By Research

Doctor of Philosophy (Food Science) (N/541/8/0045) (08/27) (MQA/PA 13794)

Programme Overview:

The PhD programme in Food Science is designed for qualified individuals who want to gain in-depth research and academic experiences in areas such as food quality and safety, functional food, food biotechnology, food processing and fermentation. The scientific expertise of our faculty coupled with state-of-the-art facilities offer PhD students a conducive research environment to pursue their specialization in food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing, innovation and food product development, nutrition and other food related fields of study.

Intake:

Rolling Intake (throughout the year)

Duration:

Full time (Malaysian & International students) - 3 years

Part time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 4 years

Campus:

KL Main Campus

Compulsory

  • Research Methods
  • Doctoral Research

Elective

  • Statistical Methods for Research
  • Special Topic in Food Science

Career Prospects

  • Food Research & Development
  • Academia
  • Food Consultant
  • Policy maker

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A Master's Degree (MQF, Level 7) in Food Science or related field accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
  • Other qualifications equivalent to a Master's Degree that are accepted by the HEP Senate.

     

English Language Requirements

Malaysian Students

  • MUET Band 3.5 or IELTS Band 5.0; or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Master studies was in English

International Students

  • IELTS Band 5.0; or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Master studies was in English

      

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CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

TELEPHONE: +603-41450100
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