Taylor's University

Overview of Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Chemical Engineering in Taylor's University Malaysia

The degree Chemical Engineering programme is designed to equip students with a sound understanding of fundamental theories and concepts in chemical engineering, primarily the knowledge to transform raw materials into useful products efficiently and safely, with minimal environmental impact.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

PRIMARY MAJOR

This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core

Year 1

• Engineering Mathematics I
• Engineering Mathematics II

• Engineering Design
• Computing Applications for Engineers

Year 2

• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
• Material and Energy Balance
• Engineering Fluid Mechanics
• Biochemical Processes

• Engineering Design and Project Management
• Sustainable Development in Engineering
• Properties and Applications of Materials

Year 3

• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Simulation
• Separation Processes
• Process Control and Instrumentation
• Safety in Process Plant Design
• Chemical Reaction Engineering

• Process Plant Design and Economics
• Mass Transfer
• Advanced Heat and Momentum Transfer
• Industrial Training

Year 4

• Chemical Engineering Group Project I
• Chemical Engineering Group Project II
• Final Year Project I

• Final Year Project II
• Professional Engineers and Society

UNIVERSITY CORE

This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

• Community Service Initiative

• Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3

• Life Skills for Success & Well-Being

• Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management

• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2

FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

The Flexible Education component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

MINOR

Recommended Packages:

• IC Design and Embedded Systems
• Power and Energy Systems
• Robotics Design

• Design and Manufacturing
• Mechanical Design

FREE ELECTIVES

Choose any FIVE (5) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.

REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

• SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits for entry with Pre-University/Foundation qualification

• SPM / O-Level with Diploma

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Taylor’s Foundation in Engineering (FIE)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00

• Foundation in Science (FIS)

Pass with min. CGPA 2.00 (only applicable to Engineering Science option)

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

CC with min. CGPA 2.00 including Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry

• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with 5Bs including Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry

• A Levels

Min. EEE / equivalent of 120 points including Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry

• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International

ATAR 65 including Mathematics (preferably Specialist Mathematics) and Physics / Chemistry

• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)

Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects including Advanced Functions, Calculus & Vectors and Physics / Chemistry

• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Min. 24 points in 6 subjects including Mathematics and Physics / Chemistry

• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Min. 200/400 including Physics A&B / Chemistry A&B and Mathematics A&B

• Other Qualifications

Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS

Band 5.0

• TOEFL

34 (Internet Based Test)

• MUET

Band 2

• Pre-University programme / Diploma

Completed Pre-University programme / Diploma conducted in English

CAREER PROSPECTS

When you’ve successfully completed this programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Biochemical Engineer
• Biomedical Engineer
• Biomolecular Engineer
• Biotechnology Engineer
• Chemical Process Engineer

• Corrosion Engineer
• Electrochemistry Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Food Process Engineer
• Oil & Gas Engineer

• Petrochemical Engineer
• Petroleum Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Safety Engineer
• Waste Management Engineer