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

RM213,200

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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
Malaysia's pioneer in private medical and health sciences education

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.

English Requirements

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

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Course Structure

Overview

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:

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:

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