Bachelor Of Chemical Engineering With Honours

This four-year programme integrates chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics, making it one of the most versatile engineering fields. It offers specialisation in areas such as bioprocessing, petroleum refining, and waste management. At UCSI University, students are exposed to emerging technologies that are transforming society, preparing them to tackle real-world challenges in diverse industries.

Academic Requirements

• STPM: Minimum 2Cs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• A Level: Minimum 2Ds including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• UEC: Minimum 5Bs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• CPU: Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects, inclusive of a minimum score of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• Local Matriculation: Minimum CGPA 2.0

• Foundation from other University/College: Minimum CGPA 2.0

• WAEC/NECO: A maximum aggregate of 15 points out of the best 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum B in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma/equivalent: Minimum CGPA 2.0

  • Subject to Faculty discretion after reviewing transcript and syllabus. Max credit transfer of 30% of the programme total credits

• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• International Baccalaureate: Minimum 26/42 points from 6 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject)

• SAM: Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum scores of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• SACE/AUSMAT/TEE/SAM:

  • Minimum ATAR score of 60% AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics AND one relevant Physical Science subject

  • OR Minimum overall average of 60% in 5 subjects AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics AND one relevant Physical Science subject

• WACE/NTEC: Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

English Language Requirements

For Local Students

• MUET: Band 3.5

• SPM English Language: Grade B+

• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C

• UEC English Language: Grade A2

• CEFR: B1 (High B1)

• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students

• Cambridge Linguaskill: 154

• IELTS: Band 5.0

• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154

• TOEFL IBT: 40

• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5

• Pearson Test of English: 47

• MUET: Band 3.5

• CEFR: B1 (High B1)

Year 1

• Statistics
• Technical Communication
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers I
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers II
• Engineering Design and Drawing
• Engineering Physics
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Material Engineering
• Applied Chemistry Laboratory
• Material Engineering Laboratory

Year 2

• Safety, Health and Environment 
• Programming for Engineers 
• Fluid Mechanics 
• Mass Balance 
• Energy Balance 
• Numerical Analysis 
• Mass Transfer 
• Thermodynamics
• Numerical Analysis Laboratory  
• Thermofluid Laboratory  
• Internship I 

Year 3

• Engineers in Society
• Engineering Management and Economics
• Process Instrumentation and Instrumental Analysis
• Chemical Process Simulation and Design
• Process Dynamics and Controls
• Heat Transfer
• Separation Process
• Environmental Engineering
• Reaction Engineering
• Unit Operations Laboratory
• Reaction and Process Control Laboratory
• Energy and Environment Laboratory
• Industrial Training II

Year 4

• Final Year Project A
• Final Year Project B
• Plant and Safety Engineering
• Surface Chemistry and Catalysis
• Chemical Process Design and Optimization
• Process Equipment Design
• Plant Design Project I
• Plant Design Project II

Elective courses (select one stream only)

Stream 1: Environmental and Sustainable Engineering
Industrial Effluents Engineering
Renewable Energies
Energy Management and Conservation

Stream 2: Petroleum Refining and Downstream Processes
Natural Gas Engineering
Petroleum Refining Engineering
Energy and Carbon Auditing

Stream 3: Advanced Management in Energy Engineering
Energy Management and Conservation
Energy and Carbon Auditing
Economics of Energy Systems

Stream 4: Interdisciplinary (Select 3 courses only)
Bioprocess Engineering
IoT and Data Analytics
Machine Learning
Technopreneurship
Nanotechnology

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

For Malaysian students:

1. U1 - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. U1 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. U1 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. U1 - Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

All students:

1. U3 - Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (KIAR)
2. U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 to 3