Course Content
Year 1
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biological Science
Basic Mathematics and Statistics
Principles of Human Nutrition
Sustainability in Agriculture and Food Production
Critical Thinking in Innovation
Physics
Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism
Microbiology and Food Safety
Food Chemistry and Analysis
Food Characterisation, Formulation Technology and Sensory Evaluation
Foundation in Food Science
Social Responsibility
01 - MPU Semester
MPU1: Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban*** / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
MPU1: Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
MPU2: Academic Communication* /
MPU2: Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
MPU3: Kursus Integriti Dan Anti Rasuah
* For international students only
** Option 1: Students with credit in BM
Option 2: Students with no credit in BM
*** For Malaysian students only
Year 2
Research Method and Scientific Communication
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Dietary Modification in Health and Diseases
Food Process Engineering and Technology
Food Preservation Technology
Food Regulations and Health Claim Substantiation in Food Science
Innovations in Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals and Supplements
Research Project
Food Quality Standard and Halal Management
Food Packaging Technology
Elective Tracks
Track 1 - Sustainability
Food Security and Sustainable Nutrition for Food Science
Introduction to Land Use, Environment and Regenerative Agriculture
Sustainable Food System
Track 2 - Regulatory Affairs
International Food Law
International Standard Setting Body
Introduction to National Food Control System
Track 3 - Sensory and Consumer Study
Foundation of Sensory Science
Consumer Testing Methods
Applications of Sensory Science and Consumer Testing Principles
Track 4 - Food Processing Technology
Cereal and Legume Technology
Dairy Technology
Fat and Oil Technology
Note: There are four elective tracks for students to choose which area to be specialised (select one track only). Each track consists of 3 modules, contributing to a total of 9 credits.
Year 3
Innovative Process Design and Development in Industry
Industrial Training