Bachelor of Science in Dietetic with (Honours) at UPM University Malaysia

Bachelor of Science in Dietetic with (Honours)

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

4 years

Intake

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English Requirement

IELTS 5.5

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Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

First year from MYR 20,000 excludes 6% SST & other fees

Estimated total tuition from ~MYR 80,000 4 years programme

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The Bachelor of Science in Dietetics with (Honours) program at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is designed to develop highly skilled and well-informed professionals in the fields of nutrition and health.

The program equips students with a solid theoretical basis in nutrition science, physiology, biochemistry, and other essential areas of dietetics, while also focusing on practical applications in both clinical and community settings.

Entry Requirements

STPM

• Obtained a CGPA of
3.00/4.00
• A minimum grade B
in the following
subjects:
(Biology, Chemistry)

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Career Opportunities

Hospitals & Clinics
Clinical Dietitians in specialized areas such as:
• Renal Nutrition
• Paediatrics
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Diseases

Community Health
Planning and managing diets for specific populations, including:
• The elderly
• Individuals in rehabilitation centres

Food Services
Involved in food operations management, food safety, and nutritional compliance within institutions such as:
• Schools
• Hospitals
• Catering services

Academia & Research
• Lecturers or researchers in universities and nutrition institutions.

Independent or Freelance Dietitians
• Providing consultation services independently or via digital platforms.

Year 1

First semester

• Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
• Basic Medical Microbiology
• Agriculture and Life
• Malaysian Nationhood
• Malaysian Politics and Society
• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization
• Malay Language Communication
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Philosophy and Current Issues in Civil Society
or
• Internalization of Ethics and Civilization in Malaysia
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-curriculum I

Second semester

• Principles of Food Preparation and Safety
• Nutrition Care Process
• Early Dietetics Clinical Experience I
• Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Academic Interaction and Presentation
• Basic Entrepreneurship
• Co-curriculum I

Year 2

First semester

• Assessment of Nutritional and Health Status of Patients
• Institutional Foodservice Management I
• Pathophysiology and Clinical Management of Diseases
• Biostatistics and Research Methodology in Nutrition
• Food, Society and Culture
• Academic Writing

Second semester

• Dietetics Seminar
• Medical Nutrition Therapy I
• Institutional Foodservice Management II
• Bachelor Dissertation
• Basic Epidemiology
• Maternal and Child Health
• Genetics and Nutrition

Year 3

First semester

• Nutrition Counseling and Patient Education
• Medical Nutrition Therapy II
• Early Dietetics Clinical Experience II
• Bachelor Dissertation
• Geriatric Health and Nutrition
• Global Language
• Elective Course

Second semester

• Medical Nutrition Therapy III
• Early Dietetics Clinical Experience III
• Cognitive and Behavioural Approach in Dietetics Practice
• Nutrition for Fitness, Sport and Rehabilitation
• Nutrition and Health Promotion I
• Institutional Foodservice Management Professional Dietetics Practicum
• Elective

Year 4

First semester

• Clinical
• Professional Dietetics Practicum

Second semester

• Community Professional Dietetics Practicum
• Elective Professional Dietetics Practicum

Bachelor of Science in Dietetic with (Honours)

Bachelor of Science in Dietetic with (Honours)