Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours

Course Overview

Chemical engineering is the application of science, in particular chemistry, physics and mathematics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable products. They are engaged in the development and production of a diverse range of products, commodities and specialty chemicals.  

These products include high performance materials needed for aerospace, automotive, biomedical, electronic, military, and environmental and health applications, which lead to a sustainable and improved quality of life.

Chemical Engineers are very much at the forefront to improve the quality of life. There are extensive opportunities in the designing of process equipment/plants, identifying chemical and physical properties of substances, researching new products and ensuring equipment/plant operates optimally.

UTAR Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering covers the engineering principles required to develop, design, operate and control the processes and plants that involve molecular changes. It aims to produce graduates with the ability to apply the knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals in chemical engineering.

Achievement

The UTAR Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering is recognised by the following organisations.

• Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Curriculum

Subjects

• English for Engineering
• Material Science
• Statics
• Computer Aided Design and Programming
• Engineering Thermodynamics I
• Introduction to Chemical Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Dynamics
• Mathematics for Engineering I & II
• Chemistry for Engineering
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics II
• Engineering Materials
• Circuit Theory
• Numerical Methods and Statistics
• Instrumental Analysis
• Engineering Analysis
• Unit Operation
• Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
• Chemical Reaction Engineering I
• Chemical Process Control and Instrumentation
• Particle Technology
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Law for Engineers
• Basic Economics, Accounting and Management
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Chemical Reaction Engineering II
• Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
• Occupational Safety and Management
• Process Optimization and Simulation
• Engineer in Society
• Industrial Training
• Project
• Renewable Fuel Energy
• Process and Plant Design I
• Process and Plant Design II

Entry Requirements

• UTAR Foundation Programme
• STPM: Grade C/C+ in 2 relevant subjects depending on the programs (except M.B.B.S. and Quantity Surveying)
• A-Level: Grade D in 2 or 3 relevant subjects
• UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
• SAM: ATAR 70 and Grade B in at least 2 relevant subjects
• CPU: An average of 70% in 6 relevant subjects (depending on programs)
• Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
• Foundation/Diploma in the relevant fields
• Other recognized equivalent qualifications

Career Prospects

• • Process Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • Chemical & Biochemical Engineer
  • Contamination Engineer

Study Abroad Pathway

No