Bachelor of Food Science (Food Technology) was first offered in the universiti Malaysia Terengganu starting July session 2007/2008. Now it has become one of the most popular programs for students to pursue their first degree. The program aims to produce graduates who are knowledgeable and highly trained and skilled in food processing and production technologies to produce safe and wholesome food.

Graduates from this program can work in various public and private agencies in areas related to food science and technology, including research and development of food products, legislation and education. In addition, graduates are also given entrepreneurship knowledge that enables them to be innovative, and independent entrepreneurs in the food industry.

Minimum Qualifications Diploma / Equivalent General University Requirements

Passed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent to credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia or Bahasa Melayu Honours / Bahasa Malaysia July paper ;

and
possessed a diploma or other qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by the Senate;
or
Pass STPM in 2012 or earlier with at least:
• Grade C (2.00) in subjects General Studies;
and
• Grade C (2.00) in two (2) other subjects;

or

Pass the Matriculation in 2012 or earlier with a minimum of CGPA of 2.00 ;

and
obtain at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
For candidates STPM / Matriculation in 2012 or earlier:
Obtain at least Grade C (2.00) in the following subject:
• Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

General University Requirements
Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia or credit in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia July Paper;

Pass Matriculation / UM ScienceFoundation / UiTM Foundation with at least a CGPA of 2.00 ;
and
Obtain at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).
SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
Obtain at least Grade C (2.00) at the Matriculation / Foundation level in the following subject:
• Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

General University Requirements

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia or credit in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia July Paper.

and
Pass Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with at least:
• Grade C (2.00) in General Studies;
and
• Grade C (2.00) in two (2) other subjects .
and
Obtained at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET).

PROGRAM SPECIAL REQUIREMENT.<br />
Obtained at least Grade C (CGPA 2.00) at STPM level in the following subject:
• Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
Duration Fees and Total Credit Hours

Duration – 4 years

Local Student Fees / Semester (RM) 980.00

International Student Fees / Semester (RM) 2300.00

Total credit hours – 140

♦ Fees shown are excluding hostel fees (accommodation) and Non-Recurring Fees.

♦ Non-Recurring Fees (paid only one time in the first half) – RM450.00

♦ Hostel fee (per semseter and per student). There are three types of packages being offered:

4 persons per room – RM 357.00 / semester / student
3 persons per room – RM 476.00 / semester / student
2 persons per room – RM 595.00 / semester / student

Non-Recurring Fees

Registration 100.00

Orientation week 200.00

Extra-curricular activities 150.00

TOTAL 450.00
Career Fields

Among the positions that the graduates of Bachelor of Food Science (Food Technology) can be engaged in by are as follows:

Executive Director of Food Technology in the food industry
2.Food Technology Officer
3. Research Officer
4. Science Officer
5. Microbiology Officer
6. Chemist
7. Food Quality Control Officer