Bachelor of Dietetics (Hons)

Program Overview

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.

Key Modules

1Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

2Fundamentals of Nutrition

3Principles of Food Science

4Human Psychology

5Nutrition through the Lifecycle

6Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

7Public Health Nutrition

8Pathophysiology and Clinical Management

9Public Speaking and Presentations

10Assessment of Nutritional Status

11Food Preparation

12Professional Practice in Dietetics

13Pharmacology and Immunology for Dietetics

14Entrepreneurship

15Young Mercy

16Medical Nutrition Therapy 1

17Nutrigenomics

18Research Methodology

19Nutrition Care Process

20Nutrition and Metabolism

21Elective 2 & 3

22Applied Biostatistics

23Medical Nutrition Therapy 2

24Food and Nutritional Toxicology

25Dietetics Research 1

26Food Service Management

27Dietetics Research 2

28Medical Nutrition Therapy 3

29Dietetics Seminar

30Community Dietetics Placement

31Dietetics Counselling and Education

32Sport Nutrition and Physical Activity

33Elective 4

34Food Service Placement

35Outpatient Dietetics Placement 1

36Inpatient Dietetics Placement 1

37Outpatient Dietetics Placement 2

38Inpatient Dietetics Placement 2

39Special Dietetics Placement

Entry Requirements

STPM: Overall CGPA 2.50 with minimum GPA 2.33 in TWO of the following subjects:

Minimum Grade C+ in TWO of the following subjects:

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Certificate: Pass with minimum Grade B in five (5) subjects, including any two (2) of the following subjects:

Foundation and Matriculation

Foundation: Overall CGPA 2.50 with minimum GPA 2.33 in two (2) of the following subjects;

International Baccalaureate (IB)

International Baccalaureate

26 points, including two (2) of the following subjects;

Other International Qualifications

Other: Overall CGPA 2.50 with minimum GPA 2.33 in two (2) of the following subjects:

Diploma: Minimum CGPA of 2.75 in a related field OR recognised Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field.

English language requirements for all students:: Minimum MUET Band 3 or IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 550 of paper-based or equivalent.

Bachelor of Dietetics (Hons)

Program Overview

Key Modules

Entry Requirements

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