Fakulti Sains Makanan & Pemakanan - UH6541004 - Food Technology and Bioprocessing

Undergraduate Programme

UH6541004 - Food Technology and Bioprocessing

Programme Info

This programme provides exposure in the application of technology in food processing in terms of production, storage and packaging, biotechnology, microbiology and other related aspects in unit operation and engineering of food processing. This programme also requires students to undergo industrial training to understand better and implement the acquired knowledge and to adapt to the working culture. This programme is planned for students to obtain knowledge in the field of food technology and food bioprocessing. Graduates from this programme can be employed in the food industries, either in the private, government or semi government, education and research sectors.

Course Structure

Programme Aims, Objectives, Learning Outcomes

Programme Aims:

To train balanced, competitive human resource in Food Technology and Bioprocessing through internationally recognized and innovative academic programme that contribute to the global food industry as well as socio-economic development of the nation.

Programme Objectives (PO):

Produce graduates knowledgeable graduates in Food Technology and Bioprocessing that are recognized in national and international level.
Produce graduates with competent technical skills to accomplish task and responsibility in food or related industries.
Produce graduates that are able to think critically and provide solutions to the problems in food or related industries.
Produce graduates that demonstrate good social skills, values, attitude, ethics and professionalisms that characterize the profession of Food Technologist.
Produce graduates that demonstrate the awareness for entrepreneurial skills as well as lifelong learning and professional development by pursuing independent study.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are expected to be able to:

PLO1	Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and apply important principles or concepts in Food Technology and Bioprocessing.
PLO2	Display required technical skills required in Food or related industries.
PLO3	Demonstrate courteous social skills and responsibility in engaging with community and food or related industries.
PLO4	Manifest very good values, attitudes, ethics and professionalisms in completing tasks related to food or related industries.
PLO5	Communicate courteously in a group which transcribe into good leadership and effective teamwork management.
PLO6	Think critically and apply scientific skills in providing solutions to problems and challenges face by food or related industries.
PLO7	Perform self-directed learning through effective information handling that ensures the lifelong learning for continuous self-improvement.
PLO8	Demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills to transform the idea or scientific outputs into business opportunities.

Career Prospect

Government

Graduates in this discipline will have the opportunity to work in governmental institutions such as the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and other research institutions related to food and nutrition, and as academicians in higher learning institutions.

Private

Graduates in this discipline will have the opportunity to work in food industries related to quality assurance/food quality, food processing, research, food product development and food services.

UH6541004 - Food Technology and Bioprocessing

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