Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Overview of Bachelor of Marine Engineering Technology with Honours in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Rapid development of today’s marine industry has started since a few decades ago. The huge scope of this industry includes various types of vessels, offshore platform design, construction, operation and maintenance until the production of spare parts and shipping equipment. There is more than 22,000 professional and semi-professional bodies work in our local marine industry and other related bodies. It is expected that there will be an increment in the human resource’s needs in between 8% to 10% every year.

By looking at the statistics and the needs of human resources in the industry, UniKL MIMET aspire to offer courses that based on Marine Engineering Technology to produce more semi-professional bodies that are able to contribute to the development and achievement of the industry and to the country generally.

This programme is expected to be offered to at least the STPM holder with the opportunities to be trained to become professional in marine industry, to establish their own self and the industry, hence to the economic growth as a whole.

Apart from engineering technology subjects, the programme also offer skills in technopreneur, design innovation and project. This is to ensure that they are good technical workers with high skills, creative, innovative and be able to manage, operate and maintain any systems related to marine industries.

Career Opportunities of Bachelor of Marine Engineering Technology with Honours in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Graduates of this programme may find employment as:

• Marine Engineering (e.g. Chief Engineers, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th Class Engineers)
• Marine Surveyor
• Marine Superintendent
• Owner Representative
• Shipyard Personnel
• Maintenance Engineer
• Marine Specialist

Courses of Bachelor of Marine Engineering Technology with Honours in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Programme Structure by Semester : January Intake

Semester 1

• Fundamental English
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (TITAS)/ Pengajian Malaysia 3*
• Professional English 1
• Technopreneurship
• Engineering Mathematics 1

Inter Semester

• Introduction to Marine Engineering System
• Naval Architecture for Marine Engineering System

• *Pengajian Malaysia 3 – For International Student

Semester 2

• Marine Engineering Drawings
• Mandarin 1/Arabic 1
• Hubungan Etnik/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Ship Materials *Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2: For International Student

Semester 3

• Mandarin 2/Arabic 2
• Thermodynamics
• Statics
• Workshop Technology 1
• Innovation Management
• Fluid Mechanics
• Marine Electrical and Electronics

Semester 4

• Marine Boilers
• Marine Electrotechnology and Maintenance
• Maritime Professional English
• Ship Construction
• Strength of Materials
• Marine Diesel Engine 1
• Marine Auxiliaries 1

Semester 5

• Marine Steam and Gas Turbine
• Dynamics
• Marine Diesel Engine 2
• Marine Auxiliaries 2
• Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim di Malaysia/ Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia
• Workshop Technology 2
• Elective 1

Semester 6

• Marine Engineering Practice
• Final Year Project 1
• Resistance and Propulsion
• International Maritime Law 1
• Marine Automation and Control
• Elective 2

Semester 7

• Marine Electrical Equipment Control System
• International Maritime Law 2
• Final Year Project 2
• Marine Control System
• Co-Curriculum
• Elective 3

Semester 8

• Industrial Training

 Electives 

• Fundemental of Maritime Operations
• Maritime and Offshore Safety Analysis
• Navigation Equipment and System
• Seamanship and Chartwork
• Integrated Marine Pollution Control

                                                                     Programme Structure by Semester : September Intake

Semester 1

• Fundamental English
• Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (TITAS) / Pengajian Malaysia 3
• Professional English 1
• Technopreneurship
• Engineering Mathematics 1

Semester 2

• Marine Engineering Drawings
• Mandarin 1/Arabic 1
• Hubungan Etnik/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Introduction to Marine Engineering System
• Ship Materials

Semester 3

• Mandarin 2/Arabic 2
• Thermodynamics
• Statics
• Naval Architecture for Marine Engineering System
• Workshop Technology 1
• Innovation Management
• Fluid Mechanics
• Marine Electrical and Electronics

Semester 4

• Marine Boilers
• Marine Electrotechnology and Maintenance
• Maritime Professional English
• Ship Construction
• Strength of Materials
• Marine Diesel Engine 1
• Marine Auxiliaries 1

Semester 5

• Marine Steam and Gas Turbine
• Dynamics
• Marine Diesel Engine 2
• Marine Auxiliaries 2
• Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim di Malaysia/ Culture & Lifestyle in Malaysia
• Workshop Technology 2
• Elective 1

Semester 6

• Marine Engineering Practice
• Final Year Project 1
• Resistance and Propulsion
• International Maritime Law 1
• Marine Automation and Control
• Elective 2

Semester 7

• Marine Electrical Equipment Control System
• International Maritime Law 2
• Final Year Project 2
• Marine Control System
• Co-Curriculum
• Elective 3

Semester 8

• Industrial Training

Electives

• Fundemental of Maritime Operations
• Maritime and Offshore Safety Analysis
• Navigation Equipment and System
• Seamanship and Chartwork
• Integrated Marine Pollution Control

Entry Requirement of Bachelor of Marine Engineering Technology with Honours in Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Local Student

(General Requirement for all Bachelor Programmes)

• Minimum MUET Band 2 and
• Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant science subject; OR
• Recognised Diploma in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.0; OR
• Pass A-Level with minimum Grade D in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant science subject; OR
• Pass matriculation with minimum CGPA 2.0 with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant science subject; OR
• STAM with minimum Jayyid minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant science subject or equivalent; OR
• Pass in International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least 24 points; OR
• Pass Higher National Diploma (HND) UK (MQF Level 4) in related area and recognized by government of Malaysia and according to approval by UniKL Senate;
• Qualification of 12 years of schooling with the following conditions:
  • It is the highest school qualification in the country of origin;
  • It can be used as entry qualification for bachelor’s degree programme in the country of origin.

• Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/ Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) Qualification

  • Pass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/ Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subject to the approval of the Senate / Academic Board of the relevant institution; OR
  • Pass the DKM/DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field.
  • And achieved minimum MUET Band 2 as requirement to graduate.

International Student

Student must complete 12 years of schooling and obtain general pass in their High School Certificate, A-levels or equivalent with min Grade C (60%) in Mathematics and one of the Science subjects (such as Physics, Chemistry or Biology – depending on the programme)
IELTS 5.0 or its equivalent