Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering Technology (Operation and Safety) with Honours
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Industrial Technology (UniKL MITEC) · Bandar Seri Alam, Malaysia
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A Bachelor program that applies Engineering Technology on Oil & Gas (Operation & Safety) in Downstream Plant, focusing on Petroleum Process Technology, Instrumentation & Control, Mechanical Inspection & Maintenance, and Process Safety & Oil & Gas Technology.
The programme builds versatile engineering technologists with theoretical knowledge and technical capability for operating in oil and gas downstream environments, supported by a structured semester-by-semester programme plan and industry-focused career pathways.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Engineering Mathematics 1 and Engineering Mathematics 2 to build core technical problem-solving skills
- Introduction to Oil and Gas Industry and Engineering Science to ground your studies in downstream operations
- Fundamental English and Professional English 1–2 to support communication for engineering practice
- Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design plus Material and Energy Balance to connect theory to engineering workflows
- Occupational Safety and Health Management and Electrical System and Networks to start safety and systems learning early
- Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Hydrocarbon Chemistry to develop engineering fundamentals for petroleum operations
- Process Measurement, Pipeline Technology, and Petroleum Refining Technology to support monitoring and operational systems
- Mass and Heat Transfer, Principle of Separation Process, and Instrumentation and Control System for process control and performance
- Mechanical System, Rotating Equipment, and Gas Processing Technology to strengthen hands-on technical competence
- Process Safety Management themes across the programme, including Process Safety & Oil and Gas Technology focus areas
- Maintenance Managements for Oil and Gas Industry and Fire and Gas Detection System for reliability and risk reduction
- Process Technology for Petrochemical Plants and Process Safety Management for operational safety and compliance
- Final Year Project 1, Capstone Project, and Final Year Project 2 to complete your engineering project work
- Co-Curriculum and Elective components to deepen your chosen technical direction
- Industrial Training to apply your petroleum engineering technology and operation/safety learning in a real workplace setting
- Electives (Waste and Water Treatments, Sustainable Energy and Green Technology, Corrosion Engineering, Destructive and Non Destructive Testing, Gas Separation: Membrane Technology) to extend specialist competence
- Additional module Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) to support integration and communication during study
Curriculum
Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering Technology (Operation and Safety) with Honours programme structure with Credit hours per semester and total credits.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Engineering Mathematics 1 | 6 | 24 |
| Falsafah dan Isu Semasa / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 | 2 | |||
| Introduction to Oil and Gas Industry | 3 | |||
| Principle of Chemistry | 3 | |||
| Engineering Science | 4 | |||
| Fundamental English | 2 | |||
| Professional English 1 | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | Engineering Mathematics 2 | 6 | 26 |
| Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design | 4 | |||
| Occupational Safety and Health Management | 3 | |||
| Electrical System and Networks | 3 | |||
| Material and Energy Balance | 4 | |||
| Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Philosophy and Current Issues | 2 | |||
| Professional English 2 | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory modules | Engineering Project Management | 3 | 22 |
| Thermodynamics | 4 | |||
| Fluid Mechanics | 4 | |||
| Hydrocarbon Chemistry | 3 | |||
| Process Measurement | 3 | |||
| Pipeline Technology | 3 | |||
| Innovation Management / Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim / Culture and Lifestyle 2 | 2 | |||
| Semester 4 | Compulsory modules | Mass and Heat Transfer | 4 | 22 |
| Instrumentation and Control System | 4 | |||
| Principle of Separation Process | 3 | |||
| Petroleum Chemical Handling | 3 | |||
| Pollution Control Technology | 3 | |||
| Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah 2 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Language 1 | 3 | |||
| Semester 5 | Compulsory modules and electives | Mechanical System | 3 | 22 |
| Rotating Equipment | 4 | |||
| Gas Processing Technology | 4 | |||
| Petroleum Refining Technology | 4 | |||
| Industrial Control System | 3 | |||
| Technopreneurship | 2 | |||
| Foreign Language 2 | 2 | |||
| Semester 6 | Compulsory modules, project work and elective | Maintenance Managements for Oil and Gas Industry | 3 | 22 |
| Fire and Gas Detection System | 4 | |||
| Process Technology for Petrochemical Plants | 4 | |||
| Final Year Project 1 | 6 | |||
| Co-Curriculum | 2 | |||
| Elective | 3 | |||
| Semester 7 | Compulsory capstone and final year project | Capstone Project | 6 | 19 |
| Process Safety Management | 4 | |||
| Final Year Project 2 | 6 | |||
| Elective | 3 | |||
| Semester 8 | Industrial training and electives | Industrial Training | 12 | 27 |
| Waste and Water Treatments | 3 | |||
| Sustainable Energy and Green Technology | 3 | |||
| Corrosion Engineering | 3 | |||
| Destructive and Non Destructive Testing | 3 | |||
| Gas Separation: Membrane Technology | 3 | |||
| Total | All semesters including final year project, capstone project, and industrial training plus elective components | 140 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You graduate with job-ready skills for downstream oil and gas operations, including operation-focused, safety-aware engineering practice in plant environments.
