Overview

The Petroleum Chemistry (Hons) program from University Putra Malaysia is a specialised chemistry programme focused on petroleum, oil, gas, and energy chemistry.

Career prospects

Oil & gas companies (Petronas-type industries)
Refining & petrochemical plants
Energy sector R&D
Laboratory analysis of fuels and hydrocarbons
Environmental monitoring (oil spill, emissions)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Petroleum Chemistry
Organic & Physical Chemistry
Hydrocarbon Chemistry
Energy Materials
Refining Processes
Analytical Techniques for Petroleum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

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PTE Academic

43

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

125 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bandar Labuan, Malaysia

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Mining, Oil & Gas View 8 other Bachelors in Mining, Oil & Gas in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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60

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PTE Academic

43

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

STPM / Matriculation / Foundation equivalent
Strong Chemistry + Mathematics (and often Physics/Biology)
CGPA usually around 2.67+ (Matriculation/Foundation route)
MUET required

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Tuition Fees

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20000 MYR / year

≈ 20000 MYR / year

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Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Disciplines

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