Bachelor of Food Science and Technology
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jul, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM154,080
Course Highlights
- Accredited by the International Union of Food Science and Technology, making Monash the first private university in Malaysia to receive the accreditation
- Undergo an eight-week internship that's part of your course, with over 100 companies across the country and region such as Nestle, Mac Food, Lee Kum Kee, Yeo Hiap Seng, Givaudan and Gardenia
- Ranked #31 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- Enhance your international perspective by studying at Monash campuses in Australia or spend a semester abroad at one of over 100 partner universities in 30 countries
Entry Requirements
- Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)*: 63.75%
- GCE A Level**: 8
- ATAR: 75
- Gaokao, China: 65%
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education:15
- Indian School Certificate Examination: 65%
- All India Senior School Certificate Examination: 70%
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program): 26
- STPM, Malaysia: 7.9
- UEC, Malaysia: ≤5
- Matriculation Program, Malaysia: 2.33
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 78.5%
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level): 8
- High School Diploma, Vietnam: 8.14
- UNSW Foundation Studies: 7
- Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College: 2.5
- Diploma of Higher Education Studies (DHES): 50%
- Monash College Diploma Part 2***: 50%
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024
**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade
***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025. Maximum credit awarded for this program: 42 credit points; course duration at Monash: 2 - 2.5 years.
Prerequisites:
- One of Biology, Chemistry or Higher Level Mathematics (Australian Year 12 or equivalent or higher) and English (Monash’s minimum English language requirements apply)
Courses with maths and science prerequisite subjects:
- If the course applying for requires maths and/or science as prerequisite subjects, meet the requirements in the following ways:
- Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:
- Must meet the maths and/or science prerequisite subject required for chosen course as specified above
- Other qualifications recognised by Monash:
- If completed maths and/or science subjects in the relevant discipline at the required grade level, it is assumed that applicants have knowledge equivalent to the Australian Year 12 (VCE equivalent) prerequisite subject required for chosen course. It is strongly recommended to check if applicants have covered the assumed knowledge required for course by completing the Assumed Knowledge Skills Analysis
- This can be completed once student has accepted Monash offer and has set up student account before strating their course
- Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme:
Note: These guidelines do not apply to the Bachelor of Medical Science or Doctor of Medicine
Must meet the minimum English language requirements except for Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine which requires higher English requirement by demonstrating English language proficiency through one of the following:
- Studying English at Year 12 or equivalent
- Students must complete an English subject that is equivalent to units 3 and 4 of VCE English and also meet the required prerequisite score for the Monash University course they have applied for. The equivalent English subject must be taken within 3 years prior to the course commencement date (other time limitation periods may apply)
- Studying at an institution where English is the language of instruction
- English must be the language of instruction, communication and assessment for all aspect of study for the whole of the educational institution by satisfactorily completing a minimum of 24 Monash credit points (one semester of full-time study) * of an approved post-secondary qualification or above (AQF Level 5 or above) which must be taken within three years prior to the course commencement date or have fully completed one of the following qualifications:
- An Australian VET diploma level (or equivalent) which must be taken within three years prior to the Monash course commencement date; OR
- An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) which must be completed and taken within five years prior to the Monash course commencement date
- Documentary evidence in the form of an official letter is required from the institution at which the study was undertaken. This document must be written and signed by the institution’s Registrar (or other authorised person) of the education institution to the satisfaction of the Academic Board.
- English must be the language of instruction, communication and assessment for all aspect of study for the whole of the educational institution by satisfactorily completing a minimum of 24 Monash credit points (one semester of full-time study) * of an approved post-secondary qualification or above (AQF Level 5 or above) which must be taken within three years prior to the course commencement date or have fully completed one of the following qualifications:
- English Proficiency Tests: Minimum Score for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework Courses1
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online:
- Overall score: 6.5
- Listening score: 6.0
- Reading score: 6.0
- Writing score: 6.0
- Speaking score: 6.0
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)- from 21 January 2026 :
- Total Score: 4
- Listening score: 3
- Reading score: 3.5
- Writing score: 4.5
- Speaking score: 3.5
- Note: Monash University does not accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)- from 21 January 2026 :
- Total Score: 79
- Listening score: 12
- Reading score: 13
- Writing score: 21
- Speaking score: 18
- Note: Monash University does not accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course
- TOEFL Essentials :
- Total Score: 8
- Listening score: 7
- Reading score: 7
- Writing score: 9
- Speaking score: 7
- PTE Academic:
- Overall score: 58
- Listening score: 50
- Reading score: 50
- Writing score: 50
- Speaking score: 50
- Note: Monash University does not accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course
- C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency:
- Overall score: 176
- Listening score:169
- Reading score: 169
- Writing score: 169
- Speaking score: 169
- Note: 1 Except for the Bachelor of Human Nutrition, Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine, Master of Biotechnology and Master of Clinical Psychology.
