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University of Nottingham Malaysia Our history your future Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 Science and Engineering 2020 Science and Engineering Undergraduate prospectus Detect it Inspect it Experience it Realise it See it Achieve it Perfect it Prove it Step into a world beyond limits Create it Visualise it Discover it Explore it Share it Why Nottingham? Worldwide About study abroad 5 Star 5,000 opportunities rating in students from Wealth of opportunities at our campuses in UK, China and SETARA 2017 85 countries partner universities across the under the mature study at Malaysia Welcome to the globe university categories world of Nottingham campus Access to a world-class Top Over UK education Sports University Our programmes are Honour degree programmes and taught 100 of the year in English. All students graduate with the same degree and 290,000 universities the same certificate, irrespective of which campus they study The Times and The Sunday Times at. Our degrees are accredited by international professional worldwide Good University Guide 2019 alumni from across bodies such as: QS World University Rankings 2020 the globe Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Alumni from our UK, China and Malaysia campuses Association for Nutrition (AfN) UK British Computer Society (BCS) British Psychological Society (BPS) Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Engineering Council, UK (ECUK) Nobel prize- Renowned for our commitment European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) to teaching and learning, we are in the Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) winning top 100 of universities internationally.* General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), UK academics Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Recognised globally for teaching University of Nottingham (ICAEW) academics have won Nobel excellence, acclaimed for our life- Prizes twice since 2003 changing research and home to students from all over the world, University of Nottingham is an inspiring place to study and work. In 2000 we became the first British university to set up a campus both outside of the UK and in Malaysia, earning University of Nottingham the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2001 and the Queen’s Award for Industry (International Trade) 2006. 2 Since opening, Nottingham Malaysia has welcomed students from international across the globe and gained a reputation for world-class research and campuses teaching in arts, engineering, science and social science. in China * QS World University Rankings 2020 and the UK 3 4 It starts here Contents Teaching and learning 7 Engineering 45 Where it goes Research 9 Chemical and Environmental Engineering 46 Our campus 11 Civil Engineering 50 Student life 13 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 54 Sporting opportunities 15 Mathematical Sciences 59 is up to you Careers 17 Mechanical, Materials and 63 Our alumni 19 Manufacturing Engineering Services for students 21 Accommodation 23 International student support 25 International campuses 27 Science 67 Overseas opportunities 29 Biomedical Sciences 68 Funding your studies 31 Biosciences 71 See for yourself 33 Computer Science 75 Environmental and Geographical Sciences 79 Pharmacy 82 Psychology 87 Foundation programmes 35 Pharmacy 118 Engineering 41 Psychology 123 Science 42 How to apply 91 Where to find us 93 Index 95 Get social 97 5 6 Teaching and learning Teaching excellence Students are the heart of the University and learn in an academically-stimulating Envisioning the global environment. Students are especially nurtured with regards to personal workplace development, which includes current entrepreneurial and leadership skills. These As an international university we commitments and their achievement are recognised by the Teaching Excellence pride ourselves on generating graduates with global attributes Framework (TEF) Gold rating for outstanding teaching achieved in 2017 and Rating for the global workplace. Our System for Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (SETARA) 2017 5-star ‘Excellent’ student- centred style of learning for mature university category. There are just two of the most recent ratings will equip you with the skills and analytical abilities necessary to received for the quality of teaching and learning at Nottingham. thrive in business and industry. Teaching and learning opportunities at Nottingham Malaysia are directly The SETARA rating is further evidence of our strong commitment to the growth of informed by cutting-edge research the higher education sector in Malaysia, in providing access to students to earn an and technology. international degree with mobility opportunities across campuses in the UK and Programme activities are enriched China. In addition, being part of two quality assurance jurisdictions (QAA*, UK and by guest lectures from visiting MQA**) further strengthens our quality standing, as we are independently evaluated scholars, research seminars, workshops and student conferences. by these agencies. The University is consistently among the highest ranking Classes are led by tutors who are performers in independent teaching assessments. actively involved in extending the boundaries of our knowledge, and who seek to promote a community of An internationally Besides their qualification in their Our undergraduate and postgraduate learning in which undergraduate and recognised UK degree respective discipline, they are taught programmes provide a postgraduate teaching feeds directly required to obtain Post Graduate structured framework for study. into a collective and collaborative All degrees offered by University of Certificate in Higher Education They are based upon a programme intellectual endeavour. The relatively Nottingham Malaysia are University (PGCHE). Apart from teaching, of strategic and innovative delivery small size of our student body with of Nottingham degrees and are academic staff members are and assessment mechanisms and an average staff student ratio of 1:14, subject to the same quality assurance required to be active in research also traditional ones such as lectures, allows for a more intimate teaching processes as those offered in the and publication and be involved seminars and tutorials. Students and learning experience, with UK. You will graduate with a degree in community and international will normally complete compulsory academics readily approachable to from University of Nottingham, engagement. core modules and will have the provide further one-on-one support irrespective of the campus at which opportunity to select from a number where needed. you complete your programme, be it Quality programmes of optional modules. in the UK, China or Malaysia. You will In addition, our personal tutorial We offer a comprehensive and receive a UK-style education and all These programmes aim to equip system gives you access to our degree programmes, coursework varied range of programmes, academic staff to assist you in any catering to students at all levels, you with a curiosity-driven and deep materials, and assessments are in understanding of your subject, as non-academic issues that you may English. through foundation, undergraduate face during your time at University. and postgraduate to PhD. Our well as a critical approach and skills relevant to your future career. programmes span a range of nottingham.edu.my/ Academic excellence disciplines and subjects across arts Our teaching is informed by the teachingandlearning All academic staff at the University and social sciences, engineering and very latest research findings and * The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) of Nottingham Malaysia are science. Our degrees are accredited our programmes constantly evolve to incorporate new research for Higher Education’s independent selected based on their excellence by both the Malaysian and UK review of teaching quality in the UK. in teaching and research. Diversity quality assurance agencies and by developments, with many delivered is our strength. Our highly qualified relevant national and international by research scholars, passionate ** The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) for quality assurance practices academic staff members are from the professional bodies such as the about their subjects. We also UK, Malaysia and various countries regularly consult with businesses and and accreditation of national higher Association of MBAs, EQUIS, the UK education in Malaysia. recruited based on open international Engineering Council, the General employers to ensure our programmes competition. Pharmaceutical Council (UK), Board are structured with the opportunity of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and to develop key transferable skills for Pharmacy Board Malaysia (PBM). employment. 7 8 Research World-changing Future food Malaysia research In the face of climate change we must develop new, resilient crops. Over 400 papers were published by Support Yields must also increase to feed the additional two academics in 2018* We provide extensive support for our academic staff billion people expected by 2050. We currently have a portfolio of more through initiatives such as the Early Career Researcher programme, and workshops organised by the newly Better access to healthier, safer, more nutritious than RM43 million for both internally formed Research and Knowledge Exchange hub. food is needed in all countries due the growing and externally funded research-related prevalence of pollutants, nutrient deficiencies and over-processed foods. activities. We run regular competitions with