Bachelor Of Petroleum Engineering With Honours

This programme offers a well-balanced curriculum that provides both breadth and depth across petroleum engineering specialisations. Students will build a strong foundation in oil and gas exploration, production, and development while mastering core topics such as petroleum geology, petroleum economy, and well completion. With access to advanced laboratories and industry-standard software like NEXUS, COMPASS, and t-navigator, students will gain practical experience and insights from industry experts through industrial-based projects. By the end of the four-year programme, they will be equipped to address complex challenges and design innovative solutions for the benefit of society and organisations

Any one of these:

• STPM: Minimum 2Cs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• A Level: Minimum 2Ds including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• UEC: Minimum 5Bs including Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• CPU: Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects, inclusive of a minimum score of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• Local Matriculation: Minimum CGPA 2.0

• Foundation from other University/College: Minimum CGPA 2.0

• WAEC/NECO: A maximum aggregate of 15 points out of the best 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum B in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma/equivalent: Minimum CGPA 2.0

• Subject to Faculty discretion after reviewing transcript and syllabus. Max credit transfer of 30% of the programme total credits

• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• International Baccalaureate: Minimum 26/42 points from 6 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject)

• SAM: Minimum average of 60% in 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum scores of 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

• SACE/AUSMAT/TEE/SAM:

  • Minimum ATAR score of 60% AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics AND one relevant Physical Science subject

  • OR Minimum overall average of 60% in 5 subjects AND minimum score of 60% in Mathematics AND one relevant Physical Science subject

• WACE/NTEC: Minimum overall average of 60%, inclusive of minimum 60% in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

English Language Requirements

For Local Students:

• MUET: Band 3.5

• SPM English Language: Grade B+

• SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C

• UEC English Language: Grade A2

• CEFR: B1 (High B1)

• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.

For International Students:

• Cambridge Linguaskill: 154

• IELTS: Band 5.0

• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154

• TOEFL IBT: 40

• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5

• Pearson Test of English: 47

• MUET: Band 3.5

• CEFR: B1 (High B1)

Year 1

• Statistics
• Technical Communication
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers I
• Mathematical Methods for Engineers II
• Engineering Design and Drawing
• Engineering Physics
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Material Engineering
• Material Engineering Laboratory

Year 2

• Safety, Health and Environment
• Programming for Engineers
• Fluid Mechanics
• Numerical Analysis
• Physical Geology
• Elements of Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties
• Thermodynamics
• Thermofluid Laboratory
• Numerical Analysis Laboratory
• Petrophysics Laboratory
• Internship I

Year 3

• Engineers in Society
• Engineering Management and Economics
• Reservoir Engineering I
• Reservoir Engineering II
• Oil and Gas Production Operations
• Well Completion
• Drilling Engineering
• Petroleum Geology
• Petroleum Geology Laboratory
• Drilling Engineering Laboratory
• Fieldwork
• Internship II

Year 4

• Final Year Project A
• Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Natural Gas Engineering
• Formation Evaluation
• Reservoir Simulation
• Petroleum Economy
• Well Diagnosis and Treatment
• Final Year Project B
• Field Development Project I
• Field Development Project II

Elective courses (select one stream only)

Stream 1: Advanced Oil Field Operation
Advanced Reservoir Simulation
Advanced Deilling Engineering
Production System Planning

Stream 2: Advanced Management in Energy Engineering
Energy Management and Conservation
Energy and Carbon Auditing
Economics of Energy Systems

Stream 3: Interdisciplinary (Select 3 courses only)
Renewable Energy
IoT and Data Analytics
Machine Learning
Technopreneurship
Nanotechnology

General Courses (MPU) 

For Malaysian students:

1. U1 - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. U1 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. U1 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. U1 - Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3 (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3))

All students:

1. U3 - Kursus Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah (KIAR)
2. U4 - Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 to 3