Diploma in Chemical Engineering Technology (Food)

Highlights about course

Program Level

Diploma

Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

RM6,000 – RM9,500

Intake

January, July

Overview

Our graduates have unlimited oppurtunities in getting jobs either in public or private sectors. In public sectors they may work at food related government bodies like Department of Health, Educational Institutions, MARDI, SIRIM, MPOB and others. They may join various industries like cereal manufacturing, bakery products, sugar refinery, manufacturing of flour-based sweetening agent, chocolate and confectionary products, fish processing, milk and dairy products, fruits and vegetable products, canning industry, edible oils and its products and beverages. The scope of career may vary from production supervisors, quality assurance supervisors, technicians, assistant chemist, R&D assistants, operators and others.


 

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

UniKL graduates who are :

  • PEO 1
    UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent and innovative which will contribute towards the requirement of the human capital in chemical and/or food engineering technology related industry.
  • PEO 2
    UniKL graduates who are effective leaders with teamworks, skills as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communications skill;
  • PEO 3
    UniKL graduates who are committed towards the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvements;
  • PEO 4
    UniKL graduates who are professional, ethical, and socially responsible; and
  • PEO 5
    UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Majors in chemical engineering will be able to:

    • PLO 1
      Knowledge: Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical procedures and practices in chemical and food engineering technology.
    • PLO 2
      Problem analysis: Identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4).
    • PLO 3
      Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (DK5).
    • PLO 4
      Investigation: Conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant data from codes and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements.
    • PLO 5
      Modern Tool Usage: Apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations, with an awareness of the limitations (DK6).
    • PLO 6
      The Engineer and Society: Demonstrate knowledge of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technician practice and solutions to well-defined engineering problems (DK7).
    • PLO 7
      Environment and Sustainability: Understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technician work in the solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.
    • PLO 8
      Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of technician practice.
    • PLO 9
      Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse technical teams.
    • PLO10
      Communications: Communicate effectively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others, document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions.
    • PLO11
      Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles, business practices, and technopreneurial competencies, as well as identify business opportunities, and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a technical team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
    • PLO12
      Life Long Learning:
      Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent updating in the context of specialised technical knowledge.

 

Career Path

Career Information

Our graduates have unlimited opportunities in getting jobs either in public or private sectors. In public sectors they may work at food related government bodies like Department of Health, Educational institutions, MARDI, SIRIM, MPOB, and others. They may join various industries like cereal manufacturing, bakery products, sugar refinery, manufacturing of flour-based sweetening agent, chocolate and confectionary products, fruits and vegetable products canning industry, edible oils and its products and beverages. The scopes of career may vary from productions supervisors, quality assurance supervisors, technicians, assistant chemist, R&D asistants, operators and others.

 

Subject

Semester 1
  • Technical Mathematics I
  • General Chemistry
  • Engineering Graphic
  • Computing
  • Foundation English
  • Co-Curriculum I
  • Islamic/Moral Studies
  • Mandarin I

 


 

Semester 2
  • Technical Mathematics II
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Principle of Chemical Process
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Communication English I
  • Co-Curriculum II
  • Malaysian Studies
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A)
  • Mandarin II

 


 

Semester 3
  • Occupational Safety & Health
  • Electrical Technology
  • Process Instrumentation
  • Thermodynamics
  • Transport Process
  • Basic Engineering Workshop
  • Introduction to Entrepreneurship
  • Communication English II
  • Technical Mathematics III

 


 

Semester 4
  • Food Analysis
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Chemistry
  • Reactor Technology
  • Separation Technology
  • Sensory Evaluation of Food

 


 

Semester 5
  • Food Processing Technology
  • Food Packaging
  • Food Sanitation & Legislation
  • Final Year Project
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Food Industries

 


 

Semester 6
  • Industrial Training

 

Entry Requirement:

      • SPM or equivalent with at least credit in mathematics and, natural sciences or technical based subjects. OR
      • Accredited Certificate in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Technical or Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 with PT3; or equivalent OR
      • Recognised related Technical/Vocational/Skills qualifications AND an adequate and relevant bridging programme OR
      • Matriculation Technical or Science Stream. OR
      • APEL A as prescribed by MQA based on appropriate justifications by the IHL. OR

Note:

  • Technical Certificate refers to certificates in an engineering field without ‘engineering’ in the programme’s name
  • Malaysian Skills Certificate Level 3 programmes are accredited by the Skills Development Division (SDD) under the Ministry of Human Resource. These programmes are at Level 3 in the Malaysian Qualifications Framework

 

Fees

Local Student Tuition Fees (Per Semester)
INSTITUTES DIPLOMA BACHELOR
UniKL MIIT RM4,500 – RM6,500 RM7,000 – RM7,500
UniKL MFI RM5,400 – RM5,938 RM7,500 – RM7,813
UniKL BMI RM5,400 RM7,500 – RM9,500
UniKL MIAT RM6,500 RM7,500 – RM8,570
UniKL MSI RM5,400 RM7,500
UniKL MIMET RM6,000 – RM6,500 RM7,500 – RM8,000
UniKL MICET RM5,700 RM7,500
UniKL MESTECH RM 5,650 – RM 6625 RM 7,500 – RM 8,000
UniKL MITEC RM5,700 RM7,500 – RM8,570
UniKL RCMP RM6,250 – RM6,500 RM36,000 (Pharmacy – 1 Year)
RM60,000 (MBBS – 1 Year)
Others: RM8,500 – RM13,000
UniKL Business School RM6,000 – RM6,500
UniKL MIDI RM7,500

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