UCSI University

Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.

Course Information

Academic Qualification

Master

Duration

1.5 years

Intake

January, May, September

English Requirement

Class Type

Full Time

Offer Letter

Free

Yearly Tuition Fees

First Year

36,971

MYR

Total Tuition Fees 36,971 MYR

Other Fees

Application Fees + Visa 3,600 MYR

Refundable Deposit 1,000 MYR

International Administration fee 4,200 MYR

Registration fee 450 MYR

Facilities fee 850 MYR

Total Additional Fees 10,100 MYR

Grand Total (All Fees) 47,071 MYR

Course Overview

The Master of Science (Food Science with Business Management) at UCSI University in Kuala Lumpur equips students with comprehensive knowledge in food technology and business acumen, preparing graduates for roles such as food technologists, quality assurance managers, and business development managers.

Program Structure

Semester 1: Research Methodology for Scientists, Academic Communication, Food Analysis, and one Elective Major.
Semester 2: Advanced Food Quality and Safety, Contemporary Issues in Food Science, Master Research Project Planning and Proposal Presentation, and one Elective Major.
Semester 3: Master Research Project and one Free Elective.
Semester 4: Two Elective Majors.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biotechnology, Applied Science, Agricultural Biology, Microbiology, or a relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent.
Applicants with a CGPA below 2.50 may be considered with a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience.
English language proficiency: TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based) with no less than 17 in each component, or IELTS score of 6.0, or an undergraduate degree with English as the medium of instruction.

Career Opportunities

Food manufacturing to meet increasing consumer demand for healthy and nutritious food.
Production supervision/management, manufacturing, waste, and environmental management.
Quality assurance and food safety.
Food chemistry.
Food microbiology.
Food engineering support—process and equipment optimization.
Research and development of new food products and processing technologies.
Marketing and sales.
Civil service at government and regulatory bodies like the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health.
Academia—teaching and research positions at universities.
Involvement with international organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Highlights

Duration: Minimum 1.5 years (Full-time) / Minimum 3 years (Part-time).
Intakes: January, May, September.
Location: Kuala Lumpur Campus.

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