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Bachelor of Dietetics (Hons)

Course Information

Mode: Physical
Duration: 48 Month
Intakes:

October

Campus:

Cyberjaya

Type: Full-time Study
Application fees: 13700 RM
Tuition fees: 23200.00 RM

Course Overview

Overview

Is our Dietetics programme for You?

Are you passionate about the influence of a nutritious diet on overall health and well-being? Our dietetics programme is your entryway to becoming a certified dietitian, arming you with the necessary knowledge and skills to positively affect individuals' health.

UoC's Dietetics programme offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide graduates with knowledge and experience in areas such as medical nutrition therapy, basic medical sciences, nutrition and food science, as well as equipping the students with clinical and research skills.

Our dietetics programme stresses the importance of real-world application. It offers hands-on experience, effectively narrowing the gap between academic learning and professional practice. Students will have the chance to collaborate with healthcare professionals in clinical environments, engage with various populations, and hone communication and counselling abilities that enable people to adopt healthier lifestyle choices. 

Course Structure

Course Description

The Bachelor of Dietetics is a four-year programme that covers a broad spectrum of knowledge essential for dietetics practice. The course equips students with a deep understanding of diet and nutrition, with a special focus on medical nutrition therapy (MNT).

 

Year 1

  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  • Fundamentals of Nutrition
  • Principles of Food Science
  • Human Psychology
  • Nutrition through the Lifecycle
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Pathophysiology and Clinical Management
  • Public Speaking and Presentations

Year 2

  • Assessment of Nutritional Status
  • Food Preparation
  • Professional Practice in Dietetics
  • Pharmacology and Immunology for Dietetics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Young Mercy
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
  • Nutrigenomics
  • Research Methodology
  • Nutrition Care Process
  • Nutrition and Metabolism
  • Elective 2 & 3

Year 3

  • Applied Biostatistics
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
  • Food and Nutritional Toxicology
  • Dietetics Research 1
  • Food Service Management
  • Dietetics Research 2
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy 3
  • Dietetics Seminar
  • Community Dietetics Placement
  • Dietetics Counselling and Education
  • Sport Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Elective 4

Year 4

  • Food Service Placement
  • Outpatient Dietetics Placement 1
  • Inpatient Dietetics Placement 1
  • Outpatient Dietetics Placement 2
  • Inpatient Dietetics Placement 2
  • Special Dietetics Placement

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