Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering (Hons)

This program is strategically developed to equip students with:

• A high-caliber undergraduate education in engineering, blending petroleum, gas, and exploration engineering to meet the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry.
• The capability to apply engineering principles in designing, developing, and operating systems for the identification, extraction, processing, and refining of crude petroleum and natural gas, encompassing mining and drilling systems, processing and refining facilities, storage infrastructure, transportation networks, and associated environmental and safety systems.
• Understanding on theoretical component is further enhanced with hands on sessions in our laboratory and we also prepare students with psychomotor skills, critical thinking skills and good communication skills.

Any one of these:

• STPM: 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry), and a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM Level or its equivalent.
• A-LEVEL: 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry).
• UEC: 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry).
• MATRICULATION/FOUNDATION: Passed the relevant Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry) at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or equivalent.
• DIPLOMA: Successful completion of the APU/APIIT Engineering Diploma and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board OR
• Successful completion of a Diploma in Engineering with other recognised Institutions and fulfilment of requirements for Credit Transfer, subject to the approval of the APU Academic Board.

Note: Candidates who wish to study Engineering Degree courses must not be color blind or physically handicapped in a way that makes them unable to conduct experimental/practical work. This is in line with the requirements of engineering professional bodies where safe engineering practices are mandatory. All International Students need to go through EMGS Medical Screening. If a student is found to be color blind, the Medical Screening may be failed.

English Requirements for International Students

• IELTS: 5.0
• TOEFL IBT: 40
• Pearson (PTE): 47
• MUET: Band 3.5

Year 1 

Common Modules:

• Engineering Materials
• Engineering Statics and Dynamics
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Introduction to C Programming
• Programming with Python
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Specialised Modules:

• Fundamental of Petroleum Engineering
• Petroleum Geology

Year 2 

Common Modules:

• Introduction to Electrical System
• Engineering Software & Applications
• Fluid Mechanics
• Engineering Mathematics

Specialised Modules:

• Fluid Flow in Porous Media
• Element of Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties
• Formation Evaluation & Well Logging
• Petroleum Geochemistry
• Safety in Oil & Gas Engineering

Year 3 

Common Modules:

• Engineering Mathematics 4
• Venture Building
• Engineering Project Management

Specialised Modules:

• Reservoir Engineering
• Well Testing
• Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Production Engineering
• Gas Engineering
• Well Engineering
• Reservoir Simulation

In the second semester of Year 3, Choose 1 Module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation of the module selected as described below;

Minor Pathway

Gain breadth of knowledge by taking 3 set modules outside of a particular major field of study. Minor packages are available and can be undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1, and Year 4 Semester 2.

Minor Pathway Options

1. IoT

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Internet of Things: Concepts and Applications

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology

2. FinTech

   • Year 3 Semester 2: FinTech Governance, Risk Management & Compliance

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Digital Finance

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Robo Advisor

3. Digital Transformation

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Digital Execution

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Digital Strategy & Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology

4. Data Analytics

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Behavioral Science and Marketing Analytics

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Optimization & Deep Learning

5. Artificial Intelligence

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Machine Vision Intelligence (MVI)

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Text Analysis & Sentiment Analysis

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Emergent Technology

6. Digital Age Psychology

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Industrial & Organizational Psychology

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Cyberpsychology

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Human Factors Psychology

Extension Pathway

Expand depth of knowledge by taking three (3) set modules in a specific area within a certain field of study. Extensions are available and can be undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1, and Year 4 Semester 2.

Extension Pathway Options:

1. Smart Drones

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Robotic Technology

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Robot Operating Systems

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Drone Technology

2. Smart Manufacturing

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Robotic Technology

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Robot Operating Systems

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Product Creation Technology

3. Intelligent Design and Manufacturing Technologies

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Machine Vision Intelligence

   • Year 4 Semester 1: CAD/CAM

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Product Creation Technology

4. Drilling Technology

   • Year 3 Semester 2: Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics

   • Year 4 Semester 1: Directional Drilling & Surveying

   • Year 4 Semester 2: Well Control

Internship (16 weeks)

Industry placement with a suitable organisation for a minimum period of 16 weeks, after completing Year 3 and before the commencement of Year 4.

Year 4 

Common Modules:

• Engineer in Society
• Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
• Project Phase II (Implementation)

Specialised Modules:

• Field Development Project 1
• Field Development Project 2
• Petroleum Economics

MQA COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum