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

Jan, 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
Develop skills for production and managerial positions in food and food-related industries, consulting laboratories, government organisations and regulatory bodies
Learn advanced laboratory skills and current techniques in food science including those related to safety practices and standards, leading to professionalism in the area of food science
Over 35,000 students in 6 campuses across Malaysia

Course Structure

Overview

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

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

Electives

Nutrition and Health
Sport Nutrition
Applied Statistics
Contemporary Issues in Health and Nutrition
Therapeutic Nutrition
Food Toxicology
Nutritional Immunology
Nutritional Biochemistry

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
Other IHL: Relevant Foundation/ Diploma accredited by MQA
TAR UMT:
- Foundation in Science (Track A/B) OR
- Diploma in Food Science

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##

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 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.

Notes:

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

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