Diploma in Packaging Science and Technology

Key Modules

• 1Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (International) (MPU-U1)
• 2Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local) (MPU-U1)
• 3Extracurricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)
• 4General Chemistry
• 5Introduction to Packaging Science
• 6Mathematics for Packaging Science
• 7General Physics
• 8Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
• 9Analytical Chemistry
• 10Packaging Instrumentation
• 11Print Production
• 12Health and Wellness Products
• 13Biosafety and Biosecurity
• 14Introduction to Material Science
• 15Fundamentals of Microbiology
• 16Packaging Materials
• 17Introduction to Biological Products
• 18Introduction to Biotechnology
• 19Packaging and Display Design
• 20Chemical Products
• 21Introduction to Product Formulation and Development
• 22Polymer Chemistry for Packaging Materials
• 23Packaging Processes, Containers and Closer Systems
• 24Extra-Curricular Learning Experience 2
• 25Introduction to Spectroscopy
• 26Industrial Management
• 27Industrial Internship II
• 28Environmental Science
• 29Packaging and Distribution
• 30Quality Control and Assurance of Packaging
• 31Packaging of Food Products
• 32Integriti dan Anti-Rasuah
• 33University Life
• 34Industrial Internship I

Entry Requirements

• Completed Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
• Completed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum of Grade C (GP2.00) in any subject, or its equivalent; and completed SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
• Pass Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul, or its equivalent; and possess SPM with three (3) credits in Mathematics, one science subject and one any other subject, or its equivalent.
• Pass Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) (Level 3, MQF) in a related field and possess SPM with one (1) credit.
• A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, or its equivalent.
• UEC (Unified Examination Certificate)
• Minimum grade B in 3 subjects, inclusive of Mathematics and one science subject.
• Polytechnic / Certificate Equivalents
• Minimum CGPA 2.0.
• Equivalent Courses
• Case-by-case basis.
• CGPA of 2.0 and above with minimum Grade E in Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics.
• SAM (South Australian Matriculation)
• Aggregate 50% inclusive of Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
• CPU (Canadian Pre-University)
• WAEC (West African Examinations Council) / NECO (National Examinations Council)
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Minimum score of 20/42 in 6 subjects including Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
• Minimum score of 3/7 in Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Mathematics.
• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• SPM English Language
• SPM English Language 1119 / O-Levels English / IGCSE
• UEC English Language
• Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
• In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
• For International Students
• Total and Section Score: 2, Total Score: 24+
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• Pearson Test of English
• International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme which helps prepare them in attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

Career Prospects

• Packaging Technician
• Packaging Technologist
• Quality Assurance Officer
• Quality Check Technician-Packaging