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Overview
Food Science (Research) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia aims to provide professional development of students, providing experience in problem definition, hypothesis formulation and testing, data acquisition, analysis and interpretation, and project presentation.
Students at Food Science (Research) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia will:
- work under the guidance of a supervisor who is a full-time academic staff member of the faculty.
- be examined through the presentation of a thesis, and may be required to take prescribed subjects in research methodology or any other subject deemed necessary by their principal supervisor
- undertake extra activities in consultation with their supervisor to enhance and develop their skills as a researcher, where these activities are documented each year in the form of a study plan.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Food Chemistry and Analysis
- Food Additives
- Edible Biopolymers
- Food Acceptance
- Sensory Evaluation
- Food Safety and Quality
- Food Microbiology and Fermentation
- Community Nutrition
- Food Processing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
46
PTE Academic 51
IELTS 5.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
46
PTE Academic 51
IELTS 5.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 2.75 from University or any higher learning institution recognised by the Senate; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or other qualifications equivalent with CGPA 2.50 – 2.74, subject to minimum of one year working experience in related field; or
- Fulfil other requirements prescribed by the programme (where applicable); and
- Fulfil requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA);
- An international student shall obtain minimum results of TOEFL (550)/ IELTS (5.5 / MUET (band 3).
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents30400 MYR / year≈ 30400 MYR / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents22000 MYR / year≈ 22000 MYR / year
Living costs
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
2210 - 3815 MYR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Food Science (Research).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
3500 MYR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 MYR
Deadline
03 Dec 2027
Malaysia International Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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