(R/851/4/0004) (10/27) (MQA/FA6534)
April, July, October
2 1/2 years | Full-time
Full-Time
Diploma in Environmental Technology at QIU prepares students for a rewarding career in the growing field of environmental technology by providing comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in environmental sampling, monitoring, and data analysis.
Students master ecosystem-based management principles to promote sustainability and acquire essential skills to manage environmental projects from planning through implementation and ongoing maintenance.
The programme includes valuable opportunities to apply learned concepts in real-world settings through community partnerships, while students also learn to design and implement effective systems for preventing, controlling, and remediating environmental contamination.
Through extensive laboratory practice focused on water, air, soil, and solid waste analysis, participants develop the technical expertise required to assess and enhance urban environments.
Ultimately, the curriculum directly addresses pressing global and local challenges—including climate change, global warming, haze pollution, poor drinking water quality, leachate contamination, and improper solid waste and wastewater disposal—that continue to generate widespread public and regulatory concern.
| Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) | A pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with a minimum credit in any three (3) subjects including one (1) science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science/Health Sciences) |
| Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | A pass in Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject |
| Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) | A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul |
| SKM Level 3 | Pass SKM Level 3 in the related field. Note: The HEPs are to conduct screening and provide necessary guidance specific to the discipline of the programme. |
| Other Qualifications | Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. |
| English Proficiency for International Students | 5.0 in IELTS OR Band 3.5 in MUET OR its equivalent. |
| General Studies Subjects | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 |
| Academic English/Bahasa Kebangsaan A | |
| Integrity and Anti-Corruption (IAC) | |
| Community Service | |
| University Courses | Creativity and Innovation |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Core Courses | Fundamental Chemistry |
| Mathematics | |
| Fundamentals of Environmental Physics | |
| Introduction to Environmental Biology | |
| Introduction to Environmental Microbiology | |
| Geospatial Technology | |
| Global Climate Change | |
| Sustainable Development and Beyond | |
| Environmental Management System | |
| Occupational Safety and Health | |
| Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene | |
| Water Quality and Treatment Technology | |
| Air Pollution and Control Technology | |
| Noise Pollution and Control Technology | |
| Soil Science and Land Resources Management | |
| Solid and Hazardous Waste Treatment Technology | |
| Environmental Law and Regulation | |
| Built and Indoor Environment | |
| Environmental Ethics, Policies, and Planning | |
| Renewable Energy Technology and Management | |
| Disaster and Risk Management | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment | |
| Industrial Training | Industrial Training |
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| Week Start | Week End | Academic Week | Activity | Public Holidays |
| 25-Oct | Registration | |||
| 27-Oct | 31-Oct | Orientation | ||
| 3-Nov | 7-Nov | Pre-Nov Programme | Sultan of Perak’s Birthday7-Nov | |
| 10-Nov | 14-Nov | Pre-Nov Programme | ||
| 17-Nov | 21-Nov | Pre-Nov Programme | ||
| 24-Nov | 28-Nov | Week 1 | Learning Week | |
| 1-Dec | 5-Dec | Week 2 | Learning Week | |
| 8-Dec | 12-Dec | Week 3 | Learning Week | |
| 15-Dec | 19-Dec | Week 4 | Learning Week | |
| 22-Dec | 26-Dec | Week 5 | Learning Week | Christmas Day25-Dec |
| 29-Dec | 2-Jan | Week 6 | Learning Week | New Year’s Day1-Jan |
| 5-Jan | 9-Jan | Week 7 | Learning Week | |
| 12-Jan | 16-Jan | Week 8 | Learning Week | |
| 19-Jan | 23-Jan | Week 9 | Learning Week | |
| 26-Jan | 30-Jan | Week 10 | Learning Week | |
| 3-Feb | 6-Feb | Week 11 | Learning Week | RPL Thaipusam (1-Feb)2-Feb |
| 9-Feb | 13-Feb | Week 12 | Learning Week | |
| 16-Feb | 20-Feb | Mid-Semester Break | Chinese New Year17- 18 Feb | |
| 23-Feb | 27-Feb | Week 13 | Learning Week | |
| 2-Mar | 6-Mar | Week 14 | Learning Week | Nuzul Al-Quran7-Mar |
| 9-Mar | 13-Mar | Week 15 | Self-Study Week | |
| 16-Mar | 19-Mar | Week 16 | Final Examination | Hari Raya Aidilfitri21-Mar |
| 23-Mar | 27-Mar | Mid-Semester Break | Hari Raya Aidilfitri23-Mar | |
| 30-Mar | 3-Apr | Week 17 | Final Examination | |
| 6-Apr | 10-Apr | Semester Break | ||
| 13-Apr | 17-Apr | Semester Break |
| Week Start | Week End | Academic Week | Activity | Remarks | Public Holidays | ||
| 11-Apr | Registration | (new students only) | |||||
| 13-Apr | 17-Apr | Orientation | (new students only) | ||||
| 20-Apr | 24-Apr | Week 1 | Learning Week | ||||
| 27-Apr | 1-May | Week 2 | Learning Week | Labour Day | 1-May | Fri | |
| 4-May | 8-May | Week 3 | Learning Week | ||||
| 11-May | 15-May | Week 4 | Learning Week | ||||
| 18-May | 22-May | Week 5 | Learning Week | ||||
| 25-May | 29-May | Week 6 | Learning Week | Hari Raya Aidiladha | 27-May | Wed | |
| Wesak Day | 31-May | Sun | |||||
| 1-Jun | 5-Jun | Week 7 | Learning Week | Agong’s Birthday | 1-Jun | Mon | |
| (RPH) Wesak Day | 1-Jun | Mon | |||||
| 8-Jun | 12-Jun | Week 8 | Self-Study Week | ||||
| 15-Jun | 19-Jun | Week 9 | Final Examination | Awal Muharram | 17-Jun | Wed | |
| 22-Jun | 26-Jun | Semester Break | |||||
| 29-Jun | 3-Jul | Semester Break | |||||
