Food Science and Technology Course in Malaysia – Requirements, Jobs & Salary

Food Science and Technology in Malaysia: Requirements, Universities, Career Prospects

🥗 Food Science and Technology in Malaysia: Complete Guide

Food Science is an interdisciplinary field combining chemistry, biology, engineering, and nutrition. It covers food composition analysis, processing technology, food safety and quality control, nutrition labeling regulations, and microbiological testing. Graduates can develop new foods, optimize production, monitor quality, and ensure regulatory compliance.

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Recommended Universities

UCSI University

Dedicated food lab center and industry collaboration

Taylor's University

Nutrition and food quality management courses

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Research-oriented

Sunway University

Nutrition and food safety integration

INTI International University

Industry-linked training platform

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Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

SPM

Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics at least Credit

UEC

Minimum 5B, including Biology and Chemistry

Foundation

Science or life sciences stream

Language

MUET Band 3 / IELTS 5.5+

Duration & Fees

Duration: 3-year program
Fees: RM 50,000 - RM 80,000. Some universities offer HACCP, ISO22000 training for greater competitiveness.

Salary & Career Prospects

Position	Requirements	Salary Range	Career Path
Food Technician / Quality Control Officer	Entry level, lab skills	RM 2,800 - RM 3,500	Food production, quality monitoring
Food R&D Specialist	Degree, research experience	RM 60,000 - RM 90,000 annually	Product development, innovation
Nutrition Label Auditor	Regulatory knowledge	RM 60,000 - RM 90,000 annually	Label compliance, food law
Quality Assurance Manager	Experience, management	RM 60,000 - RM 90,000 annually	QA, food safety, management

Career Advantages: Food professionals are in demand due to stricter food safety regulations, especially in large food companies, government health agencies, and food testing labs.

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Jul 19,2025