Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
Sepang, Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) offers the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honors. Chemical engineering covers chemical production, process design, operation and environmental impact. Program, supported by XMU's College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, blends theory and practical training in process control, catalysis, bioprocessing, membrane technology, clean energy and electrochemical systems.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as chemical engineers, process engineers, researchers or environmental engineers in oil and gas, biochemical companies, environmental consultancies, clean-energy firms and government institutions. Skills include process design, modeling and simulation, unit operations, safety, project management and sustainability, preparing you for roles in industry or research.
Chemical Engineering (CE) is the branch of engineering that deals with chemical production and the manufacture of products through chemical processes. This includes the development, design, and operation of chemical processes and plants for the extraction, conversion, and recovery of materials with the minimum environmental impact.
The CE program at Xiamen University (XMU) is supported by the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, a renowned college with over 95 years' history. The affiliated Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, the National Engineering Laboratory for Green Chemical Productions of Alcohols-Ethers-Esters, the State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Power Source Technology for New Energy Vehicle, and the Engineering Research Center of Electrochemical Technology remain at the forefront of Chemical Engineering, in the fields of Process Control, Chemical Engineering Technology, Applied Catalysis, Biochemical Engineering, Membrane Technology, Petroleum Processing, Clean Energy, electrochemical power sources, electro-deposition surface treatment, corrosion science, biochips and advanced electrochemical instruments, etc. The college is supported by a strong faculty, among which there are 9 academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and 5 experts involved in the Thousand Talents Plan, China's Recruitment Programme of Global Experts.
The CE Programme at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) equips the graduates to solve broadly-defined chemical engineering problems systematically, to reach substantiated conclusions using modern engineering tools, resources and techniques, to keep track of the cutting-edge development and the latest trend in this field, to apply analytical and critical thinking skills to plan and conduct experimental investigations, and to gain an understanding of the impact of engineering practices, taking into account the need for sustainable development.
Program Highlights
- A program approved by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia
- A multi-disciplinary program provided by one of the top institutions for chemical research and education
- Ideal integration of practical training with theoretical learning
- A stimulating environment with excellent teaching and research facilities
- A wide range of research activities to help transform our students into highly-skilled, well-rounded professionals
- Extensive support and collaboration from industry players
Main Courses Offered
Major Core Courses
- Physical and Organic Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering Drawing
- Fundamentals of Computer Programming
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Process Safety
- Reaction Engineering
- Modelling and Simulation of Chemical Processes
- Chemical Process Technology and Design
- Biochemistry
- Process Control and Instrumentation
- Catalysis Technology
- Biorefinery and Bioprocessing
- Particle Technology
- Environmental Management
- Project Management and Economics
- Pollution Sampling and Analysis
- Engineering Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics
- Numerical Methods in Engineering
- Information Skills
- Research Methodology
- Engineering Ethics
Major Elective Courses
- Advanced Drying Technology
- System Optimisation
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Multi-Scale Modelling and Simulation
- Membrane Technology
- Nanomaterials
Careers
- Chemical engineer and researcher in
- Oil and gas industry
- Biochemical companies
- Environmental engineering companies, etc.
- Professional consultant in government agencies, financial institutions, and business enterprises
