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Master in Chemical Engineering

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Program overview

The Master of Engineering Specialization: Chemical programme at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is available on a full-time basis at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study ranges from one and a half (1.5) years to a maximum of four (4) years. This program welcomes graduates from science, technology, and engineering courses, and also encourages individuals from other disciplines with relevant experiences to apply. Depending on the candidate's background, prerequisite courses may be required to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the advanced courses offered.

The programme follows a full-time schedule, with a 2-Semester per academic session structure. Generally, students are expected to enroll in courses equivalent to a range of three (3) to fifteen (15) credit hours per semester. Assessment is conducted through a combination of coursework, final examinations, and a dissertation project that is assigned throughout the semester.

Entry Requirement

  • Candidate must hold a Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering with Cumulative Point Average (CPA) of at least 2.75/4.0 or equivalent from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of Higher Learning recognized by the Senate. In the case where CPA between 2.74 and 2.50, it is subject to rigorous internal assessment. While for CPA between 2.49 and 2.0, 5 years working experience in the related field is required.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

  • Chemical industry
  • Institution of higher education
  • Promotion

Curriculum

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Program Structure

Mainstream (special programme) Offshore

6 max semesters | 3 min semesters 8 max semesters | 4 min semesters

LIST OF COURSES | sem 1 LIST OF COURSES | sem 1

Core : Advanced Thermodynamic Core: Advanced Transport Phenomena

Core: Advanced Transport Phenomena Core: Numerical Computation in Chemical Engineering

Core: Numerical Computation in Chemical Engineering

Core: Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering

LIST OF COURSES | sem 2 LIST OF COURSES | sem 2

Elective: Safety and Health in Process Industries* Elective: Safety and Health in Process Industries*

General course: Research Methodology General course: Pengurusan Projek IT**

General course: Pengurusan Projek IT**

LIST OF COURSES | sem 3 LIST OF COURSES | sem 3

Dissertation Core : Advanced Thermodynamic

Core: Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering

LIST OF COURSES | sem 4

General course: Research Methodology

* select from list of elective subjects

** select from list of university general courses LIST OF COURSES | sem 5

Dissertation

Entry requirements

Master's: a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Typically IELTS 6 or equivalent (TOEFL / PTE). Some universities offer a preparatory English program if you haven't reached the score yet.

Exact requirements vary by program, and an English certificate such as IELTS or an equivalent may be required.

Career opportunities

  • Project engineer
  • Design engineer
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Engineering consultant

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