Bachelor of Agricultural Processing Technology With Honour

1. The program is offered by the Faculty of Food Science and Agrotechnology (New Faculty), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, starting the 2025/2026 session. It is one of the prevalent programs of choice by students. 

2. Program focuses on the study of technologies in processing of crop, livestock, and aquaculture products, preservation technologies, packaging, food safety, as well as automation and supply chain logistics. It also covers elements of agricultural product standards and regulations, agro-waste processing, and the requirements of the halal food industry.

3. The main objective of this program is to produce graduates who are skilled in agro-based processing technology and the efficient, safe management of agricultural products, and who can contribute effectively to the agro-food sector through sustainable and innovative technologies.

Career Opportunities

  • Agricultural Officer
  • Research Officer
  • Quality Control Officer
  • Agricultural Fellow
  • Farm Manager
  • Agronomist
  • University / Polytechnic Lecturer

Focus Field

Processing technology of crops, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

  • Acquire Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Melayu and pass the History subjects, and;
  • Acquire Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least CGPA 2.00 with Grade C in three (3) subjects including General Studies; or;
  • Pass the Matriculation-KPM/ Foundation Science in UM/ Foundation Science in UKM/ Foundation in UiTM and obtain at least CGPA 2.00; or;
  • Pass STAM – Obtained at least Jayyyid Rank; or;
  • Acquire a Diploma or other qualification recognised as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Public University Senate.

Program Specific Requirements

STPM (Science)
  1. Pass the STPM with at least a Grade C (2.00) in the following subject:
    • Biology / Physics / Chemistry
  2. Acquire at least Level 3 (Band 3.0) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

 

Matriculation (Science)
  1. Pass the matriculation/ foundation with at least a Grade C (2.00) in the following subjects:
    • Biology / Physics / Chemistry
  2. Acquire at least Level 3 (Band 3.0) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

 

STPM / Matriculation (Non-Science)
  1. Minimum Grade B in Science / Biology / Physics / Chemistry at SPM level
  2. Acquire at least Level 3 (Band 3.0) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

 

Diploma / DVM / Equivalent
  1. Possess a Diploma in a field related to the course applied for; or;
  2. Have other qualifications that are recognised as equivalent and certified by the University Senate; and;
  3. Acquire at least Level 3 (Band 3.0) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

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