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US6524001 - Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    Chemical engineering combines principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to transform raw materials into useful products. Chemical engineers are involved in the design, construction, and operation of plants that involve chemical reactions. This field encompasses process design, material production, research and development, as well as safety and environmental aspects. Chemical engineers require deep knowledge in science and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They also need to work in teams and communicate effectively to solve complex technical problems.

    School of Chemical Engineering,
    Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia.
    http://civil.eng.usm.my 


    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters (Minimum)
                      6 Years / 12 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTSHIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES DDIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS
      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

      ACADEMIC
      Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and Obtained High School
      Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC,SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand),International Baccalaureate etc.) or Diploma in related fields

      ENGLISH

      • IELTS/ IELTS Online minimum Band 5.0
      • TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40
      • TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 7.5
      • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
      • PTE Academic / PTE
      • Academic(Online) minimum score of 47 or
      • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
      • Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 3.5 Candidate from countries
        where English is the official language or
      • Candidate from an institution in which the medium of instruction is English or
      • Students from Indonesia,Brunei, Singapore, and Southern Thailand are exempted from English
        language competency requirements when the medium of language used during their studies is similar to Malay Language; or
      • International students who hold academic qualifications from Malay medium institutions and plan to extend their higher education in Malaysia.

      Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will receive a conditional offer letter requiring them to meet the English language requirements.
      HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES D:

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67 

      And

      • Minimum grade B in subjects below:
        General studies

      And

      Grade B in any 2 subjects below:

      • Bahasa Melayu
      • Geography
      • History
      • Mathematics / Economics
      • Usuluddin
      • Syariah

      Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications
      DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS:

      Obtained Diploma in related fields withminimum CGPA of 2.67

      And

      Provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 ½ years in the same accredited institution.

      And

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualificationof CGPA 2.67

      And

      • Minimum grade B in subjects below :
        General studies

      And

      • Grade B in any 2 subjects below:
      • Bahasa Melayu
      • Geography
      • History
      • Mathematics / Economics
      • Usuluddin
      • Syariah

      ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES
      (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives)

      • ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip andcertificates
      • Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of 9 and minimum grade C in subjects below:
        • Literature in English
        • Economics
        • Sociology / Psychology

      AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES
      Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of B in subjects below:

      • English as a second language studies
      • English studies
      • Economics

      INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

      • Passed IB diploma with 26 points
      • Minimum of 6 score at High Level (HL) in subject below:
        • Language A1
        • History

      AND

      Minimum of 5 score at Standard Level (SL) in Economics
    • MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTSHIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS
      MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

      ACADEMIC

      • Completed 12 years of Primary and High School Education and
      • Obtained High School Certificate (eg. A‐Level, HSC, SMU, & Matayom Suksa 6 (Thailand), International Baccalaureate ) or
      • Diploma in related field

      ENGLISH

      • IELTS/IELTS Online minimum Band 0 or
      • TOEFL iBT minimum score of 40 or
      • TOEFL Essentials Online minimum score of 5 or
      • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 154 or
      • Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online minimum score of 154 or
      • PTE Academic / PTE Academic (Online) minimum score of 47 or
      • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) 107 or
      • Malaysian University English Test minimum Band 5

      Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, accepted students will be issued with a conditional offer letter to fulfill the English language requirements.

      Note:

      The candidate has no visual (color blind) or physical limitations that would interfere with their ability to perform practical tasks.

      INTERVIEW

      Candidates who are not from English speaking countries or whose native language is not English are required to attend an interview as part of the admission process.
      HIGH SCHOOL CERTIFICATES :

      Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 3.00

      And

      Minimum grade B in any 2 subjects below:

      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics

      Note: Grading system is referred to each country academics qualifications
      DIPLOMA / A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT,SAM & OTHERS:

      ‘A’ LEVEL CANDIDATES

      (AQA, Brunei, Cambridge, Edexcel, London, Maldives)

      • ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Level result slip and certificates
      • Passed ‘A’ Level with minimum score of 11 and minimum grade B in subjects below:
      • Mathematics

      And

      Minimum grade C in subjects below:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry

      AUSTRALIAN HIGH SCHOOL CANDIDATES

      Passed SAM / AUSMAT with minimum aggregate of 68 and the equivalent of B in subjects below:

      • Physics
      • Chemistry / Biology
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Specialist Mathematic

      INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) DIPLOMA CANDIDATES

      • Passed IB diploma with 28 points
      • Minimum of 5 score at High Level (HL) in subjects below:
        • Physics / Chemistry
        • Mathematics

      And

      Minimum of 5 score at Standard Level (SL) in 1 subject

  • FEES

    • TYPE of feesAmount (USD)
      TYPE of fees: Total Tuition Fees
      Amount (USD):

      22,500.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (USD):

      2,812.50
      TYPE of fees: Per year
      Amount (USD):

      5,625.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (USD):

      95.00
      TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (USD):

      1,325.00
      TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Core Engineering Courses:
      Engineering Mechanics, Electrical Technology, and Engineering Calculus.


      University Requirements:
      Integrity and Anti-Corruption, Bahasa Malaysia, and English.

    • Core Courses:
      More specialized subjects including Fluid Flow for Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, and Process Heat Transfer.

      University Requirements:
      Additional courses such as Malaysian Studies and Philosophy and Current Issues

    • Core Courses:
      Advanced topics such as Separation Processes, Chemical Reaction Engineering, and Process Dynamics and Control.


      Electives:
      Options to specialize in areas like Nanomaterials, Biochemical Engineering, and Renewable Energy.

      Industrial Training:
      A 10-week practical training experience.


      University Requirements:
      Continued focus on general education and co-curricular activities.

    • Core Courses:
      High-level courses such as Process Design and Analysis, Plant Design and Operation, and the Final Year Project.


      Electives:
      Options to specialize in advanced areas like Process Safety, Advanced System Control, and Biorefining.


      Practical Courses:
      Conducted throughout the year, including Engineering Practice and Chemical Engineering Laboratory I, II, and III.

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Process Engineer
    • Research and Development (R&D) Engineer
    • Quality Control Engineer
    • Safety and Health Engineer
    • Environmental Engineer
    • Production Engineer
    • Technical Sales Engineer
    • Project Engineer
    • Biochemical Engineer
    • Design Engineer

     Related Industries

    • Petrochemicals
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Food and Beverage
    • Renewable Energy
    • Chemicals
    • Manufacturing
    • Biotechnology
    • Environmental
    • Automotive
    • Electronics Semiconductor

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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Last Update: Thursday 12 March 2026.

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