MEng Chemical Engineering

The Master of Engineering (Hons) in Chemical Engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is a four-year programme designed to prepare students for impactful careers in industries such as energy, pharmaceuticals, food, and manufacturing. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), the programme supports professional pathways to Chartered or Professional Engineer status. Ranked 82nd globally for Chemical Engineering in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, UNM is recognised for its excellence in sustainable engineering education and research.

Students gain deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience through a curriculum that blends theoretical learning with laboratory work, industry-relevant projects, and problem-solving activities. The final year features advanced design and research projects closely tied to the department’s areas of expertise. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, process optimisation, global perspectives, and lifelong learning, graduates emerge with the skills and confidence to thrive in diverse, competitive engineering roles around the world.

Any one of these:

• A Level: BBC (including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics; excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking)

• IB Diploma: 26 points

  • Higher Level: 5 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, 4 in Chemistry or Physics

• STPM: BBC+ (including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics; excludes Pengajian Am)

• UEC: 5 B3s (including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics; excludes Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language)

• Australian Year 12: ATAR 82

  • Must meet A Level subject equivalencies in Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics

  • For WACE: Mathematics Methods and Specialist Mathematics required

  • For SACE: Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics required

• OSSD (Ontario): 77% average in 6 subjects

  • Includes Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, and Chemistry or Physics

  • 75% equivalent to A Level grade C; 81% to grade B

• Gaokao (China):

  • 70% average overall

  • At least 75% in Mathematics and 73% in Chemistry or Physics

  • 70% overall in Senior High School Diploma

• CBSE/CISCE (India):

  • 78% average from best four subjects

  • At least 80% in Mathematics and 70% in Chemistry or Physics

  • CBSE Applied Mathematics not accepted

• AP (US): 4, 4, 3

  • Includes AP Calculus and either AP Chemistry or AP Physics

• Local Diplomas/Foundation:

  • GPA of at least 3.20/4.0

  • Good grades in Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics

• Nottingham Foundation Programme:

  • Minimum 45% in all Mathematics and Physics modules

English Language Requirements

• IELTS (Academic): Overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

• TOEFL iBT: Total 80

  • Writing and Listening: at least 17

  • Reading: at least 18

  • Speaking: at least 20

• PTE (Academic): Overall 65 (minimum 59 in each component)

• GCE A Level/AS Level English: Grade C

• SPM: CEFR Level B2

• GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4

• IGCSE:

  • First language: Grade C / 4

  • Second language: Grade B / 6

• MUET: Band 4

• UEC: Grade B3

• IB English:

  • English A1 or A2: 4 points

  • English B HL: 4 points

  • English B SL: 5 points

• OSSD English (ENG3U / ENG4U): 75%

  • No fast-track or credit exemption routes accepted

• CBSE/CISCE English (Class X or XII): 70%

  • Requires confirmation letter of English as the medium of instruction

Additional Notes

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted

• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted

• IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE results must be less than 2 years old

• MUET results valid for 5 years

Year 1

Core Modules

• Chemistry for Engineers

• Fluid Mechanics

• Fundamentals of Engineering Design

• Introductory Geology

• Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Environmental Engineering

• Process Engineering Principles

• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Year 2

Core Modules

• Advanced Mathematical Modelling for Process Engineers

• Analytical Measurement

• Chemical and Phase Equilibria

• Interfacial Chemistry

• Materials and Sustainable Processes

• Process Design and Control

• Process Engineering Project

• Separation and Particle Technology

Year 3

Core Modules

• Advanced Transport Phenomena

• Biochemical Engineering

• Design Project

• Industrial Process Analysis

• Industrial Training

• Multicomponent Separations

• Process Simulation 1

• Process Engineering Laboratories

• Reactor Design and Process Control

• Design Project

Year 4

Core Module

• MEng Project

Optional Modules (All Years)

• Advanced Biochemical Engineering

• Advanced Computational Methods

• Advanced Environmental Assessment

• Advanced Process Control

• Advanced Reaction Engineering

• Chemical Product Design

• Food Processing Technology

• Industrial Dehydration

• Nanotechnology

• Petroleum Refining and Gas Processing

• Power Generation and Carbon Capture

• Process Design and Optimisation

• Process Synthesis and Design

• Statistical Process Control and Quality Management

• Palm Oil and Oleochemicals