Chemical engineering is the application of science, in particular chemistry, physics and mathematics, to the process of converting raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable products. They are engaged in the development and production of a diverse range of products, commodities and specialty chemicals.  

These products include high performance materials needed for aerospace, automotive, biomedical, electronic, military, and environmental and health applications, which lead to a sustainable and improved quality of life.

Chemical Engineers are very much at the forefront to improve the quality of life. There are extensive opportunities in the designing of process equipment/plants, identifying chemical and physical properties of substances, researching new products and ensuring equipment/plant operates optimally.

UTAR Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering covers the engineering principles required to develop, design, operate and control the processes and plants that involve molecular changes. It aims to produce graduates with the ability to apply the knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals in chemical engineering.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Process Engineer
• Quality Assurance Engineer
• Chemical & Biochemical Engineer
• Contamination Engineer

PROGRAMME STRUCURE 

Year 1

• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
• Chemistry for Engineering
• Engineering Drawing and CAD
• Engineering Thermodynamics I
• English for Engineering
• Introduction to Process Design and Electrical Systems
• Material and Energy Balances
• Material Science
• Mathematics for Engineering I
• Mathematics for Engineering II
• MPU1*
• Statics

Year 2

• Basic Economics, Accounting and Management
• Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
• Chemical Process Control and Instrumentation
• Chemical Reaction Engineering I
• Engineering Analysis
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Fundamentals of Programming
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Instrumental Analysis
• Numerical Methods and Statistics
• Particle Technology
• Unit Operation

Year 3

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
• Chemical Reaction Engineering II
• Engineer in Society
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics II
• Industrial Training
• MPU1**
• National Language/Other Languages
• Process Optimization and Simulation
• Process Safety and Management
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 4

• Elective Group I - Choose 1 Course in Trimester 1 & Choose 2 Course(s) in Trimester 3
• Elective II
• Law for Engineers
• MPU4
• Process and Plant Design I
• Process and Plant Design II
• Project

Elective I - Choose 1 course

• Catalysis and Catalytic Processes
• Corrosion Engineering
• Food Processing Engineering
• Green Chemical Engineering
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Membrane Technology
• Nuclear Engineering
• Petroleum Chemistry and Petrochemicals
• Polymer Engineering and Applications
• Renewable Energy
• Solar Cell Technology
• Water and Wastewater Treatment

Elective II - Choose 1 course

• Database Management System
• Engineering Economics
• Project Management

• MPU I* - Choose 1 course

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) - For Local Students

• MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

  • Hubungan Etnik - For Local Students
  • Malaysian Studies 3 - For International Students

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language

MPU4 - Choose 1 course

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Community Project
• Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
• Language, Culture and Social Study Abroad
• Leadership and Teambuilding
• Martial Arts
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Sports
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
• A-Levels
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)