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Master of Science in Industrial Environmental Engineering

(JPT/BPP(R/0717/7/0003)07/29)(MQA/SWA11857)


​​​Introduction

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS is offering MSc in Industrial Environmental Engineering (MIEE) from August 2022​.

​This master's programme is to provide graduates and practicing engineers with advanced knowledge for water, air, and solid waste management. It includes the the sustainable solutions for environmental opportunities. 


Programme Objectives

1. Industrial Environmental Engineering specialists with insights to articulate complex industry problems and solutions
2. Industry leaders with integrity towards sustainable development through continuous improvement and innovation for the betterment of society

Programme Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate continuing and advanced knowledge in Industrial Environmental Engineering and have the capabilities to further develop or use these in new situations or multi-disciplinary context.
  2. Analyze and evaluate critically problems in Industrial Environmental Engineering particularly in situations with limited information and to provide solutions through application of appropriate tools and techniques.
  3. Appraise available information and research evidence in Industrial Environmental Engineering and apply it in the engineering context.
  4. Plan and perform research undertakings in Industrial Environmental Engineering professionally, ethically and responsibly.
  5. Report technical findings in both written and oral forms.
  6. Recognize the needs for continuing professional development in Industrial Environmental Engineering.

Programme Highlights


  1. The only MSc in Malaysia focuses on Industrial Environmental Engineering
  2. Focuses on preventing, managing and providing cost effective & high efficiency solutions to industrial environmental issues through advanced physical, chemical and biological treatment technologies, renewable energy technologies, waste management and recover the byproducts which creates a circular economy cycle
  3. Offers two technical electives for specialisation area to choose for
  4. Environmental Management OR;
  5. Pollution Prevention
  6. The programme will support the domestic Oil, Gas and Energy (OGE) National Key Economic Area (NKEA) within the government's economic transformation programme (ETP) in developing sufficient and competent human capital for the country's growing OGE industry.
  7. The students will be equipped with a global outlook and adopt bold ambitions to contribute towards achieving global sustainability goals in line with United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals; SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 11 -Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13 – Climate Action, and SDG 14 – Life Below Water.



Programme Details

Department: Department of Civil anf Environmental Engineering

Intakes: January, May, and September

Mode of Deliverance:

Non-Modular, 12 weeks in a semester
Min 1 year, Max 3 years
Full Time/Full Time ODL


Entry Requirements
  • Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Engineering Technology or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 OR;
  • When candidates with Bachelor’s of Science or Technology degrees or their equivalents (non-engineering or engineering technology) are admitted, prerequisite modules (Pass for at least Grade B) in Engineering and Engineering Technology must be offered to adequately prepare them for their advanced study. Degree holders with CGPA above 2.0 but less than 2.5 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.

Apel.A field:
  • Industrial EnvironmentalEngineering

English Requirements
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 500 or equivalent
  • A minimum IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent

Pre-requisite courses

Bachelor’s Degree from non-engineering relevant will have to take pre-requisite courses as below:

  • Mechanics of Solid
  • Structural Analysis

It will be conducted 100% online


Estimated Total Cost Fee
  • RM 29,550 (Malaysian)
  • RM 38,600 (International)

Career Prospects
  • Career Prospects (list of specific designation, eg. Data Analyst, Data Scientist and etc.) Drilling Engineer, Well Intervention Engineer, Well Control Specialist, Directional Driller, Rig Manager, Deepwater Drilling Specialist and etc.


Programme Curriculum Structure and Programme Module Synopsis

MSc Industrial Environmental Engineering (ODL mode)

SEMESTER 1

CODE

COURSE

CR

TYPE

OAZ5013

Advanced Bi​​ological Wastewater Treatment

3

Core

OAZ5033

Sludge Management and Disposal

3

Core

OAZ5042

Environmental Hazardous Substances and Waste Management

2

Core

OAU5362

Data Analytics

2

UR

OAN5032

 Research Methodology

2

UR 

Total

12

SEMESTER 2

CODE

COURSE

CR

TYPE

OAZ5053

Advanced Physical-Chemical Treatment Technologies

 3 

Core

OAZ5063

Renewable Energy Technology

3

Core

OAZ5073

Research Project I

3

Core

OAZ5XX3

Major Elective I

 3 

Elective

OAZ5XX3

Major Elective II

 3 

Elective 

Total

15

SEMESTER 3

CODE

COURSE

CR

TYPE

OAZ5083

Air Pollution Prevention and Control

 3

 Core

OAZ5097

Research Project II

 7

 Core

OAZ5XX3

Major Elective III

 3

Elective 

Total

13

Module​​​ Code

Module Name

ELECTIVE GROUP 1: Environmental Management

OAZ 5113​

Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Management

OAZ 5123

Environmental Impact and Risk Management

OAZ 5133

Environmental Management System for Industries

ELECTIVE GROUP 2: Pollution Prevention

OAZ 5143

Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation

OAZ 5153

Spill Prevention and Control

OAZ 5163

Integrated Solid Waste Management


Core courses

Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment

This course covers the advanced technologies for biological wastewater treatment in removal of biological nitrogen and phosphorus. Wastewater pumping, anaerobic treatment, industrial wastestreams and their treatment.

