Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering

  Institution: Taylor’s University

This programme is designed to equip students with a sound understanding of fundamental theories and concepts in chemical engineering, primarily the knowledge to transform raw materials into useful products efficiently and safely, with minimal environmental impact.

During this programme, students will acquire knowledge in integration of engineering principles and applications with chemistry and other sciences.

Students will be instilled with technical proficiency and industry knowledge, as well as the ability to apply theories into practical and feasible innovations, in a multidisciplinary environment.

Focus on Core Expertise

• In-depth knowledge of optimising and controlling chemical engineering process systems using appropriate mathematical and simulation tools through modules such as Engineering Mathematics, Chemical Process Modelling and Chemical Process Control.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of designing a process plant through modules such as Process Integration & Unit Operations, Engineering Economics, Safety Process Plant Design and Chemical Engineering Group Project.

Multidisciplinary Exposure

• Opportunity to acquire knowledge in oil and gas sectors as well as renewable energy, via elective modules such as Gas Processing & Liquefaction, Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering and Renewable & Alternative Energies.
• Exposure to electrical and electronic engineering modules for a better understanding of the design and application of electrical and electronic circuitry in systems.
• Cultivate business-minded engineers through exposure to business management modules such as Business Skills for Engineers, Managing Projects for Success and Engineering Economics.

Engineered for the Real World

• Ability to develop and improve solutions catered to consumers’ needs through various engineering design modules.
• Ability to apply the CDIO™ Framework to engineering processes and systems, taking into consideration functionality, safety, cost effectiveness and sustainability.

Dynamic Internship Programme

• 12-week industrial training to develop practical and relevant skills for future employment.

Programme Educational Objectives

• Achieve a high level of technical expertise and excel in positions in chemical engineering practice, research or other fields they choose to pursue.
• Conceive, design, implement and operate chemical engineering systems, processes and products that consider functionality, safety, cost effectiveness and sustainability using sound principles.
• Assume and aspire to leadership positions at both multinational companies and enterprises
• Pursue lifelong learning, such as graduate studies and other continuous professional development activities

Programme Outcomes

• Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering practices, innovation techniques, entrepreneurship and ergonomics to provide value-adding solutions to complex chemical engineering challenges.
• Use a structured approach for identifying, formulating, analysing and documenting complex engineering challenges to arrive at viable solutions and substantiated conclusions.
• Conceive, Design, Implement and Operate solutions for complex engineering challenges that meet specified requirements with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, environmental and economical considerations.
• Conduct research and investigation into complex challenges using the Scientific Method for knowledge discovery.
• Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering activities, with an awareness of the accompanying assumptions and limitations.
• Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, economical and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
• Aware of the global impact of professional engineering solutions in societal, economical and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
• Exemplify the professional and ethical responsibility as an engineer and embodies Taylor’s Core Values.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in a written form in both technical and non-technical contexts including complex engineering activities.
• Ability to use standard project management tools and function effectively as an individual and in a multidisciplinary team with the capacity to be a leader.
• Recognise the importance of lifelong and independent learning and continuous maintenance, updating, and improvement of technical and non-technical abilities.
• Effectively manage projects in multidisciplinary environments using standard professional project management tools and applying management principles to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to satisfy stakeholders requirements.

Entry Requirements:

• Taylor’s Foundation in Engineering (FIE) : Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
• Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS) : Pass with min. CGPA 2.67 (only applicable to Engineering Science option)
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) : CCC with min. CGPA 2.00 including Mathematics and Physics
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) : 5Bs with max. 25 points in 5 subjects including Mathematics and Physics
• A Levels: Min. CCD / 220 points including Mathematics and Physics
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM): ATAR 70 with min. C in Mathematics (preferably Specialist Mathematics) and Physics
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average of 66% in 6 subjects including Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, and Physics
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 28 points in 6 subjects including Mathematics and Physics
• Other Qualifications: Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

English Requirements:

• IELTS: Band 6.0
• TOEFL : 79 (Internet Based Test)
• MUET: Band 4
• UEC English: B4
• O Level: Grade C
• 1119 (GCE-O): Grade B

Career Options

• Biochemical Engineer
• Biomedical Engineer
• Biomolecular Engineer
• Biotechnology Engineer
• Chemical Process Engineer
• Corrosion Engineer
• Electrochemistry Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Food Process Engineer
• Oil & Gas Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Petrochemical Engineer
• Petroleum Engineer
• Safety Engineer
• Waste Management Engineer

Source: Taylor’s University