Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Duration
3 years
Intake
July, September, November.
Degree
Bachelor
Program Overview
A Petroleum Engineering Pathway Program in Malaysia is tailored for individuals with a strong foundation in science and mathematics seeking to contribute to the crucial oil and gas industry. This specialized field focuses on exploring, extracting, producing, and processing hydrocarbons from subsurface reservoirs.
The curriculum is highly technical, encompassing core subjects like petroleum geology, reservoir rock and fluid properties, drilling engineering, production engineering, reservoir engineering, and petroleum economics. Students delve into complex areas such as well logging, formation evaluation, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques, and reservoir simulation. Many programs incorporate hands-on experience through laboratory work, specialized software applications, field development projects, and mandatory industrial internships, providing practical skills and industry exposure.
National and international oil and gas companies, consulting firms, and research institutions highly seek after graduates of these programs. Career prospects include roles such as Drilling Engineer, Production Engineer, Reservoir Engineer, Well Completion Engineer, and Process Engineer. Malaysia's significant position in the global oil and gas sector ensures a steady demand for qualified petroleum engineers, offering competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth. Entry requirements typically involve strong academic performance in mathematics, physics, and/or chemistry at the SPM/O-Level equivalent or relevant pre-university qualifications like STPM or A-Levels.
Key Information
University
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Campus
Kuala Lumpur
Total Credits
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
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Full tuition fee: (USD30,980) Total for International
Course Structure
Common Core
Common Modules
Engineering Materials
Programming with Python
Engineering Mathematics 1
Introduction to C Programming
Engineering Mathematics 2
Engineering Statics and Dynamics
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Engineering Design
Specialised Modules
Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Geology
Degree Level 2
Common Modules
Engineering Mathematics 3
Engineering Software & Applications
Innovation Process
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Specialised Modules
Elements of Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties
Safety in Oil and Gas Engineering
Fluid Flow in Porous Media
Petroleum Geochemistry
Formation Evaluation and Well Logging
Degree Level 3
Common Modules
Engineering Mathematics 4
Engineering Project Management
Venture Building
Specialised Modules
Reservoir Simulation
Production Engineering
Reservoir Engineering
Well Testing
Gas Engineering
Enhanced Oil Recovery
Well Engineering
In the 2nd Semester of Year 3
Minor/Extension Pathway (Choose 1)
Choose 1 module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation from the module selected in Year 3 Semester 2, as described in the table below.
Internship (16 Weeks)
Students will undertake an internship/industrial training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
Degree Level 4
Common Modules
Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
Project Phase 2 (Implementation)
Engineer in Society
Specialised Modules
Field Development Project 1
Field Development Project 2
Petroleum Economics
Minor/Extension Pathway (Continuation)
Choose 1 module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation from the module selected in Year 3 Semester 2, as described in the table below.
Entry Requirement
Academic
Language
IELTS - 5.0
TOEFL - 40
PTE - 47
Others - MUET: Band 3.5
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