School of Health Sciences

Nutrition
Dietetics with
Nutrition
2016

What Are IMUs

Programmes in Nutrition
and Dietetics About?

Overview

Nutrition and Dietetics with Nutrition are 2 areas in healthcare that are often mistaken for
one another. Both are centred around food, balanced diets and nutrition but the roles and
responsibilties of a nutritionist and dietitian in the healthcare system are indeed different.
At IMU, students of both programmes are trained to:
Assess nutritional status and needs of individuals and groups
Provide nutrition education to individuals and groups for disease prevention /
disease management
Advise on nutrition and diet for general good health and prevention of diseases
Contribute towards the development of policies and programmes in nutrition
and health
Undertake research in nutrition-related areas
The differences between the 2 programmes are as follow:
Nutrition

Dietetics with Nutrition

3-year programme
Graduates are qualied nutritionists
trained specically to:
Advise on good nutrition for
prevention of diseases
Monitor and evaluate the nutrition
programmes implemented in the
community
In a nutshell, nutritionists work on
healthy individuals / community

4-year programme
Graduates are qualied dietitians
trained specically to:
Advise on dietary management in
medical conditions
Provide rehabilitative care (dietary)
for individuals or groups with
special needs
In a nutshell, dietitians work on
individuals with diseases

Nutrition

How Does IMUs Nutrition

Programme Work?

Overview
The IMU Nutrition programme is a 3-year programme with 6 long
and 3 short semesters. The programme features a comprehensive
curriculum that integrates knowledge from the physical, biological
and social sciences including physiology, biochemistry, principles
of human nutrition, basic food preparation, the role of nutrition
in health and disease, and diet plans for healthy individuals and
groups for disease prevention.

Assessment

areas & scope of work

of nutritionists
Key Area

Workscope

Government
health clinics;
wellness,
diagnostic &
health centres

Assessment of nutritional status and needs

Application of evidence-based practice in
disease prevention among individuals and groups
Dissemination of nutrition education and
health promotion to individuals and target
groups in the lifespan
Providing nutrition care for pregnant mothers
and babies
Coordination of nutritional programmes

Food industry
& nutrition
companies

Provision of consultancy and professional

advice in various sectors
Scientic affairs and regulatory
Product training and education to healthcare
professionals
Nutrition-related sales and marketing
Nutritional labelling and education

Nutritional
supplement
companies

Scientic affairs and regulatory

Product training and education to healthcare
professionals
Sales and marketing

Government
agencies

Develop guidelines and policies

Formulation of nutrition programmes and food
safety regulations

Sports and
Fitness centres

Assessment of nutritional status and needs

Nutrition education and health promotion

Media &
journalism

Nutrition education
Development of educational materials
Event organisation

Research centres

Conduct community and nutritional sciences

research

Academia

Teach and train future nutritionists and

dietitians
Develop curriculum for nutrition and dietetics
education
Research
Scientic writing

Students will be assessed through their class tests, practicals,

assignments, reective journals, problem based learning, projects,
presentation, thesis, and end-of-semester (EOS) examinations.

Career Pathway
Nutritionists are trained professionals who promote healthy eating
habits to prevent diseases among individuals, communities and the
population as a whole.
They work together with other healthcare professionals to ensure
the wellness of the community by formulating, implementing and
monitoring nutrition policies, programmes and guidelines.
This profession encompasses many levels of expertise and a wide
variety of career possibilities.

career paths for

nutritionists
Basic Nutrition Degree
BSc (Hons) Nutrition

Postgraduate Degree
MSc / PhD (teaching and /
or research)

Government
Health clinics, health
agencies
Industry
Food & nutrition companies;
food & nutritional
supplement companies;
wellness, diagnostic & health
centres; tness centres;
media & journalism

Nutrition

What Is the
Programme Structure?

Nutrition Programme Structure

mpu
semester

semester

semester

short
semester

semester

MPU 1: Hubungan Etnik /

Pengajian Malaysia *

Principles of Human
Nutrition

Foundation in Food
Science

MPU 1: TITAS / Bahasa

Melayu Komunikasi 3 *

General Chemistry
Human Physiology
Genetics
Professionalism in Nutrition
& Dietetics

Food Culture & Nutrition

Lifespan Nutrition
Principles of Food
Preparation

Nutritional Epidemiology
Nutritional Assessment
Methods

MPU 2: English for Health

Sciences
MPU 3: Work / StudyLife Balance in Global &
Malaysian Perspective

Organic Chemistry
Basic Communication

Basic Biochemistry
Analysis of Nutrients in
Foods

Functional Foods,
Nutraceuticals &
Supplements
Applied Statistics for
Nutrition Research

Introduction to Sports &

Exercise Science

semester

semester

short
semester

semester

Community Nutrition
Sports Nutrition (Nutrition
in Exercise & Sports)

Nutrition Education &

Communication

Monitoring & Evaluation of

Nutrition Programmes

Nutrition in Health
Promotion

Marketing Management
For Nutritionist

Practicum
MPU 4: Soft Skills for
Higher Education

Scientic Communication
in Nutrition

Environmental Issues &

Nutrition

Food Safety & Regulations

Clinical Biochemistry
Food Service
Management 1
Research Project in
Nutrition 1

Nutrients & Metabolism

Nutrition, Lifestyle & NCDs
Introduction to Psychology
Research Methods in
Nutrition
Selective: Critical Thinking
& Decision Making / Health
Psychology

Nutritional Immunology

Research Project in
Nutrition 2
Elective

Selective: Contemporary
Nutrition / Introduction
to Traditional Chinese
Medicine

The curriculum is reviewed periodically and is subject to change.

