Agriculture Process Engineering
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Duration: 5 Years
$13,050
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What will you learn?
This field of study emphasises on the application of engineering principles and practices for post-harvest operations, preservations and processing of agricultural and bioresource materials processes so that they are efficiently utilized and losses are minimized. The area covers primary processing, preservation and storage of major agricultural commodities such as grains, oil palm, cocoa, fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbal materials through designing, developing and applying chemical and physical unit operations such as separation, extraction, purification, extrusion, drying, packaging, milling, heating and refrigeration. Emphasis is also given on the utilization of agricultural/biological materials to develop new bio-based raw materials for food, neutraceutical and manufacturing materials.
Eligibility
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering with CGPA 3.75; or
- Master Degree in Engineering (with thesis); or
- Master Degree in Engineering (with thesis and coursework) with CGPA 3.00; or
- Master Degree in Engineering without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.25; or
- Master Degree in Engineering without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.00 and at least three (3) years working experience in relevant eld ; or
- Master Degree in Sciences (with thesis and coursework) with CGPA 3.50; or
- Master Degree in Sciences without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.50; or
- Master Degree in Sciences without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.25 and at least three (3) years working experience in relevant eld; or
- Master Degree in Sciences without thesis (coursework) with CGPA 3.00 and at least ve (5) years working experience in relevant eld.
Master with Thesis Program
Entry Requirement
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering with CGPA 3.00; or
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering with CGPA 2.75 and at least three (3) years working experience in relevant eld; or
- Bachelor Degree in Science with CGPA 3.25; or Bachelor Degree in Science with CGPA 3.00 and at least three (3) years working experience in relevant eld.
English Requirement
• A Malaysian candidate must have obtained at least a credit in English at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia level or have passed English courses conducted at the diploma or Bachelor’s level.
• All international candidates from countries where English is not a medium of instruction must have obtained a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version); or Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training) ; or 79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test (Academic Version).
• A candidate without requisite minimum score for TOEFL or IELTS may be granted a provisional admission. Such candidate will be required to pass an English Placement Test conducted by the University.
• A candidate who has failed the English Placement Test will be required in the rest semester to pass a prescribed English Course. Should the candidate fail to obtain the prescribed minimum grade, the University may allow him to repeat the prescribed English course in the second semester.
• A candidate who fails after the second attempt will have his candidature suspended until he passes the English course before allowed to continue with his Master’s program.
Core areas of emphasis
• Agricultural engineering design. • Biochemistry. • Biological and agricultural energy systems. • Bio systems engineering. • Food process engineering. • Hydrology. • Power and machinery. • Soil science.
Career prospects
• Agricultural and Food Science Technicians. • Agricultural and Food Scientists. • Architectural and Engineering Managers. • Civil Engineers. • Conservation Scientists and Foresters. • Environmental Engineers. • Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers.
Tuition Fees
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Course Details:
Duration: 4-5 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