Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University

Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University Faculty of Applied Sciences, UCSI University is a premier provider of tertiary-level science edu

Established in 1999, UCSI University’s Faculty of Applied Sciences has distinguished itself as a premier faculty that offers Credit Transfer Programmes for Bachelor of Applied Sciences degrees in the fields of Biotechnology and Food Science and Nutrition. Our Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biotechnology has the advantage over similar degrees as it offers all-round training in the major areas of Biotec

hnology, and is also in line with our national agenda to produce more quality scientists by meeting the needs of biotech research, the commercial biotechnology industry and academic institutions. Our Bachelor of Science (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition programme is uniquely designed to provide students with the combined knowledge of Food Sciences and Nutritional Sciences, integrating the study of the role of nutrients in the human body, the chemical composition, physical, biological and biochemical behaviour of food materials, as well as the study of microorganisms involved in food deterioration, the interaction of food components with one another, and the principles underlying the processing and preparation of foods. The Faculty of Applied Sciences also prides itself in having purpose-built, state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, innovatitive teaching and learning pedagogies as well as highly-qualified and motivated academic staff.

Many people think a Nutritionist only tells others what to eat 🥗But the reality is far bigger 🤸🏻‍♀️🏋️A Nutritionist can ...
12/05/2026

Many people think a Nutritionist only tells others what to eat 🥗

But the reality is far bigger 🤸🏻‍♀️🏋️

A Nutritionist can work in:
🏥 Healthcare & Hospitals
🍎 Food & Nutrition Industry
💼 Corporate Wellness
🌍 Public Health & NGOs
📱 Media & Digital Health
🔬 Research & Academia
🚀 Entrepreneurship & Wellness Business

From helping communities fight chronic diseases to developing healthier food products, creating wellness programs, leading health campaigns, and even becoming content creators or entrepreneurs — the career pathways are endless 💪🏻

A Nutritionist doesn’t just change diets.
They change lifestyles, communities, industries, and futures 🫶🏻

🌱 One Degree. Many Career Pathways.
💚 Bsc (Hons) Nutrition with Wellness at UCSI University

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Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Chen Wai, FAS, on being awarded the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) 2.0 ...
04/05/2026

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Chen Wai, FAS, on being awarded the Public-Private Research Network (PPRN) 2.0 - Phase I/2026 Grant with an amount of RM50,000 for a project entitled “Product and Process Enhancement of Turmeric–Ammonium Propionate Waste for Black Soldier Fly Feed” 🥳

This also marks UCSI University’s FIRST PPRN grant achievement of the year, a significant milestone for all of us 👏🏻

Wishing Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wong Chen Wai & her team a great success and impactful outcomes in this research! 💪🏻

FAS participated in Karnival Jom Masuk Universiti 2026 together with SEC (an initiative by Ministry of Higher Education)...
04/05/2026

FAS participated in Karnival Jom Masuk Universiti 2026 together with SEC (an initiative by Ministry of Higher Education) on 11-12 April at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Kedah (Dr Michelle Soo), 18-19 April at Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Persada Johor, Johor Bharu (Dr Yam Hok Chai), and 25-26 April at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Tanjung Malim, Perak (Dr Nurliyana). The target crowd was Malaysian SPM leavers. More than 3000 students participated in the event at each venue 🤩

Hope to see some of them at UCSI University 🤗🫰🏻

Throwback Kembara Karisma Pemimpin Muda MADANI Zon Tengah (IPTS), 24 February at MSU, Shah Alam. The event was attended ...
03/05/2026

Throwback Kembara Karisma Pemimpin Muda MADANI Zon Tengah (IPTS), 24 February at MSU, Shah Alam. The event was attended by 3 FAS (Dr Revathi, Dr Nurliyana, Dr Michelle Teo) together with other UCSI inspiring young lecturers & management team 🤩

The event started off with a panel discussion on Stepping Into Leadership: Conversation on Challenges, Courage & Change 💪🏻

Followed by “Berbuka Puasa” and Townhall Session with YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Zambry Abdul Kadir, Minister of Higher Education, Malaysia 😊

Congratulations to our Forensic Science lecturer, Dr. Syed Ahmar, for delivering a guest lecture on 20th April 2026 at I...
03/05/2026

Congratulations to our Forensic Science lecturer, Dr. Syed Ahmar, for delivering a guest lecture on 20th April 2026 at IILM University, Greater Noida, India 🥳

Dr Syed Ahmar was impressed by the enthusiasm, curiosity, and sharp thinking demonstrated by the forensic science students at the university. Their active participation made the session both engaging and rewarding 🙌🏻

Thank you to the esteemed faculty members of the Forensic Science department at IILM University for their warm welcome and support 🙏🏻💪🏻

It was a pleasure interacting with them and exchanging valuable insights. Special thanks to Dr. Rajeev Kumar for the wonderful hospitality! 🫶🏻

🚨 FULL SPEAKER LINEUP REVEALED! 🚨While you might have seen the daily reveals of our panel of speakers for the ICMBB2026,...
21/04/2026

🚨 FULL SPEAKER LINEUP REVEALED! 🚨

While you might have seen the daily reveals of our panel of speakers for the ICMBB2026, we are thrilled to finally announce the complete roster of Keynote, Plenary, Invited, and Special Featured speakers for the 9th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (ICMBB 2026)! 🧬🌍

This year, we are bringing together incredible minds from top institutions across the globe to UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, from 14 – 16 July 2026 and diving deep into our theme of "Transdisciplinary Innovation: Advancing Science through Responsible Use of AI for Human and Planetary Well-being."

