Build a Better Future With Food Science and Biotechnology at Taylor’s University
Want to dedicate your life to research and innovation? Taylor’s University offers a way in.
Published 10 Sep 2025
Interested in developing new, life-changing products using the power of science? Looking for a field that will allow you to push your creativity and sense of innovation to the max?
Realise your ambitions with Taylor’s University’s Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) programmes.
Designed to help prepare you for a career in scientific research and development, you’ll learn how to apply science to create new and improved products meant to boost our quality of life. Both programmes are accredited by the MQA and recognised by the Malaysia Board of Technology (MBOT), which means that you will also be able to gain additional certification to boost your credentials.
Interested to know more? Keep on reading!
What you need to know
The Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) programmes are offered by Taylor’s under their School of Biosciences. Here’s a quick rundown of some of its most important details.
a) Bachelor of Food Science (Honours)
The Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) programme is a 3-year bachelor’s degree accredited by MBOT. The curriculum revolves around the science behind sustainable food research and development. In your study, you’ll look at the principles behind food production, safety, nutrition and quality.
Here’s a quick overview of the programme:
- A 3-year bachelor’s degree programme accredited by MQA and MBOT
- Includes hands-on learning in specialised labs to help you master food processing, safety, nutrition, and sensory evaluation
- Allows for professional certification as a Certified Graduate Technologist and Food Handler by MBOT
- Internship opportunities with experts from the field such as F&N Beverages, MacFood, Nestlé, Yeo Hiap Seng and more
- Option to complete your degree at partner universities in Australia, United Kingdom (UK) and New Zealand
Upon graduation, you can work as a:
- Food analyst
- Food product specialist
- Food technologist
- Product development scientist
- Production manager
- Quality assurance associate
- Flavour technologist
b) Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
Taylor’s Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) is a 3-year bachelor’s degree. Accredited by both MQA and MBOT, the degree focuses on agriculture, medical and industrial biotechnology. As part of your study, you’ll dive into industry-relevant topics such as molecular cloning, genome editing, cell tissue culture techniques and bioinformatics analysis.
Here’s what you should know:
- A 3-year bachelor’s degree programme accredited by MQA and MBOT
- Allows for professional certification as a Certified Graduate Technologist by MBOT
- Strong industry partnerships with experts like ACGT Laboratories (Genting Plantation), Institute of Agro-Biotechnology Malaysia, Cryocord and UM Plant Biotechnology Incubator Unit
- Option to complete your degree at a trusted partner university located in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand
- Uses cutting-edge Nanome VR, allowing you to interact with protein structures in 3D and giving you an edge in understanding drug design
Graduating from this programme will allow you to work as a:
- Biotech data analyst
- Clinical research coordinators
- Sustainability consultant (biotech sector)
- Bioinformatics computational analyst
- Medical sales representatives
- Patent agents
- Bioentrepreneurs
- Environmental biotechnologist
Which one is for you?
Both programmes promise a lifetime of research and innovation as you push the boundaries of what science can achieve. But which one suits you best? Here are a couple of considerations you want to keep in mind.
Pursue the Bachelor of Food Science (Honours) if:
- You are curious about what’s really in your food and how it can be improved on
- You have a keen interest in chemistry, nutrition and consumer health
- You are interested in developing food products and improving food processing
- You are passionate about creating sustainable and improved food systems as well as solving world hunger
Pursue the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) if:
- You are curious about how biology can be used to solve problems and drive innovation in health, agriculture and environment
- You love the lab and have a keen interest in research work
- You are interested in working in genetic engineering, bioinformatics and sustainable technologies
- You want to create new technologies and products that can change the world
Take the first step into your dream career in science with Taylor’s University. Connect with our advisors now.
Dzulfazreena Dzulkefli
Too busy complaining about lemon but I sometimes read.
