Master of Science in Food Technology - School of Industrial Technology

OVERVIEW

The School of Industrial Technology offers MSc and PhD degrees by research in the fields of Food Technology, Bioresource, Paper & Coatings Technology, Environmental Technology and Bioprocess Technology. The objective of the programme is to provide candidates with the opportunity to further their studies and to achieve academic maturity via research that is beneficial and significant to the community at large. The academic staff have active and well-funded research programme and candidates can associate themselves with these projects as post graduate students attached to specific laboratories. The laboratories are well equipped with the latest analytical and processing equipment’s to support the research programme.

Research Thrust Areas:

Food Technology

Food Sciences
Food Processing & Preservation
Food Biotechnology
Food Biopolymers
Food Analysis & Quality Control
Postharvest Technology
Nutrition
Food Chemistry
Food Safety
Functional Food
Food Microbiology

Expertise available in the following School: School of Industrial Technology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree in related area

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable

DURATION

Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters

Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

FEES

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,550.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,975.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,325.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,188.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change

** New fees to be imposed starting from Academic Session 2025/2026 (October 2025 intake onward)

Malaysian (MYR)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 3,550.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 750.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00	Registration Fee : 310.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 2,975.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 750.00 Convocation Fee : 200.00

International (USD)
Full Time	Part Time
Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,850.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee: 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00	Registration Fee : 222.50 Personal Bond : 1000.00 Tuition Fee (Semester) : 1,570.00 Thesis Evaluation Fee : 250.00 Convocation Fee : 50.00

** Fees are subject to change