Dietetics
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Duration: 4 Years
$16,000
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What will you learn?
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 (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.
Eligibility
STPM Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry and a Pass in 1 SPM Science subject
OR
A-Level Passes in Biology and Chemistry and a Pass in 1 SPM/equivalent Science subject
OR
South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in Biology and Chemistry and a Pass in 1 SPM/equivalent Science subject
OR
Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with a minimum of 70% in 6 subjects including Biology and Chemistry and a Pass in 1 SPM / equivalent Science subject
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Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 5 subjects including Biology and Chemistry
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Matriculation Certificate (Science Stream), Ministry of Education
OR
Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
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Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) in the relevant field
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Foundation in Science from other Institutions of Higher Learning
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Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
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Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
Core areas of emphasis
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 Malaysian Studies 3 -
Career prospects
Graduates from Dietetics programme may seek employment in the following industries: 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 Dietitians can also address diet- and health-related information via seminars, newspapers, magazines, television/radio programmes as a celebrity consultant dietitians.
Tuition Fees
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| $ 16000 | $ 4000 |
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Course Details:
Duration: 4 Years Intakes: January, May, October
Campus (Main Campus)
Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Cheras, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia