The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry Programme is aligned with UTP’s Mission Statements to produce skilled knowledge workers, addressing the nation’s call for more scientists and technologists especially in the areas of Petrochemistry, Sustainable Chemistry and Nanotechnology. This programme is developed to nurture students into competent graduates with the knowledge, understanding, skills and values required in our move towards a high income society.
This exclusive programme adopts the multi-mode educational delivery system which emphasises on student-centred learning, practical-based approach and experiential learning, as individuals or in teams, intended to realise UTP’s seven (7) attributes for a well-rounded graduate model. The programme stresses the need for firm foundation in Fundamental Chemistry, followed by advanced courses such as Separation Process, Petrochemical Processes, Hydrocarbon Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation, Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy. Students learning experience is also enhanced with the incorporation of the multidisciplinary Science Team Project and also the compulsory 7-month structured Student Industrial Internship Programme.
In addition to the above, students are given the opportunity to choose their specialisation in any of the following areas:
- Petrochemistry
- Sustainable chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Career opportunities for the graduates from the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry programme are enormous. They will be able to enter into the scientific workforce in various industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics; as well as in other sectors such as Government, Academia and Research and Development sectors. These include but not confined to exciting roles such as Analytical Chemists, Computational Chemists, Quality Control Chemists, Researchers, Entrepreneurs and Academics.
Foreword by Chemistry Cluster Leader
Since its establishment in 2009, the Chemistry Cluster in Fundamental and Applied Sciences Department consists of academic staff who are involved in teaching, supervision and research. They are equipped with a wide spectrum of expertise covering areas in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, Computational Chemistry, Environmental Science and Technology, Gas and Petrochemistry and Sustainable Energy. Their diversified research interests are channeled into conducting impactful research in fundamental and applied chemistry and also in securing research funding.
In addition to offering the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry undergraduate programme, the Chemistry Cluster also offers postgraduate degree levels by research in:
Mission and Aims of Chemistry Cluster
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- Our mission is to provide opportunities for the pursuit of knowledge, skills and expertise for the advancement of chemistry to enhance the nation’s aspiration in science.
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- Our objective is to produce dynamic and skilled workforce in chemistry with the potential to become leaders in industry and the nation.
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- Our aim is to nurture creativity and innovativeness and expand the knowledge of chemistry for the betterment of society.
To produce science workforce in the field of Applied Chemistry with business acumen and the potential to become leaders in industries and R&D with emphasis in Petrochemistry, Sustainable Chemistry and Nanotechnology.
- Acquire fundamental and basic knowledge of Chemistry.
- Apply knowledge of Chemistry and Mathematics Design to conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- Identify and solve applied science problems and challenges in industries.
- Use the techniques, skills and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice.
- Conduct applied chemistry research project in a professional and ethical manner.
- Communicate effectively not only with other science graduates, but also with community at large.
- Demonstrate business acumen and entrepreneurship skills.
- Recognise the need to undertake life-long learning.
| Summary of Courses Required for Graduation | |
| Course Group (G) | Number of Credit Hours |
| NR – National Requirement | 14 |
| UR – University Requirement | 9 |
| CS – Common Science | 16 |
| CD – Core Discipline | 63 |
| CI – Core Industrial Internship | 14 |
| CSp – Core Specialisation | 12 |
| TOTAL | 128 |
Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Applied Chemistry
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 | SEMESTER 3 | |||||||||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G | Code | Courses | Cr | G | Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| MPU3122
MPU3142 |
TITAS (Local)
BM Komunikasi 2 (International) |
3 | NR | CDB1012 | Health, Safety & Environment | 2 | CS | MPU 2 | One (1) U2 Course | 3 | NR |
| MPU3113
MPU3173 |
Ethnic Relationship (Local)
Malaysian Studies 3 (International) |
3 | NR | FDM2063 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | CS | LDB1042 | Academic Writing | 2 | UR |
