Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition

IMU University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM107,700

Course Highlights

  • Learn from lecturers who are recipients of research grants, high impact publications and key opinion leaders in the field of nutrition and dietetics
  • With IMU's strong emphasis on the problem-based learning model, you will be trained to engage stimulating issues and work as a team toward resolving the challenges
  • The curriculum was developed leveraging on the strengths of well-renowned nutrition programmes world-wide and is structured to prepare you with the intellectual and functional competencies to cope with multiple demands of the nutritionist
  • 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 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 #:
    • IMU 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:
    • Diploma in Science (including 2 science subjects) / Diploma in related field: cGPA 2.75
    • Diploma in related field: 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

Notes: 

  • 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.
  • **Applicable to IMU local degree only.

Course Structure

Short Semester MPU:

  • MPU1: Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
  • MPU1: Falsafah & Isu Semasa
  • MPU 2: Academic Communication / Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
  • MPU3: Integrity & Anti-Corruption
  • MPU: Work life Balance from Global and Malaysian Perspective

* For international students
** Option 1: Students with credit in BM
Option 2: Students without credit in BM

Semester 1:

  • General Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Human Biology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Professionalism in Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Principles of Human Nutrition
  • Social Responsibility

Semester 2:

  • Basic Biochemistry
  • Food Culture & Nutrition
  • Principles of Food Preparation
  • Lifespan Nutrition
  • Nutritional Assessment Methods
  • Analysis of Nutrients
  • Microbiology and Food Safety

Semester 3:

  • Nutrients & Metabolism
  • Contemporary Nutrition
  • Food Regulation and Health Claim Substantiation
  • Nutrition, Health & Fitness
  • Research Methods in Nutrition
  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
  • Statistics for Nutrition Research
  • Nutritional Epidemiology

Semester 4:

  • Community Nutrition
  • Food Service Management 1
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Scientific Communication in Nutrition
  • Research Project in Nutrition 1
  • Diet, Lifestyle & Non-Communicable Diseases
  • Food Security and Sustainable Nutrition

Short Semester 1:

  • Nutrition of Maternal & Child Health
  • Health Promotion and Programme Management in Nutrition
  • Research Project in Nutrition 2

Semester 5:

  • Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
  • Research Project in Nutrition 3
  • Elective:
    • Elective Track 1
    • Elective Track 2
    • Elective Track 3

Short Semester 2:

  • Practicum 1

Semester 6:

  • Practicum 2

Elective Track 1 - Business Marketing

  • Leadership and Organisation Behaviour
  • Marketing for Nutrition Professionals
  • Business Strategy for Health Products
  • Sustainable Product Innovation and Management

Elective Track 2 - Consumer Insights and Communication

  • Appetite, Sensory Experience and Eating Behaviour
  • Food Choice and Consumer Behaviour
  • Strategic Nutrition Communication for Behaviour Change
  • Nutrition Communication and Digital Media

Elective Track 3 - Sports Nutrition

  • Physical Conditioning
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Nutrition for Special Athletic Populations
  • Sports Supplements & Body Composition Management

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM150

RM0

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM137,700

RM107,700

  • Bursary

Other miscellaneous fees

RM2,310

Discounts & scholarships

-RM950

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM109,060

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