Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Culinology

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Culinology at Taylor's College prepares students for the evolving food industry by integrating culinary arts, food science, technology, and R&D. Gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities, develop innovative food products, and master sensory analysis for quality control. With guidance from industry experts and a flexible curriculum, students refine recipes for mass production and explore market-driven food innovations. This programme follows the Taylor's Curriculum Framework, allowing students to customise their studies for a successful career in food product development.

Any one of these:

• SIJIL PELAJARAN MALAYSIA (SPM): Pass with minimum of 5 credits
• O LEVEL: Pass with minimum of 5 credits
• UNIFIED EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE (UEC): Pass with minimum of 3Bs
• OTHER QUALIFICATION: Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by Malaysians Government
• SPM / O-Level with Pre-U / Foundation: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 5 credits for entry with Pre-University / Foundation qualification (Except for UEC).
• SPM / O-Level with Diploma: Pass SPM / O-Level or equivalent with 3 credits for entry with Diploma qualification.
• Taylor’s Foundation / Diploma programme: Pass with min. CGPA 2.00; or
• Advanced Diploma in Patisseries & Gastronomic: Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Min. CC with CGPA 2.00
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Pass with min. 5Bs
• A Level: Min. DD
• AUSMAT (SACEi): Min. ATAR 60
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 60% in 6 subjects
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 24 points in 6 subjects
• Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): 50%
• MOHE Matriculation: Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
• DKM/DKLM/DVM: Pass with a minimum CGPA 2.50 subject to Senate approval of the relevant institutions; or
• Graduated DKM/DKLM/DVM: With a minimum CGPA 2.00 with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the related field.
• Other Equivalent Qualification: Pass Foundation/Diploma / Higher Diploma/Advanced Diploma from other institution recognised by Malaysian Government with min. CGPA 2.00; or
• Application via APEL A: Allowed; or
• Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.

Notes: Candidates without a pass in Mathematics and English at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted if the STPM / Matriculation / Foundation / Diploma programme contains subjects in Mathematics and English that are equivalent and achieved higher at SPM level.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

LOCAL STUDENTS

• IELTS, TOEFL, MUET, UEC English: Pass English
• Taylor's EET: Overall score 5.0
• Taylor's IEN: Level 2 - Grade C
• Pre-University/Diploma: Complete Pre-University/Diploma that was conducted in English

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS: 5.5
• Pre-University/Diploma: Complete Pre-University/Diploma that was conducted in English

Year 1:

• Principles of Culinary
• Principles of Pastry and Baking
• Food Sociology
• Culinology 101
• Principles of Organic Chemistry
• Arts and Sciences of Pastry and Baking
• Applied Food Microbiology
• Arts and Sciences of Food preparation

Year 2:

• Research Methods
• Experimental Food Products & Practices
• Food Chemistry
• Food Product Design and Development I
• Sensory Evaluation of Food
• Food Preservation
• Food Packaging & Labelling
• Aromatic Ingredients & Flavour Application

Year 3 (Dual Track Options):

Option 1: For Conventional Track:

• Food Product Design and Development II
• Food Processing
• Food Safety and Quality Management
• Internship

Option 2: For Entrepreneurship Track:

• Ideating startup
• Food Product Design and Development I (Entrepreneurship Track)
• Internship (Entrepreneurship Track)