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US6524003 - BACHELOR OF POLYMER ENGINEERING WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme focuses on synthesis of new polymers, processing of polymeric materials and development of polymer product in the field of electronics, medical, aeronautics, automotive and oil & gas.

    School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering
    Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    14300 Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia.
    http://material.eng.usm.my 


    Duration : 4 Years / 8 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 2.50.
      AND
      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in Mathematics T and any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Physics
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50

      AND

      ii. Obtained at least a Grade C+ (2.33) in Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Physics / Engineering Physics
      • Chemistry / Engineering Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Basic Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

       

      Note:
      • The candidate must not have a visual impairment (color blindness) (for the Mineral Engineering program [US6524002] only).
      • The candidate must not have a physical disability that hinders practical work.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:
      Hold a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
       
      AND
       
      Obtain at least Grade C at the SPM level in the following subjects:
       
      • Mathematics
      • Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Science
       
      OR
       
      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade B in the following subject:
       
      • Mathematics / Further Mathematics
       
      AND
       
      Obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
       
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
       
      OR
       
      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtain at least a score of 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
       
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology
       
      AND
       
      Obtain at least a score of 4 at the Standard Level (SL) in one (1) of the following subjects:
       
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Mathematics
      • Design Technology
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Mathematical Methods
      • Further Mathematics
       
      OR
       
      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 68 and obtain at least Grade C in any three (3) of the following subjects:
       
      • Mathematical Studies
      • Physics
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • 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):

      480.00
      Type of Fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      1,180.00
      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 Polymer Engineering (Structure & Properties) 
      • Polymer characterisation & processing 
      • Fabrication and Failure Analysis
      • Trip to industry & industrial training 
      • Polymer product design and management 
      • Final Year Project

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Polymer Engineer
    • Chemist (Rubber & Latex)
    • Polymer Chemist
    • Process Engineer
    • Operation Engineer
    • Production Engineer
    • R&D Engineer
    • QA Engineer
    • Product Specialist
    • Technical Executive in Petrochemical Industry
    • Technical Executive in Composite Industry
    • Product Design Engineer
    • Research Officer

     

    Related Industries

    • Latex, Rubber, Plastic Manufacturing
    • Petrochemical
    • Chemical
    • Composites
    • Electronic
    • Semiconductor
    • Medical Devices
    • Aeronautic
    • Automotive
    • Research & Development
    • Textile

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
Fax: +604-653 2931

Disclaimer

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Last Update: Friday 03 April 2026.

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