Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
MSc in Process Integration (ODL)
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (ODL) |
| Faculty | Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering |
| Duration | Minimum 1 year, maximum 3 years |
| Intakes | January, May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | JPT/BPP: R-DL/0711/7/0006 (02/30); MQA/SWA13428 |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM23,700 ODL for Malaysian students. |
Who is this programme for?
"Tailored for chemical/process/operation engineer[s]" — working engineers (Bachelor's, CGPA 2.50+, or lower with experience and internal assessment) who want to specialise in process integration without leaving their job, via 100% online delivery.
What will I learn, year by year?
41 credits total: 4 core modules (12 credits) — Heat Integration, Modelling, Optimisation, Operability & Control; 4 technical electives (12 credits) chosen from Process Safety, Environmental Design, Advanced Distillation, Refinery/Petrochemical Processes, Reaction/Separation Synthesis, or Cogeneration/Site Utility; university/national requirements in Data Analytics, Project Management, and Research Methodology (7 credits); and a two-part Project (10 credits). Students also learn simulation tools Aspen HYSYS and Aspen+.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)
Graduates may pursue roles such as Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, Operations Engineer, Control Engineer, Technical Engineer, Process Data Analyst, Consultant and Pollution Control Engineer across oil & gas, chemical, petrochemical and other process industries.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
"The only MSc programme focusing on Process Integration in Malaysia," with hands-on training in industry-standard simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen+).
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Not research-based (programmework programme). Core focus areas: Heat Integration, Modelling, Optimisation, Operability & Control, plus electives spanning safety, environmental design, distillation, refinery/petrochemical processes, and site utilities.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
No programme-specific scholarship is stated on the programme page. GA/GRA are primarily research-oriented and should not be presented as funding for this programmework programme. Malaysian students can explore EPF withdrawal, external sponsorships and education financing where eligible.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
ODL-specific: 100% online with self-instructional materials (SIMS), minimum 8 hours of live online class per programme per semester, scheduled after working hours or on weekends, with an online open-book final exam.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January, May, September. For the upcoming January 2027 intake, use UTP's current postgraduate application schedule for the applicable Malaysian deadline.
Placement or internship route for this programme
Not applicable — students complete a two-part Project (10 credits) rather than a placement/internship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all the assessments online for ODL?
Yes.
What if my degree isn't in engineering?
Non-engineering graduates need prerequisite programmes in Principles of Chemical Engineering and Process Safety and Loss Prevention, delivered 100% online.
What tools will I learn to use?
Industry-standard simulation software Aspen HYSYS and Aspen+.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Programme Lead
More than 70% of UTP students receive financial sponsorship, study loans, or merit scholarships from PETRONAS, governmental bodies, or corporate partners.
BBM Programme Leader
Dr Nurul Aini Amran
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE
Academic Executive
Ms Nur Nadiah M Suffi
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE