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Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nutrition with Wellness

UCSI University

Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, May, Jul*, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM95,399

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Course Highlights

  • Impressive lineup of alumni who have gone on to pursue their postgraduate studies at top universities in Asia or work at well known companies
  • The programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2020
  • Numerous award-winning professors, with 5 professors ranked in Stanford's World's Top 2% Scientists
  • Ranked #265 in the world and top 1% globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025

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
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Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM400

RM200

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Tuition fees

RM95,399

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Other miscellaneous fees

RM8,690

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Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

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Total payable amount

RM103,989

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