IFT-approved 2026–2031

Bachelor of Food Science (Food Technology) with Honours

Food processing, preservation, quality control and new product development, with entrepreneurship built into the programme.

Award

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

4 years (8 semesters)

MQA reference

UG-6-541-002

Recognition

IFT-approved (2026–2031)

First offered

2007/2008 session

Intake

Via UPU, full time

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

Overview

First offered at UMT in the July 2007/2008 session, Food Technology is one of the faculty’s most popular first-degree programmes.

The programme trains graduates in food processing and production to make safe and wholesome food. Graduates can work in food product research and development, food legislation and education, and every student also receives entrepreneurship training.

Focus areas

Food chemistry
Food microbiology
Food processing and preservation
Handling and packaging
Food law
Food engineering
Food quality assurance and quality control
Product development
Entrepreneurship

Approved by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

The Bachelor of Food Science (Food Technology) with Honours is approved by the IFT Higher Education Review Board (HERB). HERB reviews undergraduate programmes against the IFT Undergraduate Education Standards for Degrees in Food Science, and keeps approved programmes under continual review.

Approval period: 2026–2031

What it means for students

Your degree is benchmarked against the undergraduate standards of IFT, an international society for food science professionals.
The programme has been reviewed against IFT’s core areas of food science, including food chemistry, food microbiology, and food processing and engineering.

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 C in Chemistry
Matriculation / Foundation	At least Grade C in Chemistry
Diploma or equivalent	A 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 or Chemistry
STAM	At least Jayyid at STAM, and at least Grade B in one SPM subject: Biology, Physics or Chemistry

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

Careers

Graduates work in food product research and development, food legislation and education, in public agencies and private companies, or start their own food businesses.

Science Officer
Researcher
Food Analyst
Food Technology Officer
Food Quality Assurance / Control Officer
Entrepreneur
Food Consultant
Production Manager
Academician

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

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Norizah binti Mhd Sarbon

Email: kp_makanan.fsma@umt.edu.my
Phone: +609-633 4968