MSc Herbal Technology | Faculty of Chemical & Energy Engineering

Updated : 10 March 2023

MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc) IN HERBAL TECHNOLOGY

The herbal industry offers a unique and strategic investment opportunity that resulted in its rapid growth worldwide. Thus, Institute of Bioproduct Development (IBD) is offering Master of Science (Herbal Technology) programme, a taught course modular-based master level programme. This programme, that tackles the technological part of the development of herbal based products, is expected to meet the needs of skilled manpower in herbal industry. Being the only programme of its kind in the world, this programme is anticipated to contribute significantly to the development of relevant human capital that will spur the growth of herbal industry in Malaysia, and the world.

Benefits:
At the end of the programme graduates are able to analyze critically, plan, solve complex problems associated with herbal science and technology and related fields and design plant-wide processes including unit operations leading to a professional qualification that will serve the herbal or phytochemical industry. The graduates will also acquire strategic knowledge on “seed to shelf” concept at the herbal business value chain.

Master of Science (Herbal Technology) by taught course is suitable for any bachelor graduates from science, technology and engineering field. Graduates from other disciplines with relevant experiences are also encouraged to apply.

The programme graduates are able to analyse critically, plan, solve complex problems associated with herbal science and technology and related fields and design plant-wide processes including unit operations leading to a professional qualification that will serve the herbal or phytochemical industry. The graduates will also acquire strategic knowledge on “seed to shelf” concept at the herbal business value chain.

PEO 1 : Mastery of knowledge and competency in advanced areas of herbal science and processing technology

PEO 2 : Practice professionalism and high standards of ethical conducts within organization and society

PEO 3 : Responsive to changing situations by continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills

CURRENT STUDENT

PLO 1 : Graduates are able to integrate scientific knowledge in the field of herbal technology and evaluate related processes

PLO 2 : Graduates are able to construct research project to explain phenomena studied through master’s project in the field of herbal technology

PLO 3 : Graduates are able to display the ability to clearly communicate findings, knowledge, recommendations and rationale to peers and experts in the related fields

PLO 4 : Graduates are able to demonstrate universal values in professional practices by displaying truth, intellectual integrity and ethics.

PLO 5 : Graduates are able to demonstrate contemporary knowledge to expand enquiring mind and knowledge culture.

PLO 6 : Graduates are able to organize complex matters (project/ research) and identify competitive and workable business plan

FUTURE STUDENT

PLO 1 : Attain new frontiers of knowledge in the field of herbal science and processing technology.

PLO 2 : Solve complex problems critically and integratively using systematic approaches.

PLO 3 : Apply practical skills to solve problems in a field of herbal science and processing technology.

PLO 4 : Demonstrate effective collaboration with stakeholders professionally.

PLO 5 : Communicate effectively the knowledge, skills and ideas using appropriate methods to peers, experts and communities.

PLO 6 : Use digital technologies and appropriate softwares competently to ensure study and practice.

PLO 7 : Evaluate numerical and graphical data critically using quantitative or qualitative tools in solving problems.

PLO 8 : Demonstrate leadership, autonomy and responsibility in managing resources.

PLO 9 : Engage self-advancement through continuous learning or professional development.

PLO 10 : Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills with relevant knowledge and expertise.

PLO 11 : Demonstrate respectable ethical conducts and professionalism skills in an organization and society.

Current Student

	Core Courses
Course Code	Course Name	Credit
MKKT1013	Botany & Herbal Chemistry	3
MKKT1023	Herbal Quality Management	3
MKKT1033	Herbal Processing	3
MKKT1043	Product Formulation	3
MKKT1053	Practical Science and Herbal Technology	3
MKKT2013	Herbal Cosmeceutical	3
MKKT2023	Nutraceutical and Functional Food	3
MKKT2053	Legislation and Registration of Herbal Product	3
MKKT2063	Research Methodology and Value Creation through Innovation	3
	Master Project
MKKT2014	Master Project 1	4
MKKT3016	Master Project 2	6
	University General Course
UXXX XXXX	University General Courses	3
	Total Credit	40

Future Student

	Core Courses
Course Code	Course Name	Credit
METT1013	Botany & Herbal Chemistry	3
METT1023	Herbal Quality Management	3
METT1033	Herbal Processing	3
METT1043	Product Formulation	3
METT1053	Practical Science and Herbal Technology	3
METT2013	Herbal Cosmeceutical	3
METT2023	Nutraceutical and Functional Food	3
METT2053	Eksekutif halal profesional	3
METT2063	Research Methodology and Value Creation through Innovation	3
	Master Project
METT2014	Master Project 1	4
METT3016	Master Project 2	6
	University General Course
UXXX XXXX	University General Courses	3
	Total Credit	40

Candidates must hold a Bachelor Degree in any field of engineering, science or technology with Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or any other Institutions of Higher Learning recognized by the Senate.