Overview
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, students learn how to adapt the unit operations of traditional chemical engineering to the specific requirements of food processing. The main objective of this programme 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 s graduates of UniKL are marketable 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 in which food science and technology is based.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
UniKL graduates who are :
- PEO 1
UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent and innovative which will contribute towards the requirement of the human capital in chemical and/or food engineering technology related industry. - PEO 2
UniKL graduates who are effective leaders with teamworks, skills as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communications skill; - PEO 3
UniKL graduates who are committed towards the importance of lifelong learning and continuous improvements; - PEO 4
UniKL graduates who are professional, ethical, and socially responsible; and - PEO 5
UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on businessand technopreneurial activities.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Majors in chemical engineering will be able to:
- PLO 1
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and chemical engineering technology food to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies. - PLO 2
Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to their discipline or area of specialisation. - PLO 3
Design solutions for broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. - PLO 4
Conduct investigations of broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions. - PLO 5
Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems, with an understanding of the limitations. - PLO 6
Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technology practice and solutions to broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems. - PLO 7
Understand the impact of engineering technology solutions of broadly-defined chemical engineering technology food problems in societal and environmental context and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development. - PLO 8
Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practice. - PLO 9
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse technical teams. - PLO 10
Communicate effectively on broadly-defined engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. - PLO 11
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles, business practices, and technopreneurial competencies, as well as identify business opportunities, and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments. - PLO 12
Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in specialist technologies.
Career Path
Career Information
Our graduates have unlimited opportunities 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 confectionery 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.
Subject
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Final Year Project (Design Implementation)
- Food Safety and Legislation
- Mandarin II
- Elective II
- Halal Technology
- Innovation Management
- Industrial Training
Entry Requirement:
- Pass Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) or equivalent with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant science subject OR
- Pass A-Level with minimum Grade D in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant science subject. OR
- Pass matriculation with minimum CGPA 2.0 with minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant science subject. OR
- STAM with minimum Jayyid minimum Grade C (CGPA 2.0) in Mathematics and ONE (1) relevant science subject or equivalent. OR
- Pass in International Baccalaureate (IB) with at least 24 points. OR
- Recognised Diploma in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.0Â 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
- Recognised related Technical / Vocational / Skills Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.0Â OR
- APEL A as prescribed by MQA based on appropriate justifications by the IHL
Note 1: Entry DVM/DKM & DLKM starting 21 April 2020
- 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
- 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
- Minimum requirements IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
- 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. - 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.
Fees
| INSTITUTES | DIPLOMA | BACHELOR |
|---|---|---|
| UniKL MIIT | RM4,500 – RM6,500 | RM7,000 – RM7,500 |
| UniKL MFI | RM5,400 – RM5,938 | RM7,500 – RM7,813 |
| UniKL BMI | RM5,400 | RM7,500 – RM9,500 |
| UniKL MIAT | RM6,500 | RM7,500 – RM8,570 |
| UniKL MSI | RM5,400 | RM7,500 |
| UniKL MIMET | RM6,000 – RM6,500 | RM7,500 – RM8,000 |
| UniKL MICET | RM5,700 | RM7,500 |
| UniKL MESTECH | RM 5,650 – RM 6625 | RM 7,500 – RM 8,000 |
| UniKL MITEC | RM5,700 | RM7,500 – RM8,570 |
| UniKL RCMP | RM6,250 – RM6,500 | RM36,000 (Pharmacy – 1 Year) RM60,000 (MBBS – 1 Year) Others: RM8,500 – RM13,000 |
| UniKL Business School | – | RM6,000 – RM6,500 |
| UniKL MIDI | – | RM7,500 |
