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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nutrition

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
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This programme applies the pure science subjects, such as biochemistry, nutrition, biology and microbiology on how food, nutrients and other dietary components affect growth and development in health and disease. The programme also examines environmental, socio-cultural, psychological and behavioural aspects of food and eating. Consumer concerns on food and water safety, food quality and regulations are important issues addressed in this programme. Graduates will be given exposures to areas in community nutrition leading to healthy and vibrant lifestyle. In addition, this programme prepares graduates with advanced laboratory skills and current techniques in nutrition to assess nutritional status as well as those related to safety practices and standards, leading to the professionalism in nutrition.

Graduates of this programme, therefore, will have developed a range of skills which will enable them to provide evidence-based nutritional guidelines and recommendations in nutrition and food-related industries, consulting the public based on understanding of the role of diet in maintaining health and preventing diseases, attending to positions in government organisations and regulatory bodies which requires nutritionist. This programme also aims to prepare technically competent graduates to venture into entrepreneurship and new product developments in food industry.


Campus:
KL Main Campus


Career Prospects:
  • Nutrition researcher, R&D field
  • Nutritional & health management consultation/ meal plan
  • Sales & marketing
  • Nutritionist trainer, consultation
  • Public education, promote health awareness, health educator
  • Product formulation personnel
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Business management
  • Nutrition event planner

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Course Summary

Intake

Feb, Jun, Nov

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 43,400

Course Duration

3 years 6 months

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STPM - Grade C+ in 2 of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physic/one Mathematics subject


A Level - Grade D in 2 of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physic/one Mathematics subject


UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects which must include 2 of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physic/one Mathematics subject


TAR UMT
Foundation in Science (Track A/Track B) with minimum two of the following subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics
OR
Diploma in Food Science with minimum CGPA of 2.75 or less than CGPA of 2.75 and a minimum of 3 years working experience in the related field


Other IHL
Relevant Foundation with minimum GPA 2.33 in two of the following subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics/Mathematics
OR
Relevant Diploma accredited by MQA with minimum CGPA 2.75 or less than CGPA of 2.75 and a minimum of 3 years working experience in the related field 


Compulsory Subjects:
(1), (2), (3) and (5) must include - 
- SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass) in Mathematics**/UEC Grade C in one mathematics subject**
- SPM Pass/O Level Grade E (Pass)/UEC Grade C in English Language**


English language requirement 
***MUET Band 3.0/IELTS Band Score 4.0/equivalent 

***Exempted for students whose programme full medium of instruction was in English.

**Grade C and above in AELE0364 English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants who fail English Language at SPM/O Level/UEC

**Grade C and above in AMMS0104 General Mathematics conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the Mathematics requirement for applicants who fail the required Mathematics subject at SPM/O Level/UEC
Malaysian Student - RM 43,400
International Student - RM 76,300
 
The estimated total fees may vary by 10%
  • Introduction to Food Microbiology
  • Introduction to Food Science
  • Food Analysis
  • Principles of Food Preparation
  • Food Quality Assurance and Food Safety
  • Principle of Nutrition
  • Nutrition in Lifecycle
  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Nutritional Immunology
  • Nutrition Policy and Food Security
  • Nutritional Communication and Counselling
  • Nutritional Assessment
  • Nutrigenetic and Nutrigenomic
  • Nutrition Sociology & Anthropology
  • Nutrition Education and Health Promotion
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Seminar: Current Issue in Nutrition
  • Research Method for Nutrition
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Contemporary Issues in Health and Nutrition
  • Community Nutrition Project
  • Nutritional Epidemiology
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Lifespan Developmental Psychology
  • Public Speaking
  • Applied Statistics
  • Nutrition Research I
  • Nutrition Research II
  • Industrial Training


Elective:
  • Food Microbiology II
  • Applied Sports Nutrition
  • Health Psychology
  • Metabolic Biochemistry
  • Instrumental Methods of Food Analysis
  • Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
  • Business Organisation & Management
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Introduction to Short Story
  • Music Appreciation
  • Korean Language I
  • Korean Language II
  • Japanese Language I
  • Japanese Language II
  • French Language I
  • French Language II


Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
Falsafah dan Isu Semasa, Academic English, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, English for Career Preparation, Entrepreneurship, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Co-curricular
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