Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM95,399
Course Highlights
- Learn about human nutrition, biochemistry, food safety, metabolic health, sports nutrition, community nutrition and dietary management of non-communicable diseases all while developing competencies in wellness coaching, functional foods, complementary health practices and health communication strategies
- Explore how nutrition shapes physical and mental wellbeing, learn to assess dietary needs and design personalised nutrition plans and build the communication and entrepreneurial skills to make your voice heard in the booming wellness industry
- Engage in real-world learning, beyond the classroom, through community outreach, wellness campaigns and industry-based cooperative placements, exposing them to settings such as health centres, food companies, wellness retreats and NGOs
- Upon graduation from this programme, you will be eligible to register with the Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC)
Course Structure
- University Life
- Introduction to Food Science
- Basic Food Preparation
- Principles of Nutrition
- Malaysian Experiential Tourism
- Microbiology
- Food and Beverage Management
- Nutrition, Food and Society
- Human Physiology
- Food Safety and Legislation
- Elective I - Free Elective
- Elective II - Field Elective
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
- Sports Nutrition and Physical Activity
- Food Composition and Analysis
- Health Psychology
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Food Security and Policy
- Nutrition and Health Promotion
- Nutritional Assessment
- Nutrition Education
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
- Cooperative Placement I
- Elective III - Free Elective
- Elective IV - Field Elective
- Seminar: Current topics in Nutrition and Wellness
- Basic Nutritional Epidemiology
- Nutritional Immunology and Genetics
- Diet and Diseases
- Principles of Wellness Coaching
- Community Project
- Final Year Project Paper 1
- Final Year Project Paper 2
- Final Year Project Paper 3
- Extracurricular Learning Experience 3
- Cooperative Placement 2
- Elective V - Field Elective
General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1-For Malaysian students:
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
- Philosophy and Contemporary Issues (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
Free Electives:
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Introduction to Public Speaking
- One to One Marketing
- E-Marketing
- Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
- Food Microbiology
- Food Processing & Packaging
Field Electives:
- Principles of Health and Wellness
- Functional Food for Wellness
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Wellness
- Wellness for Healthy Aging
Entry Requirements
- UCSI Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia: Minimum GPAs of 2.33 in any TWO (2) of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- National Matriculation: Minimum GPAs of 2.33 in any TWO (2) of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- STPM: Minimum GPAs of 2.33 in any TWO (2) of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Minimum Grade B in five subjects, inclusive of ANY TWO subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- A-levels: Minimum Grade D in any TWO (2) of these subjects:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- Australian High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) - SAM/AUSMAT/ SACE/ TEE/ NTCE/WACE: Minimum ATAR 60% or minimum 60% average FIVE (5) subjects inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- Canadian Grade 12 - CPU/CIMP: Minimum average of 60% in SIX (6) subjects inclusive of:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum score of 26/42 from SIX (6) subjects, inclusive of ANY TWO:
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics/Mathematics
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma:
- Minimum CGPA 2.75 in a related diploma from recognised institutions. OR
- CGPA below 2.75 (above 2.00) in a related diploma from recognised institutions plus a minimum of 36 months working experience in the same field.
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian government
- Admission: Case by case basis
- CEFR: Low B1
- IELTS: Score of 5.5
- TOEFL: Minimum score of 550
- MUET: Band 3
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM400
RM200
Tuition fees
RM95,399
Other miscellaneous fees
RM8,690
Discounts & scholarships
-RM300
Total payable amount
RM103,989
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