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
- Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example:
- *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
Tuition fees
RM137,700
RM107,700
Other miscellaneous fees
RM2,310
Discounts & scholarships
-RM950
Total payable amount
RM109,060
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Scholarships
IMU University
Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur
Amount
Up to RM30,000 tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree