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Dietetics

Dietetics

Dietetics

    University Putra Malaysia (UPM)  Health Studies  Bachelor  69

Faculty:

Medicine & Health sciences

 

What will you learn?

The Dietetics program is a well-developed outcome based curriculum which emphasizes the integration of professional training and skills in areas of clinical nutrition, institutional food service management and community nutrition.  The 4-year program (139 credits) includes 46 weeks of Dietetics Professional Practice is designed to develop the competencies required of an entry level dietitian by providing practical learning experience in various practice-based settings.

Students combine theory learnt in classroom with supervised practical experiences in hospitals, government agencies, food service outlets, long-term care and wellness centers.  The graduates of this program will be able to work as competent dietitians and meet the market demands toward the development of a healthy and productive nation for the new millennium.

 

PROGRAMME OUTCOME

To provide a comprehensive education in the concepts of basic sciences, social science, behavioral science, food and nutrition.

  • To produce graduates with professional training in clinical nutrition, institutional foodservice management and community nutrition

To enhance research in dietetics field in order to contribute to the latest knowledge, nationally and globally

 

Eligibility:

  1. 550 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version); or
  2. Band 6.0 for IELTS (Academic Training) ; or
  3. 79-80 for TOEFL Internet-based Test (Academic Version); or
  4. Level 109 for CIEP at ELS Language Centre; or
  5. Band 4.0 for IELTS (Academic Training) or 400 for the TOEFL Paper-based Test (Academic Version) only for Malay Language Studies, Arabic, Chinese Literature programme or any other programmes that allow a thesis to be written in the language of instruction; or
  6. any English Language Test which is equivalent to B2 in Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR); or
  7. Applicant who has graduated from Public or Private Institute  in Malaysia which is recognized by MQA; or
  8. Applicant who has undergone their Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree from Institute of Higher Learning in Native English Speaking Countries; or
  9. Applicant from any of the following native English Speaking Country and Commonwealth countries.

 

Tuition Fees:

Totally (USD) Yearly (USD)
$ 16250 $ 4063
$ 4063
$ 4063
$ 4063

 

Course Details:

Duration: 4 Years Intakes: February, September

 

Core areas of emphasis:

• Food science. • Microbiology. • Dietetics. • Chemistry. • Nutrition. • Biochemistry. • Clinical nutritional care. • Anatomy.

 

Career prospects:

Job opportunities for dietitians include positions in a variety of different areas: health care agencies or institutions, community organizations, businesses, food industry, education, research, media and freelance work. The Clinical Dietitian is the health care team member responsible for the nutritional care of individuals who need special diet as part of their medical treatment. Management Dietitians direct quality food delivery systems in hospitals, nursing homes, schools and other group feeding establishments. A Community Dietitian works on the public health management team or in a specialized service programs for people with disability and special needs, patients on rehabilitation program, home nutrition support and populations at greatest nutritional risk. Private Practice and Consultant Dietitians address health promotion through seminars, articles and newspapers and magazines and dietary counseling of individuals and groups. The Business Dietitian works as a professional resource for corporations in product development, food styling and menu design. In future, the demand for dietetic professionals will continue to be strong nationally and internationally.

 

Scholarships for Post-graduate studies:

Fellowships, scholarships, assistantships are usually available for postgraduate students wishing to study in Malaysia, depending either on availability within the institution and your academic qualifications. Additionally, a number of scholarships are available from other institutions and organisations, such as the Malaysian government.

 

  • SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UPM
  • GRA (Graduate Research Assistantship)
  • GRF (Graduate Research Fellowship)
  • Financial Aid for Local Graduate Students to Undertake Overseas Research Attachment
  • Financial Aid to Attend International Seminar/Conference/Symposium
  • IGRF (International Graduate Research Fellowship)
  • IGSS (International Graduate Student Scholarship)
  • SGRA (Special Graduate Research Allowance)
  • PASS (Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme)

 

Campus (Main Campus)

Jalan UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

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