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Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons.) in Food, UG:Bachelor

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Uni KL), Malaysia

Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Uni KL)

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
UG:BachelorFull-time4 yearsJanuary, Septemberfind outMYR 19500 per year

About Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons.) in Food, UG:Bachelor - at Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Uni KL)

This programme applies the principles of chemical engineering and food chemistry to the large-scale processing of food. Foods must be nutritious, i.e., provide the essential nutrients for growth and health; they must be safe, free from dangerous micro-organisms and chemical contaminants; and, if they are to be consumed at all, they must be attractive in taste and appearance. In this programme you learn how to adapt the unit operations of traditional chemical engineering to the specific requirements of food processing. The main objective of this progarmme is to make it possible for well-trained chemical engineers to work in the food industry, possibly one of the largest manufacturing industry in Malaysia; graduates that are market ready upon graduation. The programme includes exposure to areas of food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering, food safety, food processing and the nutritive value of food. It is also is designed to provide depth and breadth in the relevant physical and biological sciences on which food science and technology is based.

Career Path

Our graduates have unlimited oppurtunities in getting jobs either in public or private sectors. In public sectors they may work at food related government bodies like Department of Health, Educational Institutions, MARDI, SIRIM, MPOB and others. They may join various industries like cereal manufacturing, bakery products, sugar refinery, manufacturing of flour-based sweetening agent,chocolate and confectionary products, fish processing, milk and dairy products, fruits and vegetable products, canning industry, edible oils and its products and beverages. The scope of career may vary from production supervisors, quality assurance supervisors, technicians, assistant chemist, R&D assistants, operators and others.

Programme Contents

  Year 1

  • Mathematics I
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Fundamental of Electric & Electronics
  • Engineering Graphic
  • Co-Curriculum I
  • Malaysian Studies
  • Islamic/Moral Studies
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • Fundamental English
  • Mathematics II
  • Analytical & Organic Chemistry
  • Chemical Process Principles
  • Principle of Programming
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Co-Curriculum II
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Year 2

  • Industrial Safety &Health
  • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Mass Transfer I
  • Engineering Statistics
  • Process Heat Transfer
  • Professional English I
  • Process Instrumentation
  • Food Chemistry
  • Food Biochemistry
  • Food Microbiology
  • Food Analysis
  • Food Process Engineering
  • Professional English II
  • Introduction to Food Science and Technology

Year 3

  • Food Processing and Preservation Technology
  • Food Sensory and Evaluation
  • Quality System Management in Food Industry
  • Food Plant Design I
  • Technopreneurship
  • Engineering Technologist in Society
  • Food Biochemistry
  • Food Ingredients
  • Food Plant Design II
  • Food Product Design and Development
  • Final Year Project (Design Proposal)
  • Mandarin I
  • Elective I
  • Food Packaging Technology

Year 4

  • Final Year Project (Design Implementation)
  • Food Safety and Legislation
  • Mandarin II
  • Elective II
  • Halal Technology
  • Innovation Management
  • Industrial Training

Notes about fees for this course

The fees for this Bachelor amounts 19,500 RM

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements For This Course

a) Minimum qualification:  A pass in Foundation in Science and Techology OR A pass in A-Level or its equivalent with pass in 3 subjects

b) A pass in related Diploma from a recognized institution or its equivalent 

c) A pass in International Baccalaureate with at least 24 ponts and pass in Mathematics and Science

b) Fulfill UniKL minimum English Requirement - IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 500

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