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Bachelor of Science ( Hons ) ( Food Science )

Taylor's University
Subang Jaya, Selangor
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Food Science) exposes students to an in-depth understanding of food processing, food texture, flavor, nutritional composition, sensory and food safety for development of nutritious food product.

Students will be exposed to an in-depth understanding of food processing, food texture, flavour, nutritional composition, sensory and food safety that are essential for the development of nutritious food products.

This programme is compatible with the new Taylor's Curriculum Framework that allows students to mix & match study modules.


OVERSEAS TRANSFER OPTIONS
United Kingdom
UNIVERSITY OF READING
BSc Food Science: 1 + 2 years

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
BSc Food Science: 1 + 2 years


Australia
QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
  • *Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) 
    1 + 4 years (Feb Intake)
    1 + 3.5 years (July Intake)
  • *Bachelor of Nutrition Science 
    1 + 3 years (Feb Intake)
    1 + 2.5 years (July Intake)
* For Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Food Science) -          Nutrition Minor

ROYAL MELBOURNE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
*Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition) - Food Technology Major 
2 + 1 years

* For Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Food Science) -          Nutrition Minor

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
1 + 2 years

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, Mar, Aug, Oct

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 97,554

Course Duration

3 years

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PREREQUISITES
SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation

Pass SPM / SPMV / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits

SPM / O-Level with Diploma

Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Taylor’s Foundation in Science (FIS)
Pass with min. CGPA 2.00 including GPA 2.00 in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Min. CGPA 2.00 for 2 subjects including GPA 2.00 in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Pass with min. 5Bs including (ANY 2): Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry

A Levels
Min. DD / equivalent of 120 points including min. D in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry

South Australian Matriculation (SAM) / SACE International
ATAR 60 with min. Grade C+ each in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry

Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects including 65% each in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry

International Baccalaureate (IB)
Min. 24 points in 6 subjects including min. 5 points at Higher Level (HL) in (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry

Matriculation in Science
Min. CGPA 2.33 for 3 subjects including (ANY 2) subjects: Biology, Physics / Mathematics, Chemistry

Other Qualifications
Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis


ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
IELTS
Band 5.0

TOEFL
34 (Internet Based Test)

MUET
Band 3

Pre-University / Diploma
Completed Pre-University / Diploma that was conducted in English.


*All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.
Approximate Total Fees:
Local Students: RM 97,554
International Students: USD 28,631
PRIMARY MAJOR
This component consists of Common Core subjects, which are common modules across a discipline that provides the fundamental knowledge of the discipline.

Common Core
  • Cell Biology
  • Fundamental of Chemistry
  • Introduction to Microbiology
  • Introduction to Food Science and Nutrition
  • Principles of Biochemistry
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Food Chemistry
  • Food Physics
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Processing
  • Techniques in Food/Nutrition Research
  • Food Preservation
  • Food and Nutrients Evaluation
  • Food Product Development
  • Sensory Evaluation
  • Food Safety and Quality Management
  • Research Project
  • Industrial Training


UNIVERSITY CORE
This component aims to develop critical thinking, build up social intelligence and cultivate civic responsibility as well as broaden cultural knowledge. These consist of compulsory and nationally-mandated study modules required by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education.

  • Community Service Initiative
  • Hubungan Etnik / Malaysian Studies 3
  • Life Skills for Success & Well-Being
  • Millennials in Malaysia: Team Dynamics & Relationship Management
  • Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
 
*Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.


COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES
The Complementary Studies component provides student the flexibility to study modules in a related or unrelated field from the same or different school to complement the Primary Major. It may be completed in a form of free electives, an extension, minors or a second major that typically requires at least one (1) semester of student learning time.

[Choose ONE (1) of the below packages:]
Minor
Recommended Packages
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Psychology
  • Education
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Mass Communication
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culinary Science
  • Nutrition
  • Health Sciences

Choose any Minor package*(5 modules) offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Minor packages.

and Choose any two (2) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.


Second Major
Recommended Packages
  • Education
  • Psychology
  • Advertising
  • Broadcasting
  • Creative Media Management
  • Information Technology
  • Mass Communication
  • Public Relations

Choose any Second Major package* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Second Major packages.

*Subject to availability.


Free Electives
Choose any seven (7) Free Electives* offered by Taylor’s University. Refer to the Complementary Study Guide for the list of Free Electives.
 
*Subject to availability.
*Meet min. module pre- & co-requisite.

*All information is subject to change. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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