Course Details
Why choose APU?
Dual Degree
APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme
DMU Degree Certificate will be an MEng Award for Engineering Programmes.
International Recognition
Engineering Degrees Accredited Under The Washington Accord
APU Engineering Degrees are fully accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) which is a signatory to the Washington Accord.
This accreditation ensures that APU Engineering Graduates will have the following benefits in countries who are signatories of the Washington Accord:
- Opportunities to register as a Graduate Engineer with Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) or the relevant professional bodies in other countries who are signatories under the Washington Accord.
- Pathways to becoming a Professional or Chartered Engineer.
- Assurance that graduates are considered as having met international academic standards for engineering practice.
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Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours is powered by:
The infusion of software application for petroleum engineering has been fully incorporated into the curriculum. This is in line with the industry’s move towards Digital Transformation and enhancing productivity in the field. Strong Industry-Academia partnerships at APU with organisations such as Petroleum Experts Limited, UK (PETEX) and Rock Flow Dynamics Ltd., USA (RFD) have allowed for the provision of industrial software for student learning and research purposes. APU students have the hands-on practical experiences through petroleum engineering related software tools which also are being applied in their Field Development Project (FDP) and Final Year Project (FYP) works. APU is one of the first universities in Malaysia to provide students with a combination of Integrated Production Modelling (IPM) and Reservoir Engineering Simulation (tNav) modern industrial tools. Further strengthening the curriculum is the application of the Computer Modelling Group (CMG) software which is used for reservoir modelling and enhanced oil recovery studies.
Requirements
Admission Requirements
- 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.
- 2 Passes (Grade A-D) in A-Level including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry).
- 5 Grade B’s in UEC, including Mathematics and Physics (or Chemistry).
- 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.
- 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.
Candidates who wish to study Engineering Degree course must not be color blind or physically handicapped which makes him/her unable to conduct experimental/practical work and affect the learning process leading to potential errors towards professional practice as well. This is in line with the requirements of engineering professional bodies where safe engineering practices is mandatory. All International Students need to go through EMGS Medical Screening, if the student is found to be color blind; the Medical Screening maybe failed.
- IELTS : 5.0
- TOEFL IBT : 40
- Pearson (PTE) : 47
- MUET : Band 3.5
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PEO & PLO
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Programme Educational Objectives
- Be a practicing engineer contributing to the development of Petroleum Engineering while demonstrating professionalism.
- Pursue engineering innovation via career advancement opportunities and/or advanced studies in Petroleum Engineering.
Petroleum engineers travel to where petroleum reservoirs are known to exist. They define and develop the reservoirs, and produce oil and gas with maximum profitable recovery. Petroleum engineering allows one to specialise in several different oil & gas specialties, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. The careers and job activity areas are as a:
- Drilling engineer, working with geologists and contractors in designing and supervising drilling operations.
- Production engineer, developing processes and equipment to optimise oil and gas production.
- Reservoir engineer helps determine ideal recovery processes, estimate the number of wells that can be economically drilled, and simulate future performance using sophisticated computer models.
- Manager, an entrepreneur, economist, or environmental/safety specialist.
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Programme Learning Outcomes
The students, upon completion of their study, should attain the following outcomes:
PLO1 Ability to gain and apply principles of Mathematics, Science and Engineering to the solutions of complex engineering problems. PLO2 Ability to undertake complex engineering problem analysis and apply engineering principles to solve them. PLO3 Ability to design innovative solutions for complex engineering problems. PLO4 Ability to investigate complex engineering problems using research techniques. PLO5 Ability to select and use suitable tools and techniques for complex engineering problems. PLO6 Ability to engage in professional engineering practice for safety, health, social, cultural and legal responsibilities in developing solutions for complex engineering problems. PLO7 Ability to comprehend and demonstrate good practices of engineering in sustainable development and environmental considerations for the solutions of complex engineering problems. PLO8 Ability to execute the responsibilities of an Engineer professionally and ethically. PLO9 Ability to function effectively as a team leader or a member in a team within multi-disciplinary settings. PLO10 Ability to communicate effectively and professionally on complex engineering activities. PLO11 Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills, engineering project management and economic decision making in multidisciplinary environments. PLO12 Ability to recognise the need for, and be able to engage in independent and life-long learning towards continuous professional development.
What We Teach
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- High quality undergraduate engineering education that combines petroleum, gas and exploration engineering to cater for the ever-demanding oil and gas industry.
- The ability to apply engineering principles to the design, development and operation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas, including mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems, and related environmental and safety systems.
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Degree Level 1
Students will understand the basic principles of engineering in the areas of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Geology, Engineering Materials etc. Other modules aim to provide the basic academic skills required to meet the demands of employers, as well as thorough grounding in principles of IT and entrepreneurship. Important and relevant skills for managing activities and for their own independent learning are also introduced.
Common Modules
- Engineering Materials
- Programming with Python
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Introduction to C Programming
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Engineering Statics and Dynamics
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Design
Specialised Modules
- Fundamental of Petroleum Engineering
- Petroleum Geology
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Degree Level 2
Here, students start specialising in modules that develop the necessary underlying knowledge and skills in Petroleum Engineering with modules such as Rocks & Fluid Properties, Formation Evaluation & Well Logging etc. Other modules such as Introduction to Engineering Software and Applications is used to provide better understanding of software skills.
