# Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry
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# Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry
(R/0531/6/0001) (09/26) (MQA/SWA4584)
- [Introduction](#home)
- [Curriculum](#menu1)
- [Requirement](#menu2)
- [Apply](#menu3)
- [Fees](#menu4)
- [Brochure](#menu5)
- [Contact](#menu6)
### **Introduction**
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 and Sustainable Chemistry. This programme is developed to nurture students to become 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, a practical-based approach, and experiential learning, as individuals orin teams, intending to realise UTP’s seven (7) attributes for a well-rounded graduate model. The programme stresses the need for a firm foundation in Fundamental Chemistry, followed by advanced courses such as Separation Process, Hydrocarbon and Petrochemical, Quantum and Computational Chemistry, Analytical Instrumentation and Molecular Spectroscopy. Students learning experience is also enhanced with the incorporation of Science Team Project and 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**\
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 are not confined to exciting roles such as Analytical Chemists, Computational Chemists, Quality Control Chemists, Researchers, Entrepreneurs and Academics.
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## Programme Educational Objectives
- Chemists who are competent with the potential to become leaders in industries related to Applied Chemistry.
- Chemists who are committed to sustainable development of Applied Chemistry for the betterment of the society.
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## Programme Outcomes
To produce well-rounded graduates with the following outcomes:
- Acquire knowledge and understanding of Chemistry.
- Solve problems related to Chemistry and its applications.
- Apply knowledge of Chemistry to conduct practicals, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- Communicate effectively with community at large.
- Use scientific techniques, skills or tools necessary for professional practice.
- Demonstrate effective leadership and team players for life-long learning.
- Demonstrate business acumen, entrepreneurial skills and social responsibility.
- Conduct applied chemistry project in an ethical and professional manner.
## Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry, students are required to obtain a minimum of
**127 credit hours** and a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
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| **Summary of Courses Required for Graduation** | |
| **Course Group (G)** | **Number of Credit Hours** |
| NR - National Requirement | 10 |
| UR - University Requirement | 14 |
| CC - Core Common | 8 |
| CD - Core Discipline | 69 |
| CI - Core Industrial Internship | 14 |
| CSp - Core Specialisation | 12 |
| **TOTAL** | **127** |
### **Curriculum Structure**
Bachelor of Applied Chemistry with Honours
## Semester 1
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| **SEMESTER 1** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| MPU3182 MPU3142 | Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban (Local) BM Komunikasi 2 (International) | 2 | NR |
| MPU3192 | Falsafah & Isu Semasa | 2 | NR |
| PEB1012 | Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry & Sustainable Development | 2 | UR |
| FEM1083 | Mathematics for Scientists | 3 | CC |
| CEB1032 | Health, Safety & Environment | 2 | CC |
| YBB1013 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 | CD |
| | **Credit Hours ** | **14** | |
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## Semester 2
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| **SEMESTER 2** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| MPU 2 | One (1) MPU2 Course | 2 | NR |
| KXXxxx1 | Co Curriculum I | 1 | UR |
| LEB1042 | Academic Writing | 2 | UR |
| YBB1023 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 | CD |
| YBB1033 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 | CD |
| YBB1044 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 | CD |
| | **Credit Hours** | **15** | |
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## Semester 3
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| **SEMESTER 3** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| MPU 3 | One (1) MPU3 Course | 2 | NR |
| HEB1023 | Scientific Inquiry | 3 | UR |
| YBB1053 | Analytical Instrumentation | 3 | CD |
| YBB1063 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | CD |
| YBB1074 | Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 | CD |
| | **Credit Hours** | **15** | |
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## Semester 4
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| **SEMESTER 4** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| KXXxxx1 | Co Curriculum II | 1 | UR |
| HEB2033 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 | UR |
| YBB2013 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 | CD |
| YBB2023 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 3 | CD |
| YBB2034 | Chemistry Laboratory III | 4 | CD |
| | **Credit Hours ** | | |
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## Semester 5
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| **SEMESTER 5** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| GEB2102 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | UR |
| YBB2043 | Material and Energy Balance | 3 | CD |
| YBB2053 | Organotransition Metal Chemistry | 3 | CD |
| YBB2063 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 | CD |
| YBB2074 | Chemistry Laboratory IV | 4 | CD |
| | **Credit Hours ** | | |
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## Semester 6
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| **SEMESTER 6** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| MPU 4 HEB1012 | Community Engagement Project | 2 | NR |
| FEM2063 | Data Analytics | 3 | CC |
| YBB2083 | Separation Process | 3 | CD |
| YBB2093 | Molecular Spectroscopy | 3 | CD |
| YBB2103 | Hydrocarbon and Petrochemical | 3 | CD |
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## Student Industrial Internship Programme
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| **STUDENT INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME ** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| IEB3037 | Student Industrial Training (SIT) | 7 | CI |
| | **Credit Hours ** | | |
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| **STUDENT INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME ** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| IEB3047 | | 7 | CI |
| | **Credit Hours ** | | |
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## Semester 7
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| **SEMESTER 7** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| YBB3014 | Science Team Project | 4 | CD |
| YBB3022 | Final Year Project I | 2 | CD |
| | Core Specialization I | 3 | CSp |
| | Core Specialization II | 3 | CSp |
| | **Credit Hours ** | | |
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## Semester 8
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| **SEMESTER 8** | | | |
| **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** |
| YBB4014 | Final Year Project II | 4 | CD |
| YBB4024 | Quantum and Computational Chemistry | 4 | CD |
| | Core Specialization III | 3 | CSp |
| | Core Specialization IV | 3 | CSp |
| | **Credit Hours ** | | |
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| **Total Credit Hours : 127** | | | | |
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## 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.
