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Course Overview

Dietitians are trained professionals involved in managing diseases by providing appropriate dietary therapies. Dietitians are also involved in the prevention of diseases through health promotion and health education. 

This profession invites an extensive variety of career possibilities. Dietitians work together with other healthcare professionals in health clinics, government/private hospitals and food service industries to manage individuals with various disease conditions. 

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Dietetics is a 4-year programme consists of 12 trimesters. The programme incorporates a wide-ranging scope of knowledge required for Dietetics practice; including biochemistry, anatomy and physiology, human nutrition, fundamentals of food preparation, the role of nutrition in disease prevention and treatment, and medical nutrition therapy for individuals with diseases. 

There is emerging demand for dietitians in Malaysia and overseas. More dietitians are required to meet the desired ratio for the development of a healthy nation for the new millennium. Dietetics profession may be labelled as the "hidden gems" among the healthcare professions

Curriculum

Year 1

• Anatomy and Physiology I 
• Anatomy and Physiology II 
• Biostatistics 
• Co-Curriculum 
• English for Science 
• Human Nutrition 
• Introduction to Food Science 
• Introduction to Psychology 
• MPU1*
• MPU 3
• National Language/Other Languages 
• Nutritional Biochemistry 

Year 2

• Assessment of Nutritional and Health Status 
• Basic Immunology
• Basic Pharmacology?
   
• Food Microbiology 
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance 
• Fundamental of Food Preparation 
• Institution Food Service Management?
• Nutrigenomics?
   
• Nutrition and Health Promotion 
• Research Methodology and Presentation?
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 3

• Elective I 
• Elective II  
• Medical Nutrition Therapy I 
• Medical Nutrition Therapy II 
• MPU1**
• Nutrition Education and Counselling 
• Project 
• Therapeutic Nutrition I 
• Therapeutic Nutrition II 

Year 4

• Professional Training: Clinical Nutrition (Inpatients) 
• Professional Training: Clinical Nutrition (Outpatients) 
• Professional Training: Clinical Nutrition (Special Units) 
• Professional Training: Community Nutrition 
• Professional Training: Institutional Food Service Management
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Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)
 

• Food Biochemistry and Toxicology 
• Macronutrients and Micronutrients 
• Nutrition for Athletes 
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Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)

• Food Standards, Food Laws and Food Regulations 
• Sensory Evaluation 

MPU1* - Choose 1 course 

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
• Falsafah and Isu Semasa - For Local Students

MPU1** - Choose 1 course 

• Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban  - For Local Students
• Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students
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MPU3 - Choose 1 course(s)

• Culture and Communication
• Introduction to Sociology 

National Language/Other Languages - Choose 1 course(s)
 

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Introduction to Chinese Language I
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
   
• Introduction to Japanese
   
• Introduction to Korean
   
• Introduction to Tamil Language
   
• Introduction to Thai Language

Co-Curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)
 

• Art, Craft and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Community Project
• Language, Culture and Social Study Abroad
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
• Team Work and Collaborative Project

Entry Requirements

• UTAR Foundation Programme
• STPM: Grade C/C+ in 2 relevant subjects depending on the programs (except M.B.B.S. and Quantity Surveying)
• A-Level: Grade D in 2 or 3 relevant subjects
• UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
• SAM: ATAR 70 and Grade B in at least 2 relevant subjects
• CPU: An average of 70% in 6 relevant subjects (depending on programs)
• Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
• Foundation/Diploma in the relevant fields
• Other recognized equivalent qualifications

Career Prospects

• Clinical Settings/Government and Private Hospitals 
• Community Settings Consultancy/Private Practice Dietitians 
• Food Industries 
• Food Service Institutions 
• Management 
• Marketing and Sales 
• Military and Security Services 
• Public Health Agencies 
• Public Relations Sports and Fitness Centres 
• Teaching/Research 

Study Abroad Pathway

No