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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. Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination with a minimum CGPA of 3.00

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least a Grade C+ (GPA 2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      AND

      iii. Achieve at least Band 3 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      iv. Excellent in the interview.
      KPM Matriculation / Foundation Studies (UM/UKM/UiTM):

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

      AND

      ii. Obtain at least a Grade C+ (2.33) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      AND

      iii. Achieve at least Band 3 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      iv. Excellent in the interview.
      Diploma / Equivalent – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM, and others:

      Diploma in a related field with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

      OR

      A-Level with a minimum score of 10 and at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum score of 24 and at least a score of 4 at the Higher Level (HL) in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      AUSMAT/SAM with a minimum aggregate of 45 and at least Grade C in any two (2) of the following subjects:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      OR

      Equivalent qualification recognized by Senate of the University.

      AND

      Achieve at least Band 3 in MUET or an equivalent qualification.

      AND

      Excellent in the interview.
    • STPMMatrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTMDiploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain
      STPM:

      i. Lulus Peperiksaan Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C+ (NGMP 2.33) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics T

      DAN

      iii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 3 (Band 3) dalam MUET atau setaraf.

      DAN

      iv. Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.
      Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM:

      i. Lulus Matrikulasi KPM / Asasi UM / Asasi UKM / Asasi UiTM dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 3.00

      DAN

      ii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C+ (2.33) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      DAN

      iii. Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 3 (Band 3) dalam MUET atau setaraf.

      DAN

      iv. Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.
      Diploma / Setaraf – A-Level, IB, AUSMAT, SAM dan lain-lain:

      Memiliki Diploma dalam bidang yang berkaitan dengan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya PNGK 2.75

      ATAU

      Lulus A-Level dengan memperolehi minimum skor 10 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      ATAU

      Lulus International Baccalaureate (IB) dengan memperolehi minimum skor 24 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya skor 4 di peringkat High Level (HL) dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      ATAU

      Lulus AUSMAT/SAM dengan memperolehi minimum agregat 45 dan mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Gred C dalam mana-mana dua (2) mata pelajaran berikut:

      • Biology
      • Chemistry
      • Physics / Mathematics

      ATAU

      Mempunyai kelulusan lain yang diiktiraf setaraf dengannya dan diperakukan oleh Senat Universiti.

      DAN

      Mendapat sekurang-kurangnya Tahap 3 (Band 3) dalam MUET atau setaraf.

      DAN

      Cemerlang dalam penilaian temu duga.

  • 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
    • TYPE of feesAmount (RM)
      TYPE of fees: Tuition Fees
      Amount (RM):

      7,000.00
      TYPE of fees: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      Amount (RM):

      550.00
      TYPE of fees: Per semester
      Amount (RM):

      7,550.00
      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.
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