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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Science

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM38,400

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Course Highlights

  • Applies the pure science subjects to the study of the nature, properties and composition of foods
  • Developed skills for production and managerial positions in food and food-related industries, consulting laboratories, government organisations and regulatory bodies
  • Over 28,000 students in 6 campuses across Malaysia
  • Rated 'Berdaya Saing (Competitive)' in the latest SETARA rating

Course Structure

  • Introduction to Food Science
  • Food Chemistry
  • Food Analysis
  • Food Physics
  • Microbiology
  • Food Microbiology
  • Unit Operations in Food Processing
  • Food Processing Technology
  • Food Biotechnology
  • Sensory Evaluation
  • Food Quality Assurance and Food Safety
  • Food Product Development
  • Food Preservation
  • Food Fermentation
  • Human Nutrition
  • Nutritional Assessment
  • Fundamentals of Biology and Biochemistry
  • Metabolic Biochemistry
  • Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
  • Physical + Analytical Chemistry
  • Organic + Inorganic Chemistry
  • Instrumental Methods of Food Analysis
  • Calculus and Algebra
  • Statistical Methods for Scientific Analysis
  • Project
  • Industrial Training
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Sport Nutrition I
  • Applied Statistics
  • Contemporary Issues in Health and Nutrition
  • Therapeutic Nutrition
  • Food Toxicology
  • Nutritional Immunology
  • Sport Nutrition II

Entry Requirements

  • STPM: Grade C in 2 relevant subjects which must include Chemistry
  • A Level: Grade D in 2 relevant subjects which must include Chemistry
  • UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects which must include Chemistry
  • TAR UMT: Foundation in Science (Track A / Track B) OR Diploma in Food Science
  • Other IHL: Relevant Foundation/ Diploma accredited by MQA

Compulsory subjects:

  • STPM, A Level, UEC and Other IHL qualifications must include:
    • SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass) in Mathematics##/ UEC Grade C in one mathematics subject## AND
  • Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme.

##Grade C and above in AMMS0104 General Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the mathematics requirement for applicants who fail the required mathematics subject at SPM/O Level/UEC.

Note:

  • Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
  • TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
  • Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.
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Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM38,400

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Total payable amount

RM38,400

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