What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical Engineering involved in constructing, designing, producing and transporting by using the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology. Chemical engineers have drastically shifted our society into the modern era with innovations. Chemical engineers practice their skills in the fields of energy, environment, biomedicine, electronics, food production, and materials. They often seek to improve products by making it more effective and efficient with the knowledge of science.
The field of chemical engineering is incredibly challenging, it involves a lot of physics and maths at degree level. Taking this route might not be easy as expected, but the rewards and achievements is worth it in the end. The expertise of Chemical engineer may also applied in the area of law, education, publishing, finance, and medicine.
What skills do you need to be a Chemical Engineer?
Good in Mathematics and Sciences
You will need to score high in Mathematic and Science during Pre-U, it will get harder once you joined Degree programme. Excel in Physics and Chemistry are essential in pursuing the career of chemical engineering.
Information Technology (IT) Skills
IT Skills is important in every field of study, it is the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently. You will need the tools to calculate, monitor, and evaluate the data. This knowledge can result in you getting hired over your competitors.
Analytical Thinking Skills
Analytical skills help you to solve the problem by breaking the whole situation and troubleshoot the main issue. Possessing an analytical skills grants you numerous benefits such as attention to detail, critical thinking ability, decision making, and researching skills.
Subjects for Chemical
- Biochemical Engineering
- Industrial Process Analysis
- Process Engineering Project
- Interfacial Chemistry
- Analytical Measurement
- Plant Design and Project Management
- Process Engineering Laboratories
General Qualifications
| Programmes | Requirements |
| Bachelor’s Degree (3 or 4-Years) |
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Career Options for Chemical
- Electrochemistry Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Food Process Engineer
- Petrochemical Engineer
- Biochemical Engineer
- Chemical Process Engineer
- Corrosion Engineer
1. University of Nottingham
Campus: Semeyih, Selangor
Chemical Engineering BEng / MEng (Hons)
General Intake: February & September
Indicative fee of 3/4-years (Full-time) (2019): RM190,000
2. Monash University
Campus: Subang Jaya, Selangor
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours)
General Intake: February, July & October
Indicative fee of 4-years (Full-time) (2019): RM186,800
3. Heriot-Watt university
Campus: Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
Chemical Engineering BEng / MEng (Hons)
General Intake: September & January
Indicative fee of 3/4-years (Full-time) (2019): RM173,120
4. Taylor’s University
Campus: Subang Jaya, Selangor
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Chemical Engineering
General Intake: March & August
Indicative fee of -years (Full-time) (2019): RM135,200
5. Curtin University
Campus: Miri, Sarawak
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering)(Honours)
General Intake: February & July
Indicative fee of 4-years (Full-time) (2019): RM118,784
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