The Master of Chemical Engineering program is offered by the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering as a coursework program. It offers core courses in the field of chemical engineering such as system design, advanced reaction processes, advanced separation technology, dynamics and advanced process control, and simulation techniques for chemical engineering applications. Students are given the option to choose 4 elective courses from various aspects of chemical engineering that are related to bioprocess, process technology sustainability, energy, process safety, and waste management. In addition, students have the opportunity to develop research skills through research project courses. At the end of the program, students are expected to acquire the latest knowledge of chemical engineering and be able to meet the needs of industry and other stakeholders, both locally and internationally.
| No. | Program Advantages |
|---|---|
| 1. | Fulfill the MQA requirement. |
| 2. | This programme was developed to be in line with current chemical engineering knowledge and to meet the needs of industry and other stakeholders, both locally and internationally. |
| 3. | This program offers elective courses from various aspects of chemical engineering, including those related to biochemical engineering, process technology sustainability, energy, process safety and waste management. |
| 4. | The programme has the elements of research and innovation in line with UKM’s status as a Research University, to ensure that graduates are able to think creatively and innovatively, be glocal and become catalyst for the nation’s economy. |
International candidates must also submit proof of proficiency in spoken and written English. An eligible candidate must have IELTS ≥ Band 6.0 or MUET ≥ Band 4 or TOEFL iBT ≥ 60 or TOEFL pBT ≥ 498 or Pearson Test of English ≥ 59 or Cambridge English Qualifications and Test ≥ 169 (with proof) taken within the last two years before application.
| Semester | Code & Name Course | Category | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester I | KKKF6013 Research Methodology for Science & Technology | W | 3 |
| KKKK6193 System Design | W | 3 | |
| KKKK6573 Advanced Process Reaction | W | 3 | |
| KKKK6173 Advanced Separation Technology | W | 3 | |
| CMIE6013/ CMIE6213 Social Entrepreneurship OR Product Innovation and Entrepreneurship | W | 3 | |
| LMCM1083/ LMCM1093 Compulsory for international candidates OR Compulsory for Indonesia and Brunei candidates | AU | ||
| Total Units | 15 | ||
| Semester II | KKKF6016 Research Project 1 | W | 6 |
| KKKK6163 Dynamic and Advanced Process Control | W | 3 | |
| KKKK6283 Simulation Techniques for Chemical Engineering Application | W | 3 | |
| Elective I & Elective II (Choose 2 courses only): | |||
| KKKK6233 Bioprocess Engineering | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6243 Biological Downstream Processes | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6383 Conversion of Biomass and Biorefinery | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6373 Nanomaterial and Nanotechnology | P | 3 | |
| KKKS6263 Low Carbon Technologies | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6273 Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6583 Consequences Analysis | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6543 Industrial Hygiene and Design For Safe Handling of Industrial Chemical | P | 3 | |
| KKKS6433 Industrial Waste Mangement | P | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | ||
| Semester III | KKKF6026 Research Project 2 | W | 6 |
| Elective I & Elective II (Choose 2 courses only): | |||
| KKKK6253 Biopharmaseutical Technology | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6263 Advanced Biomaterial Engineering | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6363 Symbiotic Eco-Community | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6443 Solar Energy | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6473 Energy Recovery from Waste and Biomass Fuels | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6553 Quantitative Risk Analysis | P | 3 | |
| KKKK6563 Chemical Exposure Monitoring | P | 3 | |
| KKKS6353 Advanced Wastewater Treatment Process | P | 3 | |
| Total Units | 12 | ||
| Grand Total | 45 | ||
| Learning Fees |
| FKAB > Postgraduate > Study Mode: Executive |
| 👱 | Ir Dr Nor Yuliana Binti Yuhana |
|---|---|
🖃 | Program Coordinator, Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment |
| 📧 | yuliana@ukm.edu.my |
| 📱 | +6 03 8921 6977 / +6012 2195200 |
| 👱 | En. Ahmad Syahmie Aidid Adnan, UKMShape |
|---|---|
🖃 | syahmieaidid@ukm.edu.my |
| 📱 | +603 8927 2126 / +6017 9236591 |
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The Master of Engineering (Chemical) programme is offered by Department of Chemical and Process Engineering as a coursework programme. The programme covers core courses of the chemical engineering programme such as process design and optimization, process design using latest computational techniques, risk analysis & safety and project management. Advances in emerging technologies are offered through three choices of module; Biochemical Engineering, Process Sustainability Technology and Energy Engineering. Each module offered in the specific area and focusing in the advance chemical engineering course such as bioprocess engineering, biopharmaceutical technology and Advanced Biomaterial Engineering in the Biochemical Engineering module, green separation technology, industrial wastewater management and symbiotic eco- community in Process Sustainability Technology module and renewable energy, solar energy and fuel cell technology in Energy Engineering module. Besides, research skills are offered in two project courses. At the end of the program, the students should not only understand, but can apply and develop their own advanced technologies in chemical and biochemical industries as listed above.
| No. | Programme Advantages |
|---|---|
| 1. | Â Fulfill the MQA requirement. |
| 2. | In accordance with the current knowledge development and fulfil the industry needs and stakeholders. |
| 3. | Producing knowledgeable and skilled practitioner engineer and manager in managing modern manufacturing issues from product development to marketing. |
a)CGPA 2.50 – 2.74 with at least 1 year working experience in engineering field after obtaining the degree for Malaysian applicantsÂ
b)CGPA 2.0 – 2.49 with at least 3 years working experience in engineering field after obtaining the degree for Malaysian applicants
4.   a)minimum age of 30 years old at the date of the applicationÂ
b) pass Diploma in related field or other qualification equivalent to it recognised by the Malaysian Government and approved by the University’s Senate ;Â
c) other equivalent qualification; ANDÂ
d) Certificate of MQA APEL with MQF Level 7
| Course Modules for Full Time | |
| Code | Name Course |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
| KKKK6112 | Research Methodology and Innovation |
| KKKK6023 | Project Management |
| KKKK6133 | Quantitative Risk Analysis |
| KKKK6143 | Computational Methods for Chemical Engineering |
| KKKK6153Â | System Engineering Design |
| KKKK6163 | Dynamic and Advanced Process Control |
| CMIE | Entrepreneurship Electives |
| LMCM | Bahasa Melayu Bahasa Asing I Compulsory for international candidates |
| Semester 2 | |
| KKKK6004Â | Project I |
| LMCM | Bahasa Melayu Bahasa Asing II Compulsory for international candidates AU Elective |
| KKKK6233Â | Bioprocess Engineering |
| KKKK6243 | Biological Downstream Processes |
| KKKK6253 | Biopharmaceutical Technology |
| KKKK6263 | Advanced Biomaterial Engineering |
| KKKK6333 | Biomass Utilization and conversion technology |
| KKKK6343 | Green Separation Technology |
| KKKK6353Â | Industrial Waste Management |
| KKKK6363 | Symbiotic Eco-Community |
| KKKK6433 | Renewable and Alternative Energy Technology |
| KKKK6453 | Fuel Cell Technology and Application |
| KKKK6463 | Hydrogen Technology |
| Semester 3 | |
| KKKK6009 | Project II |
