Overview

The Master of Engineering (Hons) in Chemical Engineering at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a four-year full-time programme that blends engineering fundamentals with cutting-edge chemical process design and sustainability practices. The curriculum builds a strong foundation in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, process control, and biochemical engineering, while advancing into specialised areas such as nanotechnology, energy systems, and advanced simulation. Accredited by both the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), the degree supports graduates in their journey toward Chartered or Professional Engineer status.

Subjects

Year 1

Core Modules

• Chemistry for Engineers
• Fluid Mechanics
• Fundamentals of Engineering Design
• Introductory Geology
• Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Environmental 
• Process Engineering Principles
• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Year 2

Core Modules

• Advanced Mathematical Modelling for Process Engineers
• Analytical Measurement
• Chemical and Phase Equilibria
• Interfacial Chemistry
• Materials and Sustainable Processes
• Process Design and Control
• Process Engineering Project
• Separation and Particle Technology

Year 3

Core Modules

• Advanced Transport Phenomena
• Biochemical Engineering
• Design Project
• Industrial Process Analysis
• Industrial Training
• Multicomponent Separations
• Process Simulation 1
• Process Engineering Laboratories
• Reactor Design and Process Control
• Design Project

Year 4

Core module

• MEng Project

Optional Modules

• Advanced Biochemical Engineering
• Advanced Computational Methods
• Advanced Environmental Assessment
• Advanced Process Control
• Advanced Reaction Engineering
• Chemical Product Design
• Food Processing Technology
• Industrial Dehydration
• Nanotechnology
• Petroleum Refining and Gas Processing
• Power Generation and Carbon Capture
• Process Design and Optimisation
• Process Synthesis and Design
• Statistical Process Control and Quality Management
• Palm oil and oleochemicals *

Requirements

Qualification	Requirements
A Level	BBC, including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics, excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies.
IB Diploma	26 points with 5, 4 at Higher Level, including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and either Chemistry (HL) or Physics (HL).
Australian Year 12 ATAR	82, with specific grade standards in Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)	77% average based on 6 subjects, including Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, and either Chemistry or Physics.
Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China)	70% average in the Gaokao, including at least two required subjects (Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics) at 75% and 73%, respectively.
Advance Placement (AP)	4, 4, 3, including AP Calculus and either AP Chemistry or AP Physics.
Diploma – Local Institutions	Minimum GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0, with good grades in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics.
Foundation – Local Institutions	Minimum GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0, with good grades in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics.
Nottingham’s Foundation Programme	Successful completion with a minimum score of 45% in all Mathematics and Physics modules.
English Language	– IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element). – TOEFL (iBT) 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, and 20 in Speaking). – PTE (Academic) 65 (with no less than 59 in each element). – MUET Band 4.

Tuition Fee For International Students

Details	Tuition Fee
Total	USD 58,596