US6541001 - Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours

OVERVIEW

The Food Technology Program is a 4-year program aimed at producing highly qualified, trained and skilled graduates to serve the food industry as well as the public sector. The Food Technology program curriculum was designed to equip students with relevant knowledge; physical and chemical properties of food, analysis of food composition, aspects of food processing and preservation, packaging, quality assurance and food safety, food product development, sensory evaluation and food regulation. Graduates can work with a variety of private and public agencies in the fields of science and food technology including research, food product development, legal, and education.

School Of Industrial Technology,
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.
http://www.indtech.usm.my

Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters (Minimum)
7 Years / 14 Semesters (Maximum)
Medium Instruction : English Language
Examination : Bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia & English)
Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

REQUIREMENTS

stpm	KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM)	Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others
stpm: i. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 AND ii. Obtained at least a Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) in any two (2) of the following subjects: • Chemistry • Biology • Mathematics T	KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM): i. Passed Matriculation (KPM) / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 AND ii. Obtained at least a Grade B- (2.67) in any two (2) of the following subjects: • Chemistry • Biology • Mathematics • Physics	Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others: Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 OR Passed A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtained at least a Grade B in any two (2) of the following subjects: • Chemistry • Biology • Physics • Mathematics / Further Mathematics OR Passed the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 28 and obtained at least a score of 4 in High Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) in any combination of two (2) of the following subjects: • Chemistry • Biology • Physics • Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Mathematical Studies / Mathematical Methods OR Passed AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 68 and obtained at least a Grade B in any two (2) of the following subjects: • Chemistry • Biology • Physics • Mathematical Studies / Specialist Mathematics OR Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University.

stpm	Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM	Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
stpm: i. Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.75 DAN ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (NGMP 2.67) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut: • Chemistry • Biology • Mathematics T	Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM: i. Lulus Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.75 DAN ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B- (2.67) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut: • Chemistry • Biology • Mathematics • Physics	Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain: Lulus Diploma dalam bidang yang berkaitan dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.75 ATAU Lulus A-Level dengan memperolehi minimum skor 10 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut: • Chemistry • Biology • Physics • Mathematics / Further Mathematics ATAU Lulus International Baccalaureate (IB) dengan memperolehi minimum skor 28 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 4 di peringkat High Level (HL) atau di peringkat Standard Level (SL) dalam mana-mana kombinasi dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut: • Chemistry • Biology • Physics • Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Mathematical Studies / Mathematical Methods ATAU Lulus AUSMAT/SAM dengan memperolehi minimum agregat 68 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred B dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut: • Chemistry • Biology • Physics • Mathematical Studies / Specialist Mathematics ATAU Mempunyai kelulusan lain yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya dan diperakukan oleh Senat Universiti.

FEES

TYPE of fees	Amount (RM)
TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees	Amount (RM): 700.00
TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)	Amount (RM): 550.00
TYPE of fees: Per semester	Amount (RM): 1,250.00
TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)	Amount (RM): 720.00
TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

TYPE of fees	Amount (RM)
TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees	Amount (RM): 6,250.00
TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)	Amount (RM): 550.00
TYPE of fees: Per semester	Amount (RM): 6,800.00
TYPE of fees: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)	Amount (RM): 720.00
TYPE of fees: ** Fees are subject to change

LIST OF COURSE
Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Persuasive Oral Presentation for Food Technology

Basic Scientific Communication for Food Technology

Food Chemistry

Food Microbiology I

Introduction to Food Science and Technology

Introduction to Food Physics

Introduction to Food Engineering

Statistics with Computer Applications

Mathematics I

Chemistry For Technologist

Analytical Chemistry I

Fundamentals of Bioprocess Technology

Management of Halal Food

Progressive English

Sustainability: Issues, Challenges and Prospect

Core Entrepreneurship

Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Chemical Food Analysis

Food Microbiology II

Unit Operation in Food Processing

Biochemistry

Instrumental Food Analysis

Processing Technology of Animal-Based Food Products

Enzyme Technology

Physical Properties of Food

Food Ingredients

Post Harvest Technology of Fruits and Vegetables

Primary Products Technology

Experimental Design with Computer Applications

Physical Chemistry I

Philosophy and Current Issues

Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations

Thinking Techniques

Food Product Development

Food Processing Technology of Plant-Based Products

Sensory Science

Food Quality Management and Food Regulations

Food Safety

Human Nutrition

Food Bioprocess Technology

Food Packaging

Functional Foods

Ergonomics and Ergonomic Trained Person

General English 2

Food Technology Research Project

Food Industrial Training

Food Borne Pathogens

Food Defense

Food Structure

Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator

Effective Writing
CAREER PROSPECTS
Position
- Food Technologist (Ministry Of Health),
- Safety Officer,
- Auditor,
- HALAL Officer
- Manager
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance In Food Industries
- Lecturer (IPTA, IPTS, College, School)
- Government Departments and industry (LKIM, MARDI, FAMA, MPOB, BERNAS, Cocoa Board, Testing Labs
Related Industries
- Food industries:
  Secret recipe
  Sushi King
  Nestle
  Kerry Ingredients
  Mamee
  Mac Food
- Government agencies:
  MOH
  LKIM
  MARDI
  FAMA
  MPOB
  BERNAS
  Cocoa board

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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US6541001 - Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours

OVERVIEW

REQUIREMENTS

FEES

LIST OF COURSE

CAREER PROSPECTS

Undergraduate

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