MEng Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering
About
About
TheChemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering degree program at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) is a four-year programme that combines advanced chemical engineering knowledge with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), the programme meets the academic standards for Chartered or Professional Engineer status. Ranked #82 globally for Chemical Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), it reflects UNM’s commitment to innovation and research excellence.
Students follow an industry-relevant curriculum that begins with core modules in engineering and environmental science, progressing to specialised areas such as sustainable process design, water and wastewater treatment, and air pollution control. The programme emphasises experiential learning through laboratory work, research projects, and industrial placements.
Key facts
QUALIFICATIONBachelor's Degree
STUDY MODEFull-time
DURATION4 years
LOCAL COSTMYR 220,000
FOREIGN COSTMYR 260,000
SUBJECTSChemical Engineering, Environmental Science
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 220,000 | MYR 260,000 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 220,000 | MYR 260,000 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 55,000 | MYR 65,000 |
Entry Requirements
Any of these:
A Level: BBC including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics (excludes Critical Thinking and General Studies)
IB Diploma: 26 points with 5, 4 at HL, including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and either Chemistry or Physics (HL)
STPM: BBC+ including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics (excludes Pengajian Am)
UEC: 5 B3s including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics (excludes Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language)
Australian Year 12: ATAR 82 with subject-specific requirements equivalent to A Level
WACE: Must include Mathematics Methods and Mathematics Specialist
SACE: Must include Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics
Other states: Mathematics subjects reviewed case-by-case
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 77% average across 6 subjects including:
Advanced Functions
Calculus and Vectors
Either Chemistry or Physics
75% for C and 81% for B equivalent grades in required subjects
Gaokao + Senior High School Diploma (China):
70% overall in Gaokao (750 scale), with at least 75% in Mathematics and 73% in either Chemistry or Physics
70% in Senior High School Diploma overall, and 70% in required subjects
CBSE / CISCE Class XII (India):
78% average across best four subjects
At least 80% in Mathematics and 70% in Chemistry or Physics
CBSE Applied Mathematics not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP): 4, 4, 3 including:
AP Calculus
Either AP Chemistry or AP Physics
Diploma (Local Institutions): Entry to Year 2 with minimum GPA 3.20/4.0 and strong grades in Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics
Foundation (Local Institutions): Minimum GPA 3.20/4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects
Nottingham Foundation Programme: Minimum 45% in all Mathematics and Physics modules
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 80 (Writing & Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20)
PTE (Academic): 65 (minimum 59 in each element)
GCE A Level/AS Level English: Grade C
SPM: CEFR Level B2
GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4
IGCSE First Language: Grade C / 4
IGCSE Second Language: Grade B / 6
MUET: Band 4
UEC English: Grade B3
IB English A1/A2 (SL or HL): 4
IB English B (HL): 4
IB English B (SL): 5
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75% (no fast-track route, must complete all 30 standard credits)
CBSE/CISCE Class X or XII: 70% overall, with confirmation that English was the medium of instruction from Class X–XII
Additional Notes
IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE results must be less than 2 years old
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted
Online test versions (IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, PTE Academic Online) are not accepted
MUET is valid for five years
OSSD English accepted only with standard credits, not through exemptions
CBSE/CISCE English accepted only with confirmation letter of English medium throughout schooling (Class X–XII)
A Level: BBC including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics (excludes Critical Thinking and General Studies)
IB Diploma: 26 points with 5, 4 at HL, including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (HL) and either Chemistry or Physics (HL)
STPM: BBC+ including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics (excludes Pengajian Am)
UEC: 5 B3s including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics (excludes Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language)
