Make a difference to the health and wellbeing of future generations.
Food science and technology involves the understanding of the science of food, its importance to human nutrition and wellbeing, and the way raw materials are processed into food. It also focuses on aspects of food technology such as preservation, processing, packaging and distribution, which ensure that food is safe, nutritious and wholesome.
The Bachelor of Food Science and Technology will help you to develop a greater understanding of how agricultural raw materials are processed and formulated before it’s presented to the consumer.
The course provides a solid scientific foundation in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry and the physical sciences, together with knowledge of the processing and formulation of agricultural raw materials into safe and nutritious food products.
At Monash University Malaysia, you’ll have the opportunity to study a broad range of topics in your food science and technology degree such as:
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Food microbiology
- Human nutrition
- Laboratory management
- Strategic food quality management
- Food product development and innovation
- Food processing, preservation and packaging
- Food chemistry
- Microbiology
- Food bioprocess technology
- Functional foods
- Statistics.
More information
The Monash University Handbook has more detailed information about the structure and requirements for the Bachelor of Food Science and Technology.
Top 100 in the world
Your Food Science and Technology degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Monash University is ranked (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024):
- No. 17 for Anatomy and Physiology
- No. 31 for Life Sciences and Medicine
- No. 40 in the world for Chemistry
- No. 66 in the world for Environmental Sciences
- No. 72 for Biological Sciences
- No. 91 for Natural Sciences.
International standards
Our science courses have a strong regional focus with a global perspective. Many of our units are identical to those offered at the Clayton campus and are in disciplines where there is a demand for quality graduates in Malaysia and beyond.
Professionally accredited
The Bachelor of Food Science and Technology is accredited by the International Union of Food Science and Technology. Monash is the first private tertiary institution in Malaysia to receive the accreditation.
Hands-on learning
You’ll be exposed to a range of engaging and real-world learning activities, including study trips and laboratory practices, experiencing a state-of-the-art pilot food processing facility and working on a food product development project. These will help you hone your critical thinking skills and techniques related to the broad areas of food science and technology.
Practical experience
Build your professional experience with an eight-week internship that’s part of your food science and technology course. We’ve worked with companies across the country and region to place our students, such as Nestlé, Mac Food, Lee Kum Kee, F&N, Yeo Hiap Seng, Givaudan and Gardenia.
Excellent learning environment
You’ll develop academically and personally in a dynamic and stimulating environment, and have access to brilliant minds and exceptional facilities. 100% of our academic staff in Science hold a PhD or MBBS/PhD degree.
You’ll find employment in national and multinational food companies in the following areas:
- food product/process development
- quality assurance and control
- sensory science and evaluation
- food laws and regulations
- food hygiene and safety
- food packaging
- flavour/food chemistry
- food microbiology
- natural products research
- scientific and regulatory affairs.
Entry score
You will need the following entry scores for the Bachelor of Food Science and Technology:
Qualification | Score |
---|---|
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)* | 63.75% |
GCE A Level** | 8 |
ATAR | 75 |
Gaokao, China | 65% |
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education | 17 |
Indian School Certificate Examination | 65% |
All India Senior School Certificate Examination | 70% |
SMA3, Indonesia | Click here to find out the entry score |
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program) | 26 |
STPM, Malaysia | 7.9 |
UEC, Malaysia | ≤5 |
Matriculation Program, Malaysia | 2.33 |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 78.5% |
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) | 10 |
High School Diploma, Vietnam | 8.14 |
UNSW Foundation Studies | 7 |
Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College | 65% |
Diploma of Higher Education Studies (DHES) | 50% |
Monash College Diploma Part 2*** | 50% |
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2024.
**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, please click here.
***The Monash College Diploma Part 2 entry requirements published are for students commencing their undergraduate destination degree in 2025. Maximum credit awarded for this program: 42 credit points; course duration at Monash: 2 – 2.5 years.
Prerequisites
One of Biology, Chemistry or Higher Level Mathematics (Australian Year 12 or equivalent or higher) and English (Monash’s minimum English language requirements apply).