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MEng Chemical Engineering

The course

Course code
KPT/JPS (R/524/6/0041) (MQA/FA5108) 11/26
Delivery type
Full-time
Duration
4 years
Intake date
September, January
Location
Malaysia

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Overview

Chemical engineering is a broad-based discipline combining mathematics and science, which has an important – though often hidden – impact on society. It is about transforming raw materials into valuable and desirable products, creating durable products and services and producing the enabling technology and know-how for a sustainable future.

Chemical engineers’ input is valuable at every stage of a project from the initial idea, through to the product emerging at the end of the line and even to the market. Chemical engineers are highly valued by employers for their all-round skills and job prospects are excellent. Graduates are employed in many sectors from fine chemicals and food products, to utility suppliers, polymers and the oil industry.

This bachelor's degree will allow you to understand the chemical and physical principles underlying chemical engineering concepts and help you to cultivate the ability to apply your skills to real, practical engineering problems. It will also develop your transferable skills in communication, team-working, industrial and commercial awareness and career management.

MEng/BEng Chemical Engineering progression

All students by default will be enrolled into the MEng programme at the point of entry. This is done for the applicant’s eligibility for PTPTN’s study loan, as well as for recognition by the Board of Engineers Malaysia. You may choose to opt out of the MEng programme, and proceed to a BEng programme during your Second Year.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods range from lectures, tutorial classes and mentor sessions, to workshop and laboratory activities supported by group and individual projects. Assessment is by examination, coursework, presentations, group project and individual project, the balance being appropriate to the different teaching methods used in the courses.

Accreditation

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This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Our degrees are offered as 3-year BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or 4-year MEng (Master of Engineering) qualifications. Both the BEng and MEng are internationally recognised and accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Our MEng qualification is designed to satisfy the academic requirements set by the Engineering Council UK for registration as a chartered engineer (CEng) status.

Chartered engineers enjoy excellent prospects, enhanced employability and high salaries. If you prefer to graduate with a BEng after 3 years of study, your degree will provide partial fulfilment of the necessary academic requirements for chartered engineer status.

For registration by Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) the 4-year undergraduate MEng programme plus a summer industrial placement is required. In addition, relevant work experience is required for membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers in the UK.

Course content

Core courses

First Year

BEng and MEng

  • Industrial Chemical Processes
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Chemical Thermodynamics and Introductory Chemical Kinetics
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Process Design A
  • Mathematical Modelling for Chemical Engineers

Second Year

All students by default will be enrolled into the MEng programme at the point of entry. This is done for the applicant’s eligibility for PTPTN’s study loan, as well as for recognition by the Board of Engineers Malaysia. You may choose to opt out of the MEng programme, and proceed to a BEng programme during your Second Year.

BEng and MEng

  • Separation Processes A
  • Business Awareness, Safety and Sustainability
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Chemistry of Materials for Chemical Engineers
  • Separation Processes B
  • Multiphase Thermodynamics
  • Process Modelling and Control
  • Process Design B

BEng students who meet the progression requirements for the MEng programme may transfer programmes at the end of Year 2.

Third Year

BEng and MEng

  • Unit Operations A
  • Sustainability, Health and Safety
  • Energy Generation and Utilisation
  • Reaction Engineering

BEng Only

  • BEng Design Project A
  • BEng Research Project
  • BEng Design Project B
  • Oil and Gas Processing

MEng Only

  • MEng Design Project A
  • FLAME Appraisal
  • MEng Design Project B
  • FLAME Development
  • Industrial Training
  • Fluid Transportation

Students undertake a compulsory industrial training placement.

Fourth Year

MEng Chemical Engineering with Oil and Gas Technology ONLY

  • MEng Design Project C
  • MEng Research Project C
  • Professional and Industrial Studies
  • Unit Operations B
  • MEng Design Project D
  • MEng Research Project D
  • Advanced Chemical Engineering
  • Oil and Gas Processing
  • Process Intensification

Career

Chemical engineers are highly valued by employers for their all-round skills and job prospects are excellent. Graduates are employed in many sectors from fine chemicals and food products to utility suppliers, polymers and the oil industry; in research and development, design, commissioning and management of plant, product marketing and technical services.

Entry requirements

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science: CCCC
  • A-Level/STPM: BBC including B in Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • WACE/SACE: ATAR 75 including B in Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • CPU: 75% including B in Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • UEC: 15 points or less including A in Mathematics and Chemistry (5 subjects not less than B grade)
  • SMA 3: 8.0 in Mathemathics and Chemistry.
  • IB Diploma: Minimum 5 in SL Mathematics and Chemistry.
  • Diploma deemed recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Any other relevant qualification deemed recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 is required.

If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP) prior to commencing your studies.

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