Master of Science in Food Science and Technology

Masters in Food Science and Technology (by Coursework)

Programme length: 1 year (Full Time)

Programme length: 2 years (Part Time)

Programme Aims 

This programme is aimed to provide food science, food technology, and other relevant graduates and practitioners on:

  • The advance knowledge and skill of current developments related to sustainable food processing technology in the food industry.
  • Applying science and technology principles to ensure sustainability, food quality and food safety.
  • Producing graduates with skill and attitude who can successfully work as an individual or teams in the context of food product and process development in the modern food industry.
  • Developing scientific and personal success skills to enhance individual employability and entrepreneurship in local as well as global food industry.

Minimum Admission Requirements 

  • A minimum of a Lower Second-Class Honours Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, recognised by the Senate of UTB.

AND

  • At least a credit or equivalent in English Language GCE O-level or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550 or its equivalent. The English Language requirements may be waived where qualifying studies in Higher Education were in the medium of English Language. Where candidates completed their higher education more than 2 years prior to their current application they will need to show that they have continued to study or work in the medium of English

Programme Entry Requirements

The minimum admission requirements for this programme are:

  • A minimum of a Lower Second-Class Honours Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Food Science and Technology or related discipline, recognised by the Senate of UTB.

OR

  • Relevant work experience and/or other qualifications deemed to be equivalent to the above to be decided on a case-by-case basis by the School.

Programme Specification

  • Food Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Food Chemistry and Analysis
  • Advanced Food Preservation
  • Nutritional Sciences
  • Research Methodology
  • Halal Food Processing
  • Global Food Safety Management
  • Frontier of Food Processing Engineering
  • Elective Modules 1
  • Elective Modules 2
  • Research Project
  • Food Chemistry and Analysis
  • Advanced Food Preservation
  • Global Food Safety Management
  • Frontier of Food Processing Engineering
  • Food Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Nutritional Sciences
  • Research Methodology
  • Halal Food Processing
  • Elective Modules 1
  • Elective Modules 2
  • Research Project
  • Technopreneurship and Innovation
  • Food Macrocomponents and Ingredients
  • Cereal Science
  • Sugar and Confectionery Technology
  • Milk and Dairy Technology
  • Seafood Quality and Processing
  • Rheology and Textural Properties of Food