Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jul, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM126,000
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:
- Hubungan Etnik/Pengajian Malaysia
- TITAS/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3
- English for Health Sciences
- Work-Life Balance in Global and Malaysian Perspective
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 in Foods
- 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: 65% aggregate or TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 75 (In 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
- NCEA Level 3: 60% 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 TER/UAI/ENTER/ATAR 75 (with an average of 60% in 2 subjects from: Biology; and/or Chemistry; and/or Physics/Mathematics)
- Indian Pre-University: 70% 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)
- (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
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
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM150
RM0
Tuition fees
RM126,000
Other miscellaneous fees
RM2,090
Discounts & scholarships
-RM950
Total payable amount
RM127,140
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