Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Intakes | January, May and September undergraduate intake cycle |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | EAC |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM110,000 |
Who is this programme for?
School leavers or Foundation/A-Level/Matriculation/Diploma graduates with a strong Physics, Chemistry and Maths background who want a EAC-accredited degree with a long industry internship and strong graduate employability in oil & gas, petrochemicals and process industries.
What will I learn, year by year?
Year 1: Mathematics, chemistry, engineering fundamentals, fluid mechanics and safety.
Year 2: Thermodynamics, heat transfer, separation processes and laboratory work.
Year 3: Reaction engineering, data analytics, process safety, simulation, plant design and an industrial internship.
Year 4: Advanced laboratory work, plant design, a research project and a chosen specialisation, such as sustainable engineering, process systems, processing industries, process safety or renewable energy.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles
Graduates work in roles such as process, production, plant, safety, design and research engineer. PETRONAS, Shell, ExxonMobil, SLB, Baker Hughes, BASF, Intel and TechnipFMC.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
A 7-month (2-semester) industrial internship — longer than the norm — plus EAC accreditation and a TalentBank Top-90-globally employability ranking.
Testimonial
2002, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) (Y).
Ts. Dr. Radin Zulhazmi RA Halim
My Chemical Engineering education at UTP provided me with more than technical knowledge. It trained me to analyse complex systems, evaluate evidence, manage risks and develop practical solutions. My career has also shown me that an engineering qualification can open doors not only to technical and industrial roles, but also to management, consultancy, policymaking and national service. 2002, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) (Y).
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE
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Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
Carbon capture and membrane separation: Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage Center; Prof. Ir. Dr. Lau Kok Keong, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Haslinda Zabiri and Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Abdul Halim Shah Maulud, AP Dr Yeong Yin Fong and Assoc. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Serene Lock Sow Mun, Dr Nik Abdul Hadi, Dr Khairiraihanna, Dr Nurul Ekmi. Dr Norwahyu.
Centre of Advanced Process Safet: Dr. Azizul Buang, Dr Syaza Izyanni.
Ionic liquids and rare earth recovery (Center of Research in Ionic Liquid: Prof. Dr. Mohamad Azmi Bustam and Ts. ChM. Dr. Mohd Dzul Hakim Wirzal, Dr Wan Zaireen.
Advanced materials for wastewater treatment and hydrogen (Centre of Innovative Nanostructures & Nanodevices): Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Suriati Sufian, Dr Raihan Mahirah, Dr Noorfidza.
CBBR: AP. Dr Lam Man Kee, AP Dr Noridah.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
Malaysian undergraduates may check YUTP scholarship, education grant and bursary, PTPTN, and EPF education withdrawal, subject to each scheme’s criteria. TAZU is available to eligible Malaysian Muslim students. PETRONAS sponsorship and external scholarships have separate application windows and eligibility rules.
Student Life: what should an applicant to this programme know?
Expect laboratory sessions, team projects, a plant design project and a final-year research project. CHE students can also explore field trips, student chapter activities, industry talks, exchange opportunities and the seven-month internship.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January 2027 intake. Online applications are expected to open 14 October 2026 and close 17 November 2026 for Malaysian undergraduate applicants. Registration is listed for 4 January 2027.
Placement or internship route for this programme
The curriculum includes Student Industrial Training (SIT), 7 credits, followed by a Student Industrial Project (SIP), 7 credits. The department describes the combined industrial internship as seven months, with local and international opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the degree?
Typically four years.
Is the UTP Chemical Engineering degree globally recognized?
Yes, it is fully accredited and internationally recognized. The program is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM). Because Malaysia is a signatory of the Washington Accord, a UTP Chemical Engineering degree is recognized as equivalent to engineering degrees in other signatory countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. Additionally, the program consistently ranks within the Top 150 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
What are the minimum entry requirements for local students?
To enter directly into the undergraduate degree, applicants must fulfill specific academic prerequisites:For Direct Entry (STPM / A-Levels / Matriculation / Diploma): Applicants must hold a relevant qualification (such as STPM, A-Levels, IB, or a recognized Engineering Diploma) with strong passing grades in core STEM subjects.For UTP Foundation Pathway: Students entering from SPM or O-Levels must first pass the 1-year Foundation in Engineering program. The minimum entry requirement is a Grade C in Bahasa Melayu, English, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
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