Bachelor of Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition) With Honour

Bachelor of Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition) is the first program offered by the Faculty of Food Science and Agrotechnolgy (FSMA), UMT. This program was offered since May Session 2000/2001. It is one of the most popular study programs at UMT. This program has been recognized by the Public Service Department (JPA) on October 29, 2003 and subsequently recognized in the list of Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The program applies knowledge and skills in the field of food science generally in terms of composition and nutritional value of food, the legislation of food safety, as well as the analysis of food and product development. This degree provides added value to the students in terms of knowledge, skills and management required in commercial food service industry that is increasingly emphasizing on the provision of safe, healthy and high quality food. The program also provides students with expertise in advising on the intake of ideal amount of food and its relation to health to the community.

Career Opportunities

  • Quality Assurance / Quality Control Executive
  • Food Product Development Manager
  • Halal Executive Officer
  • Food Safety Officer
  • Catering Officer
  • Food Preparation Officer
  • Food Consultant
  • Food Analyst
  • Food Entrepreneur
  • Academician
  • Science Officer

Focus Fields

  1. Food Chemistry
  2. Food Microbiolgy
  3. Food Processing and Preservation
  4. Food Law
  5. Food Quality Assurance
  6. Product Development
  7. Entrepreneurship
  8. Commercial Food Production
  9. Food Service Operating System
  10. Community Nutrition

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:
    •  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:
    • Chemistry / Chemistry (Engineering)
  2. Acquire at least Level 3 (Band 3.0) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET

 

Diploma/ 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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