Sludge Management and Disposal

Treatment and disposal of sludge are major factors in design and operations of all wastewater treatment plants. The knowledge of sludge management and disposal is crucial to understand the final stage of treatment in a wastewater treatment plant and to handle the sludge disposal in an appropriate manner.

Environmental Hazardous Substances and Waste Management

This course discusses the issues related to municipal and hazardous waste and integrated management of these kinds of waste. It deals the selection and application of suitable methods to achieve the specific waste management objectives and goals. The course covers the solid and hazardous waste issues in Malaysia and abroad, solid and hazardous waste generation reduction, reuse, separation, recycling, collection and transportation, solid and hazardous waste treatment techniques and technologies, incineration and land disposal.

Advanced Physical-Chemical Treatment Technologies

Overview of the physical and chemical process to treat industrial wastewater as well as sludge. The focused processes include chemical precipitation, coagulation-flocculation, filtration, adsorption, adsorption, disinfection, nitrogen removal, ion exchange, membrane process, and chemical oxidation.

Renewable Energy Technology

Constant depletion of fossil fuels worldwide has led to the search for alternative and renewable sources of energy. This course focuses on the technological and environmental aspects of emerging sources of energy, viz., hydropower, wind, oceanic, solar, geothermal, and biomass. The suitability of each technology will be investigated. On completion of the course, students will have a good understanding of emerging energy sources.

Air Pollution Prevention and Control

This course will discuss the basic chemical processes occurring in each region of the atmosphere and the difference between primary and secondary air pollutants and determine the dominant effect of air and list effects on human health. Introduction of air pollution model based on their advantages and disadvantages will explain why a clear and correct understanding of atmospheric science is critical for formulating effective air quality policy.

Research Project I

This module focuses on the project proposal preparation, i.e. literature review, problem statement formulation, research objectives and scope, methods (e.g. numerical, experimental, etc.) required to achieve the research objectives, reporting and project proposal defence examination.

Research Project II

This module focuses on the implementation of the research project, i.e. data aquisition, results analysis & interpretation, research planning and management, reporting & presentation and continuing professional development.


Elective courses

Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Management

The course provides an introduction to climate change, carbon footprinting and energy management. It presents an overview of different methodologies (e.g. the Greenhouse Gas Protocol) to identify, quantify and account for GHG emissions and plan actions to reduce them.

Environmental Impact and Risk Management

Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment (EIRA) is an important tool for public and private development and planning decisions toward creating a sustainable society. EIRA also provide tools that assist in the anticipation and minimization of development’s negative effects and risks. Undertaken in the early stages of project planning and design, EIRA helps shape development in a manner that best suits the local environment and is most responsive to human needs.

Environmental Management System for Industries

Overview of Environmental Management System (EMS), environmental legislation, Industry and the Environment, Environmental Management System series of Standard (EMS/ISO14000)

Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation

The aim of this course is to create awareness of the occurrence of and risks posed by contaminants in contaminated soil and groundwater remediation issues and to develop basic engineering skills and knowledge required to identify appropriate groundwater protection and remediation strategies for the contaminated soil and groundwater. 

Spill Prevention and Control

The aim of this course is to create awareness on the occurrence of solid,liquid and gas spills from industries, and to develop basic engineering skills and knowledge required to provide appropriate prevention and control of such spills as well as the preparation and implementation of spill plan.

Integrated Solid Waste Management

This course discusses the issues related to municipal waste and integrated solid waste management of these kinds of waste. It deals the selection and application of suitable methods to achieve the specific waste management objectives and goals. The course is divided into several topics such as: solid waste issues in Malaysia and abroad, solid and waste generation rate, reduction, reuse, separation, recycling, collection and transportation, solid waste treatment techniques and technologies, incineration and design of landfill for disposal.


