Nottingham: Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons)

Course Highlights

Ranked 10th in the UK for Chemical Engineering in the Subject League Table 2023, The Complete University Guide
Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and the worldwide Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Similar to the programme offered in the UK campus and known for its world-class learning environment and international reputation
Graduates gain jobs with major companies worldwide, such as ExxonMobil, Shell and Unilever, thanks to the department’s long history of collaboration with industry players

Course Structure

Year 1

Typical core modules:

Chemistry for Engineers
Fluid Mechanics
Fundamentals of Engineering Design
Introductory Geology
Mathematicals Methods for Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Process Engineering Principles
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Year 2

Typical core modules:

Analytical Measurement
Advanced Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Chemical and Phase Equilibria
Interfacial Chemistry
Materials and Sustainable Processes
Process Design and Control
Process Engineering Project
Separation and Partical Technology

Year 4

Typical core modules:

MEng Project

Typical optional modules:

Advanced Biochemical Engineering
Advanced Computational Methods
Advanced Environmental Assessment
Advanced Process Control
Advanced Reaction Engineering
Advanced Rheology and Materials
Chemical Product Design
Food Processing Technology
Fats and Oils Processing Technolgy
Industrial Dehydration
Nanotechnology
Petroleum Refining and Gas Processing
Power Generation and Carbon Capture
Process Design and Optimisation
Process Synthesis and Design
Professional Engineer in Society
Statistical Process Control and Quality Management

Entry Requirements

A Level: BBB, including mathematics and either chemistry or physics, excluding critical thinking and general studies.
IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level, including specific subjects in mathematics and either chemistry or physics.
STPM: BBB, including mathematics and either chemistry or physics, excluding Pengajian Am.
UEC: 2 As including mathematics and either chemistry or physics, and grade B3 in 3 further academic subjects, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.
SAM or other Australian Matriculations: ATAR 86 including specific subjects in mathematics and either chemistry or physics.
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 79% average based on 6 subjects, including Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors and relevant science subjects. Consideration to be made based on relevant individual grades if specific subjects are required. Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements.
Advance Placement (AP): 4, 4, 4, including AP Calculus and AP Chemistry or AP Physics.
Diploma - Other Institutions: Acceptance to the second year is on a case-by-case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
Foundation - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Engineering programme.

English Requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking)
PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
SPM: CEFR level B2
GCSE O Level: Grade C/4
IGCSE (first language): Grade C/4
IGCSE (second language): Grade B/6
MUET: Band 4
UEC: Grade B3
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

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