Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Best Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Petroleum at Top Ranked Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

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Jobstreet lists petroleum engineers as one of the top 10 highest paid salaries in Malaysia where you can earn up to

RM370,000 a year. In 2010, the median salary per year was US$114,080 per year. In positioning Malaysia as the leading oil and gas (O&G) hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2017, Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corp (MPRC) was formed to promote, catalyse and transform the sector.

Therefore, there will be an increased demand for petroleum engineers in Malaysia.

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Students should choose the best university in Malaysia to study petroleum engineering so that you can gain the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in a competitive workforce.

Heriot-Watt University is a top ranked university making its latest campus, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia at Putrajaya the best university to study petroleum engineering in Malaysia.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a top ranked university with its new state-of-the-art campus at Putrajaya. Students may continue on to the final year or Masters in Petroleum Engineering in the UK with a 20% tuition fee rebate.

Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

The Petroleum Engineering degree at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia aims to produce graduates who meet the needs of

The best professors teach at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
The best professors teach at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

industry now and in the future. It includes a wide range of subjects which are relevant to the industry and meet the needs of the Petroleum Engineering profession.

It will allow you to undertake a wide range of technical and managerial careers across the sector, e.g. reservoir analysis and simulation studies, drilling production patterns, estimation of petroleum reserves, design and implementation of oil field production, construction, commissioning, operation, management to specialist consultancy and advanced research and development.

The degree programme will help you to cultivate the ability to apply your skills to real, practical engineering problems and deepen your understanding of petroleum engineering principles through problem solving, projects and assignments.

Students interested in registering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, please go to this link.

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Programme Structure for the Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

First year Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Extensive library at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Extensive library at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Important themes focus on an understanding of the movement of material, heat and how materials behave. Principal components include Fluid Mechanics; Heat Transfer; Mechanical Engineering and Thermodynamics as well as Geoscience. Also includes a mini-design project to consolidate the knowledge from the other courses.

Second year Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Introduces some of the specialist petroleum engineering topics such as reservoir engineering and production technology that are key to producing oil and gas reserves. Studies in geoscience concentrate more on the geology necessary to allow reservoirs to form. Advanced thermodynamics and fluid mechanics provide further supporting core engineering material.

Third year Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Completes the study of petroleum engineering with topics in economics, reservoir simulation and production technology. In addition, there are topics on surface engineering, safety and sustainability associated with elements of processing the recovered oil and gas. A final element is a major group and individual project work that draws together all of the knowledge together to solve problems that duplicate many of the issues found in industry. 

Accreditation for the Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

In accordance with our normal practice our professionally orientated programmes are designed to meet the educational

requirements for membership of relevant professional institutions. In addition to accreditation within Malaysia, we seek accreditation by the relevant UK or international professional bodies in accordance with their standard procedures.

Awards Achieved by the Institute of Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University

Year Award
2012 The Geological Society awards 6 year accreditation to our MSc Petroleum Geoscience programme.
2011 The Energy Institute renews the full accreditation of our MSc Petroleum Engineering and MSc Reservoir Evaluation & Management programmes.
2010 The 2,500th Petroleum Engineering Master Student graduates.
2009 The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining renews the accreditation for our Masters Programmes.
2008 Our research activity is assessed as 65% “Internationally excellent” and 95% “Internationally recognised” in the national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).
2006 The Energy Institute grants accreditation to the MSc Petroleum Engineering and MSc Reservoir Evaluation & Management courses.
2005 The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining grants full accreditation to our Masters Programmes.
2003 IP Highly Commended International Award for the provision of Masters courses and research for Yukos. Runners-up to International Platinum Award winners Shell UK Exploration and Production for their Brent Alpha Redevelopment Project.
2001 Once again we are awarded a 5* rating in the national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).
1996 Awarded a 5* rating in the national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE).
1995 Heriot-Watt University received one of the inaugural Queens Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education in recognition of the outstanding achievements of the Institute of Petroleum Engineering.

Career Opportunities in Petroleum Engineering in Malaysia

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Petroleum Engineering is a highly specialist course and graduates will find employment opportunities with a number of major energy providers and smaller specialist companies.

Specialist topics in geology, reservoir simulation and economics provide graduates with the foundation for further specialist qualifications in these areas.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorial classes, laboratory classes, individual assignments and group projects. Assessment is by a combination of continuous assessment and examination.

Entry requirements for Petroleum Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science: CCCC
  • GCE A-Level: BBB
  • STPM: BBB
  • Diploma deemed recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Any other relevant qualification deemed recognised by the Malaysian Government.

The subjects studied must include Mathematics and Chemistry.

English language requirements

  • If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6 is required.

Students interested in registering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, please go to this link.

About Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, One of the Best Universities in Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's purpose-built campus in Putrajaya is only 25 km from Kuala Lumpur. Situated in a stunning lakeside location, the building boasts a variety of informal study spaces, an extensive library and easy access to IT facilities with wifi available throughout.
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s purpose-built campus in Putrajaya is only 25 km from Kuala Lumpur. Situated in a stunning lakeside location, the building boasts a variety of informal study spaces, an extensive library and easy access to IT facilities with wifi available throughout.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s first premises in Putrajaya opened to students in early 2013.  Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s purpose-built campus in the city of Putrajaya is based only 25 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur.

Students at the Putrajaya campus join a vibrant, diverse community. The multi-cultural character of the campus provides opportunities to meet and mix with a broad range of international students and enjoy a supportive environment to help you make the best of your time as a student.

The university offers a range of activities to help students settle into university life, make friends and feel part of the university community. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provides opportunities for students to develop important skills and gain valuable experience, in addition to those offered by their academic programmes.

The university’s strengths and experience in business, finance, manufacturing, engineering, energy and the built environment research match well with local industry interests seeking opportunities to build links. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia already has relationships with some of the international companies with headquarters in Malaysia, particularly in areas such as electronics, photonics, marine and oil and gas.

An iconic curved green roof at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University is Malaysia’s first purpose-built green campus. The campus is remarkable for having the first green roof of its kind in Malaysia which will act as an observation deck,

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia with its iconic green roof, first of its kind in Malaysia
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia with its iconic green roof, first of its kind in Malaysia

accessible by glass lift. The 300 metre long, 30 metre wide green roof requires a combination of particular soil, waterproofing, an irrigation system and grasses to avoid erosion.

The development is marked by its environmentally friendly, passive design features including campus lighting ‘powered’ by the maximum use of natural daylight, a rainwater harvesting system and optimised air-conditioning and thermal control systems.

Green Prospects Asia has featured the new campus with its unique, arching green roof that curves from the ground to the fourth floor. According to the publication, “It is expected to be a landmark feature in Putrajaya.”

A state-of-the-art learning environment at Heriot Watt University Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University’s campus is located close to the Putrajaya marina and to other purpose-built, modern leisure and sports

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia new RM191 million state-of-the-art campus next to the Putrajaya lake
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia new RM191 million state-of-the-art campus next to the Putrajaya lake

facilities.

Situated in a stunning lakeside locationin Putrajaya, the building boasts a variety of informal study spaces, an extensive library and easy access to IT facilities with wifi available throughout. Heriot-Watt University’s teaching spaces will be flexibly designed to allow for traditional lectures and studio-based learning, complemented by high-quality electronic teaching and learning resources.

There are common rooms throughout the campus, giving students space to socialise and relax. On the promenade, facing the lake, is the cafeteria with other stores and retail outlets planned.

The campus will provide a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment, reflecting the university’s status as a leading provider of high-quality, professionally orientated education, knowledge transfer and research. When the campus is fully developed the university aims to support up to 4,000 students.

Heriot-Watt University’s Graduates

Heriot-Watt University Graduates
Heriot-Watt University Graduates

Heriot-Watt University’s global alumni network

Heriot-Watt University has 96,000 alumni spread across the globe and this network of graduates is very important to us.

The Watt Club is the university’s alumni association which you automatically become part of when you graduate. It has been in existence since 1854 and is one of the oldest alumni associations in the UK.

The strong alumni base gives students opportunities to interact with industry representatives as well as their staff. This is proven statistically, with 94.3 per cent of Heriot-Watt University’s graduates employed within 6 months of graduation globally, ranking the university 10th in the UK for graduate employment.

Its success rate in the job market comes from a focus on courses which are geared to industry and which have a professional outcome. Strong links with the industry are a key factor, from alliances with oil and gas companies to research collaborations with more than 25 countries globally

Heriot-Watt University’s alumni in Malaysia

With 3,500 alumni, Malaysia has the biggest group of Heriot-Watt graduates outside of the UK and the university looks forward

Top students from all over Malaysia study at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Top students from all over Malaysia study at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

to the growth of this group as their new campus at Putrajaya becomes established. Current students can also benefit from the existing network with access to alumni mentoring, guest lectures, internships and other available services.

Many of the university’s Malaysian alumni have gone on to key roles with some of the country’s major companies, such as Petronas, YTL Corporation Berhad, Exxon Mobil, Motorola and PwC.

Students interested in registering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, please go to this link.Affordable hostel accommodation is provided at safe and conducive condominiums in Cyberjaya with free bus shuttle to and from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

Scholarships are availableat Heriot-Watt University Malaysia to deserving Malaysian students who have achieved high results in their SPM, STPM, A-Levels or UEC examinations.

About Heriot-Watt University, a Top Ranking UK University now in Malaysia

Heriot-Watt University UK will lend its expertise to its Malaysian campus
Heriot-Watt University UK will lend its expertise to its Malaysian campus

Heriot-Watt University’s 190-year history began in 1821, when they established the world’s first Mechanics Institute (the School of Arts of Edinburgh).

