About the Programme

Chemical Engineering (ChE) is a well-recognised branch of engineering that applies the core scientific principles from chemistry, physics, and that applies the core scientific principles from chemistry, physics, and engineering to transform raw materials into valuable products.  ChE engineering to transform raw materials into valuable products.  ChE encompasses the development of efficient and sustainable designs encompasses the development of efficient and sustainable designs and operations for chemical processing plants, taking into account and operations for chemical processing plants, taking into account aspects such as techno-economic viability, operability, safety and risk aspects such as techno-economic viability, operability, safety and risk analysis, as well as material conversion and recovery.analysis, as well as material conversion and recovery.

There is a strong demand for chemical engineers across diverse There is a strong demand for chemical engineers across diverse industries, including traditional sectors such as chemicals, polymers, industries, including traditional sectors such as chemicals, polymers, oil and gas, food processing, waste and water treatment, and pulp oil and gas, food processing, waste and water treatment, and pulp and paper. Additionally, chemical engineers are highly sought after and paper. Additionally, chemical engineers are highly sought after in sectors like electronics and semiconductors, consumer products, in sectors like electronics and semiconductors, consumer products, power generation, education and insurance. Emerging areas in ChE power generation, education and insurance. Emerging areas in ChE include green chemistry and sustainable practices, biotechnology include green chemistry and sustainable practices, biotechnology and pharmaceutical development, renewable energy and storage and pharmaceutical development, renewable energy and storage technologies, advanced materials and manufacturing methods, technologies, advanced materials and manufacturing methods, nanotechnology, and the circular economy. nanotechnology, and the circular economy. 

The ChE programme at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) is The ChE programme at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and provides a comprehensive learning environment focused on and provides a comprehensive learning environment focused on quality teaching and research. The programme features state-of-the-quality teaching and research. The programme features state-of-the-art chemical engineering laboratories and a Simulation Integrated art chemical engineering laboratories and a Simulation Integrated Process Plant (SIPP). The SIPP is the first teaching-focused simulated Process Plant (SIPP). The SIPP is the first teaching-focused simulated process plant in Malaysia, offering specialised training for chemical process plant in Malaysia, offering specialised training for chemical engineering students, particularly in process safety, control and engineering students, particularly in process safety, control and instrumentation.

The ChE programme also incorporates elements of Artificial The ChE programme also incorporates elements of Artificial Intelligence and Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0), and green and Intelligence and Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0), and green and sustainable practices into its curriculum. In addition, the programme sustainable practices into its curriculum. In addition, the programme is supported by a team of highly qualified staff members who are is supported by a team of highly qualified staff members who are experts in various research areas of chemical engineering, such as experts in various research areas of chemical engineering, such as green and sustainable materials, process modelling and simulation, green and sustainable materials, process modelling and simulation, artificial intelligence, nanomaterials, membranes, and bioproduct artificial intelligence, nanomaterials, membranes, and bioproduct development

Programme Highlights

• A programme accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and recognised by the Washington Accord
• A stimulating environment featuring excellent teaching and research laboratory facilities
• An opportunity for students to enhance their practical engineering skills using Malaysia’s first Simulation Integrated Process Plant (SIPP)
• Curriculum designed to equip graduates with the essential skills needed for Industrial Revolution 4.0
• A variety of learning experiences that help students excel in green and sustainable practices

Career Opportunities

Chemical Engineer / Researcher in Oil and Gas Industry:

• Palm Oil Industry
• Energy Industry
• Chemical and Allied Products
• Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Industry
• Food Industry
• Biochemical / Bioenergy Industry
• Water Industry
• Material Science
• Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Engineering Firms
• Waste Management Sector
• Electronics and Semiconductor Companies
• Research and Development (R&D) Organisations
• Consulting Firms
• Educational Institutions

Professional Consultant in Government Agencies:

• Financial Institutions
• Insurance and Risk Assessment Firms
• Business Enterprises

Note: The degree is a unique multidisciplinary programme that integrates science and engineering knowledge into real-life applications. This programme is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) but is not accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia

Entry Requirements

*For other equivalent qualifications, please consult our programme counsellor.

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