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| **A.** **Petrochemistry** | | | | |
| **No** | **Code** | **Course Name** | **Cr** | **G** |
| 1 | YBB4113 | Catalysis in Petrochemistry | 3 | CSp |
| 2 | YBB4123 | Reaction and Synthesis of Polymeric Materials | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | YBB4133 | Fine and Speciality Chemical | 3 | CSp |
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| **B.** **Sustainable Chemistry** | | | | |
| **No** | **Code** | **Course Name** | **Cr** | **G** |
| 1 | YBB4213 | Green Processes and Products | 3 | CSp |
| 2 | YBB4223 | Sustainable Water Management | 3 | CSp |
| 3 | YBB4233 | New Energy | 3 | CSp |
## Minor (EM) Courses
Applied Chemistry students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in data science will have the option to complete courses offered under the Minor package. The Minor package available to Applied Chemistry students is the Minor in Data Science.
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In order to be eligible for Minor, students are required to pass and complete all the courses under the same package (15 credits). All results will be counted in the GPA/CGPA calculation. However, the option to do the Minor 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
**127 credit hours.** The offering of the courses will also be subjected to availability.
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| **Minor in Data Science** | | | | | |
| **No** | **Code** | **Courses** | **Cr** | **G** | **Semester** |
| 1 | TFB2073 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | EM | Students can take these courses in any semester\* |
| 2 | FFM3023 | Simulation andOptimisation | 3 | EM |
| 3 | TFB3113 | Data Mining | 3 | EM |
| 4 | TFB3123 | Machine Learning | 3 | EM |
| 5 | TFB3133 | Data Visualization | 3 | EM |
| **Total Credit Hours** | | | **15** | | |
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*\*subject to availibility*
### **Entry Requirements**
- [Local](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/Local/Entry-Requirements.aspx)
- [International](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/International/Entry-Requirement.aspx)\
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### **How to Apply**
UTP application process for local and international applicants:
[**Local Applicants**](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/Local/How-to-Apply.aspx)
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[**International Applicants**](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/International/How-To-Apply.aspx)
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### **Tuition Fees**
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[**Local Students**](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/Local/Tuition-Fees.aspx)
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[**International Students**](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Admission/Undergraduate/International/Tuition-fees.aspx)
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**Financial Aid**\
For more info on available financial aid, click
[here](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Students/Financial-Aid.aspx)
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[here](https://www.utp.edu.my/sites/Publishing/_layouts/15/WopiFrame.aspx?sourcedoc=%7BCB5A1B46-B16E-479B-80D0-43CCD171B1FF%7D&file=UTPUG_AC_2022.pdf) to download
### **Contact Person**
For further details, you may contact:
**Chair, Department of Fundamental & Applied Sciences**
Associate Professor Dr Maizatul Shima Binti Shaharun
Email: maizats@utp.edu.my
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### **FAQs**
### **1. What are the career prospects for graduates with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Applied Chemistry degree in Malaysia?**
Graduates will have career opportunities in various scientific workforces across many 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.
### **2. What are the opportunities for research and development in the field of applied chemistry?**
Opportunities for research and development include drug development and testing, discovering new and improving existing products, cell factories, nanotechnology, and computer-designed molecules.
### **3. What is the tuition fee for the Bachelor of Science in Applied Chemistry programme at UTP?**
There are different tuition fees for local and international students.
Fee for local students: RM67,600.00
Fee for international students: RM77,400
### **4. Can I get a scholarship to study for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Applied Chemistry degree at UTP?**
Yes, you can get a scholarship to study the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Applied Chemistry degree at UTP if you meet the criteria.
For more info on available financial aid, click [here](https://www.utp.edu.my/Pages/Students/Financial-Aid.aspx).
### **5. What are the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Applied Chemistry degree at UTP?**
Applicants wishing to enrol at UTP for undergraduate programmes must possess a minimum of 1 (one) of the following qualifications:
- STPM
- A-Level or Equivalent
- International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Matriculation
- Foundation in Relevant Field from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
- Foundation in Relevant Field from a recognised institution
- Diploma in Relevant Field from a recognised institution
- UEC - Senior Middle Level (SML)
- Australian Matriculation Programme
- Others