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US6524005 - BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    This programme, which is spread over three and a half years, is gaining popularity and its importance needs no introduction since environmental problems are reported and discussed everyday globally. This programme is designed to enable our graduates to respond directly to the various environmental challenges they will face upon entering the work force. Examples of courses taught in this programme include chemical engineering unit operations, water and industrial wastewater treatment (including the design of treatment plants), solid and scheduled waste management, environmental management system, environmental safety, law and regulations, and air and noise pollution. Students will also learn to appreciate the complex issues relating to social, environmental, and economic sustainability.

    School of Industrial Technology,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://www.indtech.usm.my 

    Duration : 3 ½ Years / 7 Semesters (Minimum)
                      7 Years / 14 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction: English Language
    Examination :     Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics T
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / UM Foundation / UKM Foundation / UiTM Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C (2.00) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics
      • Physics Engineering / Chemistry Engineering
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Pass a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least a Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics

      OR

      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtain at least a score of 4 at the High Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Mathematical Studies / Mathematical Methods

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least a Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
      • Mathematical Studies / Specialist Mathematics

      OR

      Hold other qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      700.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,250.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

      • Introduction to Environmental Science and Technology
      • Internet of Things for Environmental Monitoring towards Artificial Intelligence
      • Basic Chemical Process Calculations
      • Statistics with Computer Applications
      • Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator
      • Mathematics I
      • Mathematics II
      • Environment, Safety and Health Legislation
      • Process Fluid Mechanics
      • Industrial Microbiology
      • Society and Environment Project
      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • Sustainability: Issues, Challenges and Prospect
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
      • Mass Transfer and Separation,
      • MATLAB Applications in Industry,
      • Treatment and Management of Solid Wastes,
      • Air Pollution Control Technology,
      • Treatment and Management of Scheduled Wastes,
      • Equipment Design for Water Treatment,
      • Chemistry for Technologist,
      • Environmental Bioindicators,
      • Environmental Management,
      • Experimental Design with Computer Applications,
      • Ergonomics and Ergonomic Trained Person,
      • Renewable Biomass,
      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations,
      • Philosophy and Current Issues,
      • Preparatory English,
      • Progressive English,
      • General English 1,
      • Bahasa Malaysia IV
      • Noise and Vibration Control Technology,
      • Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant Design,
      • Chemical Fate and Transport in the Environment,
      • Environmental Microbiology,
      • Environmental Audit and Risk Assessment,
      • Environmental Technology Research Project,
      • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Drawing and Application,
      • Environmental Forensics,
      • Indoor and Built Environment,
      • Environmental Product Designing Process,
      • Effective Writing
      • Environmental Technology Industrial Training

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Environmental Officers
    • Technical Environmentalist
    • Executives
    • Managers
    • Advisors
    • Consultants
    • Assessors
    • Auditors
    • Researchers
    • Environmental And Safety Officers
    • Educators
    • Analyst

     

    Related Industries

    Graduates in environmental technology can work in various fields including government sector and private sector. They can also work in various types of industry including:
    Primary industry : Involves getting raw materials. E.g. mining, farming, fishing.
    Secondary industry: Involves manufacturing. Tertiery industry: provides service.
    Quaternary industry: involves research and development

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 23 April 2026.

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