Meanwhile for Faulty of Earth Science we have:

• Geoscience (SBG)
• Natural Resources (SBN)
• Kelestarian (SBK)

So I will focus on SBP because I will be a fourth year student this coming semester. Can't believe time past so fast! And it is going to be my last year in UMK.

Anyway, SBP is Product Development Technology and from the name itself you can identify it that we will be learning about how to further develop a certain product either from the raw material or to further improve it. We have three core subjects which are Food Products, Cosmetic Products and Biopharmaceutical products. 

Example of food products is we learn the technology required to change a certain raw material for example sardin fish into canned food. There are certain procedures that we learn and also about the different temperatures and conditions needed to process the food. It is quite interesting actually! Besides that we also learn about product safety and the laws and regulations needed to process the materials. 

For cosmetic products, we learn how to manufacture cosmetic products and how to incorporate raw ingredients in our products. For example how to make soap and also how to incorporate essential oils and fragrances, active components into our products. It is more on the chemical side

Next Biopharmaceutical products, we learn about pharmaceutical products that are generated using biotechnology and how do they affect us. 

Besides these three core subjects, we also learn about packaging: Packaging Components and Packaging Principles. There are many aspects of packaging that we can learn about and this is one of my favourite subjects because it is interesting and is easy to apply in daily life. You also learn the design aspect of the product. 

There are many electives that can be taken for example Feed technology which is about animal feed, Risk Management, Downstream processing and also business electives which is compulsory to take at least 4. 

Overall, Product Development Technology is a real fun course and if you are worried about your job prospects please there is nothing to fret! We use products everyday and everywhere so why worry about your job prospects? You can work in the manufacturing, producing, packaging, management side of the industry or even better you can even start up your own business. UMK focuses on the entrepreneurial values in their students and the equip you with business skills that can help you in the future. 

There is a program in UMK which is known as the Student Company. Every student is encourage to start up their own business. The university will help out in the start up modal of course with their terms and conditions. Students can start up any kind of business as long as it is legal on campus grounds. You can also continue a company that has been set up by your seniors. I myself have a company that I would like to pass down to my juniors who are interested. Continuing your seniors company is a great boost as you can forgo the paperwork and start your company as you are already registered. Your seniors can also guide you and help you in any help that you need. So anyone who is interested you can just contact me :) 

That's all for this post. Any questions just facebook me at Miriam Hui Kung or you can also email me at miriam_goh90@hotmail.com :)