Food Bio-Technology
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Duration: 3 Years
$6,688
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What will you learn?
This field aims to prepare the candidate with knowledge in relevant theories and technical know-how that would enable the student to conduct research in the field of food biotechnology. The student should be able to understand and discuss the importance of various biotechnology processes in the production of foods and food bio ingredients, food bioprocessing, and analysis of food components, but also be able to apply them principles and concepts of the various technologies in their research. In addition, the student would also acquire an insight into the roles that modern biotechnology play in food security through the production of transgenic food or genetically modified foods, and in the improvement of food and food ingredients for the industry, acceptance and trade of genetically modified foods, and law, and regulations that regulate the use of biological catalysts, microorganisms, and plants (modified or otherwise) in food system, and any prevailing issues in biotechnology-food relationship.
Eligibility
An applicant with good achievement in Bachelor of Science with CGPA at least 2.75 from UPM or other institutions that qualified by UPM. Applicant without sufficient academic qualification but possessing evidence of adequate related research or work experience may also eligible. A student in the final semester of undergraduate study may apply for provisional admission, provided his current CGPA satisfies the programme requirement.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you are non-native English speaker, you must achieve one of the formal qualifications as part of the entry requirements: 1. IELTS - 1. Minimum overall score of 6.0 for TESL/English or 5.5 for other programmes; or
2. TOEFL - Minimum overall score of 550 for TESL/English or 500 for other programmes; or
3. Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) - Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) - enrolled at ELS-UPM - Level 109 English or Level 107 for other pro
Core areas of emphasis
• Agricultural Sciences. • Biology. • Chemistry. • Health. • Nutrition. • Pathology. • Physiology. • Toxicology.
Career prospects
• Food technologist. • Nutritional therapist. • Product/process development scientist. • Quality manager. • Regulatory affairs officer. • Scientific laboratory technician. • Technical brewer.
Tuition Fees
| Totally (USD) | Yearly (USD) |
|---|---|
| $ 6688 | $ 2229 |
| $ 2229 | |
| $ 2229 |
Course Details:
Duration: 2-3 Years Intakes: February, September
Scholarships for Post-graduate studies:
Fellowships, scholarships, assistantships are usually available for postgraduate students wishing to study in Malaysia, depending either on availability within the institution and your academic qualifications. Additionally, a number of scholarships are available from other institutions and organisations, such as the Malaysian government.
- SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UPM
- GRA (Graduate Research Assistantship)
- GRF (Graduate Research Fellowship)
- Financial Aid for Local Graduate Students to Undertake Overseas Research Attachment
- Financial Aid to Attend International Seminar/Conference/Symposium
- IGRF (International Graduate Research Fellowship)
- IGSS (International Graduate Student Scholarship)
- SGRA (Special Graduate Research Allowance)
- PASS (Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme)
Campus (Main Campus)
Jalan UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia