Study Engineering at a Top University in Malaysia

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What is Engineering?

Engineers, design, build, develop, maintain and modify the tools of our technological society. The broad profession of

Engineering Project at Asia Pacific University
Engineering Project at Asia Pacific University

engineering is usually broken down into four basic categories:

  1. electrical and electronic
  2. chemical
  3. civil
  4. mechanical

Engineering is the practical application of science and math to solve problems, and it is everywhere in the world around you. From the start to the end of each day, engineering technologies improve the ways that we communicate, work, travel, stay healthy, and entertain ourselves.

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Engineers are problem-solvers who want to make things work more efficiently and quickly and less expensively. From computer chips and satellites to medical devices and renewable energy technologies, engineering makes our modern life possible.

In particular, electrical engineers and computer engineers have a wide range of study options and career paths that let them design, build, and manage those ideas into reality. Engineers are responsible for creating what never existed before, and have influenced every product and construction used by modern society.

Engineering is everywhere and shaping our world for the better Now and in the future, engineers will play a vital role in finding solutions to many of the important issues facing us today, such as global warming, energy supplies, clean water, food shortages, transport, obesity, healthcare and the ageing population.

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Study Engineering in Malaysia at a University Accredited by BEM

The requirement for a Professional Engineer is a four-year Bachelor of Engineering course available at most major private

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universities in Malaysia such as Curtin University SarawakHeriot-Watt University Malaysia, UCSI University, Asia Pacific University, etc.

  • The Engineers Act 1967 requires every engineer to be registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
  • Graduates from recognised degree programmes shall be registered as Graduate Engineer to work as an engineer.
  • Practical training of more than 3 years is required for application to sit for Professional Interview (PI).
  • A PI candidate will be required to show that he can apply theory in engineering projects, and has acquired the skills of investigation, planning, and design.
  • Upon passing the PI, the candidate can then apply to BEM for registration as a Professional Engineer.

Entry Requirements to Study Engineering in Malaysia

SPM students thinking of an engineering career should understand that study at Foundation or Pre-U level is essential to gain access to a professional engineering degree course in Malaysia. Additional Mathematics, physics and chemistry subjects are required for entry into the Pre-U for engineering degree courses in Malaysia.

Which Foundation in Engineering or Foundation in Science course to study in Malaysia?

Many students do not realize that not all Foundation courses are the same. Each university has its own Foundation course and the subjects are different from university to university. A student who went to study Foundation at a university in Kampar contacted me. He was planning to go for Civil Engineering but the problem was that he was weak in Biology and kept failing the subject, therefore not able to complete his Foundation.

Which engineering course to study in Malaysia?

The traditional engineering courses that students in Malaysia choose to study are:

UCSI University Chemical Engineering students Chong Jeunn Hao, Soh Wei Ming, Tan Kuan Leong and Ho Lup Fai bagged first runner-up and RM2,000 at the 9th Malaysia Chem-E-Car Competition 2014.
UCSI University Chemical Engineering students Chong Jeunn Hao, Soh Wei Ming, Tan Kuan Leong and Ho Lup Fai bagged first runner-up and RM2,000 at the 9th Malaysia Chem-E-Car Competition 2014.

The rapid development of technology has resulted in new engineering courses like petroleum engineering, mechatronic engineering and telecommunication engineering. New engineering courses like petroleum engineering have also evolved due to demand.

Job Demand For Engineers in Malaysia

Students in Malaysia interested in engineering courses would be happy to know that there is job demand for most types of engineering courses. It is important to choose a course that has job demand after you graduate. Some students have asked me about Aerospace Engineering or Aircraft Engineering.

You may love planes but the question I ask students is, “Where in Malaysia are we making planes for you to find a job at?”

What is the average salary for engineers in Malaysia?

According to a survey by the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM), engineers are earning an average of RM90,744 in 2010.

The salary can go up to RM250,000 a year depending on experience and the industry.

What are the skills needed to succeed as an engineer in Malaysia?

It takes more than having the right engineering skills to be able to move up the career path.

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a top ranking UK university for Chemical Engineering
    Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a top ranking UK university for Chemical Engineering

    Budgeting

  • Project planning/management
  • Team leadership
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Purchasing
  • Personnel hiring
  • Resolving technical trade-off
  • Giving presentations
  • Writing internal reports
  • Writing reports for external communication

Career Opportunities for Engineering Graduates in Malaysia

  • Research/Design/Development
  • Construction and Project Management
  • Production Process Control
  • Test Automation and Maintenance
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Consultancy
  • Education and Training

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