Overview

The aim of the Chemical Engineering (Hons) programme at University Malaysia Sabah is to produce professionals of graduates in the sectors of oil and gas, manufacturing industries, agricultural produce and other related industries. Facilities include well-equipped library, laboratories and simulation software. Linkage with industry has ensured that the program is relevant and up to date.

Chemical engineers are also known as universal engineers, they are employed in a wide range of industries. Many of our alumni are currently working in sectors of oil and gas, biotechnology (biomass and biofuel), manufacturing and processing, wastewater and waste treatment. They have gone into design, consultancy, certification, plant management, plant operation and sales. The starting basic salary ranges from RM2,500 to RM5,000 per month subject to the company and sector.

Career Prospects

Project Consultant

Reactor Designer

Plant Operation Engineer

Process Engineer

Production Engineer

Product Formulation Specialist

Heat Exchanger Specialist

Pipeline Specialist

Quality Control Engineer

Plant Managers

Academician

Flow Assurance Engineers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Training

Material Technology

Differential Equations

Calculus

Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

135 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 28 other Bachelors in Chemical Engineering 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

PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Acquired CCE A-Level qualification in Science stream with minimum grade C in the following subjects:

Mathematics/Further Mathematics

Physics/Chemistry

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21290 MYR / year

≈ 21290 MYR / year

Living costs

Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia

2167 - 2880 MYR / month

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Living costs

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