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
Tuition fees
RM207,000
Other miscellaneous fees
RM2,170
Discounts & scholarships
-RM950
Total payable amount
RM208,220
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