This program aims to produce graduates who are knowledgeable, well-trained, and skilled in food processing and production technologies to create safe and healthy foods. Graduates of this program can work in various public and private agencies related to food science and technology, including research and development of food products, legislation, and education. Additionally, graduates are also equipped with entrepreneurial knowledge that enables them to be innovative and become independent entrepreneurs in the food industry.
The core courses offered include: Food Chemical Analysis, Basics of Food Engineering, Basics of Food Preparation, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Basic Physics, Food Quality Assurance and Control, Food Research Methods, Basic Analytical Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Food Commodities, Engineering Mathematics, Food Microbiology, Food Packaging, Food Processing, Introduction to Food Science, Sensory Evaluation, Business Accounting, Equipment in Food Analysis, Product Development, Food Legislation, Principles of Physical Chemistry, Principles of Organic Chemistry, Principles of Human Nutrition, Principles of Food Preservation, Food Factor, Sanitation, Computer Systems and Applications, Unit Operations in Food Processing
STPM (SCIENCE) GRADUATES
Achieve a minimum Grade C in Chemistry at STPM level.
MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION (SCIENCE / ENGINEERING) GRADUATES
Achieve a minimum Grade C in Chemistry at Matriculation/Foundation level.
DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT GRADUATES
Possess a Diploma or equivalent qualifications recognized and approved by the University Senate.
MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET)
Applicants must achieve a minimum of BAND 3.0 for results obtained from Session 1, 2021 onwards, or BAND 3 for results obtained in 2020 or earlier, provided the results remain valid at the time of application
Graduates from this program may pursue careers as:
• Halal Food Manufacturing Executives
• Food Manufacturing Operations Executives
• Food Analysis Executives
• Research and Development Executives for Food Products
• Food Product Consultants
• Food Quality Control Officers
• Food Safety Officers
• Food Marketing Officers
• Halal Food Enforcement Officers
• Researchers
• Science Officers
• Food Technology Officers
• Entrepreneurs in Food Products
For further information or enquiries, please contact:
Ts. Dr. Fisal bin Haji Ahmad,
Program Coordinator, Bachelor of Food Science (Food
Technology) with honours,
fisal@umt.edu.my,
09-6334565