⏳ IMPORTANT REMINDER: The Abstract Deadline is ALMOST HERE!
You only have until 30 April 2026 to submit your abstracts. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your research, publish in a Scopus-indexed journal, and network with the leading figures in the field.

💡 Pro-Tip: Gather your colleagues and you may have enough people to be eligible for a 20% Group Discount for registrations of 5 to 9 people.

Scan the QR code on the poster or head to https://bit.ly/ICMBB2026Registration to register now and submit your abstract today. For more information, check out the conference website at https://themsmbboffice.wixsite.com/icmbb2026

Introducing our ICMBB 2026 SpeakersPlenary: Prof. Dr. Lionel In Lian Aun (UCSI University, Malaysia)Prof. Dr. Lionel In ...
21/04/2026

Introducing our ICMBB 2026 Speakers

Plenary: Prof. Dr. Lionel In Lian Aun (UCSI University, Malaysia)

Prof. Dr. Lionel In obtained his PhD and completed his post-doctoral fellowship at University of Malaya (UM), specializing in the field of molecular oncology and cancer immunology. His career as an academic began in 2013 when he joined UCSI University as a lecturer. He later served as the Head of Department for Research & Postgraduate Studies, and subsequently as a Deputy Dean where he established the Forensic Science and PhD degree programmes. In 2019, he received his Professional Technologist title from the Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT), was appointed as the Dean for the Faculty of Applied Sciences, and is currently the Deputy-Director at the International Institute of Science Diplomacy and Sustainability (IISDS). Being an active researcher, Prof. Dr. Lionel specializes in the area of cancer immunotherapeutics, and in 2015, he established the Cancer Immunotherapy Research Group (CIRG). In 2017, he was awarded the US InnoCentive Premium Challenge Award for the Delivery of Biomolecules through the Gastrointestinal Tract and is currently also appointed as a Research Fellow at the Malaysia Genome and Vaccine Institute (MGVI), National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM), Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI). In 2024 and 2025, he received the Latihan Program Vaksin (LPV) award under MOSTI in the field of mRNA vaccines and was attached to both Monash University in Clayton and University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (...)

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Do note that abstract submission for the 9th International Conference on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology is open until 30th April 2026. Register now at https://bit.ly/ICMBB2026Registration and visit the conference website for more details: https://themsmbboffice.wixsite.com/icmbb2026

We are officially launched 🥳UCSI has partnered with Fahrenheit88 to bring you myHEALTH 2026, a community-first wellness ...
18/04/2026

We are officially launched 🥳

UCSI has partnered with Fahrenheit88 to bring you myHEALTH 2026, a community-first wellness initiative held in conjunction with World Health Month!

Backed by the expertise of UCSI University’s Faculty of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Laurent Bleu Medical Clinic and UCSI Hospital, this is not just a health fair. It is a movement to make quality healthcare accessible to every Malaysian.

As our president and vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Siti Hamisah Tapsir, puts it, “The earlier you act, the greater your chances of longevity. Your actions might just be the catalyst someone else needs to save their own life.”

🗓️ Every weekend until the end of April
📍 Fahrenheit88, Kuala Lumpur

What’s waiting for you:
✅ FREE clinical screenings
👁️ Eye exams and complimentary reading glasses
🧴 Skin and posture analysis
🍽️ Exclusive culinary medicine sessions

Don’t wait for a wake-up call. Visit our pop-up booths and take the first step towards a healthier future, for yourself and for those you love 🫰🏻

Weekends full of fun-filled activities 🤩 MyHEALTH 2026 is still on-going 💃Come join us 18-19 April (this Saturday & Sund...
18/04/2026

Weekends full of fun-filled activities 🤩 MyHEALTH 2026 is still on-going 💃

Come join us 18-19 April (this Saturday & Sunday) & 25-26 April (next Saturday & Sunday) for insightful health talks & easy workouts to keep your body fit 🤸

Visit our all day expo everyday, 8-26 April, 10 am - 6 pm, for health screening, diet chit-chat, eye examination, facial skin analysis & many more 🕺🏻🙌🏻

🌟 Happening Today 🎈Join us at Fahrenheit 88 Get a free health screening and nutrition consultation at Faculty of Applied...
11/04/2026

🌟 Happening Today 🎈Join us at Fahrenheit 88

Get a free health screening and nutrition consultation at Faculty of Applied Sciences Nutrition Expo 🤩

Join in our stage activities, get to know how food can act as a medicine, tips to eat smart and move better and why sleep is your most powerful medicine 💪🏻

Visit our All Day Booth everyday from 10 am to 6 pm. Lots of exciting health and wellness activities awaiting🕺🏻💃

& don’t forget to attend our Official Launching Ceremony this Sunday, 2 pm 🎉🎈

See you there…🫰🏻

Join us This Saturday & Sunday, 11-12 April 2026 at Fahrenheit 88. We have lots of exciting health & wellness activities...
09/04/2026

Join us This Saturday & Sunday, 11-12 April 2026 at Fahrenheit 88. We have lots of exciting health & wellness activities lined up for you 🤩

Get complimentary health & nutrition screening, take part in interactive learning activities, food innovation, tasting experience & many more at our All Day Booth from 10 am to 6 pm 🕺🏻💃

Join in our stage activities & talk sessions by health & wellness professionals 🙌🏻

& don’t forget to attend our Official Launching Ceremony this Sunday, 2 pm 🎉🎈

See you there…🫰🏻

Address

No. 1, Jalan Menara Gading
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
56000

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+60391018880

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