Bachelor of Science (Honours) Food Science

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Jun, Oct

Tuition Fees

RM54,300

Course Highlights

  • Be equipped with an in-depth understanding of science as it applies to foods and involves hands-on laboratory activities
  • You will be guided and trained to understand the nature of raw food materials and their transformation into final consumable products with the concept of from-farm-to-fork
  • Have the opportunity to formulate your own new product development, optimising food production yield, quality and shelf life, gauging consumer demand and preference by conducting proper sensory tests in UTAR's equipped food processing lab and sensory lab
  • Industry visits are organised to provide you with real industrial practices and exposure to enhance your learning in those particular courses and bring more impactful fun learning experiences

Course Structure

  • Chemistry
  • Properties and Energetics
  • Co-Curriculum
  • Computer Systems and Applications
  • Elective I
  • Elective IV
  • English for Science
  • Food Biophysics
  • Food Chemistry
  • Introduction to Food Science
  • Introductory Microbiology
  • Mathematics for Bioscience
  • MPU1
  • MPU1
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
  • Design of Analysis and Experiment
  • Food Analysis I (Chemical Methods)
  • Food Analysis II (Instrumental Methods)
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Preservation
  • Human Nutrition
  • Industrial Training
  • National Language/Other Languages
  • Sensory Evaluation
  • Unit Operations for Food Processing
  • Elective II
  • Elective III
  • Elective V
  • Food Biotechnology
  • Food Packaging Science
  • Food Processing
  • Food Product Innovation
  • Food Safety and Quality Assurance
  • Food Standards, Food Laws and Regulations
  • Project

Elective I (Choose 1):

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Management Principles
  • Organisational Behaviour

Elective II (Choose 1):

  • Culture and Communication
  • Introduction to Sociology

Elective III (Choose 1):

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organisation and Human Resource

Elective IV (Choose 1):

  • Food Biochemistry and Toxicology
  • Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

Elective V (Choose 1):

  • Food Shelf Life Evaluation
  • Leadership and Team Building

Entry Requirements

  • STPM: Grade C in 2 Science subjects
  • A Level: 2 Science subjects of minimum Grade D
  • UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
  • SAM: Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 Science subjects
  • CPU: Minimum 70% in 6 relevant subjects
  • UTAR Foundation: Foundation in Science
  • Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
  • Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
  • Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) in the relevant field
  • Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • IELTS: 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 42
  • SPM English Language/O Level English Language: Credit
  • MUET: Band 3 
  • Cambridge English/Linguaskill: 154
  • UEC English Language: Grade B

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM0

Tuition fees

RM54,300

Other miscellaneous fees

RM3,600

Discounts & scholarships

-RM500

  • Exclusive
  • Discount

Total payable amount

RM57,400

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Scholarships

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Undergraduate)

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

UTAR - UEC Scholarship

Amount

Tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Kampar, Perak

Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong - UTAR Scholarship Fund

Amount

Up to 100% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Foundation, Bachelor's Degree

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