Diploma in Food Science

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

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM20,000

Course Highlights

  • Cover basic principles in the basic sciences in relation to the study of food science as well as the application of basic science such as food chemistry, food microbiology, food technology and nutrition
  • Learn to apply knowledge within disciplines such as chemistry, microbiology, engineering and nutrition to preserve, process, package, and distribute food products as well as design new processes to improve the safety and quality of foods
  • Gain hands-on practice and fundamental laboratory skills and techniques in food science, including those related to safety practices and standards
  • You will be taught the basics of business and marketing, and adopt a better understanding of entrepreneurial skills to help you take up challenges in the competitive food business

Course Structure

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biology of the Cells
  • Human Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Introduction to Food Science
  • Principles of Nutrition
  • Introductory Foods
  • Food Physics
  • Food Chemistry
  • Human Nutrition
  • Food Toxicology
  • Food Technology
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Analysis
  • Food Hygiene and Sanitation
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Calculus and Algebra
  • Statistics and Operations Research
  • Information Systems and Application
  • Business Organisation and Management
  • Fundamentals of Marketing

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

  • English for Tertiary Studies
  • Academic English
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Professional English
  • Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, Co-curricular

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
  • O Level: 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
  • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
  • Certificate: Relevant Certificate accreditated by MQA

Compulsory subjects:

  • SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C in Mathematics/ UEC Grade B in Advanced Mathematics (I or II)
  • SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C/ UEC Grade B Chemistry

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.

Notes:

  • a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.
  • b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
  • 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.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM20,000

Total payable amount

RM20,000

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