BACHELOR OF AGRO PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY WITH HONOUR

  • PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This programme is specifically designed to produce competent graduates in agro processing and agricultural product technology. It emphasises postharvest management, including the processing of crops, livestock and aquaculture products, preservation technology, packaging, food safety, as well as supply chain automation and logistics. In addition, the programme covers agricultural product standards and legislation, agro-waste processing, and the requirements of the halal food industry. This holistic approach aims to prepare graduates to contribute to the development of the country’s agro-food sector through sustainable, innovative and safe processing technologies.

Duration

7 semesters,
3.5 years

  • CORE COURSES

Crop Product Processing Technology, Agricultural Product Preservation and Storage Technology, Agricultural Product Packaging Technology, Automation and Simulation in Agricultural Production, Livestock and Aquaculture Commodity Processing Technology, Crop Product Safety Analysis, Research Methods in Agriculture, Agricultural Product Standards and Legislation, Agricultural Product Supply Chain Operations and Logistics, Agro-Halal Food Production Management Technology, Sensory Evaluation of Agricultural Products, Agricultural Waste Processing Technology, Agrotechnopreneurship and Digital Marketing, Postharvest Pest and Disease Management Technology, Botany and Plant Physiology, Basic Soil Science, Postharvest Biology, Final Year Research Project, Industrial Training.

  • ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

STPM (SCIENCE STREAM)

Obtain at least Grade D in ONE (1) of the following STPM subjects:
• Physics / Chemistry / Biology

STPM (ARTS STREAM)

Obtain at least Grade B in ONE (1) of the following SPM subjects:
• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Science

MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION (SCIENCE / ENGINEERING)

Obtain at least Grade D in ONE (1) of the following Matriculation subjects:
• Physics / Chemistry / Biology

MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION (ACCOUNTING)

Obtain at least Grade B in ONE (1) of the following SPM subjects:
• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Science

DIPLOMA

Possess a Diploma or another qualification in a related field that is recognised as equivalent and approved by the University Senate.

For applicants with a Diploma in an unrelated field: Obtain at least Grade B in ONE (1) of the following SPM subjects:
• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Science

STAM

  1. Obtain at least a JAYYID grade at STAM level.
  2. Obtain at least Grade B in Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Science at SPM level.

MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH TEST (MUET)

Obtain at least BAND 2.0 for examinations from Session 1, 2021 onwards, with a validity period of five years from the date the test results are issued.

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  • CAREER PROSPECTS

• Agricultural Officer
• Research Officer
• Quality Officer
• Agricultural Fellow
• Farm Manager
• Agronomist
• Agropreneur
• Academician

For further information or enquiries, please contact:
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Aidilla binti Mubarak
Programme Head, Bachelor of Agro Processing Technology (Hons.)
📧 kp_agro.fsma@umt.edu.my
📞 +609-6334992

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