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

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

东姑阿都拉曼管理及工艺大学

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Food Science

Introduction

Discipline
Food Science
Program
Bachelor's Degree Program
Qualification Awarded
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Food Science
Awarding Institution
TAR UMT
Recognition of Qualification
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Course Duration
3 years
Intake
February, June, November
Class Location
  • TAR UMT (Kuala Lumpur Main Campus)

Specialty

Transformation into safe and quality food products for consumers.
Functional foods leading to healthy and vibrant lifestyle.
Enable to occupy production and managerial positions in food.
Venture into entrepreneurship and new product developments in food industry.

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects
Introduction to Food Science
Food Chemistry I
Food Chemistry II
Food Analysis
Food Physics
Microbiology
Food Microbiology I
Food Microbiology II
Unit Operations in Food Processing
Food Processing Technology
Food Biotechnology
Sensory Evaluation
Food Quality Assurance and Food Safety
Food Product Development
Food Preservation
Food Fermentation
Human Nutrition
Nutritional Assessment
Fundamentals of Biology and Biochemistry
Metabolic Biochemistry
Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
General Chemistry I (Physical + Analytical Chemistry)
General Chemistry II (Organic + Inorganic Chemistry)
Instrumental Methods of Food Analysis
Calculus and Algebra
Statistical Methods for Scientific Analysis
Project
Industrial Training
Elective I (Choose 1):
Nutrition and Health
Sport Nutrition I
Applied Statistics
Contemporary Issues in Health and Nutrition
Elective II (Choose 1):
Therapeutic Nutrition
Food Toxicology
Nutritional Immunology
Sport Nutrition II
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English Language, Tamadun Islam dan Asia, English for Communication, Hubungan Etnik, English for the Profession, Entrepreneurship, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular
Elective Subjects
Food Analysis & Physic, Human Nutrition, Nutritional Assessment, Food Processing Technology and etc.

Entry Requirement

(1) STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects which must include Chemistry
(2) A Level - Grade D in 2 relevant subjects which must include Chemistry
(3) UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects which must include Chemistry
(4) TAR UMT - Foundation in Science (Track A / Track B) OR Diploma in Food Science
(5) Other IHL - Relevant Foundation/ Diploma accredited by MQA

Compulsory subjects:
(1), (2), (3) and (5) must include -
i) SPM Pass/ O Level Grade E (Pass) in Mathematics##/ UEC Grade C in one mathematics subject##
AND
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.

##Grade C and above in AMMS0104 General Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the mathematics requirement for applicants who fail the required mathematics subject at SPM/O Level/UEC.

Note:
a) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
b) TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
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 latest requirements.

Course Fees

Budget
< RM40000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)
Tuition Fee
RM 38,400

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