Bachelor of Science (Food Studies) is a comprehensive curriculum that will produce well trained graduates and professionals in the field of processing , food production, management and marketing . The program also focuses on food manufacturing sector .
At the end of study, students can master the knowledge and technical skills sufficient in their respective fields , to think critically and creatively , communicate effectively and work in teams, social accountability and a level of professionalism , values ??, attitudes and ethics for the industry food manufacturing .
LOCAL STUDENTS
Qualification STPM/ Matriculation/Diploma
General University Requirements
1.?Candidate of?Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM )
???? a. Pasa Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia ( SPM ) / equivalent with good ;
???? b. Pass with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at SPM / equivalent ;
???? c. 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
???? d. Occupied the Malaysian University?English Test (MUET)
2. Kelayakan candidate Matriculation / UM Science Foundation / Foundation for Agricultural Science UPM / UTM Foundation Year
???? a. Pass?Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia ( SPM ) / equivalent with good ;
???? b. Pass?with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at SPM / equivalent ;
???? c.?Pass Matriculation / UM Science Foundation / Foundation UPM Agricultural Sciences/ UTM Foundation Year with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and
???? d. Occupied the Malaysian University?English Test (MUET)
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3. Calon Equivalent Qualifications
??? a. Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia ( SPM ) / equivalent with good ;
??? b.?Pass with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia at SPM / equivalent ;
??? c. Have a diploma or other qualifications recognized with its peers by the government and approved by the Senate University,
??? d. Occupied the Malaysian University?English Test (MUET)?
SPECIFIC PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS?FOR CANDIDATES:?
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??? 1. Pass?at least Grade C (2.00 ), one (1) of the following :
????????????- Chemistry
????????????- Biology
?? ?2. Pass credit in one (1) science subjects in SPM
C. Candidate must also :
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International candidates must posses 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 UPM 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 UPM 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 UPM Bachelor programme.
The program has been successful in producing graduates who are wanted by the job market. Since the program is offered , the graduates have obtained employment in the private sector such as food production companies and the public sector such as the Ministry of Health , Ministry of Agro-based and others.
Graduates of these programs are also eligible for employment in numerous food services establishments such as restaurants, fast food outlets, hotels, hospitals, catering, in-flight catering and military among others at operational, supervisory and managerial position or maybe involved in R&D in food service industry.