Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering (Hons)
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Mar, Jul, Sep, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM118,800
Course Highlights
- Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and Washington Accord
- Dual-award degree – one from De Montfort University (UK) and one from APU
- Strong Industry-Academia partnerships with organisations such as Petroleum Experts Limited, UK (PETEX) and Rock Flow Dynamics Ltd., USA (RFD) allow access to industrial software for your learning and research purposes
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) International presented APU's students an Excellence Award 2021 in recognition for efforts in technical knowledge dissemination, uplifting society, and community outreach and innovation
Course Structure
Common Modules:
- Engineering Materials
- Programming with Python
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Introduction to C Programming
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Engineering Statics and Dynamics
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Design
Specialised Modules:
- Fundamental of Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum Geology
Common Modules:
- Engineering Mathematics 3
- Engineering Software & Applications
- Innovation Process
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Specialised Modules:
- Elements of Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties
- Safety in Oil and Gas Engineering
- Fluid Flow in Porous Media
- Petroleum Geochemisty
- Formation Evaluation and Well Logging
Common Modules:
- Engineering Mathematics 4
- Engineering Project Management
- Venture Building
Specialised Modules:
- Reservoir Simulation
- Production Engineering
- Reservoir Engineering
- Well Testing
- Gas Engineering
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Well Engineering
Minor/ Extension Pathway: Choose 1 module (In the 2nd Semester of Year 3)
Internship (16 weeks)
Common Modules:
- Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
- Project Phase 2 (Implementation)
- Engineer in Society
Specialised Modules:
- Field Development Project 1
- Field Development Project 2
- Petroleum Economics
Minor/Extension Pathway: Choose 1 module as a continuation from the module selected in Year 3 Semester 2
MQA Compulsory Subjects*
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Workplace Professional Skills
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Co-Curriculum
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)
Petroleum Engineering Minor/Extension Pathways
Minor Pathway – Gain breadth of knowledge by taking 3 set modules outside of a particular major field of study. There are minor packages available undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1 and Year 4 Semester 2.
- Internet of Things
- Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics (Y3 Sem 2)
- Internet of Things: Concepts and Applications (Y4 Sem 1)
- Emergent Technology (Y4 Sem 2)
- FinTech
- FinTech Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (Y3 Sem 2)
- Digital Finance (Y4 Sem 1)
- Robo Advisor (Y4 Sem 2)
- Digital Transformation
- Digital Execution (Y3 Sem 2)
- Digital Strategy & Analytics (Y4 Sem 1)
- Emergent Technology (Y4 Sem 2)
- Data Analytics
- Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics (Y3 Sem 2)
- Behavioral Science and Marketing Analytics (Y4 Sem 1)
- Optimization & Deep Learning (Y4 Sem 2)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Vision Intelligence (MVI) (Y3 Sem 2)
- Text Analysis & Sentiment Analysis (Y4 Sem 1)
- Emergent Technology (Y4 Sem 2)
- Digital Age Psychology
- Industrial & Organizational Psychology (Y3 Sem 2)
- Cyberpsychology (Y4 Sem 1)
- Human Factors Psychology (Y4 Sem 2)
Extension Pathway – Expand depth of knowledge by taking three (3) set modules in a specific area within a certain field of study. There are extensions available undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1 and Year 4 Semester 2
- Smart Drones
- Robotic Technology (Y3 Sem 2)
- Robot Operating Systems (Y4 Sem 1)
- Drone Technology (Y4 Sem 2)
- Smart Manufacturing
- Robotic Technology (Y3 Sem 2)
- Robot Operating Systems (Y4 Sem 1)
- Product Creation Technology (Y4 Sem 2)
- Intelligent Design and Manufacturing Technologies
- Machine Vision Intelligence (Y3 Sem 2)
- CAD/CAM (Y4 Sem 1)
- Product Creation Technology (Y4 Sem 2)
- Drilling Technology
- Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics (Y3 Sem 2)
- Directional Drilling & Surveying (Y4 Sem 1)
- Well Control (Y4 Sem 2)
Entry Requirements
Direct Entry to Level 1 of the Degree:
- STPM: 2 Passes with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry), and a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM Level or its equivalent
- A Level: 2 Passes (Grade A-D) including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry)
- UEC: 5 Grade Bs including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry)
- Matriculation/Foundation: Passed the relevant Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM/O Level/IGCSE or equivalent
Direct Entry to Level 2 of the Degree:
- Diploma and equivalent:
- Successful completion of the APU/APIIT Engineering Diploma and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board OR
- Successful completion of a Diploma in Engineering with other recognised Institutions and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board
- Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above
International Students
- IELTS : 5.0
- TOEFL IBT : 40
- Pearson (PTE) : 47
- MUET : Band 3.5
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM118,800
Other miscellaneous fees
RM1,800
Discounts & scholarships
-RM800
Total payable amount
RM119,800
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