Engineering, Energy & Built Environment

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical)

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Program Overview

Chemical engineering focuses on designing, developing, and managing industrial processes that produce, transform, and transport energy and materials. Students gain strong foundations in engineering principles, chemistry, thermodynamics, and sustainability.


Category & Alignment

  • Academic Discipline: Engineering
  • PCDS 2030 Alignment Area: Infrastructure & Utilities


Study Duration

  • 4 years (full‑time, on‑campus)
  • Standard completion time: 8 semesters
  • Extensions or repeated subjects are not funded under FTES


Admission Requirements

  • STPM / A‑Levels / UEC with strong passes in Mathematics and Physics
  • Foundation or Diploma in Science/Engineering with minimum CGPA ≥ 2.5
  • IELTS ≥ 6.0 / TOEFL iBT ≥ 75 / MUET Band ≥ 4
  • Anak Sarawak (MyKad “K” status), first bachelor’s degree, full‑time enrollment, no other scholarships or loans


Career Pathways

  • Civil Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Construction Manager
  • Geotechnical Engineer


Target Employers in Sarawak

  • Government & Infrastructure: JKR Sarawak, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC)
  • Construction & Property: CMS Construction, Naim Holdings, Hock Seng Lee, KKB Engineering
  • Energy & Utilities: Sarawak Energy Berhad (hydropower & grid projects)
  • Consultancy & Design: Local engineering consultancies, UNIMAS research centres


Estimated Local Salary Benchmarks (Monthly, RM)

Career Stage Typical Job Title Salary Range (RM)
Entry Level (0–2 yrs) Graduate Civil Engineer / Site Engineer RM 2,800 – RM 3,500
Mid Level (3–7 yrs) Civil Engineer / Project Engineer RM 4,500 – RM 7,000
Senior Level (8–15 yrs) Senior Engineer / Construction Manager RM 8,000 – RM 12,000
Executive Level (15+ yrs) Project Director / Head of Infrastructure RM 15,000 – RM 25,000

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