Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science, Management & Computing |
| Duration | 3 years 4 months |
| Intakes | May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | 1. RSC 2. MQA |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM82,530 |
Who is this programme for?
This programme is for curious minds who love mixing chemicals, solving real-world puzzles, and turning lab experiments into careers in energy, materials, environment, and beyond.
What will I learn, year by year?
"Year 1: Dive into the basics—mix chemicals, crack physics puzzles, and master lab skills that make you feel like a real scientist. Year 2: Level up with organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry, plus hands-on work with modern instruments and process tech. Year 3: Choose your specialty (petchem or sustainable water), run advanced experiments, and cap it off with a research project or industry placement where you put your chemistry superpowers to work."
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
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One thing that makes it different at UTP
At UTP, Applied Chemistry stands out through its strong industry integration, especially in petroleum and energy sectors, plus hands-on labs, real-world projects, and direct exposure to cutting-edge technologies used in today’s chemical and process industries.
Student Life: what should an applicant to this programme know?
Students can expect practical and experiential learning, specialist chemistry programmes, a Science Team Project and industrial exposure. The programme is delivered over 10 semesters. Programme Brochure Template - A…
Next Intake + Application Deadline
May and September. Application deadline: Not specified in the department brochure.
Placement or internship route for this programme
Yes – 7-month industrial internship, comprising two semesters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What careers are available?
Analytical Chemist, Computational Chemist, Quality Control Chemist, Researcher, Entrepreneur and Academic.
How long is the programme?
3 years 4 months.
When are the intakes?
May and September.
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