Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM95,399
Course Highlights
- Impressive lineup of alumni who have gone on to pursue their postgraduate studies at top universities in Asia or work at well known companies
- The programme received a 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 #265 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025
Course Structure
- University Life
- Introduction to Food Science
- Basic Food Preparation
- Principles of Nutrition
- Malaysian Experiential Tourism
- Microbiology
- Food and Beverage Management
- Nutrition, Food and Society
- Human Physiology
- Food Safety and Legislation
- Elective I - Free Elective
- Elective II - Field Elective
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
- Sports Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Food Composition and Analysis
- Health Psychology
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Food Security and Policy
- Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Nutritional Assessment
- Nutrition Education
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
- Cooperative Placement I
- Elective III - Free Elective
- Elective IV - Field Elective
- Seminar: Current topics in Nutrition and Wellness
- Basic Nutritional Epidemiology
- Nutritional Immunology and Genetics
- Diet and Diseases
- Principles of Wellness Coaching
- Community Project
- Final Year Project Paper 1
- Final Year Project Paper 2
- Final Year Project Paper 3
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 3
- Cooperative Placement 2
- Elective V - Field Elective
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1-For Malaysian students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
Free Electives:
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- One to One Marketing
- E-Marketing
- Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
- Food Microbiology
- Food Processing & Packaging
Field Electives:
- Principles of Health and Wellness
- Functional Food for Wellness
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Wellness
- Wellness for Healthy Aging
Entry Requirements
- UCSI Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia: Minimum GPAs of 2.33 in any TWO (2) of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- National Matriculation: Minimum GPAs of 2.33 in any TWO (2) of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- STPM: Minimum GPAs of 2.33 in any TWO (2) of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Minimum Grade B in five subjects, inclusive of ANY TWO subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- A-levels: Minimum Grade D in any TWO (2) of these subjects:
- 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 SIX (6) subjects inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 26/42 from SIX (6) subjects, inclusive of ANY TWO:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma:
- Minimum CGPA 2.75 in a related diploma from recognised institutions. OR
- CGPA below 2.75 (above 2.00) in a related diploma from recognised institutions plus a minimum of 36 months working experience in the same field.
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government
- Admission: Case by case basis
- CEFR: Low B1
- IELTS: Score of 5.5
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 550
- MUET: Band 3
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM400
RM200
Tuition fees
RM95,399
Other miscellaneous fees
RM8,690
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM103,989
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