Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Bioprocess) with Honours

Total credit : 135 credits
(a) Program core: 110 credits
(b) Pogram electives: 6 credits
(c) Free electives : 3 credits
(c) University courses: 16 credits

PEO 1 : Become competent holistic professionals in chemical engineering or related industries
PEO 2 : Contribute towards sustainable development through knowledge and innovative technologies to prosper lives

PLO1 Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and petroleum engineering to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.

PLO 2 Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development.

PLO 3 Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required.

PLO 4 Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

PLO 5 Create, select and apply, and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems.

PLO 6 Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems.

PLO 7 Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion.

PLO 8 Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse, and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings.

PLO 9 Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentations, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.

PLO 10 Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

PLO 11 Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for independent and life-long learning adaptability to new and emerging technologies and
critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change

For Malaysian Students
General Entry Requirements
A pass with credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level, and
A pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subjects in the STPM, or
A pass in STAM Qualification for at least Jayyid level, or
A pass in Malaysian Matriculation Certificate / Foundation with minimum CGPA of 2.00, or
Hold A – Level / International Baccalaureate / Australian Matriculation (Ausmat) Certificate, or
Hold Diploma / Equivalent recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate or a pass in Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) with at least C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in General Paper and C Grade (CGPA 2.00) in any two of the taken subject in the STPM, or
Hold Diploma Vokasional recognized by Malaysian government and approved by the University Senate, or
Attained a minimum Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET).
Special Requirements for the Program

Comply to university general requirements, and
Comply to special requirements for the programme. Please refer to https://admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-malaysian/ for further details.
Do not have any physical disabilities

For International Students
General Entry Requirements
A Senior High School Certificate/Senior Secondary School/other equivalent pre-university qualifications from government schools (with a period of at least 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary). Refer to https://admission.utm.my/general-entry-requirement/ for further details.
Participate in the bridging program organized by the university, and
Attained a minimum Band 3 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET)/ Band 5.5 in IELTS/ Score of 46 in TOEFL iBT.
Pass the Health requirements.
Please refer to admission.utm.my/entry-requirements-ug-international/ for further details.

Note: -Year of entry and duration of study will be based on the credit exemptions or credit transfer awarded by the university.

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The integration of knowledge from Chemical Engineering and Bioprocess Engineering makes Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering a uniquely distinct engineering discipline. By combining principles of chemical process design with biological and biochemical processing techniques, graduates develop a multidisciplinary skill set that enables them to work across both traditional chemical industries and emerging biotechnology sectors.This broad expertise allows graduates to contribute to a wide range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemical and biochemical manufacturing, food processing, personal care and cosmetic products, environmental management, agriculture, and energy production. The interdisciplinary training equips them with the capability to design, optimize, and manage both chemical and biological production processes in diverse industrial settings.

Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA)
Engineering Accrediation Council (EAC)
Boards of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)