Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Honours)
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Honours) programme focuses on the design, construction, and operation of machines and plants that perform chemical reactions, with a strong emphasis on safe and economical engineering practice. The programme is supported by state-of-the-art laboratories and a flexible elective structure for specialisation in areas such as energy generation and utilisation, reaction modelling and control, oil and gas processing, sustainability, health and safety, and thermodynamics in chemical engineering.
This Honours degree is intended to develop advanced technical skills in chemical engineering technology so graduates can translate scientific understanding into practical engineering solutions for industry. The programme also encourages participation in workshops, seminars, and conferences, and it prepares students for roles across the engineering industry such as process engineering, production management, quality management, and technical services.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (credits 3) and Electronics and Circuit Theory (credits 3) to build core quantitative and technical foundations
- Chemical Process Industries (credits 4) to introduce chemical process industry concepts
- English 1 (credits 3) and elective language/culture options such as Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization (credits 3) or Malay Communication 3 (credits 3) or English 2 (credits 3) for progression in communication
- Engineering Mathematics 2 (credits 3) and Chemical Thermodynamics & Introductory Chemical Kinetics (credits 4) to strengthen engineering science and reaction fundamentals
- Process Engineering A (credits 4) and Basic Computer Programming (credits 3) to support engineering analysis and implementation
- Process Design A (credits 4), Process Engineering B (credits 4), Probability and Statistics (credits 3), and Artificial Intelligence (credits 3) to connect design, data, and modern computational tools
- Chemistry of Materials for Chemical Engineers (credits 4), Process Engineering C (credits 4), and Entrepreneurship Development (credits 3)
- Process Modelling Control (credits 3), Process Design B (credits 4), Separation Processes A (credits 4), Safety and Health for Engineers (credits 3), and Chemical Technology (credits 3)
- Research Project (credits 8) and additional elective modules such as Energy Generation and Utilization (credits 4) and Reaction, Modelling and Control (credits 4)
- Design Project A (credits 4), Microprocessor (credits 3), Unit Operations A (credits 4), Design Project B (credits 4), and Separation Processes B (credits 4) to prepare for applied engineering work
- Chemical Reaction Engineering (credits 4) to develop deeper reaction engineering competency
- Industrial Training (credits 12) as the practical industry experience component
Curriculum
Credit hours (Malaysia) for Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Honours). Total credits: 133 credit hours.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory core modules | Engineering Mathematics 1 | 3 | 16 |
| Electronics and Circuit Theory | 3 | |||
| Chemical Process Industries | 4 | |||
| English 1 | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module) | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory core modules | English 2 | 3 | 16 |
| Petrochemical Technology | 3 | |||
| Engineering Mathematics 2 | 3 | |||
| Chemical Thermodynamics & Introductory Chemical Kinetics | 4 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module) | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules with an elective component | Process Engineering A | 4 | 20 |
| Basic Computer Programming | 3 | |||
| Elective (Choose any one module) | 3 | |||
| Leadership Skills and Human Relations | 2 | |||
| Process Design A | 4 | |||
| Process Engineering B | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Core and supporting modules | Probability and Statistics | 3 | 20 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 3 | |||
| Chemistry of Materials for Chemical Engineers | 4 | |||
| Process Engineering C | 4 | |||
| Entrepreneurship Development | 3 | |||
| Public Speaking | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Professional skills, practice, and core process modules | Malaysian Government and Public Policy | 2 | 21 |
| Community Service | 2 | |||
| Process Modelling Control | 3 | |||
| Process Design B | 4 | |||
| Separation Processes A | 4 | |||
| Safety and Health for Engineers | 3 | |||
| Chemical Technology | 3 | |||
| Semester 6 | Research and industrial training | Research Project | 8 | 32 |
| Elective (Choose any three modules) | 12 | |||
| Industrial Training | 12 | |||
| Semester 7 | Advanced design, operations, and specialised process modules | Design Project A | 4 | 23 |
| Microprocessor | 3 | |||
| Unit Operations A | 4 | |||
| Design Project B | 4 | |||
| Separation Processes B | 4 | |||
| Chemical Reaction Engineering | 4 | |||
| Total | All compulsory modules, elective modules, research project, and industrial training components for the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Honours). | 133 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready chemical engineering technology skills that align with the programme’s engineering industry graduate destination, including plant design, commissioning, and management roles
- You are prepared for roles across the chemical and process industries, with pathways such as process engineer, petrochemical engineer, production manager, and quality manager
- You gain practical, industry-focused learning through research projects, design projects, and Industrial Training, helping you transition faster into professional engineering workplaces
- You develop technical competence supported by laboratory work and elective specialisations such as Oil & Gas Processing, Reaction Modelling and Control, and Energy Generation and Utilization
- You strengthen professional readiness for technical services and product-related work, supported by subjects like Safety and Health for Engineers and Chemical Technology
- You graduate with a Chemical Engineering Technology (Honours) qualification designed to help you progress from technical execution to management and innovation leadership in process industries
Employability rate
For chemical engineering technology graduates, employability is generally strong where process and manufacturing industries keep hiring for plant operation, process engineering, and technical services roles.
Together, this points to a stable career outlook for applicants who complete the programme’s industry-focused subjects, projects, and Industrial Training in Malaysia.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification with Mathematics and related Science | International applicants must provide an entry qualification that is equivalent to accepted Malaysian pre-university qualifications and includes Mathematics and related Science subjects, plus an English pass requirement. The programme page also lists alternative pathways (for example, foundation or diploma routes) as part of its equivalency framework. |
| Foundation or diploma equivalent with entry English requirement | If applying with a foundation or diploma qualification (equivalent to the programme’s listed Malaysian options), international applicants should ensure the qualification meets the programme’s stated English and academic equivalency expectations. Where the programme states minimum CGPA for listed routes, applicants should provide documentation showing their CGPA/grade equivalency for assessment. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering and Applied Science (Mathematics and related Science background) | Direct match | Applicants should have an entry qualification that includes Mathematics and related Science subjects, as reflected in the programme’s specified entry requirements for the bachelor pathway. |
Language requirements
For this Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Honours), international applicants must meet the university’s English language requirement. The programme page specifies English proof options for international students, including TOEFL or IELTS, with an equivalent level where accepted by the university.
TOEFL iBT
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | September - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare eligibility documents for international applicants
Review the Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Honours) entry requirements on the programme page and confirm your prior qualification is equivalent for international admission. Prepare your academic transcripts/certificates and your English language test results for TOEFL or IELTS as required for international applicants. If your qualification uses a different grading scale, ensure you have official documents showing your CGPA/grade and subject details.
Submit your application online
Submit your application through the university’s official online application portal linked from the programme page. Complete all required form fields and upload the supporting documents you prepared. Double-check that your qualification documents and English language test evidence match what the programme requests for international students before submitting.