- This program is designed to support careers such as Safety Officer, Safety Engineer, and Health & Safety Inspector, with safety and risk thinking embedded through your study modules.
- You gain the technical base for operational and process roles like Process Engineer, Process Manager, and Plant Engineer by studying core areas such as thermodynamics, process measurement, and petroleum refining technology.
- You build competence for maintenance and reliability responsibilities through modules like Maintenance Managements for Oil and Gas Industry and rotating equipment learning.
- You are prepared for instrumentation and systems work with modules including Instrumentation and Control System and Electrical System and Networks, which are relevant to day-to-day plant control and monitoring.
- Your capstone and final-year project work (Final Year Project 1, Capstone Project, Final Year Project 2) helps you graduate with practical project experience you can discuss in interviews.
- Industrial Training in the final phase helps you develop workplace familiarity and professional readiness for industries that hire downstream operations and safety specialists.
Employability rate
For graduates of petroleum engineering technology in Malaysia, employability is typically around 82% and unemployment around 18% due to strong demand in downstream operations and the importance of industry-ready safety and operational skills.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook for roles connected to operation, maintenance, and process safety in oil and gas and related industrial plants.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School leaving qualification (international) | International students must have completed secondary schooling and obtain a general pass in a recognised secondary school certificate or O-levels or equivalent, with minimum Grade C in Mathematics and English, one science/vocational/technical subject, and two (2) other subjects. |
| High school qualification (international) for Bachelor entry | International students must have completed 12 years of schooling and obtain a general pass in a recognised High School Certificate, A-levels or equivalent with minimum Grade C (60%) in Mathematics and one science subject (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology depending on the programme). |
| Relevant qualification route for this Bachelor | For this Bachelor, UniKL also lists alternative entry routes including STPM with CGPA 2.0 and minimum Grade C in Mathematics plus one relevant science/technical subject, or a Diploma in Engineering/Engineering Technology (or related DKM/DVM) or APEL.A as prescribed by MQA based on justifications by the IHL. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering and Engineering Technology | Direct match | Engineering background and science/mathematics study at school level align with the UniKL international student requirements for Engineering and Engineering Technology programmes. |
Language requirements
This programme is taught in English. For international students, UniKL requires proof of English proficiency for Diploma/Bachelor level entry, unless you are accepted for an English Language Intensive Programme (E-LIP) due to missing proof.
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💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 11700 / per semester | International Students: RM 11,700.00 per semester. Fees shown are the tuition fees only; not inclusive of visa processing fee for international students. |
| Tuition total | MYR 93600 / total program | International Students: RM 93,600.00 total tuition fee. Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to show that they can fund tuition and living costs while studying in Malaysia. UniKL’s admission and visa process is supported by student visa requirements, and you may be asked to submit evidence of financial capacity during processing.
- Proof of financial capacity for student visa processing as requested during UniKL offer acceptance and EMGS visa preparation.
- Any other supporting financial documents requested by UniKL or during visa document preparation.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 | January 01, 2026 |
| 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 | October 01, 2026 | April 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - 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 | October - Winter intake | April - 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 your international application documents
Before applying, collect scan copies of your academic documents (school certificates and transcripts) and your passport first page. Confirm your English proficiency option for international applicants (IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent), or be ready to join the UniKL E-LIP pathway if you do not have an English certificate. Also review the entry requirement guidance relevant to the level of study you are applying for.
Submit the official online programme application
Submit your application through UniKL’s international undergraduate application process by selecting the programme you want to study. Upload the required scan documents in the format requested by the application system. The UniKL admission process evaluates the application and notifies you by email on your admission results.
Accept the offer and complete pre-visa steps
If you receive an offer, you will be asked to complete acceptance documents and pay the initial enrollment fees within two weeks from the offer letter date. This initial enrollment step is required to kick-start the student visa application process. After this, UniKL applies for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL) via EMGS.
Apply for student visa support (VAL via EMGS) and prepare for arrival
After UniKL submits your request via EMGS, processing for the Visa Approval Letter typically takes from 3 to 9 weeks. You can monitor status on the EMGS system. Once your VAL and acceptance steps are completed, you can plan your pre-arrival arrangements for your intake.