The MPU modules are compulsory modules imposed by Ministry of Higher Education under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555).
All students must take these modules and pass as a prerequisite for the award of the degree.
Students will undergo Practicum in the 6th semester in relevant community settings and industry.

Nutrition

How Much Does

It Cost?

Nutrition Programme Fees

All fees quoted are in Ringgit Malaysia unless stated otherwise.

fees overview
Fee

Application fee is payable upon submission of application.

Amount (RM)
Malaysian Student

International Student

Application Fee

150

500

Registration Fee

850

2,000

Refundable Caution
Deposit

1,000

1,000

Tuition Fee

115,500

121,200

Registration fee and refundable caution deposit are payable upon acceptance of
the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Ofce.
As stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, international students
will have to pay Student Visa Application fee of RM1,000 and Medical Health
Check fee of RM250 and Visa endorsement fee (depending on nationality) upon
registration.
International students will also be required to pay Student Visa Renewal
Administrative fee of RM140/year and Medical Health Check fee of RM250/year.
Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees.
All students are required to pay Student Association Fees of RM40 per semester.

fees by programme route

Programme Route

At International Medical University (IMU)

Tuition Fee
Total Duration
(years)

Bachelor of Science
(Hons) Nutrition (IMU)

All fees are accurate at time of print. For latest fees

and information, please go to www.imu.edu.my.

Years

Per Semester

Total Semesters

Total

Malaysian
Student

International
Student

Malaysian
Student

International
Student

19.250

20,200

115,500

121,200

Dietetics with Nutrition

How Does IMUs

Dietetics with Nutrition
Programme Work?

Overview
The IMU Dietetics with Nutrition programme is a 4-year
programme with 8 long and 1 short semesters. The programme
covers a broad scope of knowledge required for dietetic practice
including physiology, biochemistry, principles of human nutrition,
basic food preparation, the role of nutrition in health and disease,
medical nutrition therapy and diet plans for individuals and groups
with medical conditions.

areas & scope of work

of dietitians
Key Area

Workscope

Hospitals, health
clinics & health
centres

Assessment of nutritional status and needs

Application of evidence-based practice in
disease management of individuals and groups
Dissemination of nutrition knowledge to
individuals and target groups in the lifespan
Management of home-based patient care

Food service
industries

Planning and management of meal production

Management of quality control and food safety
standard

Food industry
& nutrition
companies

Provision of consultancy and professional

advice in various sectors
Scientic affairs and regulatory
Product training and education to healthcare
professionals
Nutrition-related sales and marketing
Nutritional labelling and education

They work together with other healthcare professionals in clinics,

hospitals and food service sectors catering to individuals with
disease conditions.

Government
agencies

Develop guidelines and policies

Formulation of nutrition programmes and food
safety regulations

This profession encompasses many levels of expertise and a wide

variety of career possibilities.

Fitness centres

Assessment of nutritional status and needs

Nutrition education and health promotion

Media &
journalism

Nutrition education
Development of educational materials
Event organisation

Research centres

Conduct community and clinical research

Academia

Teach and train future nutritionists and

dietitians
Develop curriculum for nutrition and dietetics
education
Research
Scientic writing

Assessment
Students will be assessed through their class tests, practicals,
assignments, projects, reective journals, problem-based learning,
presentation, thesis, end-of-semester (EOS) examinations and
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

Career Pathway
Dietitians are trained professionals engaged in managing diseases
by advising appropriate dietary management.

career paths for

dietitians
Basic Dietetics with Nutrition
Degree
BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition

Postgraduate Degree
MSc / PhD (teaching and /
or research)

Government & Private

Hospitals, health clinics,
health agencies
Industry
Food & nutrition companies;
supplement companies;
wellness, diagnostic & health
centres; tness centres; private
consultancy; media & journalism

Dietetics with Nutrition

What Is the
Programme Structure?