Australian Year 12: ATAR 82 with subject-specific requirements equivalent to A Level
WACE: Must include Mathematics Methods and Mathematics Specialist
SACE: Must include Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics
Other states: Mathematics subjects reviewed case-by-case
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 77% average across 6 subjects including:
Advanced Functions
Calculus and Vectors
Either Chemistry or Physics
75% for C and 81% for B equivalent grades in required subjects
Gaokao + Senior High School Diploma (China):
70% overall in Gaokao (750 scale), with at least 75% in Mathematics and 73% in either Chemistry or Physics
70% in Senior High School Diploma overall, and 70% in required subjects
CBSE / CISCE Class XII (India):
78% average across best four subjects
At least 80% in Mathematics and 70% in Chemistry or Physics
CBSE Applied Mathematics not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP): 4, 4, 3 including:
AP Calculus
Either AP Chemistry or AP Physics
Diploma (Local Institutions): Entry to Year 2 with minimum GPA 3.20/4.0 and strong grades in Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics
Foundation (Local Institutions): Minimum GPA 3.20/4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects
Nottingham Foundation Programme: Minimum 45% in all Mathematics and Physics modules
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 80 (Writing & Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20)
PTE (Academic): 65 (minimum 59 in each element)
GCE A Level/AS Level English: Grade C
SPM: CEFR Level B2
GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4
IGCSE First Language: Grade C / 4
IGCSE Second Language: Grade B / 6
MUET: Band 4
UEC English: Grade B3
IB English A1/A2 (SL or HL): 4
IB English B (HL): 4
IB English B (SL): 5
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75% (no fast-track route, must complete all 30 standard credits)
CBSE/CISCE Class X or XII: 70% overall, with confirmation that English was the medium of instruction from Class X–XII
Additional Notes
IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE results must be less than 2 years old
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted
Online test versions (IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, PTE Academic Online) are not accepted
MUET is valid for five years
OSSD English accepted only with standard credits, not through exemptions
CBSE/CISCE English accepted only with confirmation letter of English medium throughout schooling (Class X–XII)
Curriculum
Year 1
Core Modules
Chemistry for Engineers
Fluid Mechanics
Fundamentals of Engineering Design
Introductory Geology
Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Process Engineering Principles
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Year 2
Core Modules
Analytical Measurement
Advanced Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Chemical and Phase Equilibria
Environmental Assessment
Materials and Sustainable Processes
Process Design and Control
Separation and Particle Technology
Year 3
Core Modules
Air Pollution
Advanced Transport Phenomena
Design Project
Industrial Training
Multicomponent Separations
Process Engineering Laboratories
Process Simulation 1
Reactor Design and Process Control
Water Treatment
Year 4
Core Module
MEng Project
Year 4 Optional Modules
Advanced Computational Methods
Advanced Environmental Assessment
Advanced Process Control
Advanced Reaction Engineering
Chemical Product Design
Food Processing Technology
Industrial Dehydration
Nanotechnology
Palm Oil and Oleochemicals
Petroleum Refining and Gas Processing
Power Generation and Carbon Capture
Process Design and Optimisation
Process Synthesis and Design
Statistical Process Control and Quality Management
Water Treatment Engineering
Core Modules
Chemistry for Engineers
Fluid Mechanics
Fundamentals of Engineering Design
Introductory Geology
Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Process Engineering Principles
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Year 2
Core Modules
Analytical Measurement
Advanced Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Chemical and Phase Equilibria
Environmental Assessment
Materials and Sustainable Processes
Process Design and Control
Separation and Particle Technology
Year 3
Core Modules
Air Pollution
Advanced Transport Phenomena
Design Project
Industrial Training
Multicomponent Separations
Process Engineering Laboratories
Process Simulation 1
Reactor Design and Process Control
Water Treatment
Year 4
Core Module
MEng Project
Year 4 Optional Modules
Advanced Computational Methods
Advanced Environmental Assessment
Advanced Process Control
Advanced Reaction Engineering
Chemical Product Design
Food Processing Technology
Industrial Dehydration
Nanotechnology
Palm Oil and Oleochemicals
Petroleum Refining and Gas Processing
Power Generation and Carbon Capture
Process Design and Optimisation
Process Synthesis and Design
Statistical Process Control and Quality Management
Water Treatment Engineering