Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
MSc in Corrosion Engineering (ODL)
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| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Level | Postgraduate (ODL) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
| Duration | Minimum 1 year, maximum 3 years |
| Intakes | January, May & September |
| Accreditation (EAC/BEM, MQA ref) | MQA Ref: MQA/PSA15250; Programme Code: N-DL/0714/7/0001; validity until 10/2027. |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) | RM23,100 ODL tuition for Malaysian students. Additional RM1,000 registration/onboarding fee and RM50 application/processing fee apply. |
Who is this programme for?
Engineers and technical professionals seeking specialised corrosion management expertise, career advancement in asset integrity, reliability, materials selection and infrastructure sustainability across oil & gas, energy, manufacturing and related industries.
What will I learn, year by year?
Year 1: Principles of Corrosion, Materials Selection, Corrosion Control, Cathodic Protection, Protective Coatings, Failure Analysis, Data Analytics and Project Management. Year 2 (or later stages): electives such as Pipeline Corrosion Management, MIC, High Temperature Corrosion and industry-based projects focused on real workplace challenges.
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)
Corrosion Engineer, Integrity Engineer, Asset Management Engineer, Inspection Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Materials Engineer and Asset Integrity Specialist roles. Relevant employers include oil & gas operators, petrochemical companies, pipeline operators, power utilities and engineering consultancies. Based on programme focus; specific employers are not listed. [utp.edu.my]
One thing that makes it different at UTP
UTP describes it as a one-of-a-kind Corrosion Engineering programme in Southeast Asia, combining industry-focused modular programmes with access to UTP's state-of-the-art corrosion laboratory facilities.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Research focuses on corrosion engineering, materials degradation and asset integrity, supported by UTP's Centre for Corrosion Research (CCR). Areas include oilfield corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, corrosion inhibitors, coatings, materials failure and multiphase-flow corrosion. Academics include Dr Kee Kok Eng, AP Dr A Rahim Othman, Dr Mazli Mustapha and Dr Saeid Kakooei.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
EPF Withdrawal Scheme may be used by eligible Malaysian students. UTP's GA/GRA are intended for postgraduate research students, so they do not directly apply to this programmework programme. Applicants should also check external sponsorships/loans through UTP's financial-aid information.
Student Life: What should an applicant to this programme know?
100% online delivery via ULEARN; self-instructional materials; 8 hours of live online sessions per programme each semester; classes after office hours or weekends; assessments include assignments, projects, online open-book tests and final exams
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January 2027 intake - 21 December 2026 deadline for Malaysian applicants. UTP lists the next Malaysian postgraduate programmework intake as January 2027, with registration on 4 January 2027. Dates are subject to change.
Placement or internship route for this programme
No internship requirement stated. Students complete Industrial-Based Project I and II, typically linked to workplace, industry, simulation, experimental or corrosion investigation projects
Frequently Asked Questions
How are ODL classes conducted?
Via ULEARX, live sessions and recordings.
How is the industry-based project completed online?
Through workplace-related experiments, simulations or failure investigations.
Why is the duration 12-36 months?
Students can pace studies based on work commitments.