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US6726001 - BACHELOR OF DIETETICS WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    The programme provides theoretical and practical in three major fields (clinical, community and food service) that covers medical nutrition therapy using nutrition care process in the prevention and management of diseases to meet the nutritional requirement of individuals. The courses are designed to prepare graduates with sound expertise in dietetics who are able to plan and implement dietary intervention and health promotion programme at local and international levels. This programme opens up career opportunities for our graduates in various clinical and community settings, food services, research institutions, private practices, sports and healthcare industries.

    Clinical training is essential to expose students with the necessary skills needed to be a clinical dietitian and encourage students to work in a team with people from other professions such as doctors, pharmacist, nurses, physiotherapist, speech therapist and many more. Besides that, clinical attachment during the final year of the dietetics programme will expose the students to the clinical settings in the hospital such as the outpatient clinics, inpatient, and critically ill unit.

    School of Health Sciences,
    Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
    https://health.usm.my/

     

    Duration : 4 Years / 8 Semesters 
    Medium Instruction : English Language
    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • STPMKPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM)DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS
      STPM:

      i. Pass the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Examination with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (NGMP 2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      iv. Excel in the interview assessment.
      KPM MATRICULATION / FOUNDATION STUDIES (UM/UKM/UiTM):

      i. Pass the KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM) with a minimum CGPA of 3.00.

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least Grade C+ (2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      iv. Excel in the interview assessment.
      DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT – A-LEVEL, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, AND OTHERS:

      Possess a Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75.

      OR

      Pass A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum total score of 24 and obtain at least a score of 4 at Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Pass AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate score of 45 and obtain at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:
      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Possess other equivalent qualifications recognized as equivalent and endorsed by the University Senate.

      AND

      Obtain at least Band 3.0 in MUET or an equivalent English language qualification.

      AND

      Excel in the interview assessment.

  • FEES

    • TYPE OF FEESAMOUNT (RM)
      TYPE OF FEES: Tuition Fees
      AMOUNT (RM):

      900.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      480.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Per semester
      AMOUNT (RM):

      1,380.00
      TYPE OF FEES: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      AMOUNT (RM):

      720.00
      TYPE OF FEES: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Semester 1

      • Malay Language IV
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
      • Human Anatomy and Physiology
      • Fundamental of Health Informatics
      • Food Science
      • Principles of Nutrition
      • Elective Course 

      Semester 2

      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • General English 1
      • Psychology and Behavioural Science
      • Nutritional Immunology
      • Principle of Food Preparation
      • Sports Nutrition
      • Elective Course 

    • Semester 1

      • Philosophy and Current Issues
      • General English 2
      • Nutritional Biochemistry
      • Nutrition in the Life Cycle
      • Nutrition for Health and Fitness
      • Nutritional Anthropology
      • Biostatistics
      • Elective Course 

      Semester 2

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
      • Assessment of Nutritional Status
      • Principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy I
      • Nutrition and Disease
      • Pharmacology I
      • Research Methodology

       

       

       

    • Semester 1

      • Therapeutic Diet Preparation
      • Principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy II
      • Dietetics Skills
      • Food Safety and Microbiology
      • Nutrition Education and Promotion
      • Nutrition and Genetics
      • Research Project in Dietetics I

      Semester 2

      • Co-curriculum 
      • Dietetics Counselling and Communication
      • Principle of Medical Nutrition Therapy III
      • Research Project in Dietetics II
      • Food Service Management
      • Community Dietetic Practicum

    • Semester 1

      • Food Service and Industry Practicum
      • Clinical Dietetics Practicum I

      Semester 2

      • Clinical Dietetics Practicum II

       

       

       

       

       

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Dietitian
    • Science officer
    • Research officer
    • Food quality control, food service and promotion officer
    • Dietetic consultant

    Related Industries

    • Health
    • Food
    • Food manufacturing and Quality Control
    • Testing laboratories
    • Government agencies
    • Education

Undergraduate

Student Admission Unit
Academic Management Division, Registry, Level 2, Chancellory Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel : 1 300 888 876 / +604-6533196
Fax : +604 653 3328

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Last Update: Friday 24 July 2026.

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