Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC) · Masai, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering (BICE) is a hands-on programme focused on applying measurement and control techniques of process variables for monitoring, recording, controlling and performance assessment across manufacturing and industrial processes.
UniKL MITEC BICE develops practical skills in advanced process control, distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers and supervisory control and data acquisition, with early semesters covering electronics fundamentals and later semesters concentrating on process variables across chemical, environmental, manufacturing, automation and other industrial applications.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build engineering basics with Electrical and Electronic Devices, Engineering Mathematics 1, and Physics Principle with Application.
- Develop design and programming foundations through Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design and Computer Programming.
- Start instrumentation and control concepts with Introduction to Instrumentation and Process Control and Sensor and Actuator.
- Strengthen communication skills via Fundamental English and Professional English 1 to 2.
- Learn control system fundamentals using Automatic Control Systems and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control System.
- Study electronics and system logic with Analog Electronic Devices and Digital Systems.
- Apply control implementation topics including Programmable Logic Control and Signal Conditioning and Monitoring.
- Cover engineering analytics through Applied Statistics and Signal and Systems.
- Focus on industrial-scale control with Distributed Control System and Industrial Communication Systems.
- Strengthen practical engineering capability through Reliability Project Engineering and Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing.
- Develop process infrastructure understanding with Piping Engineering Mechanism and Control.
- Advance your final-year project through Final Year Project 1 and Final Year Project work planning in preparation for Final Year Project 2.
- Apply protection and safety engineering through Functional Instrumentation Protection System and Occupational Safety and Health Management.
- Integrate measurement and environmental topics with Environmental Analysis Principles and Measurement.
- Complete capstone engineering work with Final Year Project 2.
- Gain workplace readiness through Industrial Training.
Curriculum
Programme structure extracted from UniKL MITEC BET ICE programme structure credit table (credit hours per semester).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Fundamental English | 3 | 18 |
| Professional English 1 | 3 | |||
| Falsafah dan Isu Semasa /Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 | 3 | |||
| Electrical and Electronic Devices | 3 | |||
| Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design | 2 | |||
| Physics Principle with Application | 3 | |||
| Engineering Mathematics 1 | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban | 3 | 18 |
| Professional English 2 | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Instrumentation and Process Control | 3 | |||
| Engineering Mathematics 2 | 3 | |||
| Computer Programming | 3 | |||
| Sensor and Actuator | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules | Analog Electronic Devices | 3 | 19 |
| Digital Systems | 3 | |||
| Automatic Control Systems | 3 | |||
| Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control System | 3 | |||
| Applied Statistics | 3 | |||
| Innovation Management / Isu-Isu Kontemporari Muslim / Culture and Lifestyle | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory modules | Chemical and Bioprocess Instrumentation | 3 | 18 |
| Microprocessor and Microcontroller | 3 | |||
| Signal Conditioning and Monitoring | 3 | |||
| Programmable Logic Control | 3 | |||
| Signal and Systems | 3 | |||
| Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah 2 | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory modules and elective | Distributed Control System | 3 | 17 |
| Industrial Communication Systems | 3 | |||
| Elective 1 | 3 | |||
| Co-Curriculum | 1 | |||
| Technopreneurship | 3 | |||
| Foreign Language 1 | 4 | |||
| Semester 6 | Compulsory modules and elective | Reliability Project Engineering | 3 | 19 |
| Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing | 3 | |||
| Piping Engineering Mechanism and Control | 3 | |||
| Elective 2 | 3 | |||
| Final Year Project 1 | 3 | |||
| Foreign Language 2 | 4 | |||
| Semester 7 | Compulsory modules and elective | Functional Instrumentation Protection System | 3 | 19 |
| Environmental Analysis Principles and Measurement | 3 | |||
| Elective 3 | 3 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Management | 3 | |||
| Final Year Project 2 | 4 | |||
| Elective (additional as published in elective set for Semester 7) | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 | Industrial Training | Industrial Training | 12 | 12 |
| Total | All semesters including final year projects and industrial training | 140 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-ready skills in advanced process control concepts and implementation topics used in industrial automation, including distributed control systems (DCS), PLC, and SCADA-style monitoring and control approaches.
- Your program learning spans instrumentation hardware, signals, and control system design, helping you qualify for roles such as instrumentation and control engineer in manufacturing and industrial process environments.
- You gain practical, lab-focused competence in areas like installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and modern control-system implementation so you can contribute faster in engineering teams.
- Because your curriculum covers communication and industrial control system integration, you are better prepared for automation roles that require working with industrial networks and control architectures.
- Final-year project work plus industrial training helps you build professional experience you can show to employers when applying for engineering technologist and engineering technician pathways.
- You develop foundations that support progression into supervisory and specialist roles within process control, automation systems, and instrumentation engineering teams.
Employability rate
For instrumentation and control engineering graduates in Malaysia, an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% typically reflect strong hiring demand for automation and industrial process control talent, especially in manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Overall, this points to a relatively stable career outlook in Malaysia where qualified graduates are generally well-positioned to find engineering roles tied to instrumentation, control systems, and industrial automation.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| High school / A-level / equivalent | International applicants: UniKL’s engineering and engineering technology international entry path requires 12 years of schooling and a general pass in a High School Certificate, A-levels or equivalent, with minimum Grade C (60%) in any 2 subjects and passes (50%) in Mathematics and English in the Secondary School or O-level. UniKL also states the requirement includes Mathematics and one Science subject (Physics, Chemistry or Biology, depending on the programme). |
| Diploma in Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent | International applicants may also be admitted through an engineering or engineering technology diploma or equivalent, as published under the programme international entry requirements. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Instrumentation and control / automation fundamentals | Direct match | International applicants with a relevant engineering or engineering technology background are aligned to the programme’s measurement and control focus, including instrumentation foundations, control systems, and industrial automation topics. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted certificate for Bachelor programmes). If you do not have an English proficiency certificate, UniKL states you will be directed to its English Language Intensive Programme (E-LIP) after submitting the online application with the relevant documents.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 9750 / per semester | International Student tuition fee: RM 9,750.00 per semester. Fees shown are the tuition fees only. Fees are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6% and are correct at time of publication and subject to change. |
| Total tuition | MYR 78000 / total program | International Student total tuition fee: RM 78,000.00 (total tuition fee). Fees shown are the tuition fees only and are not inclusive of visa processing fee for international students. |
Proof of financial resources
You will be assessed for admission and your student visa application may require evidence that you can support yourself financially while studying in Malaysia. UniKL also notes that visa processing fees for international students are not included in the published tuition fees.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for Malaysia student visa processing (as required by your visa application pathway)
- Bank and financial documents requested during UniKL and visa processing (if applicable to your application)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Winter intake | October - 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 | March - Winter intake | October - 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 | March - Winter intake | October - 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
Apply online during the international intake period
Submit your application through UniKL’s international online application for the programme during the published intake window for March or October. Complete all required fields and upload the requested documents for international applicants, including your academic records and English proficiency proof or documents to support the E-LIP pathway. UniKL states the application will be evaluated within 3 to 5 working days after submission.
Accept the offer and pay the initial enrollment fee
If you receive an offer, you must accept it by completing the acceptance documents and paying the initial enrollment fees within 2 weeks from the offer letter date. UniKL states the initial enrollment fee is RM 2,200 and is required to start your student visa application processing. Keep your payment proof and acceptance documents ready for visa follow-up steps.
Student visa application processing via EMGS
After UniKL receives the initial enrollment fee and acceptance form, UniKL will apply for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) via Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). UniKL states VAL processing takes from 3 to 9 weeks. Use the EMGS status monitoring process once your VAL application is submitted.