Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Food) with Honours

Overview

The Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Food) with Honours program is designed to produce competent, industry-ready graduates with strong technical skills and a commitment to ethical, sustainable practices. Aligned with the standards of the Engineering Technology Accreditation Council (ETAC) and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), this program integrates core chemical engineering technology with specialized knowledge in food processing, food safety, and quality assurance. Graduates will be well-versed in food safety management systems such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and will understand the principles and applications of halal compliance in food manufacturing. The program also emphasizes modern food analysis techniques and quality control tools used to ensure the safety and integrity of food products. To further bridge the gap between academic learning and industrial practice, students will undergo a comprehensive industrial training placement during Semester 8 at a related food or food-processing company. This hands-on experience prepares students to meet the demands of the industry, develop workplace competencies, and understand regulatory and operational standards in real-world settings. Within a few years of graduation, our alumni are expected to demonstrate leadership and technical proficiency in the food and chemical engineering technology sectors, pursue lifelong learning and professional growth, and contribute to the advancement of food technology in ways that prioritize public health, environmental sustainability, and global food security.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• 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)

• PLO 1
  Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and chemical engineering technology food to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies.
• PLO 2
  Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to their discipline or area of specialisation.
• PLO 3
  Design solutions for broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• PLO 4
  Conduct investigations of broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions.
• PLO 5
  Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems, with an understanding of the limitations.
• PLO 6
  Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technology practice and solutions to broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems.
• PLO 7
  Understand the impact of engineering technology solutions of broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems in societal and environmental context and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
• PLO 8
  Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practice.
• PLO 9
  Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse technical teams.
• PLO 10
  Communicate effectively on broadly-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• PLO 11
  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 team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
• PLO 12
  Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in specialist technologies.