Academic Programme / Food Service and Nutrition

Bachelor of Food Science (Food Service and Nutrition) with Honours

The science of human nutrition and the management of food service establishments.

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Award

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

MQA reference

UG-6-541-001

First offered

2000/2001 session

Intake

Via UPU, full time

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

Overview

The faculty’s first programme, offered since the May 2000/2001 session, and one of UMT’s most popular. It was recognised by the Public Service Department (JPA) on 29 October 2003 and is listed with the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

The programme covers food composition and nutrition, food regulations, food safety management, food analysis and product development. It prepares graduates for the commercial food service industry, with its focus on safe, healthy and high-quality food, and to advise the community on appropriate food intake and its link to health.

Focus areas

  • Food chemistry
  • Food microbiology
  • Food processing and preservation
  • Food law
  • Food quality assurance
  • Product development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Commercial food production
  • Food service operating systems
  • Community nutrition

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 routeProgramme requirement
STPM (Science)At least Grade D in Chemistry
Matriculation / Science Foundation / EngineeringAt least Grade C in Chemistry
Diploma / DVM or equivalentA diploma or other qualification in a related field, recognised as equivalent and certified by the University Senate, and at least Grade B in one SPM subject: Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Science
STAMAt least Jayyid at STAM, and at least Grade B in SPM Science

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

Careers

Graduates work in food service, food manufacturing, hospitality and food safety, in public agencies and private companies, or start their own food businesses.

  • 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

*The faculty helps organise the Halal Executive Certification programme.

How to apply

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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Nur ‘Afifah binti Jaafar

Email: kp_pmp.fsma@umt.edu.my
Phone: +609-633 4959

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