Exploring opportunities
ENGINEERS have a rich and important history dating back to ancient times when humans invented life-changing items such as the wheel, pulley and lever.
Over decades, engineering marvels have changed the way we live.
There are many different engineering disciplines that intertwine to create the world as we see it today.
Car, overhead pedestrian bridges or aircraft would not be possible without engineering.
Furthermore, many everyday products such as toothpaste, cooking oil, pesticide, petrol and detergents exist because of engineering.
Heriot-Watt University, recognised internationally as a centre for high-calibre research in engineering, science and business, now offers students the chance to excel in engineering studies at its new campus in Putrajaya.
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia offers a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s programmes in various engineering fields.
Applications for undergraduate programmes in chemical engineering, petroleum engineering and mechanical engineering are now open for the university’s September intake.
Applications are also open for its postgraduate programmes in petroleum engineering and renewable energy engineering.
Postgraduate classes in renewable energy engineering, energy, petroleum engineering, construction project management, business psychology and international business management with marketing are already underway at the university, with upcoming intakes next month.
Other postgraduate programmes available at the university include the Master of Business Administration and Quantity Surveying, with more courses to be included in the coming years.
Chemical engineers can work in any industry that involves scientific, industrial and manufacturing processes.
They are not confined to manufacturing or processing that only involves chemicals.
Chemical engineers are employed by palm oil refineries, toy manufacturers, cosmetics producers, pharmaceutical companies, semi-conductor manufacturing companies and more.
A career in chemical engineering requires you to have a strong knowledge of chemistry, physics and mathematics for complex problem-solving and to streamline manufacturing processes.
Those who choose to pursue petroleum engineering will learn that petroleum engineers do not have a set daily routine.
They can gain employment anywhere in the world and on various types of terrain from mountains to the ocean floor.
Petroleum engineers do not necessarily need to work offshore throughout their career but it is highly recommended that they do in the early stages of their career.
Mechanical engineers have a wide choice of industries to work in, including energy, aerospace, transportation, chemical, manufacturing and even entertainment.
In Asia’s export-led economy, top mechanical engineers are perpetually in demand.
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and oldest engineering disciplines and it can be applied to various jobs involving any product or machinery that is motorised.
By carrying out extensive research on the various engineering fields, you can discover which best suits you.
Students who register for undergraduate programmes during Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s September intake will be awarded a scholarship of RM3,000.
Scholarship packages for students with financial difficulties and high achiever scholarships for undergraduate studies are also available.
In addition, all students who maintain a 70% average in their undergraduate studies will be awarded a 35% scholarship in the following year.
Additional scholarships from foundation to postgraduate studies are also available from the university’s corporate and industry partners such as YTL Corporation Berhad, Great Eastern Life Malaysia, MNRB Holdings Berhad and Loh & Loh Corporation Berhad.
For more information, call 03-8881 0918, e-mail hwum@hw.ac.uk or visit www.hwu. edu.my