Course Overview
Bachelor of Environmental Technology (Honours) at QIU focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to manage, conserve, and protect the environment for sustainable long-term use.
The programme aligns closely with Malaysia’s National Green Technology Policy, which rests on four key pillars: energy, environment, economy, and social, ensuring graduates contribute to national priorities in green development.
With growing public awareness of critical environmental quality issues—such as climate change, global warming, haze pollution, poor drinking water quality, leachate contamination, and improper solid waste and wastewater disposal—the demand for qualified professionals continues to rise.
Under the Environmental Quality Act 1974, prescribed activities require formal Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports, which must be prepared, submitted, and monitored by trained experts to ensure full compliance with regulatory standards.
The programme therefore aims to train competent individuals in conducting EIAs, thereby improving overall environmental quality and minimising adverse impacts on society and ecosystems.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects including Science (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science/Health Sciences)
- A-Level: Pass A-Level with passes in any two (2) subjects including Science (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science/Health Sciences/Geography)
- Matriculation / Foundation programme: Pass Matriculation / Foundation programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with at least grade B in five (5) subjects including one (1) science subject
- Recognised Diploma in a related field: Pass Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in related field of study with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
- Recognised Diploma in any other field: Pass Diploma (Level 4, MQF) in any other field of a minimum CGPA of 2.5 and a credit in Mathematics and Science at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) (or equivalent) level
- Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM): A Pass in Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50
- Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM): A Pass in Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and with a minimum of 2 years working experience in the related field
Note: For (vii) and (viii), the HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme.
- Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia
English Proficiency for International Students
- International students: 5.0 in IELTS OR Band 3.5 in MUET OR its equivalent.
Career Prospects
Upon completion of our degree programme, students have a wide choice of career paths that they can take, including:
- Environmental Officer (Government)
- Research Officer (Government)
- Fisheries Officer (Government)
- Science Officer (Government)
- Environmental Consultant (Private)
- Environmental Auditor (Private)
- Environmental, Health and Safety officer (Private)
- Protected Area Specialist (Private)
- Field Coordinator (Private)
- EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) Manager (Private)
- Environmental Manager (Private)
- Sustainability Quality Manager (Private)
- Environmental Officer (Private)