The food production network is a very complex system in which the risk of hazards from foods is real. Therefore the use and application of higher technical expertise is necessary in the food industry. The food industry is now confronted with the farm-to-table food safety approach. There is an increased need for experts in food safety who are able to carry out monitoring and evaluation of microbiological, chemical and physical parameters for product safety. The purpose of this field is to prepare candidates with the relevant theory and technical knowledge to conduct research in the area of food safety. The student will be able to understand in more detail issues that include pathogen, chemical hazard and GMO related to food safety. Student will be exposed to current information regarding the status, determination, effect of processing, as well as the application of HACCP quality management and risk assessment of specific food.

Introduction

Master of Food Safety and Quality Assurance (MoFS) is a postgraduate programme aims to provide profound knowledge through integrated approach, which will benefit both government and food industry and related stakeholders. Understanding the sound science behind food safety will ensure food produced is free from harmful biological, chemical and physical contaminants thus contribute to customer satisfaction and confidence.

Aims

• Emphasises on extensive training in the area of food safety and quality assurance to produce human capital that will mobilise the local food industry
• Will produce human capital that are able to fulfil the job market expectation, become national aspiration, be versatile and be competitive

Objectives

• To produce graduates who are critical and analytical in thinking with strong knowledge grasp in food science area with emphasis on food safety and quality assurance for supporting continued advancement of food industry in Malaysia
• Curriculum in this programme emphasizes on both theoretical and practical aspects where critical thinking, lifelong learning, ethics and professional morals, communication skills, and leadership and teamwork skills are parts of the important learning system. Students are required to prepare a dissertation and present scientific findings in the form of seminar and scholarly writing
• Course contents are formed in line with latest development in food science involving knowledge application such as food innovations, food safety toxicology, current technology in food diagnostic as well as practiced food safety standard and regulation

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