Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Food Science

  Institution: Private: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

The Food Science programme aims to produce qualified graduates with a broad-based knowledge in the related subject areas and well-trained graduates who can use scientific methods when developing and evaluating food science-related theories. Graduates of this programme, therefore, will have developed a range of skills which enable them to occupy production and managerial positions within food production plants as well as within consulting laboratories, government organizations and regulatory bodies. The graduates may also function as the intermediary between the company and the public. Besides, the programme also aims to prepare the technically competent graduates to venture into entrepreneurship in food industry.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• STPM with minimum 2 full passes in the relevant subjects which must include Chemistry.
• A Level with minimum 2 Principal passes in the relevant subjects which must include Chemistry.
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with minimum Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) of 70 and at least Grade B in Chemistry.
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with minimum average of 70% for 6 relevant subjects including minimum 70% for Chemistry.
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with minimum Grade B in 5 relevant subjects which must include Chemistry and Advanced Mathematics (I or II). Grade C in English/minimum Grade C in AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level)** conducted by TAR UC.
• Foundation in Science (Track A / Track B), TAR UC
• Relevant Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning
• Relevant Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
• Relevant Diploma, TARC/TAR UC. Diploma in Food Science.
• Relevant Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning recognised by the Malaysian Government
• Other equivalent qualifications accredited by MQA
• At least a Credit in SPM Mathematics or equivalent.
• At least a Pass in SPM English Language or equivalent OR Grade C in AELE0364 English Language (1119 Level)* conducted by TAR UC. OR
• O Level Grade D in Mathematics and Grade E in English Language.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this programme will have the employment opportunity in the following food science related careers:

• Food Researcher
• Quality Control /Assurance Executive
• Industrial / Retail Buyer
• Application Technologist
• Food Product Development Personnel
• Marketing & Sales Executive
• Food Technologist
• Food Chemist
• Nutrition executive
• Food Services Executive
• Food Microbiologist
• Food Product advisor / Specialist

Source:Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman