Bachelor of Food Safety and Quality Technology with Honours

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

We are accepting applications now for our NEW 3 years – academic programme, Bachelor of Food Safety and Quality Technology with Honours commencing September 2021.

This degree programme is a collaboration between UniKL and prominent industry leaders, such as QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd and Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd, as well as other companies like Muslim Heritage, Press Cold Sdn Bhd, Samza Food Industries and etc. It is a 2u1i programme in food-related technology in leveraging the needs of the Food industry human resource development.

This initiative is in line with the Malaysian Education Blueprint for 2015-2025 (Higher Education) where the 2u2i/2u1i academic programme supports the implementation of flexible education through industry participation in curriculum design and experiential learning at the workplace.

This programme offers a comprehensive Bachelor program that includes knowledge, practical, high industrial exposure & experience and embedded professional courses. By undergoing this programme, students will be able to prepare and adapt better into the real working environment after graduation. This will meet the industry’s expectations and needs in recruiting a competent employee. The program will be in 3 years; 2 years in UniKL MICET and 1 year in a selected company.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1
UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent and innovative, which will contribute towards the requirement of human capital in food safety and quality.
PEO 2
UniKL graduates who are effective leaders with teamwork skills, as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication skills to support their role in industry.
PEO 3
UniKL graduates who are committed towards the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
PEO 4
UniKL graduates who are professional, ethical and socially responsible.
PEO 5
UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1
Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of technology fundamental to broadly-defined procedures, processes, systems and methodologies in food safety and quality.
PLO 2
Practical Skills and High Technology: Propose and employ current tools and techniques to resolve broadly-defined problems.
PLO 3
Analytical, Critical Thinking and Scientific Approach: Demonstrate deep investigation and significant thinking abilities to solve broadly defined problems in the field of food safety and quality.
PLO 4
Communication Skills: Communicate effectively and flexibly in oral and written language for social, academic and professional purposes.
PLO 5
Social and Responsibility in Society and Technologist Community: Illustrate the understanding of corresponding issues related to the society and the subsequent responsibilities to the broadly-defined food safety and quality technology practices.
PLO 6
Lifelong learning and information management: Acknowledge the requirement of professional establishment and to employ independent continuing learning in food safety and quality specialist technologists.
PLO 7
Technopreneurship and Management Skills: Illustrate consciousness of management and tecnopreneurship routine in real perspective.
PLO 8
Ethics and Professionalism: Illustrate ethical awareness and professionalism.
PLO 9
Teamwork and Leadership: Illustrate leadership character, mentoring and work efficiently in diverse teams.

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Tamadun Islam & Tamadun Asia (TITAS)/ Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
Isu-isu Kontemporari Muslim di Malaysia/Culture and Lifestyle in Malaysia
Hubungan Etnik / Pengajian Malaysia 3
English for Technologist
Introduction to Food Safety and Quality Technology
Mathematics 1
Analytical and Organic Chemistry

Semester 2

Innovation Management
Food Product Manufacturing
Global Food Security
Microbiological Food Safety
Food Analysis and Sensory Evaluation
Engineering Statistics
Industrial Safety & Health

Semester 3

Co-curriculum
Food Safety and Packaging Technology
Food Safety and Legislation
Supply Chain Management System
Food Ingredients
HALAL Management System
Process Instrumentation & Control

Semester 4

Technopreneurship
Food Safety Toxicology
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Food Quality and Standard
Food Product Design and Development
Food Waste Management System

Semester 5

Applied Food Product Manufacturing
Industrial Final Year Project

Semester 6

Applied Food Quality and Standard
Refer to Electives
Industrial Training

Elective (WBL)

Applied HALAL Management System
Applied Food Product Design and Development
Applied Food Safety and Legislation
Applied Supply Chain Management System
Applied Industrial Safety & Health

CO-CURRICULUM MODULES

Career Guidance 2
Community Service 2
Culture 2
Rakan Masjid 2
Siswa Siswi Bomba & Penyelamat 2
Siswa Siswi Pertahanan Awam 2
Sports Management 2
Personal Financial Management 2
Askar Wataniah

Career Information

Industry areas in the job market which demand for the graduates of this academic programme :

Technical & Production
Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Waste Management
Halal Assurance Management System
Research & Product Development
Supply Chain & Procurement

These are some examples of job types suitable for the graduates

Further study prospects
Upon successfully completing the program, graduates also may pursue Postgraduate’s Degree in the following areas:

Food Science and Technology
Chemical and Bioengineering Technology
Food Safety and Quality Assurance

Entry Requirements:

Pass Diploma MQF level 4 with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent OR
Pass Advanced Diploma MQF level 5 with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent OR
Pass STPM or equivalent with a minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two (2) subjects OR
Pass Matriculation/Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 or equivalent OR
Pass STAM (Grade Jayyid) or equivalent OR
Pass A-Level with minimum Grade D in TWO (2) subjects OR
Pass in International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least 24 points OR
Pass Higher National Diploma (HND) UK (MQF Level 4) in related area and recognized by government of Malaysia and according to approval by UniKL Senate OR
APEL A as prescribed by MQA OR
Other recognised qualifications or equivalent.

Note 1:
Entry DVM/DKM & DLKM starting 21 April 2020

I. Pass Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM)/ Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM)/ Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and the programme must get Full Accreditation (FA) by MQA or other Accreditation bodies that are recognized by government of Malaysia and according to approval by UniKL Senate. OR
II. Pass the DKM/DLKM/DVM with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 AND have at least two (2) years of work experience in the related field. The programme must get Full Accreditation (FA) by MQA or other Accreditation bodies that are recognized by government of Malaysia and according to approval by UniKL Senate.

Note 2:
For International students

I. Minimum requirement IELTS 5.0 or Equivalent.
II. Qualification of 12 years of schooling with the following conditions:
- – It is the highest school qualification in the country of origin.
- – It can be used as entry qualification for bachelor’s degree programme in the country of origin.
III. Students who enrol with qualification from institutions that fully use English as the language of instruction or from English speaking countries are EXCLUDED from the requirements of competence in English language.

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Fee:

Local Students Fee:
RM7,500.00 (Per Semester)

International Students Fee:
RM 9,750.00 – 10,400.00

* Fees shown are the tuition fees only.
** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students).
*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. SST implementation.
**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

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