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online:
- Monash English Course: (20 Week) MONASH UNIVERSITY'S MINIMUM ENTRY SCORE1
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score of 5.5 with no score lower than 5.0
- PTE Academic3: Overall score of 42 with no score lower than 36
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)\- from 21 January 2026:
- Overall score of 3 with
- Listening score: 2
- Reading score: 2.5
- Writing score: 3
- Speaking score: 2.5
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) - prior to 21 January 2026
- Overall score of 46 with
- Listening score: 4
- Reading score: 4
- Writing score: 14
- Speaking score: 14
- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency3 (Cambridge English Qualification): Overall score of 162 with no score lower than 154
- Monash English Course: (20 Week) MINIMUM ENTRY SCORE FOR BACHELOR OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND MASTER OF BIOTECHNOLOGY1,2
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 with no score lower than 6.0
- PTE Academic3: Overall score of 42 with no score lower than 36
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)\- from 21 January 2026:
- Overall score of 3.5 with
- Listening score: 3
- Reading score: 3.5
- Writing score: 4.5
- Speaking score: 3.5
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) - prior to 21 January 2026
- Overall score of 60 with
- Listening score: 12
- Reading score: 13
- Writing score: 21
- Speaking score: 18
- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency3 (Cambridge English Qualification): Overall score of 169 with no score lower than 169
- Monash English Course: (10 Week) MONASH UNIVERSITY'S MINIMUM ENTRY SCORE1
- IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score of 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5
- PTE Academic3: Overall score of 50 with no score lower than 42
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language)\- from 21 January 2026:
- Overall score of 3.5 with
- Listening score: 2.5
- Reading score: 3
- Writing score: 4
- Speaking score: 3
- TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition4 (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) - prior to 21 January 2026
- Overall score of 60 with
- Listening score: 7
- Reading score: 8
- Writing score: 18
- Speaking score: 16
- C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency3 (Cambridge English Qualification): Overall score of 169 with no score lower than 162
Notes:
- 1 The published scores are based on Monash University’s English requirements and subject to change.
- 2 Monash English with the Bachelor of Human Nutrition and Master of Biotechnology as a destination degree has a higher passing score requirement. The 10-week ME is not applicable for a pathway to the Bachelor of Human Nutrition and the Master of Biotechnology.
- 3 Monash University does not accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online, TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, or Cambridge Linguaskill General as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course.
- 4 TOEFL Essentials is currently not accepted for entry into Monash English
Course Structure
Semester 1 (24 Credit points)
- BI01011 Blueprints for life (6 Credit points)
- CHM1051 Chemistry 1 advanced (6 Credit points)
- FST1800 Fundamentals of food and sensory science (6 Credit points)
- FST1911 Introduction to nutrition (6 Credit points)
Semester 2 (24 Credit points)
- BI01022 Life on Earth (6 Credit points)
- CHM1052 Chemistry 2 advanced
- SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning (6 Credit points)
- Elective (6 Credit points)
Semester 1 (24 Credit points)
- BTH2741 Biochemistry and metabolism of biomolecules (6 Credit points)
- BTH2830 Fundamentals of microbiology (6 Credit points)
- SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication (6 Credit points)
- Elective (6 Credit points)
Semester 2 (24 Credit points)
- CHM2922 Spectroscopy and analytical chemistry (6 Credit points)
- STA2216 Data analysis for science (6 Credit points)
- CHM2962 Food chemistry (6 Credit points)
- FST2810 Food bioprocess technology (6 Credit points)
Summer semester (6 Credit points)
- FST3800 Food science internship (6 Credit points)
Semester 1 (18 Credit points)
- SCI3716 Laboratory and workplace management (6 Credit points)
- FST3711 Food and industrial microbiology (6 Credit points)
- FST3820 Food preservation (6 Credit points)
Semester 2 (24 Credit points)
- FST3830 Functional foods (6 Credit points)
- FST3840 Food processing (6 Credit points)
- FST3850 Food product development (6 Credit points)
- FST3862 Food safety and quality management (6 Credit points)
The course provides a solid scientific foundation in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and the physical sciences, together with knowledge of the processing and formulation of agricultural raw materials into safe and nutritious food products.
You'll have the opportunity to study a broad range of topics, such as:
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Food Microbiology
- Human Nutrition
- Laboratory Management
- Strategic Food Quality Management
- Food Product Development and Innovation
- Food Processing, Preservation and Packaging
- Food Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Food Bioprocess Technology
- Functional Foods
- Statistics
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM100
RM0
Tuition fees
RM154,080
Other miscellaneous fees
RM800
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM154,580
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Other savings
Up to RM24,000
Scholarships
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Outstanding Achiever Award (UEC)
Amount
RM7,500 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
Up to 100% tuition and associated fees waiver plus monthly stipend and a one-off laptop allowance
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
10% waiver of the course fee
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Monash High Achiever Award (for continuing students)
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Monash University Malaysia
Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Amount
RM4,000 tuition fee waiver per semester
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Ng Kong Lin Family Intercampus Scholarship
Amount
Value of up to AUD$16,000
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
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Bandar Sunway, Selangor
Monash Bursaries for Indonesian Students
Amount
RM5,000 tuition fee waiver for first year
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree