Overview

Throughout our four years of intensive training and industrial exposure, students will experience state-of-the-art-technologies that will pave the way for professional bioprocess engineering qualifications.

The graduates of the Chemical - Bioprocess program from University Teknologi Malaysia will be well versed in mathematical-based engineering analysis that will be enable them to explain the physical, biological and chemical processes of complex biological systems and design processes that will yield products which could create wealth, promote health and promote sustainability. The sectors served by bioprocess engineers are in the area of medical, food, environment, agriculture and many more.

Career

The demand for Bio-process Engineers in Malaysia is enormous. To realize Vision 2020 and beyond, the government is actively pursuing the establishment of biotechnological-based industries in Malaysia through various Economic Corridors such as Iskandar Malaysia in Johor. The government of Malaysia’s commitment in promoting biotechnology industries is reflect in the fund allocated in the ninth Malaysia Plan and further enhanced in the tenth Malaysia Plan.

The establishment of Malaysia Biotechnology Corporation and others will nourish the expansion of existing industries while encouraging more relevant industries to participate in the new economic endeavors. Our bio-process engineers are designed to lead biotechnology related industries and equipped with versatile and balanced capability to accommodate other industries such as chemical, petroleum, polymers, oil and gas.

Programme Structure

After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies:

Perform competently in chemical/ petroleum/ bioprocess/ gas/ nuclear Industries and become important contributors to national development.

Become creative, innovative and adaptable engineers as leaders or team members in their organizations and society.

Contribute professionally towards the environmental well-being and sustainable development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

51

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TOEFL^® IBT

46

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Chemistry Biotechnology View 19 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

51

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TOEFL^® IBT

46

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Matriculation or STPM with minimum of B- in Mathematics/ Additional Mathematics/ Further Additional Mathematics, Chemistry/ Engineering Chemistry and Physics/ Engineering Physics/ Biology with CPA 3.00 and not physically handicapped which makes him/her unable to conduct experimental/ practical work.

Tuition Fee

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International

15750 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63000 MYR for the full programme during 48 months.
National

2690 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10760 MYR for the full programme during 48 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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