Upon completion of this program, student should be able to:

• Acquire and apply fundamental knowledge of food technology in relevant fields.
• Demonstrate appropriate technical expertise in food technology.
• Use appropriate and critical research methods in solving problems related to food technology.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with stakeholders such as professionals, managers and community.
• Works individually or in team, displaying ability as an effective leader.
• Demonstrate a professional and ethical attitude in the food industry.
• Enhancing knowledge in related fields for lifelong learning engagement and professional development.
• Possess management and entrepreneurial skills for career development.

• Food Technologist
• Research Officer
• Science Officer
• Lecturer
• Halal Executive Officer
• Food Quality Control Officer
• Food Quality Assurance Officer
• Entrepreneur

• Introduction to Food Science and Technology
• Basic Food Microbiology
• Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
• Analytical and Organic Chemistry
• Food Microbiology
• General Physics
• Fundamental of Food Process Engineering
• Food Biochemistry
• Chemistry of Food Components
• Calculus
• Food Chemical Analysis
• Food Processing Technology
• Biostatistics
• Food Packaging
• Food Safety and Quality Management
• Industrial Training
• Food Product Development
• Seminar
• Halal Food
• Nutrition and Health
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Principle of Accounting
• Bakery Products Technology
• Meat Technology
• Aquatic Food Products Technology
• Food Process and Plant Design
• Principle of Marketing and Selling
• Oils and Fats Technology
• Management of Food Plant Operation
• Forensic Food Science
• Sensory Evaluation of Food
• Meat Science
• Advances in Food Analysis
• Beverage Technology
• Dairy Technology
• Functional Food
• Food Fermentation Technology
• Food Toxicology
• Cocoa and Sugar Confectionery Technology
• Structured Lipids and Specialty Oils

STPM

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

• A pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia or honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Paper July
• A pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of CGPA 2.50
• At least Grade C+ of the following subjects at STPM Level: Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics / Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T)
• At least Grade C of the following subjects at SPM Level: English/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics / Mathematics  / Additional Mathematics
• At least Grade C in ONE (1) subject EXCLUDING Bahasa Melayu at SPM Level
• A minimum score of Band 2 in MUET
• No limb and speech disabilities, blind, deaf, dumb, short-sighted and color blind.

MATRICULATION / FUNDAMENTAL CATEGORY

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

• A pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia or honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Paper July
• A pass in Matriculation/ Foundation programme with a minimum of CGPA 2.50
• Al least Grade C+ of the following subjects at Matriculation/ Foundation Level: Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Biology / Physics
• Al least Grade C of the following subjects at SPM Level: English/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics / Mathematics  / Additional Mathematics
• At least Grade C in ONE (1) subject EXCLUDING Bahasa Melayu at SPM Level
• A minimum score of Band 2 in MUET
• No limb and speech disabilities, blind, deaf, dumb, short-sighted and color blind.

DIPLOMA AND EQUIVALENT CATEGORY

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

• A pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia or honours in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia Paper July
• Graduated with a Diploma or other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by University Senate
• At least CGPA 3.00 at Diploma level; Diploma in related fields
• At least Grade C of the following subjects at SPM Level: English/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics / Mathematics  / Additional Mathematics
• At least Grade C in ONE (1) subject EXCLUDING Bahasa Melayu at SPM Level
• A minimum score of Band 2 in MUET
• No limb and speech disabilities, blind, deaf, dumb, short-sighted and color blind.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Senior High School/ Senior Secondary School/ Other Certifications from government schools (with the period of at least 11 or 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary);

OR

• Pass General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ A-Level;

OR

• Diploma in related field;

OR

• Any other Certificate that is recognised and approved by the Senate of the University;

AND

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Band 5.0;

OR

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL IBT) score of 45;

OR

• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3.

AND

FACULTY REQUIREMENTS:

• At least Grade B (CGPA 3.0) in GCE (A-Level)/ equivalent

AND

• At least Grade B (GPA 3.0) in GCE A-Level / equivalent for Biology and Chemistry

AND

• At least Grade B (GPA 3.0) in GCE (A-Level)/ equivalent for Physics / Mathematics

AND

• Candidate is not colour blind, physical or speech handicapped

Malaysian Qualifications Register

Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
Besut Campus
22200 Besut, Terengganu

T: 09-699 3100
E: fbim@unisza.edu.my