Developing skilled human capital for world-class laboratories
AS the first and biggest chemical engineering institute in Malaysia, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Branch Campus Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET) plays a crucial role in generating skilled workers in the field of chemical and bio-engineering in the country.
According to UniKL MICET dean Assoc Prof Dr Ruzainah Ali@Jaafar, “Many students do not want to enrol in the chemical and bio engineering fields due to worry about employability as the oil and gas sector has now started to limit recruitment of new employees.
“However, chemical and bioengineering is still a highly sought-after field in the industry as its scope is not limited to only the oil and gas sector.”
Among industries that offer jobs for this field are manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, industrial chemical, consultation and research, other than the oil and gas sector.
To prove this, the employability of UniKL MICET graduates is very commendable with 95% obtaining employment six months after graduation.
She continued that UniKL MICET graduates are sought after by employers as they are exposed to the use of real machines or equipment used in the industry during their studies.
“All students from diploma or bachelor’s degree programme are exposed to handling chemical engineering equipment and have the opportunity to use them to conduct analysis and experiments related to their assignments,” said Dr Ruzainah.
UniKL MICET is also a World First Next Generation 3D Design Solution for Chemical Plants training centre that uses the Plant Design Management System (PDMS) and 3D design software.
“It is even more impressive, as the 3D design software is the first of its kind in the world to be used in teaching and learning in a university,” Dr Ruzainah highlighted.
The 3D design software can be applied for the oil and gas, petrochemical and marine industries.
With these facilities, UniKL MICET students will get the exposure to the latest and modern software in designing chemical plants, producing graduates that meet industry requirements, coupled with the capabilities and competencies to seek employment in the global market.