Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Bioprocess) with Honours

UTMSPACE

Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM48,950

Course Structure

Semester 1

  • Industrial & Career Seminar
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Introduction to Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
  • Statics & Biomaterial@
  • Electrical Technology
  • Engineering Mathematics I
  • Integrity And Anti-Corruption Course
  • English Communication Skills

Semester 2

  • Mass Balance*@
  • Thermodynamics@
  • Microbiology for Engineers
  • Engineering Mathematics II
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations (for Local Students)
  • Malay Language Communication 2 (for International Students)

Note:

  • * - cornerstone course; ** - capstone course; @ - with tutorial
  • # - must pass (at least with grade D+) for prerequisite course

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Programming
  • Energy Balance*@
  • Fluid Mechanics@
  • Organic Chemistry: Functional Group
  • Organic Chemistry Practical
  • Differential Equations
  • Service Learning & Community Engagement Courses

Semester 2

  • Chemical Engineering Computation
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Transport Processes*
  • Thermodynamics and Material Engineering Laboratory
  • Analytical Chemistry for Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry Practical
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Professional Communication Skills 1

Note:

  • * - cornerstone course; ** - capstone course; @ - with tutorial
  • # - must pass (at least with grade D+) for prerequisite course

Semester 1

  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Separation Processes*
  • Environmental Eng. and Sustainability
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory: Upstream
  • Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
  • Professional Communication Skills 2
  • Foreign Language for Communication

Semester 2

  • Bioseparation Technology
  • Process Control*
  • Engineering Economics and Project Management
  • Undergraduate Project I **
  • Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory: Downstream
  • Pollution Control & Reaction Laboratory
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • Free Elective

Semester 3

  • Industrial Training

Note:

  • * - cornerstone course; ** - capstone course; @ - with tutorial
  • # - must pass (at least with grade D+) for prerequisite course

Semester 1

  • Undergraduate Project II **
  • Bioreactor Design & Analysis
  • Plant Design*
  • Safety and Health in Chemical & BioIndustry
  • Separation Processes Laboratory
  • Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering

Semester 2

  • Plant Design Project **
  • Quality Management in BioManufacturing
  • Process Control Laboratory
  • Bioprocess Elective Course 1
  • PRISMS Elective Course 1
  • Bioprocess Elective Course 2
  • PRISMS Elective Course 2

Note:

  • * - cornerstone course; ** - capstone course; @ - with tutorial
  • # - must pass (at least with grade D+) for prerequisite course
  • PRISMS Elective: Students would need to enquire directly with their faculty based on their programme. 

Bioprocess Elective Courses

  • Food Process Engineering
  • Environmental Biotechnology for Engineers
  • Bioproduct Development and Processing
  • Biopharmaceutical Engineering
  • Green Energy Engineering
  • Tissue Culture and Cell Engineering

Entry Requirements

STPM Graduate

  • Meet the University's General Requirements and Programme's Specific Requirements.
  • Minimum CGPA 2.80 at STPM Level AND
  • Obtained Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) at STPM Level in TWO(2) of the following subjects:  
    • Mathematics (T)
    • Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology AND
  • Obtained at least Grade B at SPM Level in TWO(2) of the following subjects: 
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
  • Candidates who meet the requirements in Physics or Biology at the STPM level must obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in Chemistry.
  • The candidate does not have any of the following disabilities (Blindness/ Deafness/ Mute/ Learning Difficulty/ Paralysis/ Physical Disability) that make learning and practical work difficult.

Matriculation/Foundation Graduate:

  • Meet the University's General Requirements and Programme's Specific Requirements.
  • Minimum CGPA 2.80 at Matriculation/Foundation Level AND
  • Obtained Grade B- (2.67) at Matriculation/Foundation Level in TWO(2) of the following subjects: 
    • Mathematics 
    • Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology AND
  • Obtained at least Grade B at SPM Level in TWO(2) of the following subjects: 
    • Mathematics
    • Physics AND
  • Candidates who meet the requirements in Physics or Biology at the Matriculation/Foundation level must obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in Chemistry.
  • The candidate does not have any of the following disabilities (Blindness/ Deafness/ Mute/ Learning Difficulty/ Paralysis/ Physical Disability) that make learning and practical work difficult.

Diploma Graduate:

  • Meet the University's General Requirements and Programme's Specific Requirements.
  • Possess a Diploma in a related field from UTM/IPT/Equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR
  • Candidates who have a CGPA of less than 3.00 but have at least TWO (2) years of working experience in a related field are eligible to apply AND
  • Obtain a minimum credit (Grade C) at the SPM level in TWO (2) of the following subjects:
    • Mathematics 
    • Physics OR
  • Obtain at least Grade C at Diploma level in any one subject of Mathematics and Physics.
  • The candidate does not have any of the following disabilities (Blindness/ Deafness/ Mute/ Learning Difficulty/ Paralysis/ Physical Disability) that make learning and practical work difficult.

Note:

  • Candidates are required to upload the complete examination results during the Diploma (First semester to final semester) and a copy of the Diploma or confirmation letter of completion through the UPUOnline system.
  • The year of entry and the period of study are subject to the credit exemption approved by UTM.

A LEVEL/ IB/ AUSMAT Graduate or Equivalent

  • Meet the University's General Requirements and Programme's Specific Requirements.
  • Have a GCE A Level qualification with at least a Grade C or Possess International Baccalaureate Diploma qualifications (IB) by getting Grade 4 subjects HL level or Possess Australian Matriculation Program (AUSMAT) with Grade C/ 60% ATAR Rank in TWO (2) the following subjects:
    • Mathematics
    • Chemistry/ Physics/ Biology AND
  • Obtained at least Grade B at SPM Level in TWO(2) of the following subjects: 
    • Mathematics
    • Physics AND
  • Candidates who meet the requirements in Physics or Biology at A Level/IB/AUSMAT level must obtain at least Grade B at SPM level in Chemistry.
  • The candidate does not have any of the following disabilities (Blindness/ Deafness/ Mute/ Learning Difficulty/ Paralysis/ Physical Disability) that make learning and practical work difficult.
  • MUET: Band 2
    • For examinations starting in Session 1 of 2021 or
    • Band 2 for examinations up to 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application.

English Requirements For A LEVEL/ IB/ AUSMAT Graduate or Equivalent

  • MUET: Band 2
    • For examinations starting in Session 1 of 2021 or
    • Band 2 for examinations up to 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application.
  • IELTS (Academic): Band 5.5 OR
  • TOEFL PBT: 500 OR 
  • TOEFL IBT: 46 OR
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 51 OR 
  • Cambridge English Qualifications:160 in AND
  • ELS Certified Intensive English Programme Level: Tests/Level 108 

English Prerequisite

  • Students must register and pass the UHLB 1112 English Communication Skills course (Year 1 Semester 1) if the English prerequisite is not fulfilled.

ENGLISH PRE-REQUISITE

  • a) MUET : > Band 4.0
  • b) IELTS : > Band 5.5
  • c) TOEFL: > 525
  • d) TOEFL iBT : > 60
  • e) CEFR : > B2
  • f) CEQ : > 160
  • g) CIEP-ELS : > 108
  • h) PTE : > 51

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM48,950

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM48,650

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