Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) with Honours
Programme Overview
Max: 6 Years
Fees
Programme Codes
The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) with Honours (SSCAH) is a four-year full-time programme designed to develop graduates with strong theoretical knowledge, practical laboratory skills, and research competency in core areas of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. The curriculum integrates lectures, laboratory work, industrial training, and a final year research project, while emphasizing problem-solving, digital skills, communication, leadership, ethics, and entrepreneurship. Recognized by the Malaysian Institute of Chemistry (IKM), the programme prepares graduates for careers in industry, research institutions, academia, and related professional fields, as well as for postgraduate studies.
The programme is offered on a full-time basis over four years (8 semesters) with a total of 129 credit hours. The curriculum is divided into:
Faculty Core: 3 credits
Programme Core: 74 credits
Programme Electives: 33 credits
Compulsory University Courses (General, Language, Entrepreneurship, Free Elective): 19 credits
The structure consists of:
Part A (Chemistry Courses – 107 credits, 83%)
Lectures (80 credits)
Laboratory courses (9 credits)
Industrial Training (12 credits)
Final Year Undergraduate Project (6 credits)
Part B (Related & University Courses – 22 credits, 17%)
Mathematics
Humanities & Language
Co-curriculum
Entrepreneurship
Free Elective
The PEO of the program is to produce graduates who are
1. knowledgeable and competent in undertaking research and development activities in the field of chemistry
2. efficient and innovative with distinctive leadership qualities and compliance to standards of ethical conduct demonstrate high standards of ethics, pure values and social responsibilities.
3. responsible in engaging and contributing professionally towards environmental well-being and sustainable community
PLO1: Construct comprehensive theoretical knowledge, technical and research skills in Chemistry.
PLO2: Design creative and innovative solutions to solve complex issues and problems in Chemistry.
PLO3: Modify instrumentation and analytical methods, procedures and processes in Chemistry.
PLO4: Work together with different people in diverse working and learning communities locally and internationally.
PLO5: Confidently convey ideas both in written and oral forms using appropriate well- structured presentation methods to a diversity of audiences.
PLO6: Integrate a wide range of digital technologies to enhance understanding in Chemistry.
PLO7: Interpret numerical, graphical and visual data for applications in Chemistry.
PLO8: Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and professionalism in managing responsibilities and making decisions within broad organizational parameters.
PLO9: Engage effectively in self-directed lifelong learning and professional pathways.
PLO10: Develop entrepreneurial competency skills.
PLO11: Build good ethics and professionalism related to science, technology and environmental issues.
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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Chemist / Scientist in government research institutions (e.g., MARDI, MPOB, SIRIM, Malaysia Nuclear Agency)
Chemist / Process Engineer / Technical Specialist in private industries such as petrochemicals, rubber, palm oil, pharmaceuticals, textiles and dyes, cosmeceuticals, electronics, water treatment, and food processing
Quality Control (QC) / Quality Assurance (QA) Officer
Technical Marketing Officer in chemistry-related industries
Academic / Researcher in higher learning institutions (with further postgraduate studies – Master’s or PhD)
Malaysian Qualification Agency Engineering Accrediation Council
Programme Director
Email: sitiaminahsetu@utm.my
Contact Number UG (Office): 0197423950
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