Academic Programme / Agrotechnology (Crop Science)

Bachelor of Science in Agrotechnology (Crop Science) with Honours

Modern crop production and sustainable farming technology, with field training at the faculty’s UMT Bukit Kor farm.

Award

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

MQA reference

UG-6-621-001

First offered

2014/2015 session

Intake

Via UPU, full time

On this page: Overview · Entry requirements · Careers · How to apply

Overview

Offered by the faculty since the 2014/2015 session, Agrotechnology (Crop Science) is one of the faculty’s popular programmes.

The programme studies crop plants to improve productivity: plant structure, anatomy and classification, genetics and plant breeding, plant physiology, cropping systems, crop production technology, soil science, agricultural mechanisation, precision farming, pest, disease and weed control, and seed technology. It aims to produce and share knowledge for agricultural development across crop science.

Focus areas

Plant taxonomy
Breeding and genetics
Plant physiology
Planting systems
Soil science
Agricultural machinery
Agricultural technology
Pest and disease management
Postharvest technology
Seed technology

Entry requirements

General requirements

SPM with a credit in Bahasa Melayu and a pass in History, and
STPM with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and Grade C in 3 subjects including General Studies, or
KPM Matriculation or Foundation in Science (UM, UKM, UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, and
At least Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

Programme requirements

Entry route	Programme requirement
STPM (Science)	At least Grade D in one STPM subject: Biology, Physics or Chemistry
STPM (Arts)	At least Grade B in one SPM subject: Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Science
Matriculation / Science Foundation / Engineering	At least Grade C in one subject: Biology, Physics or Chemistry
Accounting Matriculation	At least Grade B in one SPM subject: Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Science
Diploma / DVM or equivalent	A diploma or other qualification in a related field, recognised as equivalent and certified by the University Senate. If the diploma is in an unrelated field: at least Grade B in one SPM subject: Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Science
STAM	At least Jayyid at STAM, and at least Grade B in one SPM subject: Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Science

Always check the latest requirements on the UPU portal before applying.

Careers

Graduates work on farms and plantations, in government agencies and private companies, in research and teaching, or start their own agricultural businesses.

Farm Manager
Officer in the private sector or government agencies
Researcher / Scientist
Entrepreneur
Academician
Agronomist

How to apply

Check that you meet the general and programme requirements.
Apply through UPU Online during the application window.
Choose UMT and this programme among your options.
Check your offer on UPU and accept it online.

Head of programme

Dr. Nurul Faziha binti Ibrahim

Email: kp_tanaman.fsma@umt.edu.my
Phone: +609-633 4986