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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
UNDERGRADUATE
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What are the undergraduate programmes that are offered at the Faculty of Food Science &  Technology?

  • Bachelor of Food Science  & Technology with Honours
  • Bachelor of Science (Food Studies) with Honours
  • Bachelor of Science (Food Service Management) with Honours
  • Bachelor of Science in Food Manufacturing Operations with Honours

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    How long is the duration of each study programme?

    The duration for each Bachelor's programme offered is four years.

    3
    When is the intake for bachelor programmes?

    The intake for new students is done once a year in September (First Semester).

    POSTGRADUATE
    4
    When is the next student intake?

    For information regarding the next intake and application period, please refer to the UPM School of Graduate Studies website:

  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940
    •   For further enquiries, please contact:
  • Pn. Zaireen binti Zakaria
  • Senior Assistant Registrar
  • Tel: 03-9769 5113
  • Email: erinn@upm.edu.my
  • Profile: https://profile.upm.edu.my/erinn/utama.html

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    How to apply for admission to the graduate program offered by the Faculty of Science and Technology?

    The programmes offered are:

  • Master in Food Technology (MFT)
  • Master in Food Safety and Quality Assurance (MFS)
  • Master in Functional Food Design (MFFD)
  • Master of Science (MSc)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    •   For more information on postgraduate studies, please refer to:
  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940

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    Who can I contact for enquiries regarding postgraduate programmes?

    For further enquiries, please contact:

  • Pn. Zaireen binti Zakaria
    Senior Assistant Registrar
    Tel: 03-9769 5113
    Email: erinn@upm.edu.my
    Profile: https://profile.upm.edu.my/erinn/utama.html
    •   Information for new students is also available at:  
  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940

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    How much is the application or processing fee?

    The application processing fees are as follows:

  • Local applicants – RM60/applicant
  • International applicants outside Malaysia – USD60/applicant
  • International applicants currently in Malaysia – RM250/applicant
    • Please ensure that the account and payment details are correct before making any transaction.   For more information:
  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940

    • 8
    Are scholarships, fellowships, assistantships or financial assistance available for postgraduate students?

    Fellowships, scholarships and assistantships may be available for postgraduate students, depending on availability and the applicant's academic qualifications. Scholarships may also be available from other institutions and organisations, including the Malaysian Government.   For more information:

  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/financial_assistance_scholarships-1893

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    What is the mode of study? Are classes conducted online, physically or in hybrid mode?

    The learning mode may consist of a combination of online, physical and hybrid modes, depending on the programme and course arrangements. For more information on postgraduate studies:  

  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940
    •   For further enquiries, please contact:
  • Pn. Zaireen binti Zakaria
  • Senior Assistant Registrar
  • Tel: 03-9769 5113
  • Email: erinn@upm.edu.my
  • Profile: https://profile.upm.edu.my/erinn/utama.html

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    Where can I apply or register for a postgraduate programme?

    Postgraduate applications can be submitted online through the UPM Application Portal:

  • http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal/
    •   Information for new students:
  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940

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    Where can I find the postgraduate application guidelines?

    The UPM Postgraduate Application Guidelines can be accessed through the following link:

  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/upload/dokumen/20230214122603[UPDATE_02]_UPM_PG_APPLICATION_GUIDELINES.pdf
    •   For more information for new students:
  •  https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940

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    Where can I check the tuition fees?

    Information on postgraduate tuition fees can be found through the following link:

  •  https://sgs.upm.edu.my/content/tuition_fees-40583
    •   For more information for new students:
  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940

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    Where can I find information on the methods of payment?

    Information regarding the available methods of payment can be found through the following link:

  • http://www.sgs.upm.edu.my/content/methods_of_payment-30092
    •   Please ensure that all payment details are correct before making any transaction. For more information:
  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940

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    Where can I find general information for new postgraduate students?

    Information for new postgraduate students can be found on the UPM School of Graduate Studies website:

  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940

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    Where can I get the Master in Food Technology (MFT) brochure?

    The Master in Food Technology (MFT) brochure can be viewed or downloaded through the following link:

  •  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XLZlYKBxh9NKh6w5h5ECYZ-kYutfTFNs/view?usp=sharing
    •   For more information on postgraduate studies:
  •  https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940
    •   For further enquiries, please contact:
  • Pn. Zaireen binti Zakaria
  • Senior Assistant Registrar
  • Tel: 03-9769 5113
  • Email: erinn@upm.edu.my
  • Profile: https://profile.upm.edu.my/erinn/utama.html

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    Where can I get the Master in Food Safety and Quality Assurance (MFS) brochure?

    The Master in Food Safety and Quality Assurance (MFS) brochure can be viewed or downloaded through the following link:

  • https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d9YhYjH3iOo94a8RqyIS6uKImv-rPX2T/view?usp=sharing
    •   For more information on postgraduate studies:
  • https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940
    •   For further enquiries, please contact:
  • Pn. Zaireen binti Zakaria
  • Senior Assistant Registrar
  • Tel: 03-9769 5113
  • Email: erinn@upm.edu.my
  • Profile: https://profile.upm.edu.my/erinn/utama.html

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    Where can I get the Master in Functional Food Design (MFFD) brochure?

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/10281kHlP9DXbb38qGmw8X8EZ7LKJ_inA/view?usp=sharing   For more information on postgraduate studies:   https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940   For further enquiries, please contact: Pn. Zaireen binti Zakaria Senior Assistant Registrar Tel: 03-9769 5113 Email: erinn@upm.edu.my Profile: https://profile.upm.edu.my/erinn/utama.html

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    Where can I get the brochure for the MSc / PhD programmes?

    The MSc / PhD brochure can be viewed or downloaded through the following link:

  •  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gviE3Lf2f_5qfPPz9hiXMmtQGFinkj6Q/view?usp=sharing
    •   For more information on postgraduate studies:
  •  https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940
    •   For further enquiries, please contact:
  • Pn. Zaireen binti Zakaria
  • Senior Assistant Registrar
  • Tel: 03-9769 5113
  • Email: erinn@upm.edu.my
  • Profile: https://profile.upm.edu.my/erinn/utama.html

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    When is the application deadline?

    The application deadline may vary depending on the programme and intake.   For the latest information on application dates, please refer to:

  •  https://sgs.upm.edu.my/new_students-3940
    •   For further enquiries, please contact:
  • Pn. Zaireen binti Zakaria
  • Senior Assistant Registrar
  • Tel: 03-9769 5113
  • Email: erinn@upm.edu.my
  • Profile: https://profile.upm.edu.my/erinn/utama.html

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