Bachelor of Science (Hons) Food Science with Nutrition
UCSI University
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM85,070
Course Highlights
- Explore the science behind food production, development and safety
- 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2020
- Numerous award-winning professors, with 5 professors ranked in Stanford's World's Top 2% Scientists
- Ranked #300 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024
Course Structure
- University Life (MPU-U2)
- Chemistry 1
- Human Physiology
- Chemistry 2
- Structural Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Principles of Nutrition
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Calculus and Analytical Geometry for Applied Sciences
- Statistics and its Applications
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 1
- Food Chemistry
- Lifespan Nutrition
- Fundamentals of Food Engineering
- Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
- Analytical Chemistry
- Food Processing and Packaging
- Food Microbiology
- Halal and Food Legislation
- Research Methodology, Safety and Ethics
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 2
- Food Safety and Quality System
- Nutritional Assessment
- Food Commodities
- Nutrition and Chronic Diseases
- Product Development and Sensory Evaluation
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
- Co-Operative Placement 3
- Food Science and Nutrition Research Project 1
- Food Science and Nutrition Research Project 2
- Food Science and Nutrition Research Project 3
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Introduction to Internet Technologies
- Enzyme Technology
- Fermentation Technology and Downstream Processing
- Nutrition and Functional Food
- Nutrition, Food and Society
Entry Requirements
- UCSI Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia: Minimum CGPA 2.00, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology/Physics/Mathematics
- National matriculation: Minimum CGPA 2.00, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology/Physics/Mathematics
- STPM: Minimum CGPA 2.00, inclusive of Grade Cs
- Chemistry
- Biology/Physics/Mathematics
- UEC: Minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- A Level: Minimum Grade E in:
- Chemistry
- Biology/Physics/Mathematics
- Australian High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) - SAM/AUSMAT/SACE/TEE/NTCE/WACE: Minimum ATAR 60% or minimum 60% average five (5) subjects inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology/Physics/Mathematics
- Canadian Grade 12 - CPU/CIMP: Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology/Physics/Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 26/42 from six (6) subjects, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology/Physics/Mathematics
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma in related field: Minimum CGPA 2.00, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology/Physics/Mathematics
- Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian government Admission:
- Case by case basis
- SPM English language: B+
- CEFR: Low B1
- English language 1119/O Level English/IGCSE: C
- UEC English Language: A2
- MUET: Band 3
- *In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM400
RM200
Tuition fees
RM85,070
Other miscellaneous fees
RM13,090
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM98,060
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