Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry program at UTP University Malaysia focuses on Petrochemistry and Sustainable Chemistry. It aims to produce skilled graduates with knowledge, practical skills, and values needed for a high-income society. The program emphasizes student-centered learning, practical-based approaches, and experiential learning. Students gain a strong foundation in Fundamental Chemistry and take advanced courses in areas such as Separation Process, Hydrocarbon and Petrochemical, Quantum and Computational Chemistry, and Analytical Instrumentation. Specializations in Petrochemistry or Sustainable Chemistry are available. The program includes a 7-month industrial internship for practical experience.

Entry Requirement

• Foundation in a relevant field from a recognised institution.
• Minimum final CGPA of 3.00/4.00

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Include various scientific workforces across many industries such as 

• oil and gas
• petrochemicals
• pharmaceuticals
• food, and cosmetics 
• Government
• Academia and Research
• Development sectors

Curriculum

Among the courses offered 

Semeste 1

• Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban (Local)
  BM Komunikasi 2 (International)
• Falsafah & Isu Semasa
• Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry & Sustainable Development
• Mathematics for Scientists
• Health, Safety & Environment
• Inorganic Chemistry I
  

Semeste 2

• One (1) MPU2 Course
• Co Curriculum I
• Academic Writing
• Physical Chemistry I
• Analytical Chemistry
• Chemistry Laboratory I

Semeste 3

• One (1) MPU3 Course
• Scientific Inquiry
• Analytical Instrumentation
• Organic Chemistry I
• Chemistry Laboratory II
  

Semeste 4

• Co Curriculum II
• Professional Communication Skills
• Organic Chemistry II
• Inorganic Chemistry II
• Chemistry Laboratory III

Semeste 5

• Entrepreneurship
• Material and Energy Balance
• Organotransition Metal Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry II
• Chemistry Laboratory IV

Semeste 6

• Community Engagement Project
• Data Analytics
• Separation Process
• Molecular Spectroscopy
• Hydrocarbon and Petrochemical

Student Industrial Internship Programme

• Student Industrial Training (SIT)
• Student Industrial Project (SIP)

Semeste 7

• Science Team Project    
• Final Year Project I
• Core Specialization I
• Core Specialization II

Semeste 8

• Final Year Project II
• Quantum and Computational Chemistry
• Core Specialization III
• Core Specialization IV

Core Specialisation (CSp) Courses

Choose any of the following sets A or B for Core Specialisation I, II and III and choose one (1) from other Core Specialisation for Core Specialisation IV.

​​​A.​ Petrochemistry​ ​ ​

• • Catalysis in Petrochemistry
  • Reaction and Synthesis of Polymeric Materials
  • Fine and Speciality Chemical

​​​B. Sustainable Chemistry​ ​ ​

• • Green Processes and Products
  • Sustainable Water Management
  • New Energy