Heriot-Watt University is one of the UK’s leading universities for innovative education and is recognised internationally as a centre for high-calibre research.

Heriot-Watt University has 1,737 members of staff, including 480 academic and 180 research staff. The university offers over 400 programmes through their 6 academic schools and 2 postgraduate institutes.

Heriot-Watt University is a Top Ranked University in the UK and in the World

  • Heriot-Watt University
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 352nd in the world, 40th in UK and 7th in Scotland for the QS World’s Top Universities. This places the university in the top 4%, based on approximation of at least 10,000 universities in the world
  • Heriot-Watt has been ranked 47th in world, 3rd in UK, and 1st in Scotland, in the QS world ranking of universities under 50 years of age.
  • THE’s ‘Table of Tables’ is the combined results of the three main UK university league tables – the Good University Guide (published by The Times and The Sunday Times), The Guardian and The Complete University Guide.In the Table of Tables 2015: Heriot-Watt is placed 25th in the UK – rising from 28th the previous year
  • 63rd in the world, 10th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland in The Times Higher Education ‘100 Under 50’ 2013 (University Royal Charter awarded in 1966).
  • 22nd in the world, based on the ‘international outlook’ indicator in the World University Rankings in the Times Higher Education – World’s Most International Universities.
  • Scottish University of the Year 2012-13 (and 2011-12) and UK University of the Year for Student Experience 2012-13 by the Sunday Times.

Heriot-Watt University consistently achieves high ranking across a number of key university league tables:

  • Guardian University Guide 2016 – 18th place Overall
  • National Student Survey 2013 – 11th in the UK and second in Scotland
  • The Complete University Guide 2016 – 37th Overall
  • Times Higher Education World University Ranking – 22nd in the world for ‘International outlook’
  • Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 – 41st in the UK and sixth in Scotland

Heriot-Watt University’s Ranking in the Guardian University Guide 2016

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provides an excellent learning environment
    Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provides an excellent learning environment

    Ranked 18th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland

  • 3rd for Accounting & Finance and Electronic and Electrical Engineering
  • 4th for Building and Town & Country Planning (Quantity Survey)
  • 13th for Business, Management & Marketing
  • 17th for Chemical Engineering
  • 2nd for Civil Engineering
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 10th by the Guardian’s University guide 2016: league table for Mechanical Engineering
  • Top 20 in the UK for: Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science & Information Systems, Business, Management and Marketing and Chemical Engineering.

Heriot-Watt University’s Ranking in the Complete University Guide 2016 (UK)

Heriot-Watt was ranked fourth in Scotland in the 2016 Complete University Guide, after St Andrews, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Heriot-Watt University is one of the best engineering schools in UK
Heriot-Watt University is one of the best engineering schools in UK

Heriot-Watt University is 37th in the UK and are ranked in the top 25 for a further 6 subjects: Accounting & Finance, Art & Design, Business & Management Studies, Economics, Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering

Heriot-Watt University ranked in the top ten in the UK in five subject areas:

  • Building (6th and 1st in Scotland)
  • Chemical Engineering (5th)
  • Civil Engineering (9th)
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering (9th)
  • Town & Country Planning (5th and 1st in Scotland)

Overall Heriot-Watt were ranked in the top 25% of UK universities in 11 subjects including Accounting & Finance, Art and Design, Business and Management Studies, Economics, Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering.

Other highlights included recognition for the university’s world-class research rated 30th in the UK for quality and for their spending on facilities which placed them 19th in the UK.

Research Standards at Heriot-Watt University

Students in Malaysia can now study at a top UK university locally
Students in Malaysia can now study at a top UK university locally

The university offers the advantages of a research-led teaching environment where advances in relevant fields are reflected in the syllabus.

In the 2008 RAE, 50% of the University’s research was rated as internationally excellent. Heriot-Watt had one of the highest RAE staff submission rates among Scottish universities.

The University plays a leading role in a number of Scottish research pooling initiatives including in the areas of Engineering (Scottish Research Partnership in Engineering), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics and Marine Science.

The University has an extensive portfolio of research collaborations and is expanding this through the development of strategic alliances with key industry partners.

An excellent study environment at the top ranked Heriot-Watt University
An excellent study environment at the top ranked Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University delivers globally relevant and pioneering research with real impact. Our research informs policy, changes the world we live in and solves real problems for business and industry. In the REF 2014 survey of all UK universities:

  • 82% of our research was found to be world-class
  • we were 1st in the UK for General Engineering (joint submission with Edinburgh University)
  • we were 2nd in the UK for Architecture, Built Environment and Planning (joint submission with Edinburgh University)
  • we were 5th in the UK for Mathematical Sciences (joint submission with Edinburgh University).

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