Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours

Chemical engineers create and develop processes for large-scale production of value-added products from cheap raw materials, in an economical, safe and environment-friendly manner. Drawing from the long and rich experience of manipal engineering education and taking into account the needs of industry, the 4-year programme in chemical engineering was designed at miu in conformance with washington accord, which ensures world-wide recognition of the degree. 

It provides students with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to become competent, innovative, responsible and ethical chemical engineers in Chemical, Petrochemical, Oleochemical, Food, Pharmaceutical and Bioprocessing, Biofuel and allied industries locally and globally.

Intakes: 

• March, August, and October

A blend of multiple channels

• Face-To-Face
• Supplemented with Online Learning
• On the field learning

The MIU Advantage

• One-on-One Mentoring
• Industry Exposure through Internships
• Thought Leadership Talks

Year 1
Semester 1

• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Computer Programming
• Computer Programming Lab
• Engineering Graphics
• English for Professional Communication
• Self-Development and Leadership Building

Semester 2

• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
• Momentum Transfer
• Organic Chemistry
• Engineering Mathematics 2

Year 2
Semester 3

• Engineering Mathematics 3
• Mass and Energy Balance
• Process Heat Transfer
• Chemical Engineering Lab I
• Database Management Systems
• Entrepreneurship

Semester 4

• Chemical Process Industries
• Mass Transfer
• Computational Methods and Analysis in Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering Lab II
• Renewable Energy / Elements of Electrical Engineering (Open Elective)

Year 3
Semester 5

• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Separation Processes
• Process Control and Instrumentation
• Process Design, Optimization & Economics
• Chemical Engineering Lab III

Semester 6

• Project Management
• Plant and Equipment Design
• Safety and Loss Prevention
• Chemical Engineering Lab IV
• Chemical Lab V
• Engineer and Society
• R&D Methodology

Year 4
Semester 7

• Mechanical Design of Process Equipment
• Design Project Part 1
• Final Year Project Part 1
• Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Vegetable Oil Milling and Refining Processes (Engineering Elective -1)
• Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation Lab

Semester 8

• Design Project Part 2
• Final Year Project Part 2
• Green and Sustainable Chemical Processes
• Petroleum Refinery Engineering (Engineering Elective-2)

Short Semester / Long Semester

• Introduction to Psychology
• Tamadun Islam Tamadun Asia (TITAS) (Local) / Pengajian Malaysia (International)
• Family Issues
• Co-Curriculum
• Hubungan Etnik (Local) / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International)

Laboratories

• Dedicated Laboratories at MIU give an opportunity to the students to hone their skills through experiences apart from the classroom.
• Chemical Lab 1 (Momentum Transfer Lab)
• Chemical Engineering Lab II (Heat Transfer Lab)
• Chemical Engineering Lab III  (Mass Transfer and Separation Processes Lab
• Chemical Engineering Lab IV  (Chemical Reaction and Process Control Lab)
• Project Lab
• Analytical & Instrumentation Lab​

Graduates of this course can go on to work as:

• Chemical Engineers
• Design Engineers
• Project Engineers
• Plant Engineers
• Analytical Chemists
• Production Engineers
• Energy Engineers
• Petroleum Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Mining Engineers

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) Statement
A few years after graduation, the students should turn out to be:

• PEO 1 Graduates will be able to frame clearly and specifically, problem statements of the chemical engineering industry/organization(s) they are employed in, enabling structured solutions to technical issues.
• PEO 2 Graduates will develop the ability to communicate technical and commercial issues with multi-disciplinary teams within an organization, demonstrating leadership skills and professionalism.
• PEO 3 Graduates will during the design, implementation, and operation of engineering systems, place a high priority on safety, health, and environment (SHE) and/or sustainability that impact positively on organizational, national, and global targets.
• PEO 4 Graduates will regularly enhance their technical and managerial skills through continuing education in the field of chemical engineering and management, in order to contribute significantly and innovatively at corporate levels.

Programme Learning Outcome (PLO) Statement
At the end of the learning process, students are expected to be able to:

• PLO 1 Engineering Knowledge – Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• PLO 2 Problem Analysis – Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences. (WK1 to WK4)
• PLO 3 Design / Development of Solutions – Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. (WK5)
• PLO 4 Investigation – Conduct investigations of complex problems using research-based knowledge (WK8) and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
• PLO 5 Modern Tool Usage – Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations. (WK6)
• PLO 6 The Engineer and Society –Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solutions to complex engineering problems. (WK7)
• PLO 7 Environment & Sustainability – Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solution of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts. (WK7)
• PLO 8 Ethics – Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. (WK7)
• PLO 9 Individual & Team Work – Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings
• PLO 10 Communication – Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• PLO 11 Project Management & Finance – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• PLO 12 Life-Long Learning – Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.