Diploma in Environmental Technology

Duration:2 years & 6 months

Intakes:April, July & Sept/ Oct

Campus:Quest International University, Ipoh, Perak

Level of Study:Diploma

Faculty:Science and Technology

Course Code:JPT/BPP(MQA/FA6534)10/20

About this course

This Diploma programme provides you with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for success in the growing field of environmental technology. Graduates will acquire skills and techniques in environmental sampling, monitoring, data analysis and information technology tools. They will become familiar with applying the principles of ecosystem-based management for sustainability and have the ability to manage environmental projects from planning to implementation and maintenance.

QIU’s programme provides an opportunity for students to apply their skills through partnerships in the community and stresses the need for designing and implementing systems to prevent, control and clean-up environmental contaminations.

Laboratory practice in water quality testing, groundwater movement, computer-aided environmental audits and the chemistry of pollutants provides you with the skills needed to analyse and remediate the urban environment. This is to eradicate recent global phenomena such as haze, poor drinking water quality, leachate contamination, improper solid waste and wastewater disposal, and many others which have attracted public concern.

Total Course Fees

RM21,950

For more information on scholarships. Please e-mail enquiries@qiup.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

General Studies Subjects

Local

● Malaysian Studies 2

● Interpersonal Communication Skills / Bahasa Kebangsaan A

● Study of Moral and Ethics

● Community Service

International 

● Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1

● Interpersonal Communication Skills

● Study of Moral and Ethics

● Community Service

University Courses

● Practical English I

● Practical English II

● Co-curricular Activities

Semester 1

● Basic Chemistry

● Fundamentals of Physics

● Introduction to Environmental Science and Technology

● Introduction to Statistics

● Malaysian Studies 2 / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1

● Practical English 1

Semester 2

● Introduction to Environmental Physics

● Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene

● Introduction to Environmental Microbiology

● Environmental Chemistry

● Environmental Pollution and Solution

● Practical English 2

Semester 3

● Wastewater Disposal System

● Building Construction Technology

● Interpersonal Communication Skills / Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Semester 4

● Water Quality Technology and Monitoring

● Fundamentals of Information Technology

● Introduction to Occupational Safety, Health and Environment

● Introduction to Geospatial Technology

● Introduction to Soil Science and Land Resources Management

● Study of Morals and Ethics

Semester 5

● Fundamentals of Environmental Toxicology

● Solid Waste and Hazardous

Waste Management

● Air Pollution and Control

● Noise Pollution and Control

● Environmental Management System

● Energy Resources Management

Semester 6

● Environmental Ethics, Policies and Planning

● Disaster and Risk Management

● Community Service

● Industrial Training

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

Science Stream:

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with a minimum credit in 3 subjects and a pass in 2 science subjects (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science/Health Sciences)

Non-Science Stream:

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or its equivalent with a minimum credit in 3 subjects and a credit in 1 science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science/Health Sciences)

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Pass with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.0) in any subject or its equivalent

Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)

Pass with a minimum grade of Maqbul

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Science Stream:

Pass UEC with a minimum Grade B in 3 any subjects including 2 Science subjects (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science/ Health Science)

Non-Science Stream:

Pass UEC with a minimum Grade B in 3 subjects and a credit in 1 science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science / Health Science)

Other Qualifications

Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia

International Student Only

  • Other Qualifications

    Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia

  • English Proficiency for Foreign Students

    IELTS – 4.0 / TOEFL PBT (397)

    PBT or equivalence / IBT (30)

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