Through our dynamic Food Science with Nutrition degree programme, you will explore the secret science behind food production, development and safety while you develop the research skills to enable you to pursue an exciting career within the food manufacturing industry, research institutes, government, and consumer organisations. As the market leader of Food Science studies in Malaysia, you will be able to utilise the latest practices in the industry and experience first-hand how technology affects food production and flavour delivery. You will enjoy avenues to create new food products and market them. And with a sound understanding of food safety, nutrition and legislation, you can rest assured that your future endeavours will change lives.
Duration of Study
3 Years (14 weeks per semester, 7 weeks per short semester)
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Kuala Lumpur
Intakes
January, May and September
About the program
* This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2020. (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/)
Assessments
Coursework percentage: 60%, written examination percentage: 40%.
Career Prospect
graduates will be employed in the following areas:
- Research and development of products and processes
- Supervision of food manufacturing processes
- Food engineering support
- Marketing and sales
- Product support and promotion
- Consulting laboratories
- Government organizations
They may be employed as:
- Food scientists
- Food microbiologists
- Flavour chemists
- Food safety inspectors
- Community and university educators
- Scientific writers
- Researchers
Subjects Offered
YEAR 1
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
- Chemistry 1
- Calculus and Analytical Geometry for Applied Sciences
- Human Physiology
- University Life (MPU-U2)
- Chemistry 2
- Structural Biochemistry
- Statistics and its Applications
- Microbiology
- Principles of Nutrition
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Co-Operative Placement 1
YEAR 2
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
- Food Chemistry
- Lifespan Nutrition
- Fundamentals of Food Engineering
- Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
- Analytical Chemistry
- Food Processing and Packaging
- Food Microbiology
- Halal and Food Legislation
- Research Methodology, Safety and Ethics
- Business Law – Malaysian Perspective (MPU-U3) / Religions in Malaysia (MPU-U3)
- Co-Operative Placement 2
- Free elective courses (select one)
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- Introduction to Internet Technologies
- Business Law – Malaysian Perspective
YEAR 3
- Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
- Food Safety and Quality System
- Nutritional Assessment
- Food Commodities
- Food Science and Nutrition Research Project 1
- Nutrition and Chronic Diseases
- Food Science and Nutrition Research Project 2
- Product Development and Sensory Evaluation
- Food Science and Nutrition Research Project 3
- Co-Operative Placement 3
- Professional elective courses (select one)
- Enzyme Technology
- Fermentation Technology and Downstream Processing
- Nutrition and Functional Food
- Nutrition, Food and Society
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
For Malaysian students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
For foreign students:
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
- Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
UCSI Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia
- Minimum CGPA 2.00, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology/Physics/Mathematics
National matriculation
- Minimum CGPA 2.80, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
STPM
- Minimum CGPA 2.00, inclusive of Grade Cs in:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
UEC
- Minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
A-levels
- Minimum Grade E in any two (2) of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics/ Biology
Australian High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) – SAM/AUSMAT/ SACE/ TEE/ NTCE/WACE
- Minimum ATAR 60% or minimum 60% average five (5) subjects inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics/ Biology
Canadian Grade 12 – CPU/CIMP
- Minimum average of 60% in six (6) subjects, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics/ Biology
International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Minimum score of 26/42 from six (6) subjects, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics/ Biology
Diploma/Advanced Diploma in related field
- Minimum CGPA 2.00, inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics/ Biology
Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian government
- Admission: Case by case basis
- *Additional Requirement: Additional requirement: 5Cs or equivalent in SPM/equivalent, 3Cs of which must be in Biology / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / English.
FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE
SPM/O-Level or its equivalent
- Minimum 5 credits (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subjects)
UEC
Minimum Grade B in 3 subjects (inclusive of Mathematics and 1 science subjects)
CPU
- Average below 60% in 6 subjects (inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics)
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM/A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
- Minimum average of 50% (inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics)
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM/O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
- Minimum average of 60% (inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics)
SAM
- Average below 60% (inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics/Physics)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
For Local Students
SPM / B+
SPM Eng 1119/ O-Level English/ IGCSE / C
UEC English Language / A2
- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
Cambridge Linguaskill / 154
IELTS / Band 5.0
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests / 154
TOEFL / 42
Pearson Test of English / 47
MUET / Band 3
Tuition fees