials Characterization
Career Prospects
Advanced Process Control Engineer, Advanced Process Safety Engineer, Air Quality Engineer, Biochemical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Chemical Safety Engineer, Chemical Process Engineer, Chemical Research Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Materials Engineer, Nanotechnology Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, Process Design Engineer, Process Integration Engineer, Process Safety Consultant, Quality Control Engineer, Research and Development Engineer, Solid Waste Management Engineer, Sustainable Development Engineer, Waste Water Treatment Engineer, Water Resource Engineer.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM110,100
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation / Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
STAM
Not Offered
Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Possesses a Diploma in Engineering recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
GCE A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subject: Mathematics and Physics
AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematical Methods and Physics
STPM (Not the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
Matriculation / Foundation (not the current year)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
IPTS
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics and Physics
Additional Requirement
Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Chemical Engineering must not be colour blind.
Senior High School Certificate
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics
Matriculation/Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.80 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of 60% / grade B- in the following subjects: Mathematics & (Physics/Engineering Physics)
GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtain a minimum score of 36 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects.
AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the following subjects: Mathematics & Physics
Additional Requirement
Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Chemical Engineering must not be colour blind.
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental, mental health or physical illness and/or disabilities and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)