Overview
The Diploma in Packaging Science and Technology programme provides students with the knowledge and technical skills to contribute effectively to the design of packaging products and their development to solve conventional packaging problems in the industries. The programme trains students to become professional packaging technologists to drive innovation and product packaging quality in the industries, with a pathway to the Bachelor of Formulation Science programme upon graduation.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
SPM / O-Levels
Completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
STPM
Completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; and completed SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
STAM
Completed Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul, or its equivalent; and completed SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
SKM
Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3, MQF) in a related field and completed SPM with one (1) credit.
Certificate
A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
UEC (Unified Examination Certificate)
Minimum grade B in 3 subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject.
Polytechnic / Certificate Equivalents
Minimum CGPA 2.0.
Equivalent Courses
Case-by-case basis.
Matriculation
CGPA of 2.0 and above with minimum Grade E in Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics.
SAM (South Australian Matriculation)
Aggregate 50% inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
CPU (Canadian Pre-University)
Aggregate 50% inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
WAEC (West African Examinations Council) / NECO (National Examinations Council)
Aggregate 50% inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Minimum score of 20/42 in 6 subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
Minimum score of 3/7 in Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
English Language Requirements
For Local Students
IELTS
4.0
SPM English Language
Grade B+
SPM English Language 1119 / O-Levels English / IGCSE
Grade C
UEC English Language
Grade A2
MUET
Band 3
- In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
For International Students
MUET
Band 3
TOEFL iBT
30-31
IELTS
Score 5.0
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
140
Pearson Test of English
36
- International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps prepare them in attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.
Courses Offered
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International) (MPU-U1)
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local) (MPU-U1)
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
- General Chemistry
- Introduction to Packaging Science
- Mathematics for Packaging Science
- General Physics
- Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Packaging Instrumentation
- Print Production
- Health and Wellness Products
- Biosafety and Biosecurity
- Introduction to Material Science
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Packaging Materials
- Introduction to Biological Products
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- Packaging and Display Design
- Chemical Products
- Introduction to Product Formulation and Development
- Polymer Chemistry for Packaging Materials
- Packaging Processes, Containers and Closer Systems
- Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2
- Introduction to Spectroscopy
- Industrial Management
- Industrial Internship II
- Environmental Science
- Packaging and Distribution
- Quality Control and Assurance of Packaging
- Packaging of Food Products
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Industrial Internship I
Career Opportunities
Packaging technologist for packaging jobs in Pharmaceutical, Food and chemical products industry including pharmaceuticals, food and chemical products industries:
- Packaging Technician
- Packaging Technologist
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Quality Check Technician-Packaging
