Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3.5 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jan, Jun, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM43,400
Course Highlights
- This programme applies the pure science subjects, such as biochemistry, nutrition, biology and microbiology to how food, nutrients and other dietary components affect growth and development in health and disease
- Examine environmental, socio-cultural, psychological and behavioural aspects of food and eating and address important issues such as consumer concerns on food and water safety, food quality and regulations
- Learn advanced laboratory skills and current techniques in nutrition to assess nutritional status as well as those related to safety practices and standards, leading to the professionalism in nutrition
- Upon graduation you will be prepared and technically competent to venture into entrepreneurship and new product developments in the food industry
Course Structure
- Introduction to Food Microbiology
- Introduction to Food Science
- Food Analysis
- Principles of Food Preparation
- Food Quality Assurance and Food Safety
- Principle of Nutrition
- Nutrition in Lifecycle
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Nutritional Immunology
- Nutrition Policy and Food Security
- Nutritional Communication and Counselling
- Nutritional Assessment
- Nutrigenetic and Nutrigenomic
- Nutrition Sociology & Anthropology
- Nutrition Education and Health Promotion
- Sports Nutrition
- Seminar: Current Issue in Nutrition
- Research Method for Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Nutrition
- Community Nutrition Project
- Nutritional Epidemiology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- Public Speaking
- Applied Statistics
- Nutrition Research I
- Nutrition Research II
- Industrial Training
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
- Academic English
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- English for Career Preparation
- Entrepreneurship
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Co-curricular
- Food Microbiology II
- Applied Sports Nutrition
- Health Psychology
- Metabolic Biochemistry
- Instrumental Methods of Food Analysis
- Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
- Business Organisation & Management
- Principles of Marketing
- Introduction to Short Story
- Music Appreciation
- Korean Language I
- Korean Language II
- Japanese Language I
- Japanese Language II
- French Language I
- French Language II
Entry Requirements
- STPM: Grade C+ in 2 of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics/one Mathematics subject
- A Level: Grade D in 2 of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics/one Mathematics subject
- UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects which must include 2 of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics/one Mathematics subject
- Other IHL:
- Relevant Foundation accredited by MQA with minimum GPA 2.3300 in two of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics OR
- Relevant Diploma accredited by MQA with minimum CGPA 2.7500 or less than CGPA of 2.7500 and a minimum of 3 years working experience in the related field
- Relevant Foundation accredited by MQA with minimum GPA 2.3300 in two of the following subjects:
- TAR UMT:
- Foundation in Science (Track A/Track B) with minimum GPA 2.3300 in two of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics OR
- Diploma in Food Science with minimum CGPA of 2.7500 or less than CGPA of 2.7500 and a minimum of 3 years working experience in the related field
- Foundation in Science (Track A/Track B) with minimum GPA 2.3300 in two of the following subjects:
Compulsory Subjects:
- STPM, A Level, UEC and Other IHL qualifications must include:
- SPM Pass / O Level Grade E (Pass) in Mathematics## / UEC Grade C in one mathematics subject## AND
- SPM Pass / O Level Grade E (Pass) / UEC Grade C in English Language**
** Grade C and above in English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC.
## Grade C and above in General Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the Mathematics requirement for applicants who fail the required Mathematics subject at SPM/O Level/UEC.
Notes:
- a) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
- b) TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
- c) Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education’s latest requirements.
- ***MUET: Band 3.0
- IELTS: Band Score 4.0
- LINGUASKILL: Average Score 140/equivalent
Note:
- ***Exempted for students whose programme full medium of instruction was in English.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM43,400
Total payable amount
RM43,400
Scholarships
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor's Degree
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Kuala Lumpur Main Campus, Kuala Lumpur
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Diploma, Bachelor's Degree