Career Prospects

  • Academics from local and overseas universities
  • Government representatives
  • Industry practitioners
  • Representative from accreditation & statutory bodies.
  • Local & International experts
  • Consultants

Contact Information

Programme Manager
Ts Dr Ho Yeek Chia
Email: yeekchia.ho@utp.edu.my
Direct Line: +6053687319 

Academic Executive
Mr Abdul Hafiz Mohd Arif
Email: hafiz.arif@utp.edu.my
Direct Line: +6053687362

General Inquiries
Ms Nurul Asmira Sulaiman
Email: asmira.sulaiman@utp.edu.my
Direct Line: +6053688192​

Master of Science in Industrial Environmental Engineering

(R/0717/7/0003) (07/2029) (MQA/SWA11857)​

​​

​Introduction

Civil and Environmental Engineering Department (CEE), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS is offering MSc in Industrial Environmental Engineering (MIEE) from January 2020.

​This master's program is to provide graduates and practicing engineers with advanced knowledge for water, air, and solid waste management. It includes the industrial design and operation in water and wastewater treatment plant as well as laboratory practical.


​Programme Objective

The objective of the programme is to produce graduates who are technically competent, creative, innovative and specialized environmental engineers who contribute to the various industries and society.


​Programme Outcomes

Upon graduation the candidates shall be able to:
  1. Appraise and synthesize available information and evidence in solving complex environmental problems.
  2. Provide sustainable engineering solutions through the application of appropriate tools and techniques.
  3. Provide design and conduct assessments on environmental engineering aspects of projects.
  4. Undertake lifelong learning and continuous improvement of technical solutions on environmental related issues through innovative research and development.


Why You Should Join Our MSc Programme

  1. Students will be exposed to the advanced knowledge and skills focusing on industrial environmental engineering including wastewater treatment by physical, chemical and biological processes and technologist.
  2. The students will have the ability to evaluate the actual issue or drawbacks and supported with technical knowledge and methodologies learned throughout the programme.
  3. This programme will produce environmental engineers that meets industrial demand to handle and manage complex processes in industries using the knowledge and skills.
  4. Capable to utilise environmental technologies or techniques effectively to curb environmental issue arising in the industries.
  5. Most of the causes of major industrial accidents are due to lack of advance treatment technology and knowledge.
  6. The aim of the programme is to reduce the competency gaps by providing
    • advanced knowledge on environmental technologies and processes to prevent losses,
    • enhance the reputation of the nation and
    • for career development
  7. The programme will support the domestic Oil, Gas and Energy (OGE) National Key Economic Area (NKEA) within the government's economic transformation programme (ETP) in developing sufficient and competent human capital for the country's growing OGE industry.


​Course Duration and Offering

This course is available in Full-Time only.

Mode
Minimum Duration
Maximum Duration
Full Time
12 months
36 months



Entry Requirements

The entry level for admission to MSc in Industrial Environmental Engineering is shown as below:-
  1. Recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Engineering Technology or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.5; AND
  2. For International students, TOEFL score of 500 OR IELTS score of 5.0 OR its equivalent. If a student does not meet this requirement, HEPs must offer English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme. This is normally conducted through an assessment process.

Note:
When candidates with Bachelor’s of Science or Technology degrees or their equivalents (non-engineering or engineering technology) are admitted, prerequisite modules in Engineering and Engineering Technology must be offered to adequately prepare them for their advanced study. Degree holders with CGPA above 2.0 but less than 2.5 may be admitted subject to a rigorous internal assessment process.


​Fee Structure




​Programme Curriculum Structure

Courses
Credit Hours
Compulsory Core
Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment
3

Sludge Management and Disposal
 ​​3 ​

Advanced Physical-Chemical Treatment Technologies
3
Renewable Energy Technology
3
Air Pollution Prevention and Control
3
Technical Elective (Choose 1 Group​)​
Elective Group 1 - Environmental Management​​​
Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Management
3
​Environmental Impact and Risk Management
3
​​Environmental Management System for Industries
​​
3

Elective Group 2 - Pollution Prevention


Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation
3
​Spill Prevention and Control
3

​Integrated Solid Waste Management
3

Project
Research Project I
3
Research Project II
7
University Requirement
Data Analytics 
Project Management
3
2
            ​National Requirement

Research Methodology   ​
Total
41

Subject by Semester

Course Structure

​SEMESTER 1
​Group​
Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment
​Core ​

​Sludge Management and Disposal
​Core
Advanced Physical-Chemical Treatment Technologies​​
Core

Renewable Energy Technology
​Core
​Research Methodology
​​NR

​SEMESTER 2
​Group​
 ​Data Analytics
Project Management
​UR
Major Elective I
​ME
Major Elective II
​​ME
​Research Project I
​​​CD