Common Modules
- Engineering Mathematics 3
- Engineering Software & Applications
- Innovation Process
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Specialised Modules
- Elements of Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties
- Safety in Oil and Gas Engineering
- Fluid Flow in Porous Media
- Petroleum Geochemisty
- Formation Evaluation and Well Logging
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Degree Level 3
Specialised knowledge and skills in the areas of Reservoir Simulation, Drilling Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Well Design & Completion, Production Engineering, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Well Testing and Gas Engineering are the critical focus of this level. There is further development of the ability to apply relevant engineering skills with strong critical thinking and analysis. Independent learning continues in all modules.
Common Modules
- Engineering Mathematics 4
- Engineering Project Management
- Venture Building
Specialised Modules
- Reservoir Simulation
- Production Engineering
- Reservoir Engineering
- Well Testing
- Gas Engineering
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Well Engineering
In the 2nd Semester of Year 3 Minor/ Extension Pathway (Choose 1)
- Choose 1 module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation from the module selected in Year 3 Semester 2 as described in the Table below.
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Internship (16 Weeks)
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
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Degree Level 4
The final year Engineering modules provide the necessary industry application and technological skills which become very useful for employment upon graduation. Students’ personal and professional development, technical capability and understanding of how to innovate, generate and manage the creation of new ideas will be enhanced via Engineering Projects.
Common Modules
- Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
- Project Phase 2 (Implementation)
- Engineer in Society
Specialised Modules
- Field Development Project 1
- Field Development Project 2
- Petroleum Economics
Minor/Extension Pathway (Continuation)
- Choose 1 module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation from the module selected in Year 3 Semester 2 as described in the Table below.
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Petroleum Engineering Minor/Extension Pathways
Future Proof Engineers for the Real World
In APU, employment and it’s continual sustainability is of paramount importance to us. The range of minor and extensions offered to all students within the School of Engineering will craft a formidable way forward for the young aspiring engineers of tomorrow. These options allow students to embark on a journey of exploration either within the engineering fraternity by extending into greater depth (extensions) niche knowledge, skills and attributes required for the practice of contemporary engineering or explore wider options (minor) that are pivotal in the fundamental proliferation of the engineering profession as a while when coupled with other current multidisciplinary fields of expertise. Successful completion of either pathways future proof the students allowing them to embark on a journey of rewarding careers within an engineering discipline of their choice.
Minor Pathway – Gain breadth of knowledge by taking 3 set modules outside of a particular major field of study. There are minor packages available undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2 Year 4 Semester 1 and Year 4 Semester 2.MINOR PATHWAY
NAME OF MINOR Year 3 Semester 2 Year 4 Semester 1 Year 4 Semester 2 loT Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics Internet of Things: Concepts and Applications Emergent Technology FinTech FinTech Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Digital Finance Robo Advisor Digital Transformation Digital Execution Digital Strategy & Analytics Emergent Technology Data Analytics Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics Behavioral Science and Marketing Analytics Optimization & Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence Machine Vision Intelligence (MVI) Text Analysis & Sentiment Analysis Emergent Technology Digital Age Psychology Industrial & Organizational Psychology Cyberpsychology 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. There are extensions available undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1 and Year 4 Semester 2.
EXTENSION PATHWAY
NAME OF EXTENSION Year 3 Semester 2 Year 4 Semester 1 Year 4 Semester 2 Smart Drones Robotic Technology Robot Operating Systems Drone Technology Smart Manufacturing Robotic Technology Robot Operating Systems Product Creation Technology Intelligent Design and Manufacturing Technologies Machine Vision Intelligence CAD/CAM Product Creation Technology Drilling Technology Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics Directional Drilling & Surveying Well Control -
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
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency.)
tNavigator
APU is one of the first universities in Malaysia to provide students with a combination of Integrated Production Modelling (IPM) and Reservoir Engineering Simulation (tNav) modern industrial tools. These now are also a strong addition to the Computer Modelling Group (CMG) software which is used for reservoir modelling and enhanced oil recovery studies. The software applications are part of the infusion on technology on to the Petroleum Engineering programme at APU.
The Industry-Academia partnership at APU has been further enhanced with Petroleum Experts Limited, UK (PETEX) and Rock Flow Dynamics Ltd., USA (RFD) having provided industrial software for student learning and research purposes. APU students now have the hands-on practical experiences through petroleum engineering related software tools which also is being applied in their Field Development Project (FDP) and Final Year Project (FYP) works.
Petroleum Experts Limited:
Petroleum Experts Limited has donated 10 licences of their IPM software to our students for learning and research purposes.
PETEX Software Suite (worth £2,872,003.87) includes:
Hardlock system 10 copies of:
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Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Student Chapter Excellence Award
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Student Chapter at APU gains recognition from SPE International. In recognition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Asia Pacific University’s Student Chapter’s efforts in technical knowledge dissemination, uplifting society, and community outreach & innovation, SPE International presented them SPE Student Chapter Excellence Award 2021.
Established in February 2020, SPE APU Student Chapter has accomplished many milestones during the first year, including this outstanding accomplishment whereby APU is among three local universities winning this award.
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Facilities at APU
The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.
Ready, Set, Go.
* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.
RM27,500
Year 1
RM28,500
Year 2
RM29,500
Year 3
RM30,500
Year 4
RM116,000
Total for Malaysian
RM30,400
(USD7,600)
Year 1
RM31,400
(USD7,850)
Year 2
RM32,500
(USD8,125)
Year 3
RM33,700
(USD8,425)
Year 4
RM128,000
(USD32,000)
Total for International
Programme code : (R/0724/6/0001)(10/27)(MQA/FA6546)
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