Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition

IMU University

Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jul, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM133,800

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

Course Structure

MPU Short Semester:

  • MPU1: Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
  • MPU1: Falsafah & Isu Semasa
  • Option 1: English for Health Sciences / Academic Communication
  • Option 2: Bahasa Kebangsaan A **
  • MPU3: Integrity & Anti-Corruption

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

Semester 1:

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

Semester 2:

  • Basic Biochemistry
  • Food Culture and Nutrition
  • Principles of Food Preparation
  • Nutritional Assessment Methods
  • Lifespan Nutrition
  • Analysis of Nutrients 
  • Social Responsibility

Semester 3:

  • Nutrients and Metabolism
  • Nutrition, Health and Fitness
  • Food Safety and Regulations
  • Contemporary Nutrition
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Statistics for Nutrition
  • Research Methods in Nutrition
  • Selective: Foundation in Food Science/Exercise Physiology

Semester 4:

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

Short Semester 1:

  • Principles of Marketing: Application in Nutrition
  • Nutrition in Maternal and Child Health
  • Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Supplements

Semester 5:

  • Health Promotion and Programme Management in Nutrition
  • Nutrition Education and Communication
  • Food Security and Sustainable Nutrition
  • Research Project in Nutrition 2
  • Selective: Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine/Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics/Physical Conditioning

Short Semester 2:

  • Practicum 1

Semester 6:

  • Practicum 2

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 (In 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 #:
    • Overall cGPA 2.50 (cGPA 2.33 In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
    • IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Biosciences / Foundation in Engineering or equivalent
  • 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: 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

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.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM150

RM0

  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM133,800

Other miscellaneous fees

RM2,090

Discounts & scholarships

-RM950

  • Exclusive
  • Waiver

Total payable amount

RM134,940

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