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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Nutrition with Wellness

UCSI University

Level

bachelor

Duration

3 Years

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Entry Exams

IELTS Academic

Tuition Fee

RM 126,677 (International, approximate total)

Intake

January, May and September

Program Overview

Fuel health. Inspire wellness. Empower lives.

Step into a career that merges science with care through UCSI University’s BSc (Hons) Nutrition with Wellness – a trailblazing programme that equips you to guide individuals and communities toward healthier, more balanced lives. From decoding the science of food and metabolism to understanding lifestyle interventions, wellness coaching and disease prevention, you’ll develop the knowledge and empathy to become a trusted health advocate.

You’ll explore how nutrition shapes physical and mental wellbeing, learn to assess dietary needs and design personalised nutrition plans and build the communication and entrepreneurial skills to make your voice heard in the booming wellness industry. Whether you dream of shaping health policy, leading wellness startups or empowering individuals through evidence-based nutrition, this programme is your launchpad to impact.

The BSc (Hons) Nutrition with Wellness at UCSI University is a multidisciplinary degree that bridges nutritional science, behavioural health and wellness promotion. The programme covers an integrated range of subjects including human nutrition, biochemistry, food safety, metabolic health, sports nutrition, community nutrition and dietary management of non-communicable diseases. At the same time, students develop competencies in wellness coaching, functional foods, complementary health practices and health communication strategies.

What sets this programme apart is its emphasis on both scientific rigour and practical wellness application. You’ll learn to assess dietary behaviours, analyse nutritional status and implement effective wellness interventions. With modules like Nutrition Through the Life Cycle, Nutritional Immunology and Nutrition and Mental Health, students gain insight into how food behaviour and environment intersect in shaping holistic health outcomes.

Beyond the classroom, students engage in real-world learning through community outreach, wellness campaigns and industry-based cooperative placements, exposing them to settings such as health centres, food companies, wellness retreats and NGOs. You’ll also gain entrepreneurial exposure, learning how to brand, market and deliver wellness services in a competitive and growing sector.

Assessment methods are diverse and application-oriented. Students are evaluated through written examinations, dietary planning assignments, nutrition assessments, case study presentations, group wellness projects, practical coaching simulations and a final-year research project – ensuring graduates are academically grounded and workplace-ready.

Graduates are well-prepared for careers in nutrition consultancy, health and wellness coaching, corporate wellness, community health promotion, functional food product development and public health education. Many also venture into private practice, social entrepreneurship or pursue postgraduate studies in research or our MSc Nutrition with Management.

Key Modules

  • 1Effective Speaking
  • 2Effective Writing
  • 3Introduction to Food Science
  • 4Basic Food Preparation
  • 5Principles of Nutrition
  • 6Malaysian Experiential Tourism
  • 7Microbiology
  • 8Food and Beverage Management
  • 9Nutrition, Food and Society
  • 10Human Physiology
  • 11Food Safety and Legislation
  • 12Elective I – Free Elective
  • 13Elective II – Field Elective
  • 14Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
  • 15Sports Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • 16Food Composition and Analysis
  • 17Health Psychology
  • 18Nutrition and Metabolism
  • 19Food Security and Policy
  • 20Nutrition and Health Promotion
  • 21Nutritional Assessment
  • 22Nutrition Education
  • 23Research Methods and Data Analysis
  • 24Extracurricular Learning Experience 2
  • 25Cooperative Placement I
  • 26Elective III - Free Elective
  • 27Elective IV – Field Elective
  • 28Seminar: Current topics in Nutrition and Wellness
  • 29Basic Nutritional Epidemiology
  • 30Nutritional Immunology and Genetics
  • 31Diet and Diseases
  • 32Principles of Wellness Coaching
  • 33Community Project
  • 34Final Year Project Paper 1
  • 35Final Year Project Paper 2
  • 36Final Year Project Paper 3
  • 37Cooperative Placement 2
  • 38Elective V - Field Elective
  • 39Elective Courses (Choose 3 Field Electives and 2 Free Electives)
  • 40Free Electives
  • 41Fundamentals of Marketing
  • 42Introduction to Public Speaking
  • 43Entrepreneurship for Applied Sciences
  • 44Food Microbiology
  • 45Food Processing & Packaging
  • 46Field Electives
  • 47Principles of Health and Wellness
  • 48Functional Food for Wellness
  • 49Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Wellness
  • 50Wellness for Healthy Aging
  • 51Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • 52(Penghayatan Etika and Peradaban)
  • 53Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  • 54(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
  • 55Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
  • 56(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
  • 57Examples of research areas:
  • 58Smart health: Exploring digital nutrition and e-health solutions.
  • 59Click to choose: How digital tools shape nutrition-conscious shopping.
  • 60You, upgraded: Personalised nutrition powered by genes and lifestyle.

Entry Requirements

  • UCSI Foundation in Science or equivalent in Malaysia
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a minimum of Grade C+ (GPA 2.33) in any TWO (2) of the following subjects:
  • Biology/Physics/Mathematics
  • National Matriculation
  • A pass in STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C+ (GPA 2.33) in any TWO (2) of the following subjects:
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
  • Minimum Grade B in five subjects, inclusive of ANY TWO subjects:
  • Minimum Grade D in any TWO (2) of these subjects:
  • Australian High/Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12) - SAM/AUSMAT/SACE/TEE/NTCE/WACE
  • Minimum ATAR 60% or minimum 60% average FIVE (5) subjects, inclusive individual 60% in TWO (2) of the following subjects:
  • Canadian Grade 12 – CPU/CIMP/OSSD
  • Minimum overall average of 60% in SIX (6) subjects, inclusive individual 60% in TWO (2) of the following subjects:
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
  • Minimum score of 26/42 from SIX (6) subjects, inclusive of ANY TWO:
  • Diploma/Advanced Diploma
  • A diploma (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent in science and health science with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
  • Academic Requirements
  • English Language Requirements
  • For Local Students
  • Minimum score of 550
  • Minimum grade of B+
  • Minimum grade of C
  • Minimum grade of A2
  • In the event that the English language requirements are not met, applicants will be required to take the Basic English and English Foundation for in-sessional academic enhancement concurrently with the programme.
  • For International Students
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
  • Minimum score of 160
  • Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
  • Minimum score of 106
  • International applicants who do not meet the respective academic programme’s English Language Requirement will need to improve their proficiency by enrolling into the English for Tertiary Education programme (R/KJP/00920-00929) which helps them prepare for attaining a required band score. Placement into the various levels of the English for Tertiary Education programme depends on the English Language qualification students have at the point of admission and/or the outcome of the English Placement Test.

Career Prospects

  • Health and Nutrition Advisor
  • Nutrition Educator
  • Public Health Nutritionist
  • Nutrition Consultant/ Private Practice
  • Nutrition Executives (Sales and Marketing)
  • Nutrition and Wellness Coach
  • School Nutritionists
  • Weight Management Nutritionist
  • Nutrition Health Expert (Media)
  • Nutrition Programme Developer
  • Researcher/Academic
  • Professional Recognition
  • Industry Collaborations

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