Doctor of Philosophy (Food Science)

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.

Minimum Entry Requirements

A Master's Degree (MQF, Level 7) in Food Science or related field accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

Other qualifications are equivalent to a Master's Degree that is accepted by the HEP Senate.

English Language Requirements

1) 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 the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English

2) International Students

IELTS Band 5.0; or CEFR High B1 or TOEFL iBT 40 or equivalent

Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Master studies was in English

Compulsory

• Research Methodology

• Doctoral Research

Elective

• Statistical Methods for Research

• Special Topic in Food Science

Graduates of this programme can be employed as:

• Food Research & Development

• Academia

• Food Consultant

• Policy Maker