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US6726002 - Bachelor in Nutrition with Honours

  • OVERVIEW

    The main purpose of the programme is to impart knowledge in general nutrition with the focus on human nutrition and community nutrition that are relevant to the Malaysian context. It aims to produce versatile graduates to fulfil the needs of the discipline, the healthcare profession and the future job market. The programme employs a multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning, and the school consists of academically qualified people in the fields of nutrition, dietetics, food science, basic sciences, medicine, social sciences, management, and community services. Students are exposed to various aspects of foods, nutrient requirements, dietary intake, assessment of nutritional status, healthy eating and lifelong nutrition. Students will also experience laboratory work in food preparation and food analysis and at the same time, they will be carrying out fieldwork to evaluate nutrition and health status in the community. The final year students will conduct a research project and write a dissertation. The mode of teaching and learning includes lectures, practical, fieldwork, seminars, self-study, e-learning and individual supervision.

    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.
      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.
      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 by the university and endorsed by the University Senate.

      AND

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

  • 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
      • Fundamental of Health Informatics
      • Human Anatomy and Physiology
      • Principles of Nutrition
      • Food Science
      • Elective course

      Semester 2

      • Core Entrepreneurship
      • General English 1
      • Psychology and Behavioural Science
      • Principles of Food Preparation
      • Food Analysis
      • Nutritional Immunology
      • Epidemiology

    • Semester 1

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

      Semester 2

      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
      • Nutrition and Disease
      • Assessment of Nutritional Status
      • Community Nutrition and Dietetics
      • Principles of Medical Nutrition Therapy I
      • Elective course 

    • Semester 1

      • Co-curriculum
      • Biostatistics
      • Research Methodology
      • Food Safety and Microbiology
      • Nutrition Education and Promotion
      • Nutrition and Genetics
      • Elective course 

      Semester 2

      • Nutrition Research Project I
      • Food Service Management
      • Dietetics Counselling and Communication
      • Elective course 

    • Semester 1

      • Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
      • Nutrition Policy and Food Security
      • Nutrition Research Project II

      Semester 2

      • Nutrition Industrial Training

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Position

    • Nutritionist
    • Science officer
    • Research officer
    • Food quality control, food service and promotion officer
    • Nutrition 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: Thursday 23 April 2026.

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