Undergraduate Programme

UH6524001

Chemical Engineering

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Chemical Engineering is bringing Chemistry in the test tube to mass production, at larger scales, through either well-defined or ill-defined geometry. It converts raw materials into marketable products profitably, safely and sustainably by being kind to the environment. A candidate for a chemical engineering degree has to be fluent in the fundamentals of physics, mathematics and chemistry. . The aim of the programme is to produce professionals of graduates in the sectors of oil and gas, manufacturing industries, agricultural produce and other related industries. Facilities include well-equipped library, laboratories and simulation software. Linkage with industry has ensured that the program is relevant and up to date.

Chemical engineers are also known as universal engineers, they are employed in a wide range of industries. Many of our alumni are currently working in sectors of oil and gas, biotechnology (biomass and biofuel), manufacturing and processing, wastewater and waste treatment. They have gone into design, consultancy, certification, plant management, plant operation and sales. The starting basic salary ranges from RM2,500 to RM5,000 per month subject to the company and sector.

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4-year programme
Accredited by BEM
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEOs describe what graduates of our Chemical Engineering programme are expected to achieve in their careers and professional lives about three to five years after graduation. They reflect the goals of UMS and the expectations of employers, graduates, and other stakeholders.

PEO1: Professionalism

Graduates of the programme will establish themselves in chemical engineering or related profession in global corporations, organisations or institutions.

PEO2: Continual Career Development

Graduate of the programme will pursue their career growth through advanced degrees, research, inter-disciplinary learning and active involvement in professional bodies.

PEO3: Corporate Societal Responsibility

Graduate of the programme will contribute to sustainable development through innovative technologies by mimicking natural processes to serve the needs of the society and the nation.

Programme Outcomes (PO)

Programme Outcomes (PO) are statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to perform or attain by the time of graduation. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behaviour that students acquire through the programme. Students of chemical engineering programme are expected to attain the following PO:

PO1: Engineering Knowledge

Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.

PO2: Problem Analysis

Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development*.

PO3: Design/Development of Solutions

Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required.

PO4: Investigation

Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5: Tool Usage

Create, select and apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems.

PO6: The Engineer and The World

Analyse and evaluate sustainable development impacts* to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment.

PO7: Ethics

Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion.

PO8: Individual and Collaborative Teamwork

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings.

PO9: Communication

Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.

PO10: Project Management and Finance

Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

PO11: Lifelong Learning

Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

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Career Prospects

Chemical engineering is about turning materials and resources into useful products through processes that are efficient, safe and environmentally responsible. Chemical engineers design and improve these processes, solve problems in operating plants, and help develop products and technologies that people use every day.

In Sabah, these skills are relevant to sectors such as palm oil processing, oil and gas, downstream manufacturing and biomass utilisation. Across Malaysia, chemical engineers also contribute to food production, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and other manufacturing industries.

Career paths include:

Field Example Roles
Process design and projects Process Engineer, Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Engineering Consultant
Plant operations Production Engineer, Plant Operations Engineer, Plant Manager
Products and quality Product Development Engineer, Product Formulation Specialist, Quality Engineer
Energy and specialised systems Oil and Gas Engineer, Flow Assurance Engineer, Pipeline Engineer
Research and education Research Engineer, Researcher, Academic
Syarat Kelayakan Khas Program
LEPASAN STPM
  1. PNGK sekurang-kurangnya 2.67 pada peringkat STPM.
  2. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran di peringkat STPM:
    • Matematik (T)
    • Kimia
    • Biologi / Fizik
    Calon yang tidak mengambil Fizik pada peringkat STPM perlu memperoleh sekurang-kurangnya Gred C+/5C dalam Fizik pada peringkat SPM.
  3. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 2.0 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) bagi peperiksaan bermula Sesi 1 tahun 2021 mengikut tempoh sah laku pada tarikh keputusan ujian dikeluarkan.
  4. Calon tidak mempunyai masalah kebolehupayaan mengenal warna atau kurang upaya fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja praktikal dan amali.
LEPASAN MATRIKULASI / ASASI
  1. PNGK sekurang-kurangnya 2.67 pada peringkat Matrikulasi/Asasi.
  2. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- dalam tiga (3) mata pelajaran di peringkat Matrikulasi/Asasi:
    • Matematik
    • Kimia
    • Biologi / Fizik
    Calon yang tidak mengambil Fizik pada peringkat Matrikulasi/Asasi perlu memperoleh sekurang-kurangnya Gred C+ dalam Fizik pada peringkat SPM.
  3. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 2.0 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) bagi peperiksaan bermula Sesi 1 tahun 2021 mengikut tempoh sah laku pada tarikh keputusan ujian dikeluarkan.
  4. Calon tidak mempunyai masalah kebolehupayaan mengenal warna atau kurang upaya fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja praktikal dan amali.
LEPASAN DIPLOMA / SETARAF
  1. Memiliki Diploma Kejuruteraan / Teknologi Kejuruteraan / Sains / Setaraf daripada Universiti Awam, Politeknik atau institusi yang diiktiraf, dengan PNGK sekurang-kurangnya 3.00.
    ATAU
    Bagi calon dengan PNGK kurang daripada 3.00 mempunyai sekurang-kurangnya dua (2) tahun pengalaman bekerja dalam bidang berkaitan.
  2. Memperoleh sekurang-kurangnya Gred C/6C pada peringkat SPM dalam mata pelajaran berikut:
    • Matematik / Matematik Tambahan
    • Kimia
    • Fizik
    ATAU
    Calon yang tidak memenuhi syarat SPM tersebut wajib memperoleh sekurang-kurangnya Gred B pada peringkat Diploma dalam mata pelajaran berkaitan Matematik, Fizik / Sains Kejuruteraan dan Kimia.
  3. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 2.0 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) bagi peperiksaan bermula Sesi 1 tahun 2021 mengikut tempoh sah laku pada tarikh keputusan ujian dikeluarkan.
  4. Calon tidak mempunyai masalah kebolehupayaan mengenal warna atau kurang upaya fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja praktikal dan amali.
LEPASAN A-LEVEL
  1. Memiliki Kelayakan GCE A-Level dengan sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mata pelajaran berikut:
    • Mathematics / Further Mathematics
    • Physics / Chemistry
  2. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 3.0 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) bagi peperiksaan bermula Sesi 1 tahun 2021 mengikut tempoh sah laku pada tarikh keputusan ujian dikeluarkan.
    ATAU
    Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 5.5 (Academic) dalam IELTS.
    ATAU
    Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya 550 mata (PBT) / 213 (CBT) / 80 mata (IBT) dalam TOEFL.
  3. Calon tidak mempunyai masalah kebolehupayaan mengenal warna atau kurang upaya fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja praktikal dan amali.
LEPASAN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)
  1. Memiliki kelayakan Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) dengan minimum 24 mata dan sekurang-kurangnya Gred 4 (Higher Level) dalam mata pelajaran berikut:
    • Mathematics
    • Physics / Chemistry
  2. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 3.0 dalam Malaysian University English Test (MUET) bagi peperiksaan bermula Sesi 1 tahun 2021 mengikut tempoh sah laku pada tarikh keputusan ujian dikeluarkan.
    ATAU
    Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Band 5.5 (Academic) dalam IELTS.
    ATAU
    Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya 550 mata (PBT) / 213 (CBT) / 80 mata (IBT) dalam TOEFL.
  3. Calon tidak mempunyai masalah kebolehupayaan mengenal warna atau kurang upaya fizikal yang menyukarkan kerja praktikal dan amali.