BSc Nutrition

Duration:3 Years

Intakes:September

Campus:University of Nottingham Malaysia

Level of Study:Degree

Faculty:School of Biosciences

Course Code:UNM/KPM-JPT(R2/545/6/0041)8/24

About this course

What we eat and how much we eat, has a profound effect on our health. Undernutrition and hunger are still prevalent in some parts of the world. However, in many other countries, the population suffers from ill health due to overconsumption of inappropriate foods. The diet we consume will influence the health of our offspring, our ability to participate fully in an active and productive life, the rate at which we age and the development of chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes. One of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations is for a world free from hunger by 2030. This ambitious target can only be achieved by coordinated efforts and teamwork across a range of disciplines, one of which is nutrition. In your fist year, you will learn the basic principles of nutrition, biochemistry, food chemistry, physiology, genetics and microbiology. This strong foundation will be the basis for more in-depth study of the key subjects of nutrition, metabolism and disease; the regulation of food intake through endocrine control; the impact of external factors on diet and food choices; an understanding and awareness of global issues in nutrition; nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan and the molecular basis of nutrition in your second and third years of study. You will also acquire a range of practical, analytical and professional skills in nutritional assessment, communication and counselling, that are essential tools for a nutritionist. During the second year, you have the opportunity to study at our UK campus for either one or two semesters. Not only does this opportunity broaden your outlook and contribute to your personal development, it introduces you to nutrition issues that predominate in the west. Our course also includes an optional industrial placement at the end of the second year, which will enable you to gain valuable experience in a related industry, crucial for your career development and employment. In your final year, you will plan and carry out a year-long research project under the guidance of one of our academic staff. The project allows you to gain an in-depth understanding of a food or nutrition-related topic, while developing a number of transferable skills. You will develop your ability to work independently, to use your initiative, manage your time effectively, collect and critically analyse data and to sharpen your writing and communication skills. These transferable skills are highly valued by employers and will help in your search for employment. This course is accredited by the Association for Nutrition (AfN) UK. After graduation you will be eligible to join the Association of Nutritionists’ Register as an Associate and use the ANutr qualification.

Total Course Fees

RM43,700 per year(Local), RM46,000 per year(International)

For scholarship and tuition fee enquiries please e-mail study@nottingham.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

Typical Core Modules

  • Applied Genetics
  • Biochemistry: The Building Blocks of Life
  • Bioscience Tutorials (Academic Development)
  • Food Materials and Ingredients
  • Genes and Cells
  • Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Nutrition
  • Microbial Physiology

Typical Core Module

  • Global Issues in Nutrition
  • Nutrition, Metabolism and Disease
  • Nutritional Regulation, Physiology and Endocrinology
  • Personal and Professional Skills for Nutritionists
  • Practical Techniques in Human Nutrition
  • Principles of Immunology

Typical optional modules

  • Global Food Security
  • Summer School
  • Microbial Mechanisms of Foodborne Diseases
  • Molecular Biology and the Dynamic Cell
  • The Individual I: Cognition, Memory and Perception
  • The individual II: Individual Differences

Typical Core Modules

  • Molecular Nutrition
  • Nutrition and the Health of Populations
  • Undergraduate Research Project

Typical optional modules

  • Advanced Postharvest Technology
  • Applied Bioethics: Sustainable Food Production, Biotechnology and Environment
  • International Nutrition
  • Introduction to Counselling
  • People, Groups and Society
  • Postharvest and Preservation Technology

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

A Level

BBC, including biology and chemistry, excluding critical thinking and general studies

IB Diploma

28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level, including biology and chemistry

STPM

B+B+B including biology and chemistry, excluding Pengajian Am

UEC

1 A and 4 B3s, including biology and chemistry, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language

SAM/AUSMAT

ATAR 82 (including biology and chemistry)

Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

80% average based on 6 subjects including biology and chemistry. Consideration to be made based on relevant individual grades if specific subjects are required.

Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University’s requirements.

Advance Placement (AP) 4,4,3 including AP Biology and AP Chemistry. Applicants taking non-preferred subjects may be made an offer across more than three subjects at Advanced Placement level.

Diploma – Other Institutions

Acceptance to the second year is on a case by case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme

Foundation – Other Institutions

Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) or 65% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme

University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation

Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme.

In addition to the  entry requirements listed above, those who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma or equivalent must have grade B in relevant mathematics and at least credit in related science subjects.

We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we also consider applicants’ personal statement, references and interview performance (if you have one) when making a decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic):

6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)

TOEFL (iBT):

79 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking)

PTE (Academic):

55 (with no less than 51 in each element)

GCE A Level English Language or English Literature

grade C
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature grade C

SPM:

grade B+

1119 (GCE O):

grade C

GCSE/IGCSE (first language):

grade C

IGCSE (second language):

grade B

UEC:

grade B3

MUET:

Band 3

IB English A1 or A2 (SL or HL):

4 points

IB English B HL:

4 points

IB English B SL:

5 points

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results

International Student Only

International students: Please contact University of Nottingham for more information +6 03 8924 8000 or refer to link https://www.nottingham.edu.my/Study/How-to-apply/how-to-apply.aspx

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Scholarships Available (Applicable for 2020 intakes only)

Please refer below for scholarship eligibility:

Scholarship Amount
SPM / O-Levels Required

RM12,450 *

8 A+/A and above

RM5,000 **

7 A+/A or 8 A+/A/A-

RM4,000 **

6 A+/A or 7 A+/A/A-

RM2,000 **

5 A+/A or 6 A+/A/A-

Candidates are required to achieve A+/A in English and 3 out of these 4 subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

* The scholarship value will be deducted across 3 semesters.

** The scholarship value will be deducted from Semester 2 only.