The Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Chemistry with Honours is an undergraduate program at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The program combines fundamental chemistry knowledge with knowledge related to the petroleum industry.
Program features
- Students learn about the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of hydrocarbons and other substances in petroleum and natural gas
- Students visit petrochemical plants and participate in case studies
- Students can take elective courses in polymer engineering and oil and gas engineering
- Core courses include petroleum chemistry, chemical technology principles, petroleum refining processes, petrochemicals, and oil spill control
Program goals
The program prepares students with the theory and practical knowledge needed to work in the petroleum and petrochemical sector.
Related information
- More information about the program, including fees, scholarships, and course information, is available on topuniversities.com
- Petroleum chemistry is a discipline that studies problems related to petroleum production
- Petroleum engineers apply science to problems associated with oil and gas exploration, drilling, and petroleum production