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

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Tuition fees

RM118,800

Other miscellaneous fees

RM1,800

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-RM800

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RM119,800

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