Overview

Description

Master in Functional Food Design (MFFD) from University Putra Malaysia will not only give in-depth knowledge to students but also produce professionals who can create and innovate food with specific functionality, thereby promoting health, well-being, and reducing the risk of diseases and disorders.

The programme integrates experienced lecturers and experts from the Faculty of Food Science and Technology with highly skilled professionals from the food industry.

In this exciting and emerging field of study, students will be trained to invent and innovate functional foods with specific health benefits that are in high demand today.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodology and Statistics in Food Science and Technology
Commercialisation of Functional Food Products
Science and Technology of Functional Foods
Characterization of Functional Foods
Functional Food for Specific Groups
Safety and Efficacy of Functional Foods
Functional Foods Design and Innovation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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65

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Bandar Labuan, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.750 or equivalent, as accepted by the UPM Senate; or

a Bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a CGPA range of 2.000 to 2.749 may be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment by the Faculty; or

candidates without a related qualification in the field or working experience in the relevant field must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the Faculty and meet the minimum CGPA; or
an applicant who is in the final semester of their bachelor’s degree programme may be considered for provisional admission, provided that their current CGPA or its equivalent meets the master’s degree programme admission requirements and fulfils any other requirements specified by the Faculty for each programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15075 MYR / year

≈ 15075 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10245 MYR / year

≈ 10245 MYR / year

Additional Details

Study Cost for Max 3 years

National: RM22,840
International: RM34,600

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