Bachelor of Food Science and Technology

Bachelor of Food Science and Technology

Bachelor of Food Science and Technology (B.S.T.M.) offers five ( 5 ) areas of specialization of Processing and Food Engineering, Food Biotechnology, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Functional Foods and Nutrition and Entrepreneurship.

The program will produce graduates who are knowledgeable, skilled and viable in the performance of work for a variety of employment sectors involved in food production and processing, food quality control, product development, research and management. Graduates with expertise in the field of Food Science and Technology is also capable of carrying out the activities of downstream industries and modern commercial agriculture in line with the needs and developments.

Course content formulated in line with the latest developments in food technology that involves the use of knowledge as food biotechnology, international legal standards and water and waste management industries. The program also produces graduates who are able to fulfill the expectations of the job market, aspirations, versatile and have a competitive advantage. This will catalyze the development of the food industry through participation in graduate B.S.T.M. jobs sector.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Food Science and Technology ( B.S.T.M. ) has many employment opportunities either in the private or public sector. Among his career as an analyst of food, food safety officers, research officers, enforcement officers for halal food production personnel, food marketing officer, chief executive of the research and development of food products and entrepreneurs.

In addition, there is also a graduate B.S.T.M. serving in the food manufacturing factories such as Nestle, Ajinomoto, UPALI, Dewina Foods, Yeo Hiap Seng, Gardenia, Ramly Burger as well as companies involved in the production and food service like Mc Donalds and KFC. There is also a B.S.T.M. graduates serving in the public sector such as the Ministry of Health as a food technologist and as a research officer at MARDI, PORIM, LKIM and LKM.

Entry Requirements (Local & foreign student)

Local student
Application can be made online at http://www.mohe.gov.my/portal/

Foreign student
Application can be made online (Undergraduate Application Form) at http://smp.upm.edu.my/smp/action/security/loginSmpApplicantSetup

Admission requirement

LOCAL

General University Requirements

1. Candidate of Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM )
   • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia ( S.P.M. ) / equivalent with good ;
   • Pass with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at S.P.M. / equivalent ;
   • Pass STPM with at least ;
     • Grade C ( CGPA 2.00 ) in General Studies, and
     • Grade C ( CGPA 2.00 ) in two ( 2) other subjects, and
   • Occupied the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
2. Kelayakan candidate Matriculation / UM Science Foundation / Foundation for Agricultural Science U.P.M. / U.T.M. Foundation Year
   • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia ( S.P.M. ) / equivalent with good ;
   • Pass with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at S.P.M. / equivalent ;
   • Pass Matriculation / UM Science Foundation / Foundation U.P.M. Agricultural Sciences/ U.T.M. Foundation Year with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and
   • Occupied the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)
3. Calon Equivalent Qualifications
   • Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia ( S.P.M. ) / equivalent with good ;
   • Pass with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at S.P.M. / equivalent ;
   • Have a diploma or other qualifications recognized with its peers by the government and approved by the Senate University,
   • Occupied the Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Specific Requirements of the Program

1. Candidate of Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM )
   
   Meet the General University graduate program requirements of at least Grade C+ ( CGPA 2.33 ) in subjects chemistry at GCE.
2. Candidate of Matriculation / UM Science Foundation / Foundation for Agricultural Science U.P.M. / U.T.M. Foundation Year
   
   Meet the General University graduate program requirements of at least a CGPA of 2:40, and at least Grade C+ chemical subjects.
3. Other Accepted Levels of Qualification
   
   Students must pass the general university requirements and the special requirement for the programme which requires a Diploma in a relevant field or any other qualifications that are accepted by the U.P.M. Senate.

INTERNATIONAL

International candidates must possess an equivalent qualification of the Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM) or a Diploma recognized by the Malaysian Government.

EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

1. A good pass in O – levels/ its equivalent.
2. A pass in the A-levels with at least:- C Grade in three (3) subjects;
3. A Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or a TOEFL score of at least 550 or a score of 6 in the IELTS examination;

AND has fulfilled special requirements for the program i.e. attaining the required grades in (sciences/arts) as specified for each U.P.M. Bachelor programme.

OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

1. A pass in the Higher School Certificate (HSC)/its equivalent with at least:- C+ grade in three (3) subjects or 65% in three (3) subjects in the Final Level of Secondary Education
2. A pass in the University Entrance Exam (for countries which seek such requirement for admission into universities);
3. A Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or a TOEFL score of at least 550 or a score of 6 in the IELTS examination

AND has fulfilled special requirements for the program i.e. attaining the required grades in (sciences/arts) as specified for each U.P.M. Bachelor programme.

OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

1. A Diploma or its equivalent which is recognized by the Malaysian Government and the University Senate with a CGPA of at least 3.00
2. A Band 3 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or a TOEFL score of at least 550 or a score of 6 in the IELTS examination

AND has fulfilled special requirements for the program i.e. attaining the required grades in (sciences/arts) as specified for each U.P.M. Bachelor programme.