Bachelor of Food Technology (Hons) | University Technology of Sarawak (UTS)
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Bachelor of Food Technology (Hons) | University Technology of Sarawak (UTS)
Bachelor of Food Technology (Hons) at University Technology of Sarawak (UTS) is a four-year, full-time, English-medium degree that develops competence in food chemistry, microbiology, food engineering, processing, safety, and product development.
Students progress from chemistry, physics, biostatistics and introductory food science to food analysis, sensory evaluation, processing and preservation, food packing, halal food, and a two-part final-year project, followed by industrial training. Electives include palm oil, aqua product meat and dairy, bakery and confectionery, food ingredients, enzyme and starch technology. Graduates are prepared for food technologist, quality assurance, product development, food safety, and production roles.
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Programme Structure
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ETF3113 | Chemistry | 3 |
| ETF3013 | Mathematics | 3 |
| ETF3023 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| ETF3213 | Physics | 3 |
| UCS3**2 | University Compulsory Subject 1 | 2 |
| UCS3**2 | University Compulsory Subject 2 | 2 |
| MPU3412 | Co-curriculum | 2 |
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ETF3314 | Microbiology | 4 |
| MPU3183 | Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations | 3 |
| ETF3033 | Principle of Programming | 3 |
| ETF3413 | Introduction to Food Science and Technology | 3 |
| MPU3312 | Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| UCS3**2 | University Compulsory Subject 3 | 2 |
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ETF3434 | Fundamental of Food Engineering | 4 |
| ETF3324 | Food Microbiology | 4 |
| ETF3134 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| ETF3143 | Food Chemistry | 3 |
| MPU3212 / MPU3322 | Malaysia Economy / Integrity & Anti-Corruption | 2 |
| UCS3**2 | University Compulsory Subject 4 | - |
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ETF3124 | Food Analysis 2 | 4 |
| ETF3453 | Food Sensory Evaluation | 3 |
| ETF3513 | Technology and Management of Food Waste | 3 |
| ETF3433 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| ETF3443 | Food Analysis 1 | 3 |
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ETF3464 | Food Processing and Preservation | 4 |
| ETF3484 | Unit Operation in Food Processing | 4 |
| ETF3523 | Food Safety and Assurance | 3 |
| ETF3533 | Food Standard and Legislation | 3 |
| ETF3474 | Food Packing | 3 |
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ETF3543 | Final Year Project 1 | 3 |
| ETF3563 | New Food Development | 3 |
| ETF3573 | Halal Food | 3 |
| ETF36*3 | Elective I | 3 |
| ETF36*3 | Elective II | 3 |
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ETF3556 | Final Year Project 2 | 6 |
| MPU3193 | Philosophy and Current Issues | 3 |
| ETF36*3 | Elective III | 3 |
| ETF3583 | Food Management and Business | 3 |
| UCS3**2 | University Compulsory Subject 5 | 2 |
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ETF912 | Industrial Training | 12 |
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ETF3613 | Palm Oil Technology | 3 |
| ETF3623 | Aqua Product Meat and Dairy Technology | 3 |
| ETF3633 | Bakery and Confectionery Technology | 3 |
| ETF3643 | Food Ingredients | 3 |
| ETF3653 | Enzyme Technology | 3 |
| ETF3663 | Starch Technology | 3 |
| Code | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| UCS341 | Bahasa Kebangsaan | 2 |
| UCS313 | Fundamental English | 2 |
| UCS311 | Business English | 2 |
| UCS312 | Academic English | 2 |
| UCS321 | Creativity and Innovation | 2 |
| UCS331 | Green Technology | 2 |
| UCS351 | Mandarin 1 | 2 |
| UCS352 | Mandarin 2 | 2 |
| UCS353 | Intermediate Mandarin 1 | 2 |
| UCS354 | Intermediate Mandarin 2 | 2 |
| UCS355 | Intermediate Mandarin 3 | 2 |
| UCS356 | Intermediate Mandarin 4 | 2 |
| UCS357 | Advanced Mandarin 1 | 2 |
| UCS358 | Advanced Mandarin 2 | 2 |
| UCS359 | Advanced Mandarin 3 | 2 |
Future Career Prospect
- Food Technologist
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control Executive
- Food Product Development Executive
- Food Safety Officer
- Production Executive
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