Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours

UCSI University

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM82,760

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Course Highlights

Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
Research attachment opportunities at renowned universities such as Imperial College London, Tsinghua University and University of Queensland
Received 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022
Ranked #265 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025

Course Structure

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Chemical Process Simulation and Design
Engineers in Society
Process Dynamics and Controls
Heat Transfer
Separation Process
Environmental Engineering
Reaction Engineering
Process Instrumentation and Instrumental Analysis
Engineering Management and Economics
Unit Operations Laboratory
Reaction and Process Control Laboratory
Energy and Environment Laboratory
Industrial Training II

Year 4

Final Year Project A
Final Year Project B
Plant and Safety Engineering
Process Equipment Design
Surface Chemistry and Catalysis
Plant Design Project I
Plant Design Project II
Chemical Process Design and Optimization

Electives

Specialisation 1: Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

Industrial Effluents Engineering
Renewable Energies
Bioremediation Engineering

Specialisation 2: Petroleum Refining and Downstream Processes

Natural Gas Engineering
Petroleum Refining Engineering
Petrochemical Manufacturing Processes

Specialisation 3: Biochemical Engineering

Bioprocess Engineering
Bioremediation Engineering
Microbiology for Engineers

Entry Requirements

STPM: Minimum 2Cs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
A Level: Minimum 2Ds including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
UEC: Minimum 5Bs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
CPU: Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects, inclusive of a minimum score of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
Local Matriculation: Minimum CGPA 2.0
Foundation from other University/College: Minimum CGPA 2.0
WAEC/NECO: A maximum aggregate of 15 points out of best 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum B in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
Diploma/Advance Diploma/equivalent: Minimum CGPA 2.0Subject to Faculty discretion after reviewing transcript and syllabus. Max credit transfer of 30% of the programme total credits
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
International Baccalaureate: Minimum 26/42 points from 6 subjects (inclusive Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject)
SAM: Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum scores of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
SACE/AUSMAT/TEE/SAM: Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of a minimum score of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject
WACE/NTEC: Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

English Requirements

MUET: Band 3.5
SPM English Language: Grade B+
SPM English Language 1119/O Level/IGCSE: Grade C
UEC English Language: Grade A2
CEFR: B1 (High B1)
In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme