WHAT WE OFFER
Master of Science in Food Safety Management
The programme offering is in line with the country's needs towards the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). The Master of Science in Food Safety Management programme incorporates the use of modern equipment and technology, the latest microbiological techniques and molecular DNA that are often used in the process of diagnosing and identifying food safety during food processing and production.
By equipping graduates with skills in advanced food safety techniques, the programme aims to improve food quality and safety, contributing to both SDG2 Zero Hunger and SDG4 Quality Education (United Nations Sustainable Goals). The programme supports Sarawak's economic transformation plan (Sarawak's Post-COVID, Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030) by enhancing the productivity and food safety standards of the industry, boosting both domestic consumption and export opportunities.
This programme aligns with the National Food Security Policy Action Plan, a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Health and National Food Safety and Nutrition Council (MKMPK), focusing on food safety and quality. The uniqueness of this programme is the learning that involves a combination of faculty lecturers and industry experts from the food manufacturing sector, agricultural sector and livestock together with graduates. The programme is based on a trimester system; October, February and June in an academic year.
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- Practitioners
- Academicians
- Fresh graduates
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Core Courses
- STB6033 Microbiological Food Safety
- STB6043 Food Safety Management
- STB6023 Food Diagnostic
- STB6063 Food Security and Sustainability
- STB6083 Research Methodology
- STB6073 Food Safety Standard and Regulation
- STB6093 Food Hygiene
- STB6053 Food Agronomy
- STB6113 Food Supply Chain Management
- STB6103 Food Quality & Assurance
- STB6016 Research Project
Elective Courses (Choose 2)
- STB6142 Food Entrepreneurship
- STB6122 Post Harvest Physiology
- STB6132 Food Waste Management
- STB6152 Food Bioprocessing
- STB6162 Halal Compliance and Food Fraud
- STB6172 Management and workplace
ALTERNATIVE OPTION FOR ADMISSION
FAST TRACK OPTION
APEL.A for Access
- APEL.A is applicable to local and international applicants who do not meet the regular entry requirements imposed by academic programmes at any MQF level
- Applicants applying for entry via the APEL.A must meet the minimum age requirements stipulated for the various level of qualifications
- Applicants must fulfil the minimum formal qualifications stipulated, for Master's and Doctorate level
- Applicants applying for entry via the APEL.A must have prior experiential learning
For more information kindly visit https://apel.unimas.my
APEL.C for Credit Award
Qualified individuals with relevant prior learning experiences could take APEL. C assessments
(Portfolio/Challenge Test) for credit transfer in APEL Assessment Centre, UNIMAS.
COURSE FEE
Full Time Study
Malaysian student RM 18,966.00
International student RM 25,900.00
For Part-Time Study
Malaysian student RM 19,312.00
*Discounts available for Non-Alumni, Alumni and Senior Citizen
