Bachelor of Science (Hons) 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

Tuition Fees:

Malaysian Student: RM 12,625 per year costing RM 50,500 for the whole course
International Student: RM 16,788 per year costing RM 67,150 for the whole course

Year 1

• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Biostatistics
• Co-Curriculum
• English for Science
• Human Nutrition
• Introduction to Food Science
• MPU 1
• National Language/Other Languages
• Nutrigenomics
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) – For Local Students
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – For International Students

Year 2

• Assessment of Nutritional and Health Status
• Basic Immunology
• Food Microbiology
• Food Safety and Quality Assurance
• Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals
• Fundamantal of Food Preparation
• Institutional Food Service Management
• Introduction to Psychology
• Nutrition and Health Promotion
• Research Methodology
• Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 3

• Elective I
• Elective II
• Hubungan Etnik – For Local Students
• Malaysian Studies 3 – For International Students
• Medical Nutrition Therapy I
• Medical Nutrition Therapy II
• Nutrition Education and Counselling
• Project
• Research Seminar
• 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

Elective I – Choose 1 course(s)

• Food Biochemistry and Toxicology
• Macronutrients and Micronutrients
• Nutrition for Athletes

Elective II – Choose 1 course(s)

• Food Standards, Food Laws and Food Regulations
• Sensory Evaluation
• National Language/Other Language – Choose 1 course
• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) – For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language

MPU 1 – Choose 1 course(s)

• Culture and Communication
• Introduction to Sociology

• MUET Band 3
• IELTS 5.0
• TOEFL iBT 42

• STPM with minimum GPA of 2.33 in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics / Mathematics
• A-Level with Grade D in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics / Mathematics
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics / Mathematics
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 subjects including 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics / Mathematics
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 5 subjects including 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics / Mathematics
• Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) with minimum GPA of 2.33 in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics / Mathematics
• Foundation / Matriculation qualification in the relevant field from other Higher Education Institution with minimum GPA 2.33 in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics / Mathematics
• Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education with a minimum GPA 2.33 in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics / Mathematics
• Diploma qualification in the relevant field from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) / other Higher Education providers with minimum CGPA of 2.75. If CGPA less than 2.75, a minimum of 36 months working experience in the related field is required
• Other equivalent qualifications with minimum GPA of 2.33 in 2 of the following subjects ie Biology, Chemistry OR Physics / Mathematics recognised by the Malaysian Government
• Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5 / Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 550 (not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language)