BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
Course overview
Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
Study mode | Full-time |
Duration | 4 years |
Intakes | January, May, September |
Tuition (Local students) | $ 21,834 |
Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 25,442 |
About
This four-year programme combines the three basic physical sciences – chemistry, physics and biology – with mathematics, which makes it one of today’s most versatile engineering fields. This allows room for specialisation in a very broad spectrum of fields, including bioprocess, petroleum refining, waste management and etc. At UCSI, students are exposed to a myriad of new technologies that are rapidly reshaping the society we live in.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 21,834
- Local students
- $ 25,442
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- Data not available
- Local students
- Data not available
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- Data not available
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
STPM
Minimum 2Cs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
A Level
Minimum 2Ds including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
UEC
Minimum 5Bs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
CPU
Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects, inclusive of a minimum score of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
Local Matriculation
Minimum CGPA 2.0
Foundation from other University/ College
Minimum CGPA 2.0
WAEC/NECO
A maximum aggregate of 15 points out of best 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum B in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ equivalent
Minimum CGPA 2.0
- Subject to Faculty discretion after reviewing transcript and syllabus. Max credit transfer of 30% of the programme total credits
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
International Baccalaureate
Minimum 26/42 points from 6 subjects (inclusive Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject)
SAM
Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum scores of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
SACE/AUSMAT/TEE/SAM
Minimum ATAR score of 60% AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics AND one relevant Physical Science subject
OR
Minimum overall average of 60% in 5 subjects AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics AND one relevant Physical Science subject
WACE/NTEC
Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
For Local Students
MUET
Band 3.5
SPM English Language
Grade B+
SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
Grade C
UEC English Language
Grade A2
CEFR
B1 (High B1)
- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
Cambridge Linguaskill
154
IELTS
Band 5.0
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
154
TOEFL IBT
40
TOEFL ESSENTIALS (ONLINE)
7.5
Pearson Test of English
47
MUET
Band 3.5
CEFR
B1 (High B1)
- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
- **The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Statistics
- Technical Communication
- Mathematical Methods for Engineers I
- Mathematical Methods for Engineers II
- Engineering Design and Drawing
- Engineering Physics
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Material Engineering
- Applied Chemistry Laboratory
- Material Engineering Laboratory
Year 2
- Safety, Health and Environment
- Programming for Engineers
- Fluid Mechanics
- Mass Balance
- Energy Balance
- Numerical Analysis
- Mass Transfer
- Thermodynamics
- Numerical Analysis Laboratory
- Thermofluid Laboratory
- Internship I
Year 3
- Engineers in Society
- Engineering Management and Economics
- Process Instrumentation and Instrumental Analysis
- Chemical Process Simulation and Design
- Process Dynamics and Controls
- Heat Transfer
- Separation Process
- Environmental Engineering
- Reaction Engineering
- Unit Operations Laboratory
- Reaction and Process Control Laboratory
- Energy and Environment Laboratory
- Industrial Training II
Year 4
- Final Year Project A
- Final Year Project B
- Plant and Safety Engineering
- Surface Chemistry and Catalysis
- Chemical Process Design and Optimization
- Process Equipment Design
- Plant Design Project I
- Plant Design Project II
Elective courses (select one stream only)
Stream 1: Environmental and Sustainable Engineering
Industrial Effluents Engineering
Renewable Energies
Energy Management and Conservation
Stream 2: Petroleum Refining and Downstream Processes
Natural Gas Engineering
Petroleum Refining Engineering
Energy and Carbon Auditing
Stream 3: Advanced Management in Energy Engineering
Energy Management and Conservation
Energy and Carbon Auditing
Economics of Energy Systems
Stream 4: Interdisciplinary (Select 3 courses only)
Bioprocess Engineering
IoT and Data Analytics
Machine Learning
Technopreneurship
Nanotechnology
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
For Malaysian students:
- U1 - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- U1 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
For foreign students:
- U1 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- U1 - Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
All students:
- U3 - Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (KIAR)
- U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 to 3