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About the faculty

The Faculty of Food Science and Agrotechnology (FSMA) was established at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu on 1 August 2025, with roots that go back to 1979.

Who we are

FSMA was formed as part of UMT’s academic restructuring, to meet the changing needs of students, academia and industry.

The faculty offers high-quality programmes that prepare skilled professionals in food science and agrotechnology, with a focus on academic excellence and research innovation. Its four degrees cover the food chain from crop to consumer.

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Our history

From a fisheries and ocean science centre in 1979 to a faculty of its own in 2025.

  1. 1979Centre for Fisheries Science and Ocean Science established at Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.
  2. 1996Became the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology at Universiti Putra Malaysia.
  3. 2012Became the Faculty of Agrotechnology and Food Sciences (FASM) at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
  4. 2013Restructured as the Centre for Food Science and Technology Studies (PPSTM).
  5. 2019Merged with the Centre for Fisheries and Aquaculture Science Studies to form the Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science (FPSM).
  6. 2025Fisheries and food science separated; the Faculty of Food Science and Agrotechnology (FSMA) was established on 1 August 2025.

More about FSMA

Organisation chart

How the faculty is organised, from the Dean to each unit.

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Facilities

Laboratories for food science, nutrition and agrotechnology.

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Our team

Faculty management, academic and support staff.

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