Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours

Chemical Engineering (ChE) is a well-recognized branch of engineering that applies the core scientific principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to transform raw materials into useful or valuable end-products. ChE covers the development, design, and operation of chemical processing plants while considering elements such as techno-economic viability, operability, safety, and sustainability for the extraction, conversion, and recovery of materials. 

There is a tremendous demand for chemical engineers in many sectors of industry,  including the traditional processing industries: chemicals, polymers, fuels, foods, pharmaceuticals,  and paper,  as well as other sectors such as electronic materials and devices,  consumer products,  mining and metals extraction,    biomedical implants, power generation,    education, and insurance.

The ChE programme in Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) has been awarded accreditation by the   Engineering   Accreditation   Council  (EAC)  Malaysia and provides a cohesive learning and knowledge-building environment for the pursuit of quality teaching and research. Other than the set-up of advanced chemical engineering laboratories for teaching purposes,  a  Simulation   Integrated  Process  Plant  (SIPP)  was also established in  XMUM.  The  SIPP  facility can be regarded as the first simulated process plant available in  Malaysia catering for the training of chemical engineering students especially in the fields of process safety,  control, and instrumentation. The elements of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) are also embedded in some of the courses in the ChE program. In addition,    the program is supported by well-qualified staff members who are experts in various research areas of chemical engineering,   such as catalysis processes, modeling and simulation, nanomaterials, membranes, biomass, and bio-product development.

Program Highlight

• A programme accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) Malaysia and recognised by the Washington Accord
• Courses designed to equip graduates with essential skills needed for Industrial Revolution 4.0
• A stimulating environment with excellent teaching and research lab facilities
• An opportunity for students to gain operating skills accessing Malaysia’s First Simulation Integrated Process Plant (SIPP)A wide range of students’ activities to help transform our students into highly skilled, well-rounded professionals

Opportunities for research stays in the main campus

• Chemical engineer and researcher in the Oil and gas industry palm oil industry Energy industry Chemical and allied products Healthcare/Pharmaceutical industry Food industry Biochemical/Bioenergy industry Water technology Material science, safety and environment engineering Electronics companies organisations Consulting firms Educational institutions, etc.