This field equips students with knowledge in relevant theories and technical know-how that would enable them to conduct research in food biotechnology. Students will be able to understand and discuss the importance of various biotechnology processes in the production of foods and food bio ingredients, food bio processing, and analysis of food components, and also be able to apply the principles and concepts of the various technologies in their research. In addition, students will also acquire insight into the roles that modern biotechnology play in food security through the production of transgenic food or genetically modified foods, and in the improvement of food and food ingredients for the industry. The field also covers areas such as acceptance and trade of genetically modified foods, the law, regulations that regulate the use of biological catalysts, microorganisms, and plants (modified or otherwise) in food system, and other prevailing issues in the biotechnology-food relationship.
Esperado Fevereiro 2025
Universiti Putra Malaysia
SERDANG,
Selangor,
43400, Malaysia
Students should have a good achievement in Bachelor of Science with CGPA at least 2.75 from UPM or other institutions that qualified by UPM. Applicant without sufficient academic qualification but possessing evidence of adequate related research or work experience may also eligible.
For applicants with one of the following
550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version); or
Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training); or
79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test (Academic Version); or
Level 109 for CIEP at ELS Language Centre; or
Any English Language Test which is equivalent to B2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)