Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
MSc in Process Integration
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (programmework) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
| Duration | 1–3 years full-time |
| Intakes | January, May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | (JPT/BPP(R3/0711/7/0008)07/29) (A4369) |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) |
Who is this programme for?
Individu (working professionals, engineers, managers, or graduates) who want to strengthen their expertise in process systems engineering, optimisation, energy efficiency, sustainability, and industrial process improvement.
What will I learn, year by year?
Students will learn how to design, model, integrate and optimise industrial processes to improve efficiency, safety and sustainability. They will develop skills in process modelling and optimisation, heat and energy integration, process safety, environmental design, advanced process systems, and data analytics, while applying their knowledge to real industry-based problems and projects.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)
Graduates can pursue roles such as Process Engineer, Process Integration Engineer, Process Design Engineer, Production Engineer, Plant/Operations Engineer, Process Optimisation Engineer, Energy Engineer, Utilities Engineer, Project Engineer, Process Safety Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Sustainability Engineer, Refinery/Petrochemical Engineer, Technical Consultant, and Process Systems Engineer. These roles align with the programme’s focus on process systems engineering and its applications across the energy, chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
One thing that makes the MSc in Process Integration at UTP different is its strong industry integration. The programme was jointly developed with experienced PETRONAS engineers and incorporates industry-based examples, real industry-derived data, and input from senior industry experts and adjunct lecturers.
TESTIMONIAL: quote, full name, year, employer. Photo? (Y/N)
"The industry-focused knowledge, views and insights gained during my study now serve as a practical guide in my decision making, allowing me to formulate higher efficiency execution plans that have contributed to my plant’s overall operational improvement. Also, the framework helps me to optimise existing processes by analysing operations and planning from a strategic perspective. Great support and vast industrial experience of the lecturers contributed to deeper understanding of the practical relevance of the programmes in my day-to-day work challenges. - JJ Lau - Plant Engineer"
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
"Area: Process Systems Engineering & Process Integration Department: Chemical Engineering, UTP Research strengths: Energy & Heat Integration • Process Modelling & Simulation • Process Optimisation • Process Control • Sustainable Process Design • Environmental Engineering • Process Safety Academics: Researchers and lecturers specialising in process integration, optimisation, modelling, energy systems, control, safety and sustainability. "
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
EPF Withdrawal Scheme is available to Malaysian students for programmework programmes. GA is PhD-level only; GRA is tied to research-grant work and is not the standard funding route for programmework students. HRDF/SBL may be relevant where an employer sponsors an eligible employee.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
The programme is modular and available in full-time conventional or full-time ODL mode. It requires 41 credit hours. The ODL option is fully online, with self-instructional materials, live online sessions and online open-book final exams.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January 2027 — 21 December 2026 deadline for Malaysian applicants. UTP lists May 2027 closing on 19 April 2027. Dates are subject to change.
Placement or internship route for this programme
No separate internship is specified. Instead, Project 1 (3 credits) and Project 2 (7 credits) are designed as industrial/research-based projects under faculty and/or industry supervision, covering investigation, design/simulation, testing and implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an engineering background to join?
No. Applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to join. Candidate with non engineering background must enrol in our two prerequisite programmes.
Is this programme suitable for working professionals?
Yes. The programme is designed to support career advancement for professionals and managers. The is an atttractive mode of study for working profesionals which are through Open Distance Learning (ODL) which allow students to study anywhere, anytime, following their own pace!
Why specialise in process integration?
Specialising in Process Integration equips engineers to look beyond individual equipment and optimise the entire process as an integrated system. It develops the skills to reduce energy and resource consumption, improve process efficiency, minimise environmental impact, and enhance overall plant performance, making it highly relevant to industries pursuing greater efficiency, competitiveness and sustainability
Programme Lead