Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology (Hons) in Food

This curriculum uses the concepts of food chemistry and chemical engineering to process food on a big scale. Foods must be safe, devoid of harmful microorganisms and chemical pollutants; they must be nutrient-dense, meaning they must supply the necessary nutrients for development and health; and, if they are to be taken at all, they must be aesthetically pleasing. Students in this program learn how to modify typical chemical engineering unit operations to meet the unique needs of food processing. The primary goal of this curriculum is to enable skilled chemical engineers to work in the food industry, which may be one of Malaysia's biggest industrial sectors. UniKL alumni are employable after graduation.

Entry Level and Requirements

For Local Students

• Pass in STPM/Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA 2.0 and a grade C in Mathematics and one (1) of the Physical Science subjects (i.e., Physics, Chemistry, etc.); OR

• Pass in International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) with a minimum of 24 points and attained a minimum score of 4 in Mathematics and one (1) of the Physical Science subjects (i.e., Physics, Chemistry, etc.); OR

• Pass in A-Level with minimum Grade D in Mathematics and one (1) of the Physical Science subjects (i.e., Physics, Chemistry, etc.); OR

• Pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Jayyid and pass SPM or equivalent with minimum Grade C in Mathematics and one relevant Physical Science subject (i.e., Physics, Chemistry, etc.); OR

• Pass in Diploma (Level 4, KKM) related to Engineering/Engineering Technology fields from a higher education provider recognized by the Government of Malaysia, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

For International Students

• Students must complete 12 years of schooling and obtain a general pass in their High School Certificate,
• A-levels or equivalent with min Grade C (60%) in Mathematics and one of the Science subjects (such as Physics, Chemistry or Biology – depending on the programme)
• IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Semester 1

• Mathematics I
• Physical Chemistry
• Fundamental of Electric & Electronics
• Engineering Graphic
• Co-Curriculum I
• Malaysian Studies
• Islamic/Moral Studies
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A
• Fundamental English

Semester 2

• Mathematics II
• Analytical & Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Process Principles
• Principle of Programming
• Fluid Mechanics
• Co-Curriculum II
• Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Semester 3

• Industrial Safety & Health
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
• Mass Transfer I
• Engineering Statistics
• Process Heat Transfer
• Professional English I

Semester 4

• Process Instrumentation
• Food Chemistry
• Food Biochemistry
• Food Microbiology
• Food Analysis
• Food Process Engineering
• Professional English II
• Introduction to Food Science and Technology

Semester 5

• 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

Semester 6

• Food Ingredients
• Food Plant Design II
• Food Product Design and Development
• Final Year Project (Design Proposal)
• Mandarin I
• Elective I
• Food Packaging Technology

Semester 7

• Final Year Project (Design Implementation)
• Food Safety and Legislation
• Mandarin II
• Elective II
• Halal Technology
• Innovation Management

Semester 8

• Industrial Training