Dietetics with Nutrition Programme Structure

mpu
semester

semester

semester

semester

MPU 1: Hubungan Etnik /

Pengajian Malaysia *

General Chemistry
Human Physiology
Organic Chemistry
Professionalism in Nutrition &
Dietetics

Lifespan Nutrition
Basic Biochemistry
Food Culture & Nutrition
Principles of Food Preparation
IT for Healthcare Services
Sports & Exercise Science

Introduction to Psychology
Basic Communication
Nutritional Assessment Methods
Nutrients & Metabolism
Nutritional Epidemiology
Environmental Issues & Nutrition

MPU 1: TITAS / Bahasa Melayu

Komunikasi 3 *
MPU 3: Work / Study-Life Balance
in Global & Malaysian Perspective

Principles of Human Nutrition

Statistics for Health Professionals
Genetics
MPU 2: English for Health Sciences

semester

semester

semester

semesters

Clinical Biochemistry
Community Nutrition
Food Service Management 1
Basic Pharmacology
Nutritional Immunology
Pathophysiology & Clinical
Management of Diseases

Food Service Management 2

Nutrition Counselling & Education
Medical Nutrition Therapy 1
Research Project in Nutrition &
Dietetics 1

Food Safety & Regulations

Medical Nutrition Therapy 2
Research Project in Nutrition &
Dietetics 2

Dietetics Practicum 1
Dietetics Practicum 2

MPU 4: Soft Skills for Higher

Education

Nutrition in Health Promotion

Scientic Communications in
Nutrition & Dietetics

Selective: Understanding the

Patient / Contemporary Nutrition

7& 8

Nutrition in Exercise & Sports

Professional Practice in Dietetics
Nutrition Care Process for
Dietetics Practice
Selective: Controversies in
Nutrition / Introduction to
Traditional Chinese Medicine

The curriculum is reviewed periodically and is subject to change.

The MPU modules are compulsory modules imposed by Ministry of Higher Education under the Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 (Act 555).
All students must take these modules and pass as a prerequisite for the award of the degree.
Students in the nal year are required to undertake professional training in food service, community nutrition and clinical dietetics in a variety of healthcare
and community settings.

Dietetics with Nutrition

How Much Does

It Cost?

Dietetics with Nutrition Programme Fees

All fees quoted are in Ringgit Malaysia unless stated otherwise.

fees overview
Application fee is payable upon submission of application.

Amount (RM)

Fee

Registration fee and refundable caution deposit are payable upon acceptance of
the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Ofce.

Malaysian Student

International Student

Application Fee

150

500

Registration Fee

850

2,000

As stipulated by Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, international students

will have to pay Student Visa Application fee of RM1,000 and Medical Health
Check fee of RM250 and Visa endorsement fee (depending on nationality) upon
registration.

1,000

1,000

International students will also be required to pay Student Visa Renewal

Administrative fee of RM140/year and Medical Health Check fee of RM250/year.

177,600

192,400

Refundable Caution
Deposit

Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees.

Tuition Fee

All students are required to pay Student Association Fees of RM40 per semester.

At Partner University (PU)

Tuition Fee

Tuition Fee *

At IMU + PU
Total Tuition Fees **

22,200

24,050

177,600

192,400

Credit Transfer to
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Nutrition &
Dietetics

22,200

24,050

88,800

96,200

A$22,760

A$45,520

229,912

237,312

3/5

22,200

24,050

88,800

96,200

NZ$27,500

NZ$27,500

165,800

173,200

NZ$37,100

NZ$74,200

373,560

380,960

Years

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Dietetics with Nutrition
(IMU)

Years

Malaysian
Student

Per Semester

Total

International
Student

Malaysian
Student

International
Student

Total Semesters

At International Medical University (IMU)

Total Semesters

Programme Route

Total Duration (years)

fees by programme routes

Per Year

Total

Malaysian/ Malaysian/
International International
Student
Studentl

Malaysian
Student

International
Student

Credit Transfer to
University of Otago
BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition
Master of Dietetics
Note
* Current estimates only.

Tuition and ancillary fees at partner universities

overseas are subject to annual increases.

** Based on exchange rates: A$1 RM3.1,

NZ$1 RM2.8

All fees are accurate at time of print. For latest fees

and information, please go to www.imu.edu.my.

Why Study Nutrition /

Dietetics with Nutrition
at IMU?

An Established Private
Healthcare University

Build Your Future Healthcare

Professional Network

Well-Known
Faculty Members

IMU is currently the only private university

in Malaysia offering undergraduate
degree in dietetics. IMU is Malaysias rst
and most established private medical
and healthcare university with over 24
years of dedicated focus in healthcare
education. IMU achieved a Tier-5 rating
in the SETARA ratings of Malaysian
Universities and University-Colleges
awarded by Malaysian Qualications
Agency (MQA).

As IMU offers the widest range of

healthcare programmes, our students are
fully immersed in a vibrant community
of students and practitioners from all
healthcare elds. This allows for the
development of strong friendships
amongst peers that will be the
foundation of an extensive healthcare
professional network upon graduation.

The lecturers in the Division of Nutrition

and Dietetics are recipients of research
grants, high impact publications and key
opinion leaders in the eld of nutrition
and dietetics.

Training Future Leaders

Opportunity for
Work Life Experience and
Student Mobility

Our curriculum provides opportunity

to develop leadership and team
working skills due to strong emphasis
on Interprofessional learning and
group projects. The courses place
great emphasis on building good
communication skills through various
oral presentation, case study discussions,
training with simulated and real life
patients.

The innovative curriculum offers early

exposure to work experience and
hands-on opportunity to enhance skills
through clinical and community projects.
There are also opportunities for student
mobility programmes in clinical and
community setting which improves work
preparedness of the graduates.

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