Introduction

Discipline

Food Science

Program

Diploma Program

Qualification Awarded

Diploma in Food Science

Awarding Institution

TAR UMT

Recognition of Qualification

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Course Duration

2 years

Intake

January, June, November

Class Location

TAR UMT (Kuala Lumpur Main Campus)

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Biology of the Cells
Human Physiology
Microbiology
Introduction to Food Science
Principles of Nutrition
Introductory Foods
Food Physics
Food Chemistry
Human Nutrition
Food Toxicology
Food Technology
Food Microbiology
Food Analysis
Food Hygiene and Sanitation
Pre-Calculus
Calculus and Algebra
Statistics and Operations Research
Information Systems and Application
Business Organisation and Management
Fundamentals of Marketing

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English for Tertiary Studies, Academic English, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Integrity and Anti-Corruption, Professional English, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, Co-curricular

Entry Requirement

SPM - 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
O Level - 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
UEC - 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
Certificate - Relevant Certificate accreditated by MQA

Compulsory subjects:
i) SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C in Mathematics/ UEC Grade B in Advanced Mathematics (I or II)
ii) SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C/ UEC Grade B Chemistry
Note: Students who do not have at least a pass in English Language (SPM/O Level/UEC) must attend TAR UMT Essential English Skills course during their first semester in the programme.

Note:
a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.
b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
c) Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
d) Subject to the Ministry of Education's latest requirements.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM20000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

RM 20,000

Application Fee

N/A

The fee listed above is only for reference. For the actual information of the tuition fees, please click here to inquire.

Course Inquiry

FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

TELEPHONE: +603-41450123
Ext no. 3686, 3687
EMAIL : foas@tarc.edu.my

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

东姑阿都拉曼管理及工艺大学