Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geoscience

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Seri Iskandar, Perak , Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM95,200

Course Structure

Semester 1:

  • MPU 1 - TITAS (Local)
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International)
  • Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry & Sustainable Development
  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Engineering Mathematics 1
  • Physical Geology
  • Fundamentals of Geophysics

Semester 2:

  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Engineering Mathematics 2
  • Health, Safety & Environment
  • Mineralogy and Petrography
  • Structural Geology
  • Geological Mapping Techniques

Semester 3:

  • Scientific Inquiry
  • Academic Writing
  • Statistics and Application
  • Co Curriculum I
  • Palaeontology
  • Principal of Stratigraphy

Semester 4:

  • One (1) U2 Course
  • Professional Communication Skills
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Carbonate Sedimentology
  • Clastic Sedimentology

Semester 5:

  • One (1) U3 Course
  • Data Analytics
  • Geospatial and Remote Sensing
  • Inorganic Geochemistry
  • Organic Geochemistry

Semester 6:

  • Community Engagement Project
  • Co Curriculum II
  • Seismic Methods
  • Geo-Field Camp
  • Non-seismic Method

Semester 7:

  • Computational Methods
  • Geological Data Analysis
  • Seismic Interpretation
  • Petroleum Geology

Student Industrial Internship Programme:

  • Student Industrial Training (SIT)

Student Industrial Internship Programme:

  • Student Industrial Project (SIP)

Semester 8:

  • Exploration and Production Team Project
  • Well Logging Techniques and Interpretation
  • Attributes and 3D Visualisation
  • Basin Analysis

Semester 9:

  • Reservoir Characterization
  • Regional Geology of Malaysia and Southeast Asia
  • Final Year Project I
  • Core Specialisation II

Semester 10:

  • Earth Resources Management
  • Final Year Project II
  • Core Specialisation II
  • Core Specialisation III

Entry Requirements

  • Diploma in relevant field from a recognised institution: Minimum final CGPA of 2.00/4.00 
  • Matriculation in relevant field from a recognised institution: Minimum final CGPA of 2.00/4.00
  • Foundation in relevant field from a recognised institution: Minimum final CGPA of 3.00/4.00 
  • A Level or other equivalent qualification: Minimum Grade C in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  • STPM: Minimum Grade C in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry 
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum Total Points of 24 with a minimum Point 4 in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  • UEC (Senior Middle Level): At least Grade B in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Mathematics 
  • Australian Matriculation programme i.e. Year 12 Certificate, Australian Capital Territory/Higher School Certificate (HSC), New South Wales/Northern Territory Certificate Education (NTSE)/Queensland Senior Certificate/South Australian Certificate of Education/Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE)/Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)/Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE)/OR other equivalent qualification: Pass with minimum Grade C (OR 60%) in Mathematics OR Specialised Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
  • Additional requirements: Other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government may also be considered.
  • Malaysian students must fulfill the following additional requirements:
    • Candidate must be a Malaysian citizen
    • Application must be made using the final examination semester results
    • Minimum Grade C (Credit) in Bahasa Melayu at SPM
    • Minimum Grade C (Credit) in Bahasa Inggeris at SPM

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM50

Tuition fees

RM95,200

Other miscellaneous fees

RM1,550

Total payable amount

RM96,800

Scholarships

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak

Yayasan UTP Education Grant

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak

TAZU Academic Grant

Amount

Up to RM13,662 tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak

TAZU Ghorimin Scheme​

Amount

One-off waiver up to RM4,200 for tuition fees and up to RM1,000 for hostel fees

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak

TAZU ​Laptop Assistance​

Amount

Up to RM4,000 laptop assistance

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)

Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak

​Stipend Allowance under Tabung Kebajikan Zakat​​

Amount

RM2,000 per semester

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

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