| PDB1012 | Introduction to Oil and Gas | 2 | UR | YAB1033 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 | CD | KXXxxx1 | Co Curriculum II | 1 | UR |
| FDM1023 | Ordinary Differential
Equations |
3 | CS | YAB1013 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | CD | YAB1043 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 | CD |
| KXXxxx1 | Co Curriculum I | 1 | UR | YAB1022 | Chemistry Practical I | 2 | CD | YAB1053 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | CD |
| | | | | YAB1072 | Chemistry Practical II | 2 | CD | ||||
| Credit Hours | 12 | Credit Hours | 13 | Credit Hours | 14 | ||||||
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| SEMESTER 4 | SEMESTER 5 | SEMESTER 6 | |||||||||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G | Code | Courses | Cr | G | Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| MPU 3 | One (1) U3 course | 3 | NR | HDB2033 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 | UR | GDB1033 | Management and Organisational Behaviour | 3 | CS |
| ZAB2072 | Philosophy of Science & Technology | 2 | CS | YAB2032 | Separation Process | 2 | CD | YAB2042 | Science Team Project | 2 | CD |
| YAB1063 | Material and Energy Balance | 3 | CD | YAB2073 | Quantum Chemistry | 3 | CD | ZAB1053 | Modern Physics | 3 | CD |
| YAB2013 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 | CD | YAB2063 | Analytical Instrumentation | 3 | CD | YAB4023 | Molecular Spectroscopy | 3 | CD |
| YAB2023 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 | CD | YAB2052 | Chemistry Practical III | 2 | CD | YAB4033 | Organotransition Metal Chemistry | 3 | CD |
| Credit Hours | 14 | Credit Hours | 13 | Credit Hours | 14 | ||||||
| SEMESTER 7 | STUDENT INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME | STUDENT INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME | |||||||||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G | Code | Courses | Cr | G | Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| MPU 4/ HDB1012 | Community Engagement Project | 2 | NR | IDB3037 | Student Industrial Training (SIT) | 7 | CI | IDB3047 | Student Industrial Project (SIP) | 7 | CI |
| YAB3013 | Surface Science and Catalysis | 3 | CD | ||||||||
| YAB3023 | Petrochemical Processes | 3 | CD | | | | | | | | |
| YAB3033 | Hydrocarbon Chemistry | 3 | CD | ||||||||
| YAB3042 | Computational Chemistry | 2 | CD | | | | | | | | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | Credit Hours | 7 | Credit Hours | 7 | ||||||
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| SEMESTER 8 | SEMESTER 9 | | |||||||||
| Code | Courses | Cr | G | Code | Courses | Cr | G | ||||
| GDB3013 | Small Business & Entrepreneurship | 3 | CS | YAB4044 | Final Year Project II | 4 | CD | ||||
| YAB4012 | Final Year Project I | 2 | CD | YABxxx3 | Core Specialization III | 3 | CSp | ||||
| YABxxx3 | Core Specialization I | 3 | CSp | YABxxx3 | Core Specialization IV | 3 | CSp | ||||
| YABxxx3 | Core Specialization II | 3 | CSp | ||||||||
| Credit Hours | 11 | Credit Hours | 10 | | |||||||
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| Total Credit Hours : 128 | |||||||||||
| A. Petrochemistry | ||||
| No | Code | Course Name | Cr | G |
| 1 | YAB4113 | Catalysis for Petrochemistry | 3 | CSp |
| 2 | YAB4123 | Fundamentals of Reactor System | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | YAB4133 | Polymers from Petrochemicals | 3 | CSp |
| 4 | YAB4143 | Fine and Speciality Chemical | 3 | CSp |
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| B. Sustainable Chemistry | ||||
| No | Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| 1 | YAB4213 | Green Chemistry | 3 | CSp |
| 2 | ZAB4213 | Renewable Energy | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | YAB4233 | Green Processes and Products | 3 | CSp |
| 4 | YAB4243 | Sustainable Water Management | 3 | CSp |
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| C. Nanotechnology | ||||
| No | Code | Courses | Cr | G |
| 1 | ZAB4113 | Nanoscience | 3 | CSp |
| 2 | ZAB4123 | Fundamental of Nanotechnology | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | YAB4313 | Nanoscale Materials: Synthesis and Applications | 3 | CSp |
| 4 | YAB4323 | Solid State Chemistry | 3 | CSp |
Minor (EM) Courses
Minor in Management is made available to all students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in management and business. However, the option to do the Minor in Management is at the students’ discretion and is not compulsory. The total credit hours accumulated under Minor courses will be over and above the graduation requirements of 128 credit hours.
| Minor in Management | |||||
| No | Code | Courses | Cr | G | Semester |
| 1 | GDB2013 | Business Accounting | 3 | EM | Students can take these courses in any semester |
| 2 | GDB1033 | Management and Organizational Behaviour | 3 | EM | |
| 3 | GDB2053 | Principles of Finance | 3 | EM | |
| 4 | GDB2043 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | EM | |
| 5 | GDB3013 | Small Business and Entrepreneurship | 3 | EM | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | ||||
Students have to complete and pass all of listed courses to get Minor in Management. All results will be counted in the GPA/CGPA calculation.