Bachelor Of Petroleum Engineering With Honours

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

4 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 119,620

Intake

February, June, October

Overview

Under a well-balanced curriculum that aims to provide both breadth and depth across petroleum engineering specialisations, students will build a solid foundation in oil and gas exploration, production and development as they master core topics in petroleum geology, petroleum economy and well completion.

At the Faculty, students will have access to well-equipped laboratories and sophisticated computers equipped with licensed engineering software such as NEXUS, COMPASS, t-navigator and other commercial reservoir simulation software. Industrial-based projects will also open the way for insights from industry experts. By the end of this four-year programme, they will have learnt to address pressing issues and design innovative solutions that benefit society and organisations.

About the Programme

 

Accreditation

All of UCSI University’s engineering degree programmes comply with the latest requirements for accreditation by the Malaysian Engineering Accreditation Council, which fulfils the international requirements drafted in the Washington Accord.

Assessments

The structure of the Petroleum Engineering curriculum is developed to provide both breadth and depth across the range of Petroleum Engineering specialisations in order to produce competent graduates. The teaching and learning approaches vary according to the nature of course or topic being delivered. The programme employs a range of teaching methods to ensure the successful achievement of the learning outcomes of its programmes that include:

  • Lecture delivery
  • Laboratory experiments
  • Industrial experience / Co-Operative placement
  • Field development
  • Final year projects
  • Seminar/site visits

 

Entry Requirements

 

Academic Requirements

​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 best 5 subjects, inclusive of minimum B in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject

Diploma/ Advance 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 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)

  • International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
  • **The applicants who have met the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement may be advised by Faculty to improve their proficiency by undertaking the additional English proficiency courses.

 

Courses Offered

 

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) are compulsory for all students.
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

 

Career Opportunities

 

In terms of responsibilities, graduates from the Petroleum Engineering course can conduct studies for the exploration, development and extraction of oil and gas deposits as well as; plan, design, develop and supervise projects for the drilling, testing, re-working and completion of oil and gas wells. A graduate of this programme will find career opportunities as one of the following:

  • Drilling Engineer
  • Production Engineer
  • Field Engineer
  • Reservoir Engineer
  • Operation Engineer
  • Project Development Engineer
  • Mud Engineer
  • Well Completion Engineer
  • Cost Engineer
  • Workover Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Subsea Engineer
  • Offshore Engineer
  • Simulation Engineer
  • Health and Safety Engineer

 

Professional Recognition

 

Board of Engineers Malaysia

Board of Engineers Malaysia

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