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US6545002 - BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY program emphasizes on the use of fundamental chemistry such as physical, organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry within industrial applications. This program aims to improve practical skills and analytical skills relevant to industrial processes. The program specializes in materials, operational units, industrial chemistry, safety issues and chemical processing. It also provides connections for pathways to other science-based fields.

    School of Chemical Sciences,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    https://chem.usm.my/

     

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters (Minimum)
                      7 Years / 14 Semesters (Maximum)
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    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 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade B (NGMP 3.00) in the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtained at least a Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in the subject of Physics.
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade B (3.00) in the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Grade C (2.00) in Physics.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

      Possess a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade B in the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics

      AND

      Obtain at least Grade C in Physics.

      OR

      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtain at least a score of 6 at the Higher Level (HL) in the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics

      AND

      Obtain at least a score of 4 at the Standard Level (SL) in Physics.

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least Grade B in the following subjects:
      • Chemistry
      • Mathematics

      AND

      Obtain at least Grade C in Physics.

      OR

      Possess other equivalent qualifications recognized by the university and approved by the Senate.

  • FEES

    • Type of FeesAmount (RM)
      Type of Fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      660.00
      Type of Fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      Type of Fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,210.00
      Type of Fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      Amount (RM):

      720.00
      Type of Fees: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Basic chemistry, basic laboratory skills and chemical safety and security.

    • Intermediate Organic, Inorganic, Physcial and Analytical Chemistry. Introduction to Material Chemistry.

    • Polymer chemistry, unit operations and related industrial laboratory courses. Introduction to Research Methodology and Chemistry Project.

    • Selected applied industrial chemistry courses. Industrial Training is compulsory in the final semester.

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Materials Scientist
    • Manufacturing
    • Junior Engineer
    • QA Scientist
    • R&D Scientist
    • Safety Officer
    • Research Officer
    • Science Officer

     

    Related Industries

    • Chemical Industry
    • Oil and gas industry
    • Government Agencies
    • Food industry

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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