Master of Science (Nutrition) by Research Mode is a graduate program designed to train students in advanced research within the field of nutrition. This program focuses on understanding the role of nutrition in human health, diseases, and overall well-being. Students will conduct original research in various areas related to nutrition and its impact on health, with a particular emphasis on disease prevention, public health, and clinical nutrition.

The program covers a wide range of research topics, including:

• Clinical Nutrition: Investigating the role of nutrition in the prevention, treatment, and management of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and gastrointestinal disorders.
• Public Health Nutrition: Studying the relationship between nutrition and public health, including nutrition interventions, food security, and the impact of nutrition policies on population health.
• Nutritional Biochemistry: Exploring the molecular mechanisms of how nutrients affect cellular functions, gene expression, and metabolic pathways.
• Nutritional Epidemiology: Researching the dietary patterns and health outcomes in populations, and identifying risk factors associated with diet-related diseases.
• Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: Investigating foods and bioactive compounds that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, such as probiotics, antioxidants, and functional foods for chronic disease prevention.
• Child and Adolescent Nutrition: Examining the nutritional needs and dietary habits of children and adolescents, with a focus on growth, development, and prevention of childhood obesity.
• Sports Nutrition: Researching the dietary needs of athletes, including energy metabolism, nutrient timing, and the role of supplements in improving athletic performance.
• Nutritional Interventions: Studying the effectiveness of nutrition programs and interventions for disease prevention, weight management, and improving overall health in different populations.
• Food Safety and Toxicology: Investigating the safety of foods, foodborne illnesses, food additives, contaminants, and their effects on human health.

Expertise available in the following School:

School of Medical Sciences
https://medic.usm.my/

Applicants should possess the following:

A MBBS/MD or equivalent degree, BSc in Medical Sciences/Biotechnology/Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or other related fields from a recognised university.

A) CGPA of at least 2.75/4.00; or
B) CGPA of 2.50 - 2.74/4.00 with; or

• Research experience – 1 year; or
• Professional experience in related field- 1 year; or
• One(1) academic publication in related field; or
• Grade B for major/ elective courses; or
• Grade B+ for final year project.

C) CGPA of 2.00 - 2.49/4.00 (Honours degree) with; or

• Research experience - 5 years; or
• Professional experience in related field - 5 years, AND
• One (1) academic publications  in related field; or
• Grade B for major/elective courses; or
• Grade B+ for final year project.

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or
• A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 169 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 169/ Occupational English Test (OET) min. score 250; or
• A minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 4 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

*Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
** Fees are subject to change