MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM185,400

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Course Highlights

Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and the worldwide Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Project-based learning, where you will engage and get hands-on experience with real-world industry projects during your first year
A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai
Pioneer in education and innovative research for over 200 years

Course Structure

Year 1

September Intake:

Mandatory September

Chemical Thermodynamics & Introductory Chemical Kinetics for Chemical Engineers
Fluid Mechanics
Industrial Chemical Processes
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3

Mandatory January

Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer
Process Design A
Mathematical Modelling for Chemical Engineers

January Intake:

Mandatory January

Heat Transfer
Industrial Chemical Processes
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
Thermodynamics

Mandatory May

Fluid Mechanics
Mathematical Modelling for Chemical Engineers
Process Design A
Chemical Thermodynamics & Introductory Chemical Kinetics for Chemical Engineers

Year 2

September Intake:

Mandatory September

Sustainable Development and Engineering Management
Process Control
Separation Processes A
Chemical Reaction Engineering

Mandatory January

Bioprocessing
Process Health and Safety
Separation Processes B
Multiphase Thermodynamics

January Intake:

Mandatory September

Separation Processes A
Sustainable Development and Engineering Management
Process Control
Chemical Reaction Engineering

Mandatory January

Bioprocessing
Separation Processes B
Multiphase Thermodynamics
Process Health and Safety

Year 3

September Intake:

Mandatory September

Separation Processes C
Sustainability Management and Process Economics
Process Integration, Optimisation and Analysis

Mandatory January

Particle Technology
Applied Transport Phenomena
Reaction Engineering

Mandatory AY

Process Engineering Design Project

January Intake:

Mandatory September

Sustainability Management and Process Economics
Process Integration, Optimisation and Analysis
Separation Processes C

Mandatory January

Applied Transport Phenomena
Particle Technology
Reaction Engineering

Mandatory AY

Process Engineering Design Project

Year 4

September Intake:

Mandatory September

Professional and Industrial Studies

Optional September

Fluid Transportation and Storage
Advanced Unit Operations

Mandatory January

Environmental Impact Assessment

Optional January

Nanomaterials and Catalysis

Mandatory AY

MEng Research Project
MEng Design Project

January Intake:

Mandatory September

Professional and Industrial Studies

Optional September

Fluid Transportation and Storage
Advanced Unit Operations

Mandatory January

Environmental Impact Assessment

Optional January

Nanomaterials and Catalysis

Mandatory AY

MEng Design Project
MEng Research Project

Entry Requirements

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science: Successful completion and meet Mathematics, Chemistry and English requirements
A Level: BBC including B in Mathematics and Chemistry
STPM: GPA 2.67 for 3 subjects, including GPA 2.67 in Mathematics and Chemistry
Foundation: CGPA 2.5 including Grade C in Mathematics, Chemistry and English
UEC: 15 points or less including A2 in Mathematics and Chemistry (5 subjects not less than B grade)
IB Diploma: 26 points for 6 subjects including 5 in SL Chemistry and Mathematics AA (or 5 in HL Mathematics AI)
WACE/SACE: ATAR 75 including 65% in Mathematics Method/Specialist and Chemistry.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 75% including 70% in Mathematics and Chemistry
China Senior High School Graduation Certificate: 80% including 80% in Mathematics and Chemistry
India Senior School Certificate/Class XII: 75% including 75% in Mathematics and Chemistry
Indonesia SMA 3: 80% including 80% in Mathematics and Chemistry.