Bachelor of Dietetics with Honours
BacheIor of Dietetian with Honors (UK6726002)
(MQA/SWA 13995)
Introduction
Dietetic is one of the multidisciplinary field in health sciences that applies the principle of medical nutrition therapy in the care and treatment of an individual or patient. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is the pioneer of Bachelor of Science in Dietetics (Honours) degree in Malaysia, producing top-notch diet experts since 1988. The program spans a minimum of 4 years or 8 semesters, offering learning tracks in clinical or entrepreneurial dietetics. This program covers the basics of health and nutritional needs, followed by understanding the aspects of clinical nutritional therapy according to nutritional care process model. Clinical training will be provided at two UKM-affiliated teaching hospitals that aims to produce dietetic graduates who are competent and skilled in managing dietetic clinical cases.
Career Prospects
• Dietitian in clinic and government or private hospitals,local or overseas ( clinical service)
• Dietitian in community health service centers
• Dietitian in food industry or food service (catering dietitian)
• Dietitian in research institutes such as National Institute of Health or Institute for Public Health
• Lecturers/Clinical instructors in public or private higher education institutions
• Freelance dietitians
• Dietitian in sports training institutions ( sports dietitian) such as Majlis Sukan Negara (MSN), Institut Sukan Negara (ISN), sports school and training centres
• Dietitian in pharmaceutical companies
• Dietetics Entrepreneur
Program Acreaditation
Entry Requirements
Matriculation/ Foundation applicant
- Obtained at least a CGPA of 2.67 at the KPM Matriculation / Foundation level;
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (GP 2.67) in:
- Biology
- Mathematics
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (GP 2.67) in Physics Matriculation level
or
- At least Grade B at the SPM level in Physics.
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (GP 2.67) in:
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
STPM Applicant
- Obtained at least a CGPA of 2.67 at the STPM level;
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (GP 2.67) in:
- Biology
- Mathematics (M) / Mathematics (T)
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (GP 2.67) in Physics in STPM Level
or
- Obtained At least a Grade B at the SPM level in Physics
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
Diploma or Equivalent Applicant
- Possess a Diploma in Science / Health Sciences / Equivalent recognized by the University and the Malaysian Government or Ministry of Health (MOH)
and
- Obtained at least a CGPA of 3.00
and
- Candidates must submit academic transcripts from Semester 1 to the final Semester
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
A-Level Applicant
- Obtained at least a CGPA of 2.67 at the A-Level;
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (GP 2.67) in:
- Biology
- Mathematics
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- (GP 2.67) in Physics in A-Level
and
- At least a Grade B at the SPM level in Physics
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD) Applicant
- Pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 30;
and
- At least a score of 5 at the High Level (HL) for:
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics (HL)
and
- Pass other subjects at the Standard Level (SL).
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
(OFFERS ARE ONLY OPEN THROUGH UKMSHAPE ONLY)
AUSMAT/ SAM/ CPU Applicant
- Possess AUSMAT / SAM / CPU qualification
and
- Obtained at least a Grade B- in:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematical Studies / Specialist Mathematics / Mathematics
and
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
or
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
or
- iBT score of 46 in TOEFL
and
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty.
(OFFERS ARE ONLY OPEN THROUGH UKMSHAPE ONLY)
International Applicants
- Complete 12 years of Primary and High School education; and
- Obtain High School (e.g. Higher Secondary Certificate, Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, Tawjihiyah, Ijazah Sekolah Menengah Atas, High School Diploma)
- Required subjects Any 3 subjects:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics / Physics
- Obtained at least Band 3.00 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of 2021 according to its validity period of 5 years from the date the test results are released
OR
- Band 5.5 in IELTS
OR
- iBT score of 46 in TOEF
- Pass the test and/or interview set by the faculty
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Fees Structure
Malaysian
First Semester = RM 2,390.00
Subsequents Semester = RM 1,190.00
Total (min 8 semester) = RM 10,720
Malaysian UKMi
Registraion Fees = RM 2,000.00
Study Fees = RM 10,400.00
Sunsequent Semester = RM 8,600.00
Total fees (min 8 Semester) = RM 72,600.00
International
Registration Fees = RM 2,520.00
Study Fees = RM 12,400.00
Subsequent Semester = RM 11,800.00
Total Fees (min 8 Semester) = RM 97,520.00
Program Members
Academcians
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aini Jamil @ A.Wahab
Vitamin D / Bone Health / Sports Nutrition (CV)
+603-9289 7511
kpdietetik@ukm.edu.my / ainijamil@ukm.edu.my
Prof. Dr. Suzana Shahar
Nutrition for elders / Epidemiology Nutrition/ Micronutrient (CV)
+603-9289 7651
suzana.shahar@ukm.edu.my
Prof. Dato' Dr. Roslee Rajikan
Clinical Nutrition/ Dietetic Community/ Nutrition for Special Need (CV)+603-9289 7464
Prof. Dr. Zahara Abdul Manaf
Diet Intervention/ Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle at work program (CV)+603-9289 7677
zaharamanaf@ukm.edu.my
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Nik Shanita Safii
Glycemic Index/ Sports Nutrition/ Individual nutrition Status (CV)
+603-9289 7662
nikshanita@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Nurul Huda Razalli
Food service management/ Dietary intervention/Oncology nutrition (CV)
+603-9289 7652
dayang@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Hana Hamzaid
Nutrition of People with Intellectual Disabilities (CV) +603-9289 7511/7080
hanahamzaid@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Munirah Ismail
Clinical nutrition/ Nutrigenomics (CV) +603-9289 7677
munirahismail@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Haslina Abdul Hamid
Child Nutrition(CV) +603-9289 7994
haslina86@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Shanthi Krishnasamy
Physiology of gastrointestinal tract (CV) +6018-2017 116
shantikrishnasamy@ukm.edu.my
Dr. You Yee Xing
Community Dietetics, Nutrition for Seniors, Cognitive Function, and Osteoarthritis (CV) +603-9289 7876
youyeexing@ukm.edu.my
Dr. Harvinder Kaur A/P Gilcharan Sing
Dr. Fatin Hanani Mazri
Chrono-nutrition, Sleep and Obesity (CV) +603-9289 8076
fatinhananimazri@ukm.edu.my
Marisazam Salleh
+603-9289
m.azamsalleh@ukm.edu.my
Tan Shy Pyng
Fauziah Bharum
Nurul Norfazlina Jais
Norhaishah Harun
Samirah Taufiq Abdul Wahid
Muhaini Mahmud
Nor Hafiza Muhammad Yahaya
+603-9289 7699
nfizah83@ukm.edu.my
Nurul Ashikin Abdul Kadir
+603-9289
nurulashikin_ak@ukm.edu.my
Distinguise Alumni
L Mageswary A/P Lapchmanan
Deputy Director, Allied Health Sciences Division
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, MALAYSIA
Alumni Dietetik 1991
Masfara Wahidah Abdul Rahman.
Founder & CEO
DIET IDEAS SDN.BHD.
Prof. Dr. Hazreen Abdul Majid
- Subject Lead and Reader in Dietetics (RD), FMDA, HCPC
- Lead for Dietetics Clinic, AECC Intergrated Rehabilitation Centre
- Editorial committee for Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health
contact us
More Info Please Contact Us
kpdietetik@ukm.edu.my
Head of Program Dietetian
Faculty of Health Sciences
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Jalan Raja Muda Abd Aziz
50300 Kuala Lumpur
+603-9289 8035