Bachelor of Science (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition

IMU University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM207,000

Course Highlights

  • Accredited by the International Confederation of Dietetics Association (ICDA)
  • First programme in Malaysia offering a degree in the disciplines of nutrition and dietetics
  • Lecturers are recipients of research grants, high impact publications and key opinion leaders in the field of nutrition and dietetics

Course Structure

Short Semester:

  • MPU1 : Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban / MPU1 Bahasa Melayu
    Komunikasi 2
  • MPU1: Falsafah & Isu Semasa
  • MPU2: Academic Communication (For students with credit in BM) / Bahasa Kebangsaan A (For students with no credit in BM)
  • MPU3: Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Semester 1:

  • General Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Human Biology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Professionalism in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Principles of Human Nutrition

Semester 2:

  • Basic Biochemistry
  • Food Culture and Nutrition
  • Principles of Food Preparation
  • Lifespan Nutrition
  • Nutritional Assessment Methods
  • Food Environment and Eating Behaviour
  • MPU 4: Social Responsibility

Semester 3:

  • Nutrients and Metabolism
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Contemporary Nutrition
  • Food Safety and Regulations
  • Research Methods in Dietetics
  • Nutrition, Health and Fitness
  • Selective: Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics/Exercise Physiology

Semester 4:

  • Dietetics in Community
  • Pathophysiology for Dietetics 1
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
  • Food Service Management 1
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Scientific Communication in Nutrition
  • Pharmacology for Dietetics

Semester 5:

  • Education and Counselling in Dietetics
  • Pathophysiology for Dietetics 2
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
  • Research Project in Nutrition and Dietetics 1
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Selective: Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine/Physical Conditioning

Semester 6:

  • Food Service Management 2
  • Research Project in Nutrition and Dietetics 2
  • Professional Practice in Dietetics
  • Nutrition Care Process Skills Development

Semester 7 & 8:

  • Dietetics Practicum 1
  • Dietetics Practicum 2

Note:

  • Students in the final year are required to undertake professional training in food service, community nutrition and clinical dietetics in a variety of healthcare and community settings

Entry Requirements

A Level:

  • CDD (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

STPM:

  • Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Australian Matriculation:

  • ATAR 70 (Including 2 subjects from, Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or
    Physics / Mathematics)

NCEA Level 3:

  • 65% aggregate (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Canadian Grade 12/13:

  • 70% aggregate in 6 subjects (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

UEC:

  • B in 5 subjects (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Australian University Foundation Programmes:

  • 70% aggregate or ATAR 70 (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Indian Pre-University:

  • 65% aggregate (minimum 60% in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Ministry of Education Matriculation #:

  • Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate (IB):

  • 26 points (Including 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

American High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (AP):

  • Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 in 2 subjects from Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Foundation Studies (Foundation in Science/Foundation in Biosciences/Foundation in Engineering or equivalent) #:

  • Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)

Degree:

  • BSc in related field: cGPA 2.00

Diploma in Science:

  • Diploma in related field: cGPA 2.75
  • Diploma in related field: with a cGPA less than 2.75 and minimum 3 years of working experience in the same field

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

  • MUET: Band score of 3; OR (For Malaysian students)
  • IELTS: Overall band score of 5.5; OR
  • TOEFL iBT*: Overall score of 46; OR
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)*: Overall score of 162; OR
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)*: Overall score of 162; OR
  • Cambridge Linguaskill*: Overall score of 160; OR
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)*: Overall score of 51; OR
  • Credit Transfer: IELTS Overall band score of 7.0

The following categories of students* are exempted from the English requirements:

  • Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example:
    • Advanced Levels/Australian Matriculation/Australian University Foundation Year/Canadian Matriculation/International Baccalaureate/Foundation in Science/Other Pre-University/ Programmes from Local Higher Education Institutions

*Only applicable for those who are completing the entire degree at IMU, Malaysia

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM150

RM0

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM207,000

Other miscellaneous fees

RM2,170

Discounts & scholarships

-RM950

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM208,220

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