​SEMESTER 3
​Group​
Air Pollution Prevention and Control
​Core
Major Elective III
​ME
​Research Project II
​CD

ELECTIVES
Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Management
Environmental Impact and Risk Management
​Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation
Spill Prevention and Control
Environmental Management System for Industries
Integrated Solid Waste Management​ 


Programme Module Synopsis

Module
​No. of Credit
​​Advanced Biological Wastewater Treatment
3 credits

​The course focuses on evaluating the sources, characteristics, classifications and quantities of various compounds in wastewater. It also focuses on the design of biological phosphorus removal facilities using anaerobic biological systems as well as design of biological nitrogen removal facilities using biological systems.

Module
​No. of Credit
​Advanced Physical-Chemical Treatment Technologies
3 credits

​The course focuses on discussing treatment methods in physical-chemical treatment.
It also teaches to apply the theory and practice of the treatment methods and design a physical-chemical treatment system.

Module
​No. of Credit
​Air Pollution Prevention and Control
3 credits

The course focuses on characterizing the elements of air pollution and their impacts. It also describes the current air pollution issues at all scales (from local to global). It enables solving simple problems related to dispersion and air quality modelling. Moreover, it enable us to develop a broad overview understanding of the strategies and methodologies for control, and prevention of air pollution to meet the standards and regulations within realistic constraints.

Module
​No. of Credit
​Environmental Hazardous Substance and Waste Management
2 credits

By learning this course, one is able to evaluate the sources, characteristics, classifications and quantities of wastes in the environment. It also teaches us to forecast the fate, transport and toxicity of contaminants in the environment. Apart from that, it teaches us to conduct pollution prevention activities for hazardous wastes as well as design and evaluate various hazardous waste treatment methods.


Module
​No. of Credit
​​Sludge Management and Disposal
3 credits

By learning this course, one is able to evaluate the sources, characteristics, and quantities of the wastewater sludge. It also proposes sludge treatment methods based on understanding of treatment mechanisms and introduces design sludge treatment systems for complex treatment problems. It also enable us to select suitable methods for complex sludge disposal situations.

Module
​No. of Credit
Climate Change and Green-house Gas Management
3 credits

By participating this course, one is able to explain how the climate system works and the physical basis of climate change. It also teaches us to describe and investigate human activities and its projection that influence greenhouse gas emissions and future climate change. Apart from that, this enable us to assess the impacts of climate variability and climate change on agriculture and food systems, water, health, ecosystems, industry, settlement and society as well as identifying and evaluating responses to climate change under mitigation and adaptation.

Module
​No. of Credit
Contaminated Site Assessment and Remediation
3 credits

With this course, one is able to evaluate the sources, characteristics, classifications and quantities of soil and groundwater contamination due to various types of pollution. The outcome of the programme which includes appreciation of the legal frameworks and regulations related to soil and groundwater remediation, ability to develop the remediation strategies and procedures for contaminated land and groundwater as well as forecast the fate, transport and toxicity of soil remediation.

Module
​No. of Credit
Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
3 credits

​By participating this course, one is able to explain the major principles and steps of environmental impact and risk assessment (EIRA), communicate both orally and verbally the key aspects of environmental impact and risk assessment as well as understand how to liaise with and the importance of stakeholders in the EIRA process.

Module
​No. of Credit
Environmental Management System for Industries
3 credits

With this course, one is able to develop environmental management plan, recognize environmental impact in industries and apply the principles to actions and policies related to sustainable development. It also teaches to formulate an audit and monitoring program leading towards the process for certification.

Module
​No. of Credit
​Spill Prevention and Control
3 credits

​By participating this course, one is able to evaluate the type and factors which can lead to oil spills in industries. This will enable us to implement suitable spill prevention techniques and measures in the operation system as well as conduct spill cleanup and spill removal as well as preparing spill plan.

Module
​No. of Credit
​Integrated Solid Waste Management
3 credits

The outcome of this course includes identifying key sources, typical quantities generated, composition, and properties of solid wastes. It also teaches us in assessing waste generation, collection, handling, separation, transfer and transport. Moreover, one is able to select transformation, recycling and biodegradation methods for solid waste treatment.


Career Opportunities

  • PETRONAS operating companies
  • Academics from local and overseas universities
  • Government representatives
  • Industry practitioners
  • Representative from accreditation & statutory bodies.
  • Local & International experts
  • Consultants


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Updated as at 1 January 2025​​​