Admissions Open • Year 2026/2027
MSc in Process Safety (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: N-DL/540/7/0004 (03/26); MQA/SWA14306 |
| Tuition (Total, Malaysian) |
Who is this programme for?
For working engineers (Bachelor's, CGPA 2.50+, or lower with experience and internal assessment) who want to specialise in process safety without leaving their job — delivered via modular ODL with live tutorials, built around industry professionals' schedules.
What will I learn, year by year?
41 credits total: 5 core modules (15 credits) covering process safety management, safe design & operation, human factors, hazard analysis & risk management, and system safety engineering; 3 technical electives (9 credits) chosen from options like fire & explosion engineering, quantitative risk assessment, or industrial hygiene; university/national requirements in Data Analytics, Project Management, and Research Methodology (7 credits); and a two-part Master Project (10 credits).
Where do graduates work? Name employers and roles (≤60 words)
Oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical/pharmaceutical industries, consultancies, regulatory/authority bodies, and R&D scientific bodies. Named roles: Safety Engineer, Process Safety Engineer, Risk and Safety Manager, Process/Technical Safety Engineer, HSE Lead Engineer, Risk Analyst, Safety Consultant.
One thing that makes it different at UTP
The only program focusing on Process Safety offered in Malaysia — a modular programme jointly developed with PETRONAS, custodian engineers, and process safety institutions, taught by a blend of UTP faculty and industry adjunct lecturers.
The Research Behind It: Which area, centre and academics?
Not research-based (programmework programme). Curriculum covers five core thrusts: Hazard Properties, Safety Systems, Process Technology/Design, Human Factors, and Risk Analysis. Programme established 2017 following an Expert Panel Workshop with academics and industry professionals.
Cost & Funding: Which scholarships and aid apply to this programme?
UTP's current fee table lists RM23,700 for Malaysian ODL students. No programme-specific scholarship is identified on the programme page. Applicants can explore applicable external sponsorships, EPF withdrawal and education financing. UTP's GA funding is intended for research students rather than this programmework programme.
STUDENT LIFE: What should an applicant to THIS programme know?
modular delivery with 5+ live tutorial sessions per semester via the ULearnX learning management system, plus digital textbooks and online forums — designed for part-time study alongside full-time work.
Next Intake + Application Deadline
January, May, September. UTP confirms these three intakes. The programme page does not state a specific application deadline, so the deadline should be confirmed with UTP Admission for the chosen intake.
Placement or internship route for this programme
Not applicable in the traditional sense — students complete a two-part Master Project (10 credits total) rather than a placement, though APEL-A (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) is available for candidates with relevant work experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my degree isn't in engineering?
Non-engineering graduates need prerequisite programmes in Engineering/Engineering Technology.
Can work experience count toward entry?
Yes — APEL-A eligible for candidates with sufficient working experience.
How is the ODL format delivered?
Modular, with 5+ live tutorials per semester via ULearnX, digital textbooks, and online forums.
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
Ir Dr Mazian Mohammad
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE
Academic Executive
Ms Farah Abdul Latif
Target: Straight A SPM / IGCSE