Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology

The curriculum aims to generate workforce with the necessary skills for the country's economic and national growth. Sustainable Process Engineering, Biotechnology & Bioengineering, Advanced Materials, and Environmental Engineering Technology & Sustainability are the program's four main specializations. Professional certifications such as Ergonomic Trained Person and Smart 3D Modelling Software (Intergraph) are included into this program's courses to improve their quality. Additionally, this initiative aligns with the post-pandemic socioeconomic drivers, which center on energy, biodiversity, water and food, smart technologies and systems, and the environment.

Entry Level and Requirements

For Local Students

• Pass in SPM or its equivalent with at least credits (minimum Grade C and higher) in Mathematics and Natural Sciences or Technical-Based Subjects; OR

• Pass in O-Level with minimum Grade C in three (3) subjects including Mathematics and science or technical-based subjects; OR

• Accredited Certificate in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technical or Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 with PT3, or its equivalent; OR

• Recognized related Technical / Vocational / Skills qualification and an adequate and relevant bridging program; OR

• Pass in Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (MQF Level 3) qualification has been recognized by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK), Government of Malaysia and according to approval by UniKL Senate; OR

• Pass in Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) qualification been recognized by government of Malaysia and according to approval by UniKL Senate. SVM is recognized as equivalent to 3 credits SPM for candidates who obtain:

  • Academic CGPA is equal to or greater than 2.00;

  • Vocational CGPA is equal to or greater than 2.67 and competent in all vocational modules;

  • Credit in Bahasa Melayu with SVM Code 1104;

  • Pass in Sejarah for graduate cohort 2013-2016.

For International Students

• Students must complete 11 years of schooling and obtain a general pass in their Secondary School Certificate,
• O-levels or equivalent with min Grade C in Mathematics, English, one science/vocational/technical subject and 2 other subjects.
• IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
   

Semester 1

• Religious Practices in Malaysia
• Co-curriculum
• Interpersonal Skills
• Competency English
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Foreign Language 1
• General Chemistry
• Technical Mathematics 1
• Electrical Technology

Semester 2

• Pengajian Malaysia
• Communication English 1
• Technical Mathematics 2
• Organic & Analytical Chemistry
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Material & Energy Balance

Semester 3

• Communication English 2
• Foreign Language 2
• Heat Transfer
• Process Instrumentation & Control
• Mass Transfer
• Industrial Safety & Health
• Elective 1
• Elective 2

Semester 4

• Engineering Statistics
• Reaction Engineering
• Engineering Drawing
• Elective 3
• Elective 4
• Final Year Project (FYP)

Semester 5

• Industrial Training

Specialization: Sustainable Process Engineering

• Elective 1: Plant Utility & Safety
• Elective 2: Petrochemical & Petroleum Refining Technology
• Elective 3: Plant Maintenance & Inspection
• Elective 4: Oil & Fat Process Technology

Specialization: Biotechnology & Bioengineering

• Elective 1: Introduction to Bioprocess Technology
• Elective 2: Principle of Microbiology
• Elective 3: Analytical Methods in Bioprocessing
• Elective 4: Techniques in Bioproduct Recovery

Specialization: Advanced Material

• Elective 1: Rubber Processing
• Elective 2: Plastics Processing
• Elective 3: Latex Science & Technology
• Elective 4: Composite Technology

Specialization: Environment Engineering Technology and Sustainability

• Elective 1: Wastewater Treatment Technology
• Elective 2: Air Pollution Control Technology
• Elective 3: Introduction to Environmental Engineering Technology
• Elective 4: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management