Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Environmental Engineering

Course Overview

The programme is an interdisciplinary discipline with a combination of civil engineering and chemical engineering. The programme aims to produce environmental engineer who will be successful in modern engineering practice, intergrate into the local and global workforce, and contribute to the economy of Malaysia and nation. 

The basic mission of the programme is to provide the fundamental intellectual knowledge, when supplemented by professional experience that will provide the technical and interpersonal skills required to conceive, plan, design, and implement the systems needed to provide and ensure environmental protection for human health and the sustainability of our natural ecosystem.  

Environmental engineers possess a strong commitment to the environment and they enjoy a career that allows them to improve it. The most successful environmental engineers have background in mathematics and science and are detail-oriented. Environmental engineers make significant contributions in the areas of civil, structural and waste resource engineering. Upon graduation environmental engineers will know how to communicate with engineering knowledge in a variety of problem areas in the engineering industry.

Achievement

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

• Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

Entry Requirements

STPM 2C /A - Level 2D/ UEC 5B

Career Prospects

• Environmental Engineer
• Environmental Planner and Designer
• Environmental Researchers
• EIA Consultant
• An Operator of Pollution Control Facilities
• Various Governmental Departments Working towards Green Development