Faculty of Science and Engineering Overview

UNM offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in engineering. The types of engineering programmes available for undergraduate degree programmes are- 

• Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons)

• Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons)

• Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons)

• Mechatronic Engineering MEng (Hons)

• Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons)

• Foundation Programme in Engineering 

• Mathematics and Management BSc (Hons)

• Mathematics and Data Science BSc (Hons)

There are numerous undergraduate and postgraduate science programmes available at UNM. Degree-level science programmes available at UNM include: 

• Foundation in Science for students who have just finished secondary or high school. 

• Psychology BSc (Hons)

• Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons)

• Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences BSc (Hons)

• Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons)

• Master of Pharmacy (Hons)

• Environmental Science BSc (Hons)

• Software Engineering BSc (Hons)

• Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)

• Computer Science BSc (Hons)

• Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

• Nutrition BSc (Hons)

The admission requirements depend on the level of the programme whether it’s foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate. Prerequisites for foundation in science and engineering would be a high school diploma, SPM or its equivalent, whilst the undergraduate programmes would require an engineering foundation, A Levels, STPM qualifications or its equivalent. 

For more detailed and accurate information, refer to the individual page of the course you intend to apply to or the UNM Prospectus. 

It usually takes 5 years from when you finish secondary school to become an engineer in Malaysia, depending on your higher education journey. At UNM, students will usually take one year for foundation studies and four years to obtain their MEng degree. 

Here are some factors to consider when choosing a university for science or engineering to enrol in 

• Accreditation - Make sure that the university’s programmes are internationally recognised and meet the standards for accreditation.

• Ranking - Consider the university’s national and international ranking to get an idea of the programme’s teaching and learning quality. 

• Faculty - Experienced and qualified faculty members can help ensure you receive a quality education. 

• Facilities - Visit the university to check out the facilities and laboratories available for engineering students. 

• Industry connections - Universities with strong connections with industry partners are more likely to have the ability to provide internships, practical experiences and job opportunities for their students. 

• Student life - Consider the campus, its environment and culture.

Our graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers in a variety of fields. Engineering graduates can find work in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, computer systems, manufacturing, transportation and construction. Career prospects for science students include working in bioscience, research, computer science and health sciences based on their specific science degree.

The University of Nottingham offers a range of scholarships and financial aid opportunities, including merit-based and need-based scholarships. Students can visit the scholarships page